Parler anglais

Going home, coming home and getting home

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at when to use 'go home', 'come home' and 'get home'Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and d...

Could you survive for months lost at sea?

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben considers how he'd cope in a survival situation.Watch a 'behind the scenes' video and read the script of today's episode by joining the Learn Engl...

Guess the homophone

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you fill in the blanks with the missing homophones? Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

How to express opinions without saying ‘I think’

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you always say 'I think' when giving your opinion? On today's episode we look at different ways of expressing opinions.Patreon: patreon.com/learnen...

July pub quiz

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Starting a new hobby: DIY

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you 'do it yourself'? Or do you call the builder?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted...

Identify the Phrasal Verb (ADVANCED)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and disc...

My favourite words and phrases: "get by"

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a phrasal verb that is commonly used by English natives, but do you know what it means and how to use it?Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithb...

Correct the mistakes

23 Jul 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...

The world’s weirdest hotels

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at some of the strangest hotels in the world.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discount...

Avoiding double negatives

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In English, we don't use double negatives! 'I didn't do nothing' is NOT a correct sentence! Ben explains how to correctly structure these types of sen...

My favourite words and phrases: "Indeed"

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses how to use the word 'indeed' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Guess the homophone

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you fill in the blanks with the missing homophones? Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discou...

Debate: Should stag dos (bachelor parties) be the greatest day of the groom’s life or a cruel nightmare?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should we celebrate the end of a man's single life? With humour? Or humiliation? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben...

Using 'gonna' and 'wanna'

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn how to use these two informal contractions. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Understanding the lyrics: 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben takes a look at the lyrics to this classic song from 1978.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and d...

Correct the mistakes

09 Jul 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...

A trip to the Lake District

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about his recent long weekend in one of the most beautiful parts of England.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comp...

Using inversions in a story

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

7 inversions: can you find them? Read Ben's story on his Patreon page (available to everyone!): patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. V...

Test your irregular verbs

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the irregular verbs? Ben has a test for you... Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Identify the Phrasal Verb

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Summer in Britain: What is the Ashes and why is it so popular?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here in Britain, everyone's talking about... cricket!If you want to read the transcript of today's episode, join the Learn English with Ben fan club f...

Inversions, part three: Conditionals

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use the inverted structure in conditional sentences. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

NEW: Online conversation classes

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Register your interest to join Ben's group conversation classes.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and...

Connecting words: Words and phrases of contrast

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to connect contrasting statements. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

June pub quiz

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Being British - part 14: Having a phone call

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben explains how to navigate your way through an awkward British conversation.You can read the transcript while you listen by joining the Learn Englis...

Inversions, part two: So, neither and nor

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to invert the subject and verb when agreeing with statements. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations...

Guess the homophone

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do this exercise to see if you can identify the three homophones - words that look different but sound the same - in Ben's sentences.learnenglishwithb...

Correct the mistakes

18 Jun 2023

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.

DEBATE: Is technology going too far?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With wearable tech and artificial intelligence on the rise, Ben considers whether things are going too fast and too far!Read the episode transcript by...

Inversions, part one: negative sentences

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at how to use inversions with some negative phrases Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My favourite words and phrases: ‘Ultimately’

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about one of his favourite words to use: 'ultimately'. So what does it mean and how do we use it? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/pr...

Beach vocabulary

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know which word related to the beach Ben is describing? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever lost?

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a woman in the USA was reunited with a gold diamond ring she lost 13 years ago, Ben talks about the worst thing he has ever lost...Read the full...

Tenses and other structures to talk about the future

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at four different structures to use when talking about the future. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What’s the missing word?

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Can you spell these 10 words?

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 14-year-old Dev Shah won the national spelling bee in the United States, Ben decided to test YOUR spelling! You can see all the words spelt corr...

Should we preserve our (weird) traditions in the modern world?

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After someone was knocked unconscious in the annual cheese-rolling competition, Ben asks whether we should consider stopping some old traditions.Read ...

The emphatic 'do'

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben explains how and why we use the emphatic 'do' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Correct the mistakes

29 May 2023

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.

May pub quiz

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Could you do something for 100 straight hours?

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a chef in Nigeria cooked for 100 consecutive hours, Ben wonders if he could do something similar...Read the transcript: patreon.com/learnenglish...

Practising the Past Perfect: Complete the sentences…

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Complete Ben's sentences with the correct past perfect structure. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My favourite words and phrases: "I bet"

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben takes a look at how to use the phrase 'I bet' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Guess the homophone

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you fill in the blanks with the missing homophones? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Notre nouveau podcast: La rumeur

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pour écouter le podcast La rumeur:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faits-divers/id1634132713Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Travelling the world - is it worth it?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses the reality of travelling.Read the transcript by heading to patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priva...

Practising the Past Perfect, part four: reported speech

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part four, we look at how to use past perfect with reported speech. Find the previous three episodes about the past perfect by going back to previo...

Common mistakes: Asking yourself questions

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you make this common mistake? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My favourite words and phrases: to ‘crack on’

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about one of his favourite words or phrases... Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Mexico Diaries: Appendicitis, part two

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final diary entry before Ben returns to London.Read the transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy...

Practising the Past Perfect, part three: hypothetical past situations

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at using the past perfect with the 3rd conditional and sentences with 'wish' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'info...

Understanding the lyrics: 'Don't Speak' by No Doubt

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic 90s rock song. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Correct the mistakes

07 May 2023

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.

The Mexico Diaries: Appendicitis, part one

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben's adventure ends with a trip to the emergency room! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Practising the Past Perfect, part two: life experiences

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Ben compares the present perfect and the past perfect. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What’s the missing word?

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

April pub quiz

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Mexico Diaries: Part One - Tacos and Cenotes

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the coffee and birds of Costa Rica, we made our way to Mexico!To read the full transcript, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hé...

Practising the Past Perfect, part one: background information

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at using the past perfect to give background information. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Common mistakes: Using prepositions after ‘go’

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which preposition should we use after the verb 'go'? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Identify the Phrasal Verb

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Central America Diaries, part four: tasting coffee

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part four of his travel diaries, Ben speaks about his experience tasting coffee in Costa Rica!If you want to read the podcast text while you listen...

Correct the mistakes

19 Apr 2023

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: 'Here I Go Again' by Whitesnake

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben examines the lyrics of this classic rock song Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Guess the historical figure

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you name the three famous figures from history? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Central America Diaries, part three: Crossing the bridge of death!

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about Ben's exciting day of sunrises, hiking and scary bridges in Costa Rica!To access the episode transcript, join the Learn English With Ben fa...

Phrasal verbs with 'go'

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many phrasal verbs can you think of with the verb 'go'? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Common mistakes: False Friends

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using these words correctly? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What's the missing word?

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Central America Diaries, part two: Manuel Antonio National Park

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monkeys, sloths, iguanas and spiders all feature in Ben's review of one of Costa Rica's most famous attractions Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com...

Understanding the lyrics: ‘Lean on Me' by Bill Withers

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben analyses a classic Bill Withers song. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Common mistakes: Using the present perfect for past actions with a result in the present

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses this very difficult grammar point and gives you some exercises to practise. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'i...

Identify the Phrasal Verb

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Central America Diaries, part one: Rainy Costa Rica

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about rain, birds and coffee in Costa Rica.Read the transcript on the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Vi...

Using modal verbs in the past

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at what he could have, should have and would have done differently in the past... Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d...

Correct the mistakes

27 Mar 2023

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.

March pub quiz

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The South America Diaries, part five: The Paradise Island

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part five, Ben talks about the paradise island of Fernando de Noronha. Check out his photos of the island on his Instagram page: learnenglishwithbe...

What's the missing word?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Using the Present Perfect Continuous to talk about actions that started in the past and are still happening

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it: 'I have been doing' or 'I have done'? Ben looks at how to use the present perfect continuous tense Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priva...

How to be polite in English: Misunderstandings

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to politely deal with misunderstandings. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The South America Diaries, part four: The Yellow Fever Vaccine

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part four, Ben explains how a vaccine significantly changed his travel plans!Read the transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Aca...

Phrasal verbs with 'take'

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many phrasal verbs with 'take' can you name? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Using the Present Perfect Simple for states that started in the past and are still happening

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben looks at how to use 'how long' sentences. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Correct the mistakes

12 Mar 2023

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.

Nouveau podcast: Choses à Savoir Actu

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Je vous propose de découvrir le podcast Actu, un récap' quotidien de l'actualité en moins de 7 minutes:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

The South America Diaries, part three: Losing my credit card

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find out what happened when Ben's credit card got stuck in a card machine...Read the transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithbenJoin the fan club now ...

Phrases using ‘take’

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Take a few minutes to take advantage of this episode about using 'take' in phrases! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'inform...

Common mistakes: Using adverbs with sensory verbs

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the cake smell good or well?Ben looks at how to use adverbs with sensory verbs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'inform...

What’s the missing word?

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The South America Diaries, part two: north-east Brazil

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about his month spent in a fishing village in the north of Brazil!The full transcript is available on the Learn English with Ben fan club pa...

Common mistakes: How to use ‘take’ in English

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben takes a look at how to use (and not use!) 'take' in English. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

How to be polite in English: Requests

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben explains how to be polite when making requests Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

February pub quiz

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Test your general knowledge with Ben's February quiz! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The South America diaries, part one: Iguazu Falls

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben talks about his visit to one of the natural wonders of the world.Read the transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/l...

Guess the band/singer

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you guess the musical artist from Ben's clues? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Correct the mistakes

20 Feb 2023

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.

Identify the Phrasal Verb

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.