Learn English With News
Episodes
Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, voc...
Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode 94: “Timmy”: the lost whale in the Baltic Sea which has captured national attention in Germany
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 93: Escaped zoo wolf captured after week on the run
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 glos...
Episode 92: Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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–...
Episode 90: Finland named happiest country for ninth year in a row
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 89: Men charged for trying to smuggle ANTS out of Kenya
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 88: Sneaky fox boards cargo ship in England and arrives in New York
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 87: Woman uses phone tracker to locate husband buried under avalanche
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘...
Episode 86: Anonymous donor gifts 21kg of gold to help repair Japanese city’s water system
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, a huge secret donation has been made in Japan to repair a city's water system. We'll also look at three other HUGE donations to co...
Episode 85: Loyal cemetery dog inspires new law in Brazil
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, pets and their owners can now be buried together in the state of São Paulo. In the grammar section, we talk about prepositions of pl...
Episode 84: Private island off Welsh coast on sale for £350,000
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a private island for sale! In the grammar section, we'll look at modal verbs. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learner...
Episode 83: ‘The Great Potato Rescue’ prevents 4 million kilos being wasted in Germany
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, free potatoes in Germany! We'll also look at the difference between 'remember' and 'remind'. Read the episode transcript and test you...
Episode 82: Alex Honnold completes Taipei 101 climb live on Netflix
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a daredevil climbs up a skyscraper, broadcasted LIVE! In the grammar section, we'll learn how to use the adverb 'hardly'. Read the ep...
Episode 81: Cows might be more intelligent than we think
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 80: Chinese surgeons save patient’s ear by attaching it to foot
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 79: Tennis tournament organisers admit error after bizarre performance goes viral
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 78: Swedish company trials ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 77: Family reunited with missing cat after five years in ‘Christmas miracle’
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a cat returns after 5 years! We'll also practise the past perfect tense. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (...
Episode 76: Japanese woman marries AI character
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, we find out about a woman who married her AI... This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to impr...
Episode 75: Swiss yodelling added to UNESCO cultural heritage list
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, we talk about how a traditional Swiss art form is being protected. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B...
Episode 74: Australia’s social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, we find out about Australia's new social media ban for under 16s. In the grammar section, we look at how we use 'wish + would'. This ...
Episode 73: Germany reintroduces voluntary military service
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, we take a look at Germany's new plan to get more young people to sign up for military service. This episode is ideal for intermedi...
Episode 72: Pavarotti’s family angered after statue of singer frozen knee-deep in ice-rink
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a controversy involving a statue of Pavarotti and an ice rink. In the grammar section, we talk about how to use the passive voice to ...
Episode 71: Runaway Austrian nuns allowed to stay at convent… if they stay off social media
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today's story is an update on the Austrian nuns who escaped...
Episode 70: Man accused of dressing up as dead mother to claim her pension
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who pretended to be his dead...
Episode 69: Titanic passenger’s gold watch sells for record breaking amount
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a pocket watch from the Titanic wh...
Episode 68: Paul McCartney releases almost silent track to protest AI music theft | Using 'Without'
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about Paul McCartney's new, silent reco...
Episode 67: Man steals bus in Canada - but continues picking up passengers | Transport Phrasal Verbs
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who stole a bus in Canada......
Episode 66: Shouting at seagulls stops them stealing your food, researchers say
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how to keep seagulls away from you...
Episode 65: Miss Universe contestants walk out after host humiliates Miss Mexico
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a controversial incident at the Mi...
Episode 64: Guilt-ridden man returns stolen skull 60 years later
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about the return of a skull to a cathedr...
Episode 63: France launches croissant-scented stamps
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about France's delicious new stamps (but...
Episode 62: Messages in a bottle found 100 years after World War One | 'For' and 'During'
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a message in a bottle found after ...
Episode 61: German company uses Louvre heist for humorous marketing campaign | Possessives
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a German company’s clever market...
Episode 60: Woman with Parkinson’s disease plays clarinet during brain surgery
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a woman playing the clarinet durin...
Episode 59: Mystery of crocodile spotted by English canal solved
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about the sighting of a crocodile by a c...
Episode 58: Aggressive swan that terrorised town calms down after finding ‘wife’
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how an aggressive swan has calmed ...
Episode 57: Green turtles saved from the brink of extinction | Present Perfect Simple
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. In today's news, some good news for green turtles! In the g...
Episode 56: Spanish treasure worth $1 million found off Florida coast | Regular verbs pronunciation
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about $1m worth of Spa...
Episode 55: AI ‘actor’ causes controversy in Hollywood | Using 'want' with objects
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how an AI actress called Tilly Nor...
Episode 54: Word Families | Brown bear wins Fat Bear Week 2025
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a brown bear who, des...
Episode 53: ‘Strongman’ wrestler pulls ship with teeth
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a wrestler who believes he has bro...
Episode 52: Indefinite Articles A and An | University Key Returned After 40 Years
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about an American woman who finally retu...
Episode 51: Future Simple | Small British Conkers
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how the hot summer has put the Wor...
Episode 50: Past Simple vs Present Perfect | Austrian Nuns on the Run
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about three Austrian nuns wh...
Episode 49: Mystery surrounding unknown wedding guest finally solved
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a four-year mystery about a wedding guest is finally solved! In the grammar section, we look at participial phrases. Read the episode...
Episode 48: Missing cat found at pub 50km away… TWICE!
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a cat goes missing twice, and both times is found at a pub 50km away. In non-cat-related grammar content, we look at how to use modal...
Episode 47: Formula 1-style car driver arrested in Czech Republic
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a mystery 'Formula One' driver spotted on the roads of the Czech Republic has finally been caught. We also look at some important car...
Episode 46: Painting stolen by Nazis recovered in Argentina
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, after 80 years, a stolen painting has been located and recovered in the coastal city of Mar Del Plata. We also look at how we use the...
Episode 45: Man says he made ‘huge mistake’ after snatching boy’s hat at US Open
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a man has apologised for taking a hat from a young boy at the tennis. We also look at -ed and -ing adjectives. Read the episode trans...
Episode 44: Do you want to become a world record breaker? Here’s how…
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, Ben explains how you can become a world record breaker! We'll also be discussing how to use superlatives. Read the episode transcript...
Episode 43: Hong Kong hosts first-ever bird call contest
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 42: Famous Swedish church moved three miles to stop it being swallowed by mine
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 41: ‘Skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ added to Cambridge Dictionary
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online less...
Episode 40: German states clash over invention of Bratwurst sausage
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 39: Italians express anger over UK recipe’s twist on Cacio e Pepe
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation! We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries o...
Episode 38: In Japan, you can now “Rent a Grandma”
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support. In the grammar section, we practise uncountable no...
Episode 37: Amsterdam to install tiny steps to help cats exit canals
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 lessons bef...
Episode 36: Airbnb refunds woman after false damage claim supported by allegedly manipulated images
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early... We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'. ...
Episode 35: China offers parents cash to boost falling birth rate
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate. We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and f...
Episode 34: Belgian man scammed in online romance hoax involving French beauty queen
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen. In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to...
Episode 33: Tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert. In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither......
Episode 32: Voting age across UK lowered to 16
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, a big change to the voting system in the UK. In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the various ways we use the preposition 'by'...
Episode 31: German backpacker rescued after two weeks lost in remote Australian bushland
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, a "miracle" rescue of a German backpacker who got lost in the outback of Western Australia. In the grammar section, we discuss ...
Episode 30: Dubai restaurant to open with AI-designed dining experience
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, a new Dubai restaurant is set to use AI to design their menu. Is this the end of the restaurant experience as we know it?! I’...
Episode 29: River Seine reopens to swimmers for first time in a century
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we find out about the reopening of the Seine for open water swimming. We also discuss why so many people are turning to open wa...
Episode 28: Thousands mistakenly told they’d won millions in Norwegian lottery error
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, thousands of Norwegians thought they had won the lottery... but hadn't! In the grammar section, we look at how we use the past p...
Episode 27: Father jumps overboard to save daughter on Disney cruise
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, a man jumped off a cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen while having her photo taken! In the grammar section, we'll b...
Episode 26: Calls grow for Scotland-wide summit on aggressive seagulls
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, aggressive birds are causing serious problems in Scotland! In the grammar section, we'll be looking at how we use the word 'wit...
Episode 25: Czech family charged with running fake dental clinic after learning online
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, a family in the Czech Republic have been charged with running a dental practice illegally! We'll also be discussing some interesti...
Episode 24: Italian museum asks for respect after visitors damage crystal-covered chair
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out how two visitors damaged a valuable piece of art in Italy. We'll also take a look at some other examples of expensiv...
Episode 23: Canadian man wins lottery three times in nine months
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we hear about a cancer survivor who can't stop winning the lottery! In the grammar section, we look at the present perfect simp...
Episode 22: “It’s over for short men”: Tinder trials new height filter for premium users
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, some potentially bad news for short men on dating apps! In the grammar section we'll be looking at the 3rd conditional, and a...
Episode 21: Why are the Spanish police targeting “grannies enjoying the fresh air”?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out why elderly ladies in Spanish villages are causing controversy. In the grammar section, we look at how we use the subj...
Episode 20: Turkey to fine passengers who ignore seatbelt signs
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Turkey is handing out fines to passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign switches off! In the grammar section, we're talkin...
Episode 19: Google Maps error causes chaos on German roads
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we look at how a Google Maps errors caused confusion in Germany. We'll also be discussing whether we're too dependant on GPS. R...
Episode 18: German “risks life” to win cheese-rolling race again
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode looks at the famous Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race. In the grammar section, we discuss possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours etc...
Episode 17: Cargo ship crashes into man’s garden in Norway
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, a Norwegian man gets an unpleasant wake up call. We also take a look at the past continuous tense. Read the episode transcript and...
Episode 16: Drug-smuggling cat caught climbing Costa Rican prison fence
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, a cat is caught trying to carry drugs into a prison! We'll also look at other examples of animals being used to smuggle things ...
Episode 15: Kissing poses little risk for people with coeliac disease, study finds
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out whether coeliac disease sufferers can kiss their bread-loving partners! We'll also take a look at the differences betw...
Episode 14: Amazon plane crash survivors rescued after 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out how 5 people managed to survive a plane crash in an Amazonian swamp! We'll also be looking at how to use 'in the end',...
Episode 13: Snake causes major disruption on Japan’s bullet train line
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news, trains in Japan were delayed for an unusual reason... In the grammar section of today's episode, we'll look at how to use the verb 'w...
Episode 12: Man rescued twice from Mount Fuji after returning to get phone
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's news story is about a Mount Fuji climber who needed a rescue team TWICE! Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehen...
Episode 11: Millions affected as power restored after major Iberian blackout
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we look at how the blackout across Spain and Portugal affected people's lives. We'll also study prepositions of place, and ve...
Episode 10: Dog rescued after 500 days lost in Australian wilderness
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's news story is all about a dog's miraculous survival. We also take a look at when we use the gerund (-ing) form after certain words and phrases...
Episode 9: Valuable Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, a town hall in the Netherlands regrets taking the rubbish out! We also look at examples of valuable items which were accidentally ...
Episode 8: How will the new Pope be chosen?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we look at how the new pope will be elected. Plus, we consider how we use the passive voice, especially when describing process...
Episode 7: Robots Run Half-Marathon Alongside Humans in Beijing
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's news story comes from China, where robots have taking part in a half marathon. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and re...
Episode 6: Are we alone in the universe?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's news story is about the possible discovery of life on another planet! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and review, and c...
Episode 5: Scientists grow human teeth in lab for first time
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's news story, we learn about a big development in the world of dentistry. We'll also study irregular plurals.If you enjoyed the episode, don'...
Episode 4: What is the Dubai chocolate craze that has gone viral?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out about the Dubai chocolate craze and why the founders are unhappy about 'copycat products'. We'll also study adverbs - ...
Episode 3: Rugby match delayed after parachutist gets trapped on stadium roof
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out what happened when a parachutist got stuck on a stadium roof before a rugby match in France. We'll also look at other ...
Episode 2: Giant tortoises become first time parents… at 100 years old!
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Learn English With News, a podcast for English learners where we focus on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and more, all while discussing...
Episode 1: International exchange student drives 11,000km from China to UK university
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Learn English With News, a podcast for English learners where we focus on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and more, all while discussing...