Parler anglais
Episodes
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...
Expressions about travel
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at 10 expressions we use when talking about travel.Read the expressions, definitions and examples from today's episode by joining the Learn ...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Last Goodbye' by Jeff Buckley
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic 1994 song by Jeff Buckley - maybe the best break up song ever!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For t...
Correct the mistakes
11 May 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 ...
Important phrases and questions to use at a restaurant
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks you through the crucial questions and phrases to use at a restaurant.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan c...
Expressions about food
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at 8 expressions which include food. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transc...
Phrasal verbs about food
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some common phrasal verbs used to talk about food.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get ...
May the Fourth Be With You: The Story Behind Star Wars Day
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about why and how May the 4th became Star Wars Day!Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by join...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Another Day in Paradise’ by Phil Collins
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins highlights homelessness and society’s tendency to ignore those in need.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwith...
April end of month grammar and vocabulary quiz
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at some grammar topics and vocabulary we've studied in the month of April. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, ...
April Adjectives: Cities, Towns and Villages
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some great words to use to describe cities, towns and villages.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension ...
April pub quiz
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
Four ways to step away from technology
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben offers some suggestions for anyone who uses their phone a bit too much.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehensio...
Expressions to talk about technology
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some common expressions we use to talk about technology.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes...
Phrasal verbs to talk about technology
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the most common phrasal verbs used to talk about technology, and gives you a fill in the blank exercise.Patreon: patreon.com/learnen...
What’s the missing word?
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Book review: ‘Sapiens’ by Yuval Noah Harari
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses a thought-provoking book about the ascent of man.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by jo...
April Adjectives - the weather
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some interesting adjectives to talk about the weather.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll ...
Expressions and phrasal verbs to talk about family
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some common expressions and phrasal verbs to talk about family.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club...
Correct the mistakes
13 Apr 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 ...
Overcoming my fear
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about his fear, and how he's trying to cure it.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining ...
April Adjectives
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some interesting adjectives to use when describing personality.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club...
Practising the passive: past simple
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben uses a crime story to practise the passive voice.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to ...
What’s the missing word?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Five fascinating ancient food discoveries
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some of the oldest food discoveries ever made, including honey, wine, and cheese!Read the episode transcript and test your understanding ...
April Adjectives
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ways of describing physical appearance.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to t...
March end of the month grammar and vocabulary quiz
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a look back at some topics we studied in the month of March.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club...
March Pub Quiz
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the month, and therefore time for the monthly pub quiz! Ben has 8 general knowledge questions for you to answer...Read the episode tra...
Should smartphones be banned in schools?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses the pros and cons of banning smartphones in schools.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by...
Phrasal verbs to talk about money
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at 10 phrasal verbs we use when talking about money.See all the phrasal verbs and their meanings by joining the Learn English with Be...
Expressions to talk about money
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at seven expressions we use to talk about money.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get acces...
Correct the mistakes
23 Mar 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 ...
Movie Review: A Real Pain
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben gives you his review of the 2024 movie A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn En...
Using phrasal verbs to talk about work
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some phrasal verbs we use when talking about work. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get...
5 expressions about work
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at five common phrases we use to talk about our work life.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll...
What’s the missing word?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Very British words to describe feelings
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at four very British words to describe feelings.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get acces...
Using phrasal verbs to sound more natural
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten phrasal verbs to use instead of normal verbs to make your English sound more natural.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For t...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to Fleetwood Mac's famous 1977 hit.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and vide...
Correct the mistakes
09 Mar 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 ...
If a thief wins the lottery by using a stolen credit card, who should get the prize?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two homeless men used a stolen credit card to buy a scratchcard - and they won! Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan ...
Different ways of saying ‘man’, ‘woman’ etc
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some different ways of referring to and addressing men and women.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan cl...
Practising ‘despite’ and ‘even though’
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how these two words connect contrasting ideas.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get acce...
What’s the missing word?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
When animals take over: three times animals have caused mayhem
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at three times animals have caused major problems for us humans...Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehensi...
Practising the second and third conditional
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use two difficult conditionals.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutori...
Correct the mistakes
24 Feb 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 ...
February Pub Quiz
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
Is honesty always the best policy?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben speaks about an incident which has made him question his honesty.Watch a FREE video tutorial about the second and third conditionals on the fan cl...
Guess the band/artist
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the musical artist from Ben's clues?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to tra...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Invisible Touch' by Genesis
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to a classic from 1986.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials,...
Guess the homophone
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three sets of sentences - can you find the three sets of homophones?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes,...
Three of the most creative restaurant marketing stunts
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at three interesting stunts done by restaurants.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining...
Practising ‘watch’, ‘see’ and ‘look at’
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the difference between three very similar verbs.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get ac...
10 phrases with ‘give’
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten common phrases which use the verb 'give'.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get acces...
Correct the mistakes
09 Feb 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 ...
Famous British quotes, part three: “The English are not a very spiritual people, so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity” (George Bernard Shaw)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the meaning of this famous quote, and the relationship between cultures and their sports.Read the episode transcript and test your unders...
Guess the country
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the three countries Ben is describing?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
Practising nationalities
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're practising the correct English word for nationalities.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehens...
What’s the missing word?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
End of the month grammar and vocab test
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at some topics we've studied in January and gives you a short test.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, com...
Have you ever been scammed?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about his own experiences with scammers and asks if something similar has ever happened to you?Read the episode transcript and test your und...
Practising prepositions after adjectives
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you know your prepositions? Take Ben's test to find out!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes,...
January Pub Quiz
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
When pranks go wrong: three times practical jokes backfired
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at three examples of pranks going very very wrong...Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joi...
Guess the famous person
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the three famous people Ben is describing?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video t...
Practising negative past simple and present perfect sentences with key words
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some key words to help us know when to use past simple and present perfect.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, co...
Correct the mistakes
19 Jan 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 ...
Does picking up the phone make you anxious?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you also avoid picking up the phone at all costs? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the ...
Guess the movie
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the three movies Ben is describing?Read the clues by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tuto...
Practising ordinal numbers
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to use ordinal numbers in English? Ben explains all...Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'...
What's the missing word?
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Famous British quotes, part two: “We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language” (Oscar Wilde)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how Brits feel about American English.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Le...