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Correct the mistakes

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

Understanding the lyrics: 'Here I Go Again' by Whitesnake

Ben examines the lyrics of this classic rock song

Guess the historical figure

Can you name the three famous figures from history?

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

Hear about Ben's exciting day of sunrises, hiking and scary bridges in Costa Rica!

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Phrasal verbs with 'go'

How many phrasal verbs can you think of with the verb 'go'?

Common mistakes: False Friends

Are you using these words correctly?

What's the missing word?

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

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

Monkeys, sloths, iguanas and spiders all feature in Ben's review of one of Costa Rica's most famous attractions

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

Ben analyses a classic Bill Withers song.

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

Ben discusses this very difficult grammar point and gives you some exercises to practise.

Identify the Phrasal Verb

Can you replace the word or expression with a phrasal verb?

The Central America Diaries, part one: Rainy Costa Rica

Ben talks about rain, birds and coffee in Costa Rica.

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Using modal verbs in the past

Ben looks at what he could have, should have and would have done differently in the past...

Correct the mistakes

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

March pub quiz

8 general knowledge questions for you to answer

The South America Diaries, part five: The Paradise Island

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

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What's the missing word?

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

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

Is it: 'I have been doing' or 'I have done'? Ben looks at how to use the present perfect continuous tense

How to be polite in English: Misunderstandings

Ben looks at how to politely deal with misunderstandings.

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

In part four, Ben explains how a vaccine significantly changed his travel plans!

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Phrasal verbs with 'take'

How many phrasal verbs with 'take' can you name?

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

Ben looks at how to use 'how long' sentences.

Correct the mistakes

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

Nouveau podcast: Choses à Savoir Actu

Je vous propose de découvrir le podcast Actu, un récap' quotidien de l'actualité en moins de 7 minutes:

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

Find out what happened when Ben's credit card got stuck in a card machine...

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Phrases using ‘take’

Take a few minutes to take advantage of this episode about using 'take' in phrases!

Common mistakes: Using adverbs with sensory verbs

Does the cake smell good or well?

Ben looks at how to use adverbs with sensory verbs.

What’s the missing word?

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

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

Ben talks about his month spent in a fishing village in the north of Brazil!

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Common mistakes: How to use ‘take’ in English

Ben takes a look at how to use (and not use!) 'take' in English.