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Being British, part 16: Indirectness

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at one of the most common British characteristics: Indirectness!Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point...

Practising the Present Perfect: Life Experience vs. Specific Moment

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at when to use the present perfect simple to talk about life experiences.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compreh...

What's the missing word?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences, 2 missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...

May pub quiz

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...

Is it ever ok to want your sports team to lose?

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Ben was faced with a terrible dilemma, he considers whether wanting your sports team to lose if ever ok.Read the episode transcript and watch a ...

Practising Present Perfect Simple: changing states and situations

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use the present perfect to speak about a changing situation or state.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, c...

Correct the mistakes

20 May 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 ...

Common mistakes: Using phrases with ‘to be’ (and when not to!)

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at some common mistakes involving 'to be' phrases. Do you make any of these mistakes?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcri...

Is technology damaging the arts?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben considers the affect of technology on artistic creativity.Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point used in tod...

Using 'just', 'yet' and 'already'

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at three words commonly used with the present perfect tense.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizze...

What's the missing word?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...

Understanding the lyrics: 'Slipping Through My Fingers' by ABBA

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic ABBA song from 1981.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and vid...

What I’m reading: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read a self-help book? Ben discusses his experience reading one for the first time.Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutoria...

Practising present perfect simple (for past actions with present results)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at one way we use the present perfect tense.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tut...

Correct the mistakes

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two sentences, four mistakes - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...

Practising the 'have/has got' structure

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we practise using a structure that English learners find very difficult (or don't even know about!): the 'have/has got' structure....

Should voting be mandatory?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses the pros and cons of mandatory voting.Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point used in today’s epi...

Using ‘get’ and ‘have’ in passive sentences

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use get and have in passive sentences where you get another person to do something for you.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithbe...

Phrasal Verbs in Medical Language

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at some important phrasal verbs commonly found in medical language.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension...

April pub quiz

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer...Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutoria...

Have you ever been obsessed with a famous person?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a woman was jailed for sending 8,000 letters to the singer Harry Styles, Ben considers why people get obsessed with celebrities.Read the episode...

Using Get (Instead of ‘Be’)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how and why to use 'get' instead of 'be'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tut...

Correct the mistakes

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

Practising sentence structures: Using verbs which are followed by -ing verbs

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we're practising using gerund verbs.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discoun...

Would you travel in a driverless vehicle?

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Ben considers if the future of travel will involve driverless cars - and whether or not it's a good thing! If you'd like some bonu...

What's the missing word?

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Six sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted ...

Before, By and Until

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the difference between these similar three words.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and d...

Back to basics: The alphabet

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have problems pronouncing and understanding the letters of the alphabet?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehensi...

Starting a new hobby: Baking

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben explains how he started baking and why it has surprised him...Read the episode transcript and watch an accompanying video tutorial by joining the ...

Identify the Phrasal Verb

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find the missing verb from these sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted g...

Correct the mistakes

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Understanding the lyrics: 'Wishlist' by Pearl Jam

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this 1998 Pearl Jam song. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My (least) favourite words and expressions: ‘like’

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the new way that people are using the word 'like'.Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about 'so' and 'such' (plus othe...

Back to Basics: Numbers

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you know big numbers? Let's see! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Commonly used phrasal verbs (instead of just a verb)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at six phrasal verbs which (slightly) change the meaning of the verb . Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'infor...

April pub quiz

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Should tourist destinations restrict visitor numbers?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With several cities making changes to limit numbers, should other places do the same?You can read the full transcript of today's episode and watch a v...

What's the missing word?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Finally, Eventually and In the end

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the difference between these three similar words and phrases.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qu...

Correct the mistakes

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Great British problems: Football hooligans

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the history and current state of violence in English football.Read while you listen by joining the fan club where you'll be able to acces...

Using countable and uncountable nouns: much and many

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use much and many with countable and uncountable nouns.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension q...

Using countable and uncountable nouns: few and little

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the difference between 'few' and 'little'Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounte...

What's the missing word?

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted gr...

What's your favourite month?

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about his favourite time of the year and why he likes it so much.BONUS CONTENT: Watch a video tutorial about comparative language and read t...

Identify the Phrasal Verb

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find the missing verb from these sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Back to basics: Clock times

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you read the clock... in English?! Ben tests you! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Prepositions of place: under, behind, in front of, next to, in between, on top of, below and above

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben describes his room, and challenges you to describe yours! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

If you had to eat the same meal every day, what would it be?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the tastiest, healthiest and most varied meal?For bonus content including a transcript of today's episode and a video tutorial, join the fan cl...

Correct the mistakes

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Prepositions of Place Practice, part two: in/at vs to, and using 'gone' and 'been'

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at some common mistakes with prepositions of place. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Prepositions of Place Practice - in, on and at

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how we use in, on and at when describing the position and place of someone or something. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy p...

Happy 29th February (Leap Year Day)!

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about regretting missing out on being a leap day baby and looks at families which have a weird connection to February 29th.Read the episode ...

What's the missing word?

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Using present perfect (simple and continuous) at the doctor's

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you hear examples of present perfect in this conversation between a doctor and a patient?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcript...

February pub quiz

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Do you believe in karma?

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses whether good deeds are rewarded.To read the full episode transcript and watch a video tutorial, join the Learn English with Ben Fan Club...

Understanding the lyrics: 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this 80s classicPatreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group cla...

Practising short answers, part two (Using the ‘have got’ form and ‘shall’ questions)

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we answer 'have got' and 'shall' questions with short answers? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Practising short answers, part one (I do, I don’t, He has, She was etc)

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to answer questions with short answers.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discoun...

Should we be trying to extend our lives?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the news of an anti-aging pill for dogs, Ben discusses whether humans should be trying to extend their lives too.Patreon: patreon.com/lear...

Correct the mistakes

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Apologising in English

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how and when to say sorry in English?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted gro...

Identify the Phrasal Verb

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you correctly identify the missing verbs from these phrasal verbs? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The most famous napkins of all time

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following the news that a napkin used for Lionel Messi's first contract with Barcelona is going to be sold, Ben looks at other famous serviettes! List...

Using ‘recently’ and ‘lately’ in Present Perfect Continuous

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how we use the present perfect continuous when talking about repeated actions.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts,...

Prepositions of time practice

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When do we use 'in', 'on' and 'at' with expressions of time? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What's the missing word?

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted gr...

Should rockstars be on time?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a couple of Madonna fans suing the singer for being two hours late, Ben asks whether performers should be on time.Patreon: patreon.com/learnengli...

The most important ‘get’ phrases

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at four common phrases which use the word 'get'Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

Practising and pronouncing contractions, part 3: Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use and pronounce contractions.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted g...

January pub quiz

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Starting a new hobby: Slacklining

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there any hobbies which you’re thinking of taking up this year?Get the episode transcript and a video tutorial about today's episode by joining ...

Correct the mistakes

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Using ‘without’

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at four important things to consider when using the word 'without' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Practising and pronouncing contractions, part 2

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the 'd contraction (I'd, He'd, She'd etc)To prepare for next week's episode, listen to the song 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda' by Beverly Knight...

My favourite film: Groundhog Day

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about why he loves this classic comedy starring Bill Murray.For an episode transcript and bonus grammar video tutorial, join the fan club: p...

The two meanings of ‘The last…’

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben compares two definitions of the word 'last' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Five brilliant David Bowie quotes

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben takes a look at five interesting quotes from the influential British singer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehens...

Practising and pronouncing contractions, part one

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to shorten sentences that use 'to be' and 'to have'. Find out the answers to the exercises by listening to part 2, next Sunday.Patreo...

What I’m reading: Northern Lights by Philip Pulman

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben tells you about the book he's currently reading. Do you think you'd like it?Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial all about book ...

Understanding the lyrics: ‘Don't Stop' by Fleetwood Mac

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic song from 1977.Do you have a favourite song for Ben to analyse? Let him know! [email protected] ...

Practising a and an: do you know when to use them?

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at a grammar point that most English students think they know, but don't!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compreh...

Correct the mistakes

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

Great British problems: the scone debate

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we pronounce scone? And should we put the cream or jam on first?Join the Learn English With Ben Fan Club to get access to the full transcript ...

Expressions with ‘to be’

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at some every day expressions which use the verb 'to be'Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, a...

New year's vocabulary

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in 2024 with some new year's day vocabulary!Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

December Pub Quiz

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted grou...

Five films to look out for in 2024

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are five movies that Ben can't wait to see next year.Read the transcript and watch a video tutorial all about film vocabulary by joining the fan ...

Identify the Phrasal Verb (with 'down')

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find the missing verb from these sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted g...

Ben’s (Alternative) Christmas Message

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about the traditional Christmas message in Britain and sends you his own version to encourage you with your English this Christmas!Read the ...

Christmas poem to practise your English

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To get you in the mood for Christmas, here's another poem to help improve your English.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, com...

A matter of morality: what would you have done?

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at why people do 'the right thing'.Read the episode transcript and watch an accompanying video tutorial by joining the Learn English with Be...

A Christmas poem to practise your English

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's another Christmas poem to get you in the spirit and improve your vocabulary. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informa...

A Christmas poem to practise your English

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben reads a poem to get you in the mood for Christmas and to learn some new words. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informat...

What's the missing word?

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted gr...

Êtes-vous certain de maîtriser la langue française ?

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pour écouter le nouveau podcast "Franc-parler":Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franc-parler/id1719737952Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

REVIEW: Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Sicily

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find out what Ben thought of these famous Sicilian ruins.Read the full transcript with glossary & watch an accompanying video tutorial by joining ...

Understanding the lyrics: Diana by Bryan Adams

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this lesser known song by Bryan Adams about Princess Diana.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comp...

Correct the mistakes

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...