Parler anglais
Episodes
Anymore, No longer and Any longer
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at when and how to use 'anymore', 'any longer' and 'no longer'.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qui...
Practising plural nouns
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben explains how and when to use plural nouns, and gives you an exercise to practise.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compr...
Identify the Phrasal Verb
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find the missing phrasal verbs from these three sentences?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, a...
Is it better to quit while we’re ahead or keep going in spite of struggles?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben considers whether we should stop while doing well or keep going until somebody stops us!Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial abo...
Understanding the lyrics: 'Chandelier' by Sia
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the lyrics to this popular song by Sia.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
Adjective order
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the correct order for adjectives.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, ...
Correct the mistakes
07 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 favourite words/phrases: MATE
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at one of his favourite words: "mate"Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point used in today’s episode ...
How to order food like a local in English
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to order food and sound like a local.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tut...
What's the missing word?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words - can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorial...
June Pub Quiz
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
How might AI change the restaurant industry?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the ways in which the restaurant industry may be affected by technology in the coming years.Read the episode transcript and watch a video...
Practising the Present Perfect: Mixed exercises
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben tests your knowledge of the present perfect (simple and continuous) with some exercises.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts...
Correct the mistakes
24 Jun 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 ...
Understanding the Lyrics: ‘Numb’ by Linkin Park
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben takes a look at the lyrics to the song 'Numb' by Linkin Park.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, an...
Is British weather really that bad?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben reviews the summer in the UK so far and wonders whether British weather is really as bad as people say.Read the episode transcript and watch a vid...
Practising the Present Perfect Continuous
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at the ways we use the present perfect continuous tense.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, a...
Other ways to describe the weather
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at some other ways of talking about cold, hot and rainy weather.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension qu...
What's the missing word?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6 sentences, 2 missing words. Can you find them?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials...
Euro 2024 Preview
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks forward to Euro 2024 which starts on Friday night.Read the episode transcript and watch a video tutorial about a grammar point used in ...
Practising the Present Perfect: Talking about negative actions and states which continue not to happen
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use the present perfect simple tense in the negative to speak about actions and states that haven't happened for a specific amount...
How to use ‘also’
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at where to put 'also' in a sentence.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials,...
Correct the mistakes
09 Jun 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: ‘Faffing’
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at one of his favourite words: FAFFING! Do you know the meaning of this word?Read the transcript of today’s episode by joining the Learn E...
Practising the Present Perfect: Talking about states which continue into the present
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to use the present perfect simple to talk about states that started in the past and continue into the present.Patreon: patreon.com/le...
‘Me neither’ and ‘Neither do I’: Agreeing with a negative statement
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to agree with negative sentences. Listen back to yesterday's episode to learn about how to agree with positive sentences.Patreon: pat...
‘Me too’ and ‘So do I’: Agreeing with a positive statement
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben looks at how to agree with a positive statement.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutor...
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 ...