Could Oprah be president? | English phrase ‘speak up’

Today on Plain English: Media mogul Oprah Winfrey gave an inspirational speech at the Golden Globe Awards in January, focusing on injustice and sexual abuse and harassment scandals. Could that be the first step in a potential run for president? We talk about a few reasons why it might be—and a few reasons why it might not be. Our English phrase is speak up, meaning to not stay silent about something on your mind. Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/14    Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, French and Chinese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail [email protected] If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail Mentioned in this episode:Practice what you learn (and get human feedback)Don't just listen to the expression: put it into practice! Every time you learn an expression at Plain English, write your own example using that expression. And then an expert English speaker will read your example and give you personal feedback on how to improve. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com