(Horrible!) Origins of famous expressions
We look at the origins of three famous expressions Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Dec 05, 2022•5 min
Parler anglais
Je m'appelle Ben, je vis à Londres et je vous propose d'apprendre l'anglais avec moi.
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Understanding the lyrics: ‘Layla’ by Derek and The Dominoes
We take a look at the lyrics to this classic song from 1970 about forbidden love ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Dec 04, 2022•7 min
DEBATE: Is it really that great to win the lottery?
It might seem like the best thing ever, but is it? Read the transcript of today's debate: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Dec 01, 2022•9 min
Using ‘as’ and ‘like’ for comparisons: Part 2 - ‘like’ (including quiz!)
We look at how to use 'like' when making comparisons Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 30, 2022•7 min
What’s the missing word?
6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 28, 2022•5 min
November Pub Quiz
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 27, 2022•7 min
Being British, part 12: Tea
In today's episode, we look at why tea plays such an important role in British life. Read the text in full by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 24, 2022•10 min
Using ‘as’ and ‘like’ for comparisons: Part 1 - ‘as’
In part one, we look at using 'as' Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 23, 2022•6 min
Correct the mistakes
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 21, 2022•6 min
What’s the missing word?
6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 20, 2022•5 min
World Cup preview, part two: Who's going to win it?
We take a look at who's got the best chance of winning the trophy next month. To read the text of today's episode, go to patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to join the fan club. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 17, 2022•4 min
Football vocabulary
With the World Cup just a few days away, we take a look at some common vocabulary related to football. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 16, 2022•8 min
Grammar QUIZ: Verb + object + verb
Can you structure these six sentences correctly? Listen back to last Monday's and the previous Monday's episode to study these points. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 14, 2022•9 min
Guess the sportsperson
3 famous sportspeople. Lots of clues. Can you guess who we're referring to? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 13, 2022•6 min
World Cup preview, part one: why is it being held in November?
We take a look at the reasons for and controversy behind Qatar's November World Cup. Read the episode script: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 10, 2022•9 min
Understanding the lyrics - 'I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)’ by Hall & Oates
We take a look at the lyrics to this classic 80s track Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 09, 2022•6 min
Verbs + object + verbs (part two: to + infinitive verbs)
We look at how to correctly structure sentences when using two verbs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 07, 2022•6 min
Correct the mistakes
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 06, 2022•5 min
Taking a night flight to South America
This is what happened when Ben took a night flight to Argentina. Read the script of today's episode at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 03, 2022•7 min
Airport and flight vocabulary
Ben gives you some useful travel vocabulary. In tomorrow's episode, he'll be using these words in his story, so pay attention! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Nov 02, 2022•7 min
Verbs + object + verbs (part one: gerund verbs)
We take a look at how to structure a sentence when we use certain verbs with an object. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 31, 2022•6 min
Identify the Phrasal Verb
Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 30, 2022•4 min
DEBATE: Should there be a disclaimer before a ‘real-life’ movie/TV series saying that it isn’t necessarily true?
Netflix series The Crown has been accused of inventing things - should TV shows and films be held to account more? Read the script of today's debate: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 27, 2022•10 min
Origin and meaning of famous war expressions: ‘over the top’, ‘shoot yourself in the foot’ and ‘dodge a bullet’
Ben takes a look at the meaning and origin of three common phrases Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 26, 2022•4 min
What's the missing word?
6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 24, 2022•6 min
October Pub Quiz
8 general knowledge questions for you to answer Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 23, 2022•6 min
REVIEW: Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, London
Listen to what Ben thought of the theatre version of the classic musical. Read the review in full by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 20, 2022•6 min
Theatre vocabulary
Today we look at vocabulary related to the theatre, in preparation for tomorrow's episode in which Ben reviews The Lion King! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 19, 2022•7 min
Understanding the lyrics - 'Circle of Life' by Elton John and Tim Rice (from The Lion King)
Ben looks at the lyrics to a famous Disney song Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 17, 2022•9 min
Correct the mistakes
Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Oct 16, 2022•7 min
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