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Episode 118: Man saves coins for three years to buy new scooter

In today's news story, a man saves up all of his coins to buy himself a big present! In the grammar section, we look at using the gerund (verb-ing) after prepositions, verbs and phrases. Try the exercise to practise also available on Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course

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Episode 117: Tesla unveils ‘flying’ car

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Tesla's new 'flying' car! In the episode we also look at how to use direct and reported speech. Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 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

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Episode 116: Delhi searches for its “chonkiest” dog

In today's news story, who was crowned Delhi's fattest dog? Read the transcript with glossary, and do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding. Join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben My new course 'The Essentials of English', is available now, for just £19.99. Take advantage of the introductory offer and enrol today: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course

Episode 115: Six-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik’s Cube record

In today's news, we find out about one of the fastest, and youngest Rubik's Cube solvers! We also look at the phrase 'to take (time)'. My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 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

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Episode 114: Library book returned after 132 years & Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

Two news stories for you today, starting with some news about Japan's ageing population, and then about an overdue library book. My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 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

Episode 113: Apple launches its first foldable iPhone

In today's tech news, a new style of iPhone... but will it sell?! We'll also be practising how to use the phrase 'to get used to...'. Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

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Episode 112: Australia considers giving people more control over social media algorithms

In today's news, a possible change to how people in Australia get their social media content. The grammar section focuses on how we use 'could', 'would' and 'should'. Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

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Episode 111: 1,800 volunteers help move a Japanese castle back to its original location

Would you volunteer to help move a castle? That's the subject of today's news story out of Japan. We'll also be studying prepositions of movement and position. Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

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Episode 110: Dolly Parton tribute and Wales mountain queue jumpers

Some news - I’ve been working on something special: an English course covering the most important grammar points, from the present perfect and uncountable nouns to conditionals. It’s affordable and accessible to everyone, with texts, listening, grammar and speaking practice. And it’s coming very soon! For more information, visit my website: learnenglishwithben.com Today we have a DOUBLE news story: firstly about Dolly Parton's passing, and secondly, some very British drama up a Welsh mountain. 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

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Episode 109: Giant whales move into warmer East Greenland waters

Some news - I’ve been working on something special: an English course covering the most important grammar points, from the present perfect and uncountable nouns to conditionals. It’s affordable and accessible to everyone, with texts, listening, grammar and speaking practice. And it’s coming very soon! For more information, visit my website: learnenglishwithben.com In today's episode, how climate change is affecting the world's biggest whales. 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

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Episode 108: Once in a generation solar eclipse wows crowds across Europe

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Episode 107: Waste workers help €1m lottery winner find lost ticket

In today's news, a lottery winner narrowly avoids disaster! And in the grammar section, we'll take a look at the past perfect simple tense. 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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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