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Do you believe in karma?

Ben discusses whether good deeds are rewarded.

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

Ben looks at the lyrics to this 80s classic

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

How do we answer 'have got' and 'shall' questions with short answers?

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

Ben looks at how to answer questions with short answers.

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Should we be trying to extend our lives?

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

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Correct the mistakes

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Apologising in English

Do you know how and when to say sorry in English?

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Identify the Phrasal Verb

Can you correctly identify the missing verbs from these phrasal verbs?

The most famous napkins of all time

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!

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

Ben looks at how we use the present perfect continuous when talking about repeated actions.

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Prepositions of time practice

When do we use 'in', 'on' and 'at' with expressions of time?

What's the missing word?

6 sentences. Two missing words. Can you find them?

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Should rockstars be on time?

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

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The most important ‘get’ phrases

Ben looks at four common phrases which use the word 'get'

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

Ben looks at how to use and pronounce contractions.

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January pub quiz

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer

Starting a new hobby: Slacklining

Are there any hobbies which you’re thinking of taking up this year?

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Correct the mistakes

Can you find and correct the mistakes in Ben's sentences?

Using ‘without’

Ben looks at four important things to consider when using the word 'without'

Practising and pronouncing contractions, part 2

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

Ben talks about why he loves this classic comedy starring Bill Murray.

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The two meanings of ‘The last…’

Ben compares two definitions of the word 'last'

Five brilliant David Bowie quotes

Ben takes a look at five interesting quotes from the influential British singer.

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Practising and pronouncing contractions, part one

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.

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What I’m reading: Northern Lights by Philip Pulman

Ben tells you about the book he's currently reading. Do you think you'd like it?

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

Ben looks at the lyrics to this classic song from 1977.

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

Ben looks at a grammar point that most English students think they know, but don't!

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Correct the mistakes

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Great British problems: the scone debate

How do we pronounce scone? And should we put the cream or jam on first?

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Expressions with ‘to be’

Ben looks at some every day expressions which use the verb 'to be'

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