Learn English With News

Ben Holt

Welcome to Learn English With News, the podcast that helps you learn English through real-world news! Each episode, I’ll break down the latest stories, explain key vocabulary and grammar points, and help you develop your speaking skills with discussion questions.

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20 episodes
Updated July 31

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July 31 · 11 min
Episode 106: Restauranteur faces prison for using ants in dessert
In today's news, an usual dessert topping could lead to prison for one restauranteur... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
July 23 · 13 min
Episode 105: Japanese men encouraged to wear shorts to the office
In today's news, we find out how Japanese office workers are staying cooler in the midst of a heatwave. We also look at how to use plural nouns. Check out the fan club page for transcripts, quizzes and updates about Ben's upcoming online course: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
July 13 · 11 min
Episode 104: Man nearly sucked out of window in middle of Ryanair flight
In today's news, a nightmare situation for anyone scared of flying... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
July 3 · 13 min
Episode 103: Pubs in England allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
In today's news, some good news for England football fans before their last 16 World Cup tie against Mexico. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
June 22 · 11 min
Episode 102 - World Cup stories: The heroic rise of the Cape Verde keeper
In today's news, we find out how a World Cup goalkeeper has gained millions of social media followers overnight! Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
June 15 · 12 min
Episode 101 - World Cup stories: Pickles the Dog who saved the World Cup
For today's news story, we go back in time 60 years and learn about a dog who saved the World Cup. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
June 8 · 19 min
Episode 100: Everest guide survives six days alone on the mountain
In today's news, a guide gets lucky up Everest. I'll also be sharing my own lucky escape up a mountain in Croatia. It's episode 100! So for today's episode, the transcript and comprehension quiz are available for free! Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
June 1 · 13 min
Episode 99: Italian hotel wins court battle over tap water
In today's news, should tap water be free and available at all restaurants? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
May 25 · 13 min
Episode 98: What is ‘Spygate’ and why is it causing controversy in English football?
In today's episode, we discuss a big controversy called 'Spygate'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
May 18 · 15 min
Episode 97: World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show
In today's news, we find out who is playing the first ever World Cup final half time show. In the grammar section, we practise using the phrase 'to be/get used to...' Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
May 11 · 16 min
Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute
In today's news, an angry tourist and his quest for sun bed justice! We also look at how to use 'although' and 'despite'. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
May 5 · 19 min
Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine
In today's news, a bad day at the office for a trainee bus driver. In the grammar section, we look at how to use the preposition 'to' with the gerund. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
April 27 · 13 min
Episode 94: “Timmy”: the lost whale in the Baltic Sea which has captured national attention in Germany
In today's news, the story of "Timmy" the lost whale, whose story has gone viral in Germany and beyond. We also study modal verbs in today's episode. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
April 20 · 16 min
Episode 93: Escaped zoo wolf captured after week on the run
In today's news, a wolf on the run in South Korea! We also look at how we talk about how we spend our time. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
April 13 · 15 min
Episode 92: Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission
In today's news, four astronauts are back on Earth after their moon mission. We'll also take a look at how we use the present perfect to speak about first times. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
April 6 · 13 min
Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China
In today's news, robotaxi chaos in Wuhan! We also look at how to use the word 'while'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
March 30 · 16 min
Episode 90: Finland named happiest country for ninth year in a row
Once again, according to the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world. On today's episode, we'll discuss that and do some pronunciation practice. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
March 23 · 15 min
Episode 89: Men charged for trying to smuggle ANTS out of Kenya
Ants are usually seen as horrible pests, but in today's news, two men are in trouble for trying to smuggle them out of Kenya to sell as pets! We also look at how we use the words 'each' and 'every'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
March 16 · 14 min
Episode 88: Sneaky fox boards cargo ship in England and arrives in New York
In today's news, we hear about a fox's incredible journey across the Atlantic! We also look at five expressions where we compare people to animals. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
March 9 · 13 min
Episode 87: Woman uses phone tracker to locate husband buried under avalanche
Today's news story is about how a woman used a phone tracker to locate her husband in an avalanche. We’ll also be looking at how we use the verb ‘get’. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English