Parler anglais
Episodes
Guess the historical figure
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are three sets of clues about figures from history. Can you guess who Ben is talking about?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn Engli...
Practising subject questions
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we use subject questions in English.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to ...
What’s the missing word?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’: Sweet or just annoying?!
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about the origins of 'trick-or-treat' and discusses how much fun it really is...Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with...
End of the month grammar and vocabulary quiz
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the month, so it's time to look back at what we studied during the month of October. The questions are available to look at for Gold m...
Useful exercises to practise speaking ALONE!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at five exercises to help you practise your speaking... by yourself! Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan c...
October Pub Quiz
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer. See all the questions by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcript...
Would you watch a movie with AI actors?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After news emerged of an AI actress holding talks with agencies, Ben discusses the future of cinema.Read the episode transcript and test your understa...
Guess the movie
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you name the three films Ben is describing?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transc...
Practising indirect questions
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we change the structure of sentences when we use indirect questions.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben...
Correct the mistakes
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
My favourite film: Forrest Gump
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about one of his favourite movies.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn Eng...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Fortunate Son’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to one of the most famous protest songs ever.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes...
Prepositions with question words
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use prepositions in questions.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to tra...
What’s the missing word?
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Have you ever forgotten to return something important?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the topic of borrowing and lending.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the ...
It’s or Its?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at when to use 'it's' and when to use 'its'.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to...
Guess the city
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the three cities Ben is describing from the clues?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and...
Correct the mistakes
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
My favourite English words and phrases: It’s not my cup of tea
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ben discusses how and when we use the phrase 'It's not my cup of tea".Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with...
Practising prepositions of place
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we practise prepositions of place - specifically in, at and on.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compreh...
End of month grammar and vocab quiz
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the month, so it's time to revise what we studied in September. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehens...
September pub quiz
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last Sunday of the month, so it's time for our monthly pub quiz.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qui...
Have you ever turned up at completely the wrong place?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a man in Scotland found himself at the wrong hotel for a wedding, I look back at times I've been in the wrong place (at the right time!). Read t...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘The Logical Song’ by Supertramp
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this 1979 classic.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, j...
Guess the famous person - living or dead (with bonus irregular verbs exercise)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess who Ben is describing based on the clues? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access ...
What’s the missing word?
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Is this the prettiest walking route in London?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ben talks about one of the nicest places in London to take a relaxed walk. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding...
Prepositions of Direction: ‘Along’ and ‘Through’
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we look at how to use the important prepositions: along and through.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with ...
Practising ‘get’
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we practise the various ways we use the verb 'get'. Listen back to previous Parler Anglais episodes for more detailed explanations...
Correct the mistakes
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
5 of the weirdest Guinness World Records
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at five of the most unusual world records ever!Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining ...
Using ‘get’ in the passive voice
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we use in passive sentences.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, j...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Honesty’ by Billy Joel
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at this Billy Joel classic from 1978.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tut...
What’s the missing word?
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Review: A day up the Shard
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about his experience going up the UK's tallest building.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by...
Guess the band/artist
03 Sep 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...
Using ‘get’ to speak about movement
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we use the verb 'get' to indicate movement.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get acc...
August pub quiz
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
End of month test
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at some topics we've studied during the month of August.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizz...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘The Power’ by Snap!
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this hit song from 1990.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutori...
Using ‘have got’
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we look at how and when to use 'have got'.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get a...
Correct the mistakes
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
Is Airbnb safer or riskier than hotels?
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses the pros and cons of Airbnb compared to hotels.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by join...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Getting Better’ by The Beatles
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this famous Beatles song from 1967.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and v...
Using ‘get’ to speak about a changing state
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we look at how to use 'get' instead of 'become'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes,...
What’s the missing phrasal verb
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 8 sentences with missing verbs to complete a phrasal verb - but can you name the missing verb?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For ...
Have you been a victim of an online scam?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss online fraud and how it's affected Ben and others lately.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a...
Using ‘get’ instead of ‘receive’, ‘obtain’ and ‘buy’
13 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...
Where am I? Guess the holiday destination
11 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...
What’s the missing word?
10 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...
The Coldplay concert affair: Do we have a ‘schadenfreude’ problem?
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 online less...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Cruel To Be Kind' by Nick Lowe
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben analyses the lyrics to the 1979 classic 'Cruel To Be Kind' by Nick Lowe.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension ...
Using ‘though’
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we use the word 'though' for contrast.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access t...
Correct the mistakes
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses an issue which has made the news lately in the UK.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by j...
End of the month quiz (July)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 8 questions about topics we have studied in the month of July. Good luck!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehe...
Where am I? Guess the holiday destination
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three holiday destinations...Can you guess them from Ben's clues?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, an...
July Pub Quiz
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
My (non-) Summer of Music (again!)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When will Ben finally see a music concert?! In this episode, he explains what happened (or didn't happen) with a recent gig at London's Hyde Park.Read...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Higher Love' by Steve Winwood
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this 1986 hit.Would you like Ben to analyse one of your favourite songs? Send him an email: learnenglishwithben88@gm...
Thinking OF or ABOUT?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how and why we use 'of' and 'about' after the verb 'think'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quiz...
What’s the missing word?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Starting a new hobby: open water swimming
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could this be Ben's next hobby? And would YOU try it?!Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the...
Guess the Missing Uncountable Noun
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Complete Ben's story with 10 uncountable nouns.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials,...
Uncountable nouns practice
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten uncountable nouns and gives you some exercises to practise. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehe...
Correct the mistakes
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
What is ‘imposter syndrome’ and do I have it?!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about his experiences of feeling undeserving of certain things. Can you relate?Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with ...
The Mysterious Package - practising irregular verbs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a story with missing words to help you practise irregular verbs.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizz...
Irregular verbs practice
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben tests your irregular verb knowledge!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join t...
What’s the missing word?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
A tribute to a Beach Boy: Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at the life and works of musical legend Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, who died last month. Read the episode transcript an...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic Beach Boys song from 1966.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, a...
End of the month quiz (June)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at some topics we've studied in June with an 8 question quiz!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension ...
June Pub Quiz
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
What’s the rush? Should passengers be fined for standing up too quickly and ignoring seatbelt signs on planes?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the news that Turkey is trying to stop passengers standing up too quickly on flights, Ben debates whether a fine is fair for rule breakers!L...
Phrasal verbs and expressions about home life, part two: family and domestic drama
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, we look at some more expressions and phrasal verbs, this time focusing on the more human side of home life.Patreon: patreon.com/learnengl...
Phrasal verbs and expressions about home life, part one: home sweet home
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we look at some important of expressions and phrasal verbs to use at home.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcrip...
Correct the mistakes
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
My trip to Scotland, part five: review - is Scotland worth it?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben reviews his trip to Scotland.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with B...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Summer Holiday’ by Cliff Richard and the Shadows
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this 1963 summer anthem!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutori...
Important summer holiday/travel grammar and vocabulary (you might be getting wrong!)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many of these common mistakes do you make?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, ...
What’s the missing word?
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
My trip to Scotland, part 4: the accommodation dilemma
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part four, Ben compares the different types of accommodation from his holiday and wonders if his tastes are changing!Read the episode transcri...
Where am I? Guess the summer holiday destination
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 summer holiday locations - can you name them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials,...
Using go + verb-ing for activities
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at an important structure we use when talking about activities.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qui...
Identify the Phrasal Verb
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find the missing verbs in these sentences to form the correct phrasal verbs?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compre...
My trip to Scotland, part 3: reindeer, suicidal ducks, angry cows and lots of sheep
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the third part, Ben talks about the animals of Scotland, featuring some challenging encounters!Read the episode transcript and test your understand...
Where am I? Guess the summer holiday destination
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 summer holiday locations - can you guess them from my clues?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and v...
Phrases about SUMMER
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at eight phrases we use when talking about the summer!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and...
Correct the mistakes
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
My trip to Scotland, part two - the scenic snow roads of the Cairngorms
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Ben tells you about the incredible scenic Snow Roads he drove along.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a compre...
End of the month quiz (May)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 8 questions about some topics we've discussed during the month of May.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehensi...
Practising the future tenses (future simple and future continuous)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use the future simple and continuous tenses, and gives you an exercise to practise.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For ...
May pub quiz
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
My trip to Scotland, part one - beaches
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben tells you some stories from his recent trip to Scotland.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joini...
8 expressions about sleep
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at eight expressions we use when talking about sleep.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and ...
Words and phrasal verbs about… sleep
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some important words and phrasal verbs which are used to talk about one of his favourite activities... sleep!Patreon: patreon.com/learnen...
What’s the missing word?
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
What’s the best type of trip?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben debates the pros and cons of different types of holiday.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joini...