Parler anglais
Episodes
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...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Space Oddity’ by David Bowie
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this 1969 classic.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
Practising ‘so’ and ‘such’
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we look at how to use 'so' and 'such'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video...
Correct the mistakes
05 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 ...
Grammar Review of yesterday’s episode - present tenses
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some examples of present tenses used in yesterday's episode of Parler Anglais.To read the notes from this episode, join the Learn English...
New Year’s Day: A day to recover, or to start the year productively?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben considers whether New Year's Day is an opportunity to have a productive day, or to relax on the sofa!Read the episode transcript and test your und...
End of the month grammar and vocab test
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at some of the topics we discussed during the month of December.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehensi...
December Pub Quiz
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
What is the background of Boxing Day and what happens on this day?
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how we enjoy December 26th in the UK.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Lea...
Ben’s (Alternative) Christmas Message
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at his 2024 and invites you to think about yours and what 2025 will bring. The transcript is available for everyone for free! patr...
Guess the Christmas object
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess which three Christmas objects Ben is describing? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get ...
What’s the missing word?
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
What is the British Christmas dinner?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the various elements which make up a Christmas dinner in the UK.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehens...
10 phrases with ‘think’
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at common phrases with the word 'think'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutoria...
Different ways of saying goodbye
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get to the end of a conversation or phone call or meeting and don’t know how to say goodbye? Read the episode transcript by joining the ...
Correct the mistakes
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
Being British, part 17: not getting what you want
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the strange British way we react to not getting what we want.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension...
Practising state and action verbs
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three exercises to practise how and when to use action and state verbs.Read the exercises by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get a...
State verbs vs. Action verbs
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how and when to use action and state verbs.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access ...
What’s the missing word?
08 Dec 2024
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 one: “They think it’s all over, it is now”
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes you back to 1966, the year of England's one and only World Cup victory!Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining ...
10 phrases with ‘pay’
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten common expressions with the word 'pay'Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and vid...
The many meanings of ‘over’
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at five meanings of the word 'over'Read the text version by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, t...
Correct the mistakes
01 Dec 2024
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 most unusual phobias
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at 5 of the most unusual phobias. Do you have any of them?Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz ...
10 phrases with ‘time’
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten common phrases with the word 'time'.To read a text version of this episode, join the Learn English With Ben fan club: patreon.com/lea...
Using prefer and rather
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben explains when and how to use 'prefer' and 'rather', and gives you some exercises to practise.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transc...
November Pub Quiz
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
What British TV should you watch?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben gives you three recommendations of British TV programmes.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by join...