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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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Find out all about contemporary culture in the UK by listening or watching to this series of podcasts.
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Hi, I'm Emma. I'm an Native English Speaker and CELTA Qualified ESL teacher with 10+ years of experience. This podcast was created to help English learners at intermediate and advanced levels by providing listening practise, cultural information, and going into more detail about grammar and vocabulary, as well as identifying and explaining common errors and answering learners questions. I know for many English can be a door to a better future and I want to help you get there. This podcast no ...
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Series of videos on how to say things right in very different situations.
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WebWare, a successful IT company, is suddenly in need of a new Sales Director. Follow Philip Hart and Marcia Boardman as they take us through the process of recruiting a new team member.
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In this series of podcasts different people talk about things that interest them or interesting things they have done or seen.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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LearnEnglish Elementary Podcast site is a way for you to practise your English language listening skills.
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Drastically improve your confidence speaking English in less than 30 minutes a day. Learn how here: https://www.englishteacheradriana.com/
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This series of videos provides an introduction to British food. The culture people develop around food can reveal a lot about them; providing insights into their personality, values or beliefs.
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Chat ENG is a podcast where people chat about how they learn and use English! Chat Eng helps English learners improve their listening skills, practice their pronunciation and learn new vocabulary! For free-resources and paid courses, visit www.emaileng.com
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Do you want to become fluent in English? Our host, Scott from New York, will teach you everything you need to know about both spoken & conversation English! Subscribe today and start your journey to speaking better English!
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Audio soap set in London a group of young people from around the world share their lives over a cup of coffee.
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Hear even more English at: http://fullenglishexperience.com/. Learn English with 'Hear English', and the 'Full English Experience'. With our original, interesting and, above all, free English listening resources, learning English no longer has to be dull.
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Advanced English classes. Learning English by audio is for advanced English language learners and fluent English speakers. Beginners classes are here https://eattmag.com/learn-english/ This English by audio podcast can help you test your memory if you are a fluent English speaker. If English is your second language, you can test how much English you understand if you are a proficient English user or IELTS 7-8 TOEFL iBT 94-109 TOEIC 901+ CAMBRIDGE CPE these classes can help you listening skil ...
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Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech & Language #English teaches you how to be a clear and effective communicator. Learn new vocabulary & American #English pronunciation: vowel & consonant sounds, word stress, and intonation. Learn in a simple and fun way. Practice speaking & gain confidence. Reduce your accent & speak clearly today.
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Here, I talk about English learning tips, advice and other fun content. All specially curated for Malaysians.
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Today's story: Le Creuset was founded in 1925 by two Belgian entrepreneurs who revolutionized cast iron cookware with colorful enamel and thoughtful design. Over 100 years, the company evolved from a local French producer into a global kitchen brand, with fans collecting its distinctive pieces and even passing them down to their kids. Transcript & …
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Updates: Daniel Kahneman, new euro, Rust movie
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Today's story: In this episode, you'll hear updates from several recent Plain English stories. Daniel Kahneman, who wrote the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" died at age 90. What wasn't reported at the time: he went to Switzerland to end his own life. Plus, the movie "Rust" is coming out after the fatal gun accident on set. Standardized tests are ma…
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Episode 232 We're snowed under with weather idioms
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I went to look for weather idioms last month, and discovered none of them were about the weather! So today we're reviewing weather idioms that you can use in Business English. Actually you can use them in any situation, but our sample sentences are focusing on business scenarios today. We'll cover: Snowed under - I wish I could help but I'm absolut…
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Updates: Astronauts home; running records fall; no more Bitcoin in El Salvador
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Today's story: In this first of two update episodes, you'll hear the latest on several recent Plain English stories. The astronauts who were stranded in space have come home. The former Spanish soccer federation president was ordered to pay a fine for kissing a player after the World Cup. More running records fall, thanks to new shoe designs. El Sa…
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Crumbl cookies are dessert for the social media era
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Today's story: Crumbl Cookies is a gourmet dessert company known for its rotating menu, bold flavors, and eye-catching pink boxes. Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has used social media virality tactics to grow (and consumers are eating it up). But do the cookies live up to the hype? Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/767 -- …
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Episode 231 Use English Greetings Like a Native Speaker!
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Today we're covering a common question from students: It it OK to just answer 'how are you?' with 'I'm fine'. Yes! We'll also cover it's cultural purpose. And we'll cover the nuances of these common phrases and greetings: How was your weekend? How have you been? What have you been getting up to? Did you have a good holiday? And, what do people even…
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Trump's tariff chaos rattles world economies
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Today's story: Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on nearly every country in the world, triggering panic in global markets. But just days later, he walked back the harshest parts of the plan, leaving investors, business leaders, and political allies confused and shaken. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/766 -- Upgrade all yo…
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Today's story: Top sheets are a staple in some parts of the world, while in others they’re practically unknown. In places like the U.S., Canada, and parts of Latin America, a flat sheet between you and your blanket is seen as essential. But in much of Europe and Asia, sleepers go straight under a duvet with a washable cover. So what do you say: is …
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Episode 230 English Big Day Birthday Idioms and Phrases
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Today it's my birthday! So we're covering some common idioms and phrases you might hear people use when talking about birthdays. Today's VocabularyOver the moon - to be very happy about somethingBig day - another way to refer to a birthdayThe icing on the cake - the best thing about this event/day/situationTo have a blast - to have a great timeAge …
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Today's story: Skype launched in 2003 and transformed long-distance communication by making voice and video calls cheaper and easier. After early success, the platform was sold to eBay and later to Microsoft, where it became part of the company’s business tools. As newer apps took over the market, Skype lost relevance and will be shut down in 2025.…
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Today's story: Co-living is like coworking for your personal life: flexible, furnished housing in shared spaces without the commitment of a long term lease or the need to own furniture. It can work for temporary stays and international moves, but high prices and limited privacy mean it isn’t for everyone. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglis…
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Episode 229 Come With Me To Scotland! We're off to Helensburgh and Glasgow
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Last month I went to Scotland with my Mum. We went first to Helensburgh, the town where I went to high school, then to visit my piano teacher and finally to Glasgow. While I was visiting I took some pictures to show you all. Come along with me and take a look at the architecture and views in Scotland. While in Helensburgh I visited #thehillhouse de…
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Today's story: Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, used by governments to raise revenue, protect local industries, or retaliate in trade disputes. They’ve existed for centuries, but have fallen in recent decades. But Donald Trump has made trade barriers popular again. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/762 Full lesson: https://plaine…
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Denmark to stop delivering mail after 400 years
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Today's story: Denmark’s government-run postal service, PostNord, traces its roots to the year 1624. But at the end of 2025, it will stop delivering letters. The country has seen a 90% drop in mail volume since 2000, making letter delivery economically unsustainable. While private couriers will deliver letters to some places (at a price), Denmark w…
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Episode 228 English Listening Practise - Reading from Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam
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In this episode I will read a short excerpt from Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam. In this section we are in a dwarf meeting. We hear the king and his direct rival having a conversation. Unfortunately this book is set in difficult/exciting times in Discworld, some dwarves have become terrorists and they think they are fighting for all dwarfdom, but …
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Today's story: Self-driving cars don’t just need advanced technology—they also need a moral code. Engineers must program vehicles to make ethical decisions in life-or-death situations, such as choosing between protecting a passenger or a pedestrian. But how can a machine's software make such personal decisions? Transcript & Exercises: https://plain…
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Today's story: Self-driving cars were supposed to be here by now—but the road to autonomy has been bumpier than expected. The technology has gotten better, but the sensors and cameras remain imperfect. Meanwhile, uncertainties in the business and legal environment have contributed to the delays. Some companies have scaled back their ambitions, whil…
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Episode 227 Are you getting confused between SO and TOO when you speak English? Let me help.
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This week we're looking at a little known grammar point called 'intensifiers'. These words are used to intensify adjectives and adverbs. I have covered this subject before in a little more detail in Episode 90, so feel free to head back to that episode for more. In this episode we're focusing on just two intensifiers: So and Too.These two words are…
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James Bond’s future is now in Amazon’s hands
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Today's story: Amazon has taken full creative control of James Bond, ending six decades of stewardship by the family of film producer Albert Broccoli. Previously, the family carefully managed the creative direction of the Bond franchise, even as big studios produced the movies. Now, Amazon may make more frequent films, expand Bond storylines, and p…
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The decline of the stick-shift in North America
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Today's story: Manual transmissions were once a cheaper, more fuel-efficient alternative to automatics. But automatics have gotten better, and consumers overwhelmingly prefer them. Now, only about 1% of new cars in the U.S. and Canada come with a stick shift. Those who prefer to shift their own gears must pay up for a higher trim line or a performa…
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Episode 226 Are you saying this common English sentence correctly? Stressed? Stressful? Stressed out?
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This week I want to review a phrase I hear a lot and look at the various options we have to improve it. We're looking at grammar and vocabulary for: I'm stressful about English. I will give you some different ways to improve the sentence, some involve changing the grammar, others involve changing the vocabulary. Options: English is stressful. I fin…
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LA battles mudslides after devastating wildfires
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Today's story: Los Angeles is facing the aftermath of both devastating wildfires and destructive mudslides. The fires burned vegetation that helped keep soil in place, leading to landslides when heavy rains arrived. Now, the city is dealing with cleanup while also rethinking building codes, infrastructure, and planning to better withstand future di…
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Today's story: Los Angeles faces wildfire risks every year due to its dry summers, drought-resistant vegetation, and the powerful Santa Ana winds. This year, however, was one of the worst in history. A series of devastating fires destroyed thousands of buildings, forced mass evacuations, and left entire neighborhoods in ashes. Transcript & Exercise…
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Episode 225 English Reading - Dr Martin Luther King Jr's Letter From Birmingham Jail
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This week I'm reading a short excerpt from Dr Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from Birmingham Jail. Written on April 16th 1963 and addressed to 'My Dear Fellow Clergymen'. I do get quite political in this episode, certainly less neutral than I generally aim to be on this podcast. I also talk about current situations in America and the UK that are gr…
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Today's story: Five years after the pandemic began, the fight over remote work still isn’t settled. Some companies are demanding full-time office attendance, using badge swipes and tracking software to enforce it. Others are trying to lure workers back with perks. Meanwhile, employees are pushing for more flexibility. Transcript & Exercises: https:…
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Today's story: Most contractions in English are simple combinations of two words, like “you’re” for “you are.” But some contractions don’t follow the usual pattern. In this lesson, we explore three unusual contractions—“ma’am,” “o’clock,” and “ain’t”—their origins, meanings, and when (or if) you should use them. Transcript & Exercises: https://plai…
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Episode 224 The Greatest Chinese Adventure Story You've Never Heard - Part 2
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This week we're continuing our story about China's great expedition to discover the world. As I mentioned last week, everything comes from Gavin Menzies 2003 book: 1421 The Year China Discovered The World. In addition you can find more evidence and what's still happening by checking the two websites here:https://www.gavinmenzies.net/china/book-142…
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Today's story: Scientists have discovered the ideal way to boil an egg, ensuring a perfectly firm white and a soft, nutrient-rich yolk. The secret? Alternating the egg between boiling and warm water for 32 minutes. This method preserves nutrients and improves texture—but it requires patience and precision. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainengli…
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Today's story: Whether you live in cold weather, plan to visit, or are just curious, it's important to know how to protect yourself from extreme cold. Learn how to layer properly, choose the right gear, and protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/751 Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/751…
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Episode 223 The Greatest Chinese Adventure Story You've Never Heard - Part 1
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This week we're heading to China for an adventure story. I read this book last year and it was so good, but I couldn't figure out how to share it with you. Recently I started using the Chinese App Red Note (XiaoHongShu) and doing short form videos there, I decided to tell this story. Once I had the base of the story I decided to see if I could adju…
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