Parler anglais
Episodes
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...
10 phrases that start with ‘let’
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some common phrases which start with 'let'.Read the text version of the phrases by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll ge...
Who am I describing (historical figures)?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess which three historical figures Ben is describing?Read the clues by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access t...
Correct the mistakes
17 Nov 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 ...
Are fireworks fun or infuriating?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses whether fireworks are really worth it.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the L...
Practising ‘say’ and ‘tell’
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben explains the difference between 'say' and 'tell' and gives you an exercise to practise.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English wi...
What am I describing? (JOBS)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess which professions Ben is describing in his clues?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get ...
What’s the missing word?
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Three great accidental discoveries
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at some of the most amazing discoveries made by accident!Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension...
Practising ‘to GET used to’
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use 'to get used to' and how it's different to 'to be used to'.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with ...
Practising ‘to be used to’
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how and when we use 'to be used to'.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to tran...
Correct the mistakes
03 Nov 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 ...
Is three minutes long enough to say goodbye?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an airport in New Zealand introduced signs limiting hugging time, Ben asks whether three minutes is long enough to say goodbye.Read the episode ...
Understanding the lyrics: ‘Last Train to London’ by ELO
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this 1979 classic.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
Practising the present subjunctive with suggestions
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you offer some advice to Ben's friend (using the present subjunctive)?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. ...
October Pub Quiz
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
Where’s the worst place you’ve been stuck?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about an unpleasant incident from his childhood...For bonus content - an episode transcript, a comprehension quiz, and a video tutorial - jo...
Practising the subjunctive with conditional sentences
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben gives you some exercises to practise the past subjunctive.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and v...
The Subjunctive in English
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how and when to use the subjunctive.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Correct the mistakes
20 Oct 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 ...
What is ‘Wagatha Christie’ and why has it gripped the UK?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at one of the most controversial stories in the UK.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by join...
Practising the conditionals: Mixed conditionals
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to form mixed conditional sentences and gives you some exercises to practise. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcri...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Angels' by Robbie Williams
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this 1997 classic by Robbie Williams.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizz...
What's the missing word?
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Reclining your seat on a flight: a passenger’s right or inconsiderate to the person behind?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple were banned for harassing a woman on a flight, Ben asks whether it's always ok to recline your seat.Read the episode transcript and tes...
Who am I describing? (famous sports people)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you identify the three sporting legends?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, jo...
Practising the Conditionals: 3rd Conditional (Unreal Past)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the structure of the 3rd conditional and gives you some sentences to complete.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts,...
Correct the mistakes
06 Oct 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 ...
20 years of parkrun: the free weekly running event
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses the rise of parkrun.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with ...
What am I describing? (every day objects)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben gives you clues about three everyday objects... but can you name them?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. ...
Practising the Conditionals: Second Conditional
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the grammar for the unreal conditional and gives you some exercises.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehen...
September pub quiz
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Read the questions on the fan club page. Find out how to join by visiting patreon.com/learnenglishwith...
The 5 strangest sports injuries
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at some of the weirdest ever sports injuries.Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get a...
Guess the animal
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you identify the three animals Ben is describing?Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to ...
Practising the Conditionals: The FIRST
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben explains how to correctly use the first conditional, also known as the real future conditional.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For tran...
What’s the missing word?
22 Sep 2024
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 had a nightmare neighbour?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about some neighbours from hell.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn Engli...
Who am I? (Guess the famous person)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess the three people Ben is talking about?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
Understanding the lyrics: 'This Woman's Work' by Kate Bush
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this beautiful song from 1989.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and...
Correct the mistakes
15 Sep 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 ...
What is ‘dynamic pricing’ and is it fair?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben discusses whether 'dynamic pricing' is fair or not.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining th...
What country am I in?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess where Ben is, based on his clues?Read the text version on the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithbenPatreon: patreon.com/learnen...
The singular 'they'
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use the singular 'they' in English.Read the text version of the episode by joining the Learn English With Ben fan club: patreon.co...
What's the missing word?
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
Should we all ‘switch off’ at the end of the working day?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Australia introducing a 'Right To Disconnect' law, Ben asks whether we should all switch off at the end of the working day.Read the episode trans...
Where am I? (Guess the building)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess where Ben is based on his clues?Get the text version of this (and every) episode by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithbe...
Practising verbs + verb-ing
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some verbs which require the next verb in the gerund (-ing) form.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehensio...
Correct the mistakes
01 Sep 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 ...
My favourite words/phrases: ‘You know…’ and ‘I mean…’
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at two very common discourse markers.Check out the bonus content on the Learn English With Ben fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishw...
Guess the musician
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess which musician Ben is talking about?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutoria...
When to and not to use ‘must’
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben explains when to use 'must'.For bonus content related to this episode and others, visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithbenPatreon: patreon.com/l...
August Pub Quiz
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
The abandoned kitten, part two
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how the story about the abandoned kitten concludes...For photos of the kitten plus loads of bonus content related to the episode (comprehensi...
Practising few/a few/little/a little
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between a few, few, a little and little? Ben explains all and gives you some exercises to practise.Patreon: patreon.com/lea...
Phrases with ‘have’
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at nine phrases which use the verb 'have'.There are some bonus exercises about this on the Learn English With Ben fan club page: patreon.com...
What’s the missing word?
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
The abandoned kitten, part one
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at a dramatic week involving an abandoned kitten!For bonus content, check out the Learn English With Ben Fan Club page:Episode transcri...
Room and buildings: British vs American English
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben compares some British and American English words related to buildings and rooms.To practise this topic, there's a revision exercise over on the Le...
Phrases with ‘take’
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at 10 phrases with the verb 'take'.To continue studying this topic, you'll find an exercise on the Learn English With Ben Fan Club page: pat...
Correct the mistakes
11 Aug 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 ...
My favourite Olympics moments: Usain Bolt in 2012
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at one of his favourite Olympics memories.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video ...
Vehicles and Roads: British vs American English
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the differences between British and American words for things related to vehicles and roads.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithb...
8 phrases with ‘do’
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at 8 phrases which use the verb 'do'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials,...
What's the missing word?
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
The Best (British) Day of Olympics: Super Saturday 2012
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks back at one of the best days in British sporting history.For extra content related to this episode, visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben an...
Food: British vs American English
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben compares British and American English when we are talking about food.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qui...
10 phrases with ‘make’
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at ten phrases with the verb 'make'.To read all of the phrases and do a quiz to test how well you use them, visit the Learn English With Ben...
July Pub Quiz
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
Can an English native understand all other English accents?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which English accents do you find most difficult to understand?Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point used in to...
Clothes: British vs American English
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at differences between words in British and American English, starting with clothes.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcrip...
Phrasal verbs with noun phrase variations
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you learn a phrasal verb, sometimes there's a noun version you can learn too!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehe...
Correct the mistakes
21 Jul 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 ...
My worst airport experiences
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has anything terrible happened to you at an airport? Forgotten passports? Security nightmares? Missed flights?Read the episode transcript and watch a ...