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Plain English

Plain English
Southern Accent
Panama Canal
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Failure
British Museum
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IKEA
English Expression: In Place
Snow Removal
New York City
Tipping
Prompt Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
London
Drought
Success
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Trash Collection
Itai Gredl

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 liste... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes798Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Today's story: The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, one of three major schools of Buddhism. Though he leads only a fraction of the world’s Buddhists, his influence is global due to his role as a symbol of Tibet’s struggle for r... more

Today's story: LinkedIn has evolved from a resume and networking site into a platform where users share personal stories, professional lessons, and insights. Changes to the algorithm, a shift in user behavior during the pandemic, and a more civil atm... more

Great news -- the expressions are back!

"Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are available now for you to stream. Click this link to subscribe on your favorite player: essen... more

Today's story: When a pope dies or resigns, the College of Cardinals, made up of senior advisors, convenes at the Vatican to elect a successor. Cardinals under age 80 enter a secret Conclave inside the Sistine Chapel, where they vote in silence and p... more

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Episode: Mona Lisa background: mystery solved? (Stand up to scrutiny)
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Episode: Correcting bias in academic research (Give in)

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Jeff
Host committed to helping English language learners improve their skills with real-life stories and engaging discussions on current events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 開頭的音樂

    會為了聽清楚,耳機會開大聲一點,但都會被開場音樂嚇到,可以換音樂嗎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    預算功能
    Taiwan10 months ago
  • Best podcast for learning English I've ever seen

    The host does an incredible job, the content is interesting, the teaching is very good. It is complementing my studies very well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anderson Gonçalves Marin
    Brazila year ago
  • English On the Go that will change your life

    Podcasts with engaging content that aid in enhancing or practicing English skills. The host is highly detail-oriented and attentive. The topics, resources, and key takeaways are meticulously prepared and are sure to make a profound impact on listeners’ lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gfontam
    Brazila year ago
  • Love this podcast!!

    I follow a couple of podcasters for learning English (audience from Taiwan!) and this is the only one that I keep following until now!!!

    Love the fact that they use trending news to help me learn English, and more importantly a true “oral expression” NOT a book-style English!! It’s also good to have a slow speaking pace that I can easily do 1.5x play for listening practice and tune back to 1x if needed.

    Keep going Jeff and JR haha! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unknown1521764iuy
    United Statesa year ago
  • The change of the episode cover is brilliant

    It’s easy to understand the episode topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sallyshi32
    Taiwana year ago

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The use of current events makes the learning process relevant and interesting.
Listeners appreciate the engaging content and clear explanations that aid in enhancing their English skills.
The slower speaking pace allows for better comprehension, particularly for non-native speakers.
Some want more acceleration in speech to match their listening capabilities while appreciating the topics discussed.

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Mona Lisa background: mystery solved? (Stand up to scrutiny)
Q: What is the theory presented about the Mona Lisa's location?
The theory claims that the Mona Lisa was painted in Lecco, Italy, based on geographical features found in the painting that match the area.

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Focused on the intersection of language learning and current affairs, the content revolves around enhancing English language skills through discussions on trending topics and real-world events. The format is designed to cater to learners seeking accessible language that deviates from the typical rapid speech of native speakers, allowing listeners to fully grasp the material. The episodes provide not just language practice, but also cultural insights, making it particularly engaging for those interested in understanding contemporary issues while improving their English proficiency. This unique blend of educational content and real-life stories likely appeals to a global audience keen on practical language application.

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Plain English launched 7 years ago and published 798 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Samin Vazir

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