The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or suggestions or comments: [email protected])
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Welcome to Learn English With News, the podcast that helps you learn English through real-world news! Each episode, I’ll break down the latest stories, explain key vocabulary and grammar points, and help you develop your speaking skills with discussion questions.
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Learn English with Fun and Natural Conversations! We are English teachers from the U.S. and Canada, with years of experience teaching in Japan. In this podcast, we have natural, unscripted conversations and speak slowly to help you follow along. We also explain difficult words and expressions. Perfect for ESL learners from basic to advanced levels! Our original Australian co-host still joins us sometimes. Expect laughs, real-life stories, and talk about Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Australia ...
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Simple English News Daily is a 7-minute podcast which tells today’s news in clear, simple, British English. Start your day by listening to 7 minutes of the most important stories from everywhere in the world. With SEND7, you can stay up-to-date with world news, and improve your English at the same time. SEND7 is aimed at intermediate and advanced English learners and teachers, and people with English as a second language, as well as native English speakers who want a fast, daily summary of w ...
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ACQ2 is Ben and David's conversations with expert founders and investors. Acquired the stories of great companies — and ACQ2 dives deeper into the lessons we can learn from them, often with the protagonists themselves.
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Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård
A podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
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Je m'appelle Ben, je vis à Londres et je vous propose d'apprendre l'anglais en utilisant l'actu ! Learn English With News. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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English Latter-day Saint Ben Hancock Explores Faith by Interviewing Fascinating People. Conversations to Refresh Your Faith Every Monday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and More.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The Seforimchatter podcast is dedicated to the discussion of Seforim (holy texts and works pertaining to them), Jewish (non-sacred) Books, Jewish History and more. The variety of guests include rabbis, professors, historians, authors, editors, and others in the field. For more information or to sponsor a show, check out seforimchatter.com or email [email protected]
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Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. On the podcast, Sam is sitting down with good friends and queer icons to explore their own “Pink Houses,” how they navigated early struggles and ultimately found their plac ...
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Simplify is a podcast for anyone who’s taken a close look at their habits, their happiness, their relationships, or their health and thought, “There’s got to be a better way to do this.” Hear ideas that get you to better from Gretchen Rubin, David Allen, Rebecca Traister, Dan Savage, Seth Godin and many more. Hosted by Caitlin Schiller and Ben Schuman-Stoler. Brought to you by Blinkist.
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If staunch minimalism feels too extreme, but you want to declutter your house to alleviate some stress, this is the podcast for you. Shannon Leyko's style is like having your best friend in your ear, helping you get past those tough mental roadblocks that are keeping you from decluttering the things you don't need. From New York Times bestselling authors to everyday people in the trenches of life, Shannon's guests give practical tips and mindset advice for intentional living and self-improve ...
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Welcome to the Show! We are the best - never heard of us - photographers in Oklahoma just crazy enough to share knowledge, passion, and tricks of the industry. We want to help educate photographers of all skill levels with useful information, humor and a few things that make you say Hmmmm. As tribe twins, we work hard to find and interview the movers and shakers that share the vision that “Sharing is Caring”. We love to hear your suggested topics, questions, and creatives we should have on t ...
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SmallTalk: Kan Tzipor: Life's Special Moments (with Stephen Savitsky)
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20:54#357 > To purchase Kan Tzipor 2: > To purcase Kan Tzipor 1: > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support t…
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Wednesday 14th May 2025. Turkiye Russia-Ukraine talks. France trials. Albania election. Syria sanctions lift. Uruguay Mujica...
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7:48World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 14th May 2025. Today: Turkiye Russia-Ukraine talks. France trials. Albania election. UK wrong conviction. Syria sanctions. Israel hospital bomb. Burkina Faso attacks. Libya fighting. Kenya Haiti help. Uruguay Jose Mujica. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the transc…
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Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors
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18:431081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture, and human history. The "baby animal names" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and edit…
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84: Learning to Ride the Waves of Clutter Tolerance
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41:56Sometimes the clutter drives us nuts...and sometimes, we don't have the energy to get worked up about it. Guess what? That's totally normal! Today we're talking through the reasons why your clutter tolerance might ebb and flow, so you'll walk away feeling less pressure to be rigid in your approach to a living a life with less. Paring Down Instagram…
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Girls at the gym are like the sun - don't look directly at them! Lol. We talk about gym etiquette and trying not to be creepy at the gym... But come on! If you are going to show cleavage, grunt loudly, and do strange exercises... It's really hard not to look! Lol Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now…
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Tuesday 13th May 2025. Turkiye PKK disbands. Israel hostage freed. Russia Ukraine talks. Philippines elections. Argentina Nazi material...
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7:53World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 13th May 2025. Today: Turkiye PKK disbands. Israel hostage freed. Russia Ukraine talks. Philippines elections. US China tariff pause. UK Bulgarians jailed. Egypt Suez discounts. DRC floods. Qatar free plane. US white South Africans. Argentina Nazi material. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our s…
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Episode 413 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “like nobody’s business.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)By Ben
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118: The A.I. Con (with Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna)
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51:26Artificial intelligence (so-called) is typified by its boom and bust cycles, and we're in a boom now. But as more and more money pours in with decreasing returns, we're going to see a shakeout, and hype is rushing in to stoke the enthusiasm. In other words, the con is on. Dr Emily M. Bender and Dr Alex Hanna are co-hosts of the podcast Mystery AI H…
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Episode 15: Kissing poses little risk for people with coeliac disease, study finds
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20:04In today's episode, we find out whether coeliac disease sufferers can kiss their bread-loving partners! We'll also take a look at the differences between 'little' and 'a little', and 'few' and 'a few'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access …
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Monday 12th May 2025. Putin rejects ceasefire. Ukraine Russia talks? India Pakistan ceasefire. Spain toxic cloud. Mexico sues Google...
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7:13World news in 7 minutes. Monday 12th May 2025. Today: Putin rejects ceasefire. Ukraine Russia talks? India Pakistan ceasefire. Spain toxic cloud. China US talks. Sri Lanka bus. Hamas hostage. Somalia floods. White South Africans. Mexico sues Google. Galapagos rescue. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to…
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Faith & Fitness: "How Exercise Built My Powerful Spiritual Confidence" - Nathaniel Hancock | 89
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1:03:02Nathaniel Hancock is an athlete and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Nathaniel about the spiritual lessons he has learned from decades of intense physical training, and how physical wellbeing can be linked to spiritual confidence. Some highlights from this episode include how an Elder Maxwell talk move…
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A History of Jews and Pandemics (with Dr. Jeremy Brown)
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1:45:15#356 > To purchase "The Eleventh Plague: Jews and Pandemics from the Bible to COVID-19" (winner of the National Jewish Book Award in Modern Jewish Thought): https://amzn.to/4iXhDw0 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: htt…
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Friday 9th May 2025. Pope Leo XIV. UK Iran arrests. VE Days. Ukraine Russia update. India Pakistan drones. Bill Gates pledge...
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8:40World news in 7 minutes. Friday 9th May 2025. Today: Pope Leo XIV. UK Iran arrests. VE Days. Ukraine Russia update. India Pakistan drones. Bill Gates pledge. RFK autism. Uganda rations stop. Morocco emergency preparations. Japan old ticket. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabu…
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How YouTubers' voices evolve, with Andrew Cheng
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21:401080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move—and how YouTubers make perfect data subjects. If you've ever cringed at your old voice recordings, this one’s for you. Andrew Cheng is a professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii. You can find him on Bluesky at LinguistAndrew. NEW: Sign u…
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Episode 14: Amazon plane crash survivors rescued after 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp
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15:56In today's episode, we find out how 5 people managed to survive a plane crash in an Amazonian swamp! We'll also be looking at how to use 'in the end', 'at the end', and 'finally'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and qui…
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Thursday 8th May 2025. Europe tariff preparation. Poland axe attack. Italy superyacht recovery. Vatican black smoke. World Bank Sri Lanka...
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6:54World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 8th May 2025. Today: Europe tariff preparation. Poland axe attack. Italy superyacht recovery. Vatican black smoke. World Bank Sri Lanka. India airports closed. China Russia visit. US Honduras warning. Venezuela Russia partnership. US Vance on Russia-Ukraine. Mali political suspension. Kenya ant smuggling. With Juli…
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Wednesday 7th May 2025. India hits Pakistan. Germany Merz Chancellor. Buddha gems. Yemen Houthi agreement? Ukraine Moscow drones. Skype bye.
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8:06World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 7th May 2025. Today: India hits Pakistan. Germany Merz Chancellor. Buddha gems. Yemen Houthi agreement? Ukraine Moscow drones. Estonia Skype finished. Vatican conclave. Canada US chat. Mexico mayor arrest. Port Sudan hit. Nigeria cocoa boom. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get …
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What dictionary labels tell us about words. Why we say 'mama'. DU, STU, and LO.
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17:001079. Ever wonder what labels like "informal," "archaic," or "offensive" mean in a dictionary entry? We explain how different dictionaries use labels to describe when, where, and how to use words. Then, we explore why so many babies say "dada" first and why babies say "mama" almost everywhere. The "dictionary labels" segment was written by Susan He…
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83: Making the Most of Our Space with Khrystyne Jaspers
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58:30If your home is small, quirky, or simply not your "dream home" - then this episode is for you! In fact, this episode is for you even if you're inside your ideal home but aren't sure you've maximized the space to meet your needs. Small space designer, Khrystyne Jaspers, has first-hand experience with making the most out of her spaces, including her …
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Tuesday 6th May 2025. Romania election. EU science. UK Iranians arrested. Spain copper theft. Brazil Gaga arrests. US Alcatraz...
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7:51World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 6th May 2025. Today: Romania election. EU science. UK Iranians arrested. Spain copper theft. Brazil Gaga arrests. US Alcatraz. DRC Rwanda peace? Togo life position? China river accidents. Yemen Israel missiles. Gaza Popemobile. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the tr…
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In this episode we are joined by the one and only "Full Moon Jamie"! (Abe's Dad) We have a couple drinks talk about our education history and the strange paths we all took in life to get to where we are now. Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! X: …
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Episode 412 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common “in order to” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)By Ben
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117: Sometimes It Feels Like I'm the Only One Trying to Fix English Around Here (live with friends for LingFest25)
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1:47:19Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/wxGeXMzlwng If you repeat something twice, how many times did you do it? Can more than one dinner be "the perfect dinner"? And what does "every other" mean? We are once again fixing English, in a live episode in which we pile all our friends into a room and vote on vexing semantic questions. These res…
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Episode 13: Snake causes major disruption on Japan’s bullet train line
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14:38In today's news, trains in Japan were delayed for an unusual reason... In the grammar section of today's episode, we'll look at how to use the verb 'want' with an object. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwi…
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Monday 5th May 2025. Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot...
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8:12World news in 7 minutes. Monday 5th May 2025. Today: Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot. Mexico no US troops. South Africa trafficking. South Sudan bombing. Woman found after 60 years. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the tran…
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How One Inspiring Scottish Woman Influenced The Church In Kenya - Maureen McIntyre | 88
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1:15:45Maureen McIntyre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland who founded the charity 'Educate the Kids'. I wanted to speak to Maureen about her incredible story from going on holiday to Mombasa, Kenya to founding a large charity that has provided education to thousands of impoverished children, and how she brought the…
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Glikl of Hameln (1647 - 1724) and her memoirs (with Dr. Rachel Greenblatt)
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1:20:07#355 > Sponsored by Haim Gottschalk in memory of his maternal grandmother Shoshana Etzioni – Reyzl bas Nahum. > To purchase the new edition of Glikl: https://amzn.to/3YW68xw > Also sponsored by Mosaica Press and Is Alternative Healing Kosher? by Rabbi Yehoshua Kaganoff. To purchase: https://mosaicapress.com/product/is-alternative-healing-kosher/?sl…
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BONUS: The Salisbury Poisoning - A double Agent's Narrow Escape
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23:20This is a bonus episode, from English Learning For Curious Minds. Today's episode is part 3 of a 3-part series about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Part 1 was released two Saturdays ago - titled "Vladimir Putin - Russia's Modern Tsrar" Part 2 was released last Saturday.- titled "A Double Agent’s Narrow Escape" -------- In part three of our three…
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Episode 12: Man rescued twice from Mount Fuji after returning to get phone
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16:00Today's news story is about a Mount Fuji climber who needed a rescue team TWICE! Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're …
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Friday 2nd May 2025. Ukraine US deal. Romania election. Turkiye protests. Brazil Collor prison. Chile arrests. Japan snake stops trains...
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8:45World news in 7 minutes. Friday 2nd May 2025. Today: Ukraine US deal. Romania election. Turkiye protests. US shuffle. Brazil Collor prison. Chile arrests. Somalia Taiwan problem. Uganda oppression. Israel Syria bombing. New Zealand storm. Japan snake stops trains. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to th…
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The secret to writing ‘the same but different,’ with Mary Robinette Kowal
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20:261078. Mary Robinette Kowal talks about going from writing magic-filled Regency romances to Hugo-nominated science fiction, what it's like to work with an agent, and how she keeps her career moving forward. Plus, she gave us three great book recommendations (and I've already read and loved one of them!). Find Mary at maryrobinettekowal.com. 🔗 Share …
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SmallTalk: Sefer Habris on Bris Milah (with R' Shimon Szimonowitz)
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25:30#354 > To purchase the new edition of Sefer Habris: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%a8-%d7%94%d7%91%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%aa/ > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ …
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Thursday 1st May 2025. Spain grid solar. Sweden teenager detained. Russia N Korea bridge. Cuba Ferrer arrested. US El Salvadoran detainee...
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7:08World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 1st May 2025. Today: Spain grid solar. Sweden teenager detained. Russia N Korea bridge. Cuba Ferrer arrested. US El Salvadoran detainee. US Trump 100 days. Nigeria new commander. Sudan acting PM. India caste census. Australia alleged mushroom murder. Scotland Greenpeace Trump. With Juliet Martin SEND7 is supported …
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Episode 11: Millions affected as power restored after major Iberian blackout
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23:11In today's news story, we look at how the blackout across Spain and Portugal affected people's lives. We'll also study prepositions of place, and verbs of movement and position. For bonus content related to today's news story, including a transcript with glossary, and a comprehension quiz, head to the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben …
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Wednesday 30th April 2025. Canada Liberals win. Spain Portugal power on. Sweden shooting. France Russia cyberattack. India-Pak conflict...
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7:49World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 30th April 2025. Today: Canada Liberals win. Spain Portugal power on. Sweden shooting. France Russia cyberattack. Brazil data centres. Nigeria, Kenya, jihadist attacks. Ghana gold smuggling. Pakistan India conflict. Nepal Everest permits. Indian record smasher. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.…
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Episode 10: Dog rescued after 500 days lost in Australian wilderness
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19:36Today's news story is all about a dog's miraculous survival. We also take a look at when we use the gerund (-ing) form after certain words and phrases. We're celebrating reaching 10 episodes by releasing FREE bonus content on the Learn English With Ben Fan Club page. Get a full transcript of the news story with glossary, PLUS a video comprehension …
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'Lit' vs. 'lighted.' The mysteries of the dollar sign. Redd up.
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19:041077. Is it “lit” or “lighted”? Both are correct, but we look at how their popularity has switched over time. Then we investigate four of the competing theories about the origin of the dollar sign and end with tips about how to use it. The "dollar sign" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-f…
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82: The Sweet Spot Between Beauty & Function with Whitney English
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52:14We often think that minimalism looks one way: white, neutral, & bare as possible. The truth is that minimalism simply means choosing only what's truly important and essential to each of us, personally, and letting those things shine. Designer Whitney English is releasing a new book (today!) called "Organize First, Decorate Second," and you'll love …
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Tuesday 29th April 2025. Spain, Portugal power cut. Canada election. Mexico screwworm. India Pakistan shooting. France grandpa robbers...
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7:21World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 29th April 2025. Today: Spain, Portugal power cut. France grandpa robbers. Canada election. Mexico screwworm. India Pakistan shooting. Yemen prison hit. North Korea admits. Malawi Tanzana trade war. South Africa tools. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the transcripts…
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In this episode we are joined by the one and only "Full Moon Jamie"! (Abe's Dad) We have a couple drinks talk about Abe's dad's time in Japan... And a few other things. Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! X: @FBEteachertalk…
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Episode 411 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “one of a kind.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)By Ben
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