Plain English

753 Episodes

1. Tiny semiconductor chips are causing big supply chain problems | Learn the English expression ‘cutting edge’

   Published: 7/12/2021
2. Law & Order adds a new spinoff series to the franchise | Learn the phrasal verb ‘land on’

   Published: 7/8/2021
3. Gen Z has spoken and skinny jeans are out | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘break out’

   Published: 7/5/2021
4. The great gig economy debate | Learn the English expression ‘middle ground’

   Published: 7/1/2021
5. New giant dinosaur discovered in Australia | Learn the English expression ‘named after’

   Published: 6/28/2021
6. Swipe left on these dating app scams | Learn the English expression ‘raise a red flag’

   Published: 6/24/2021
7. Swipe left on these dating app scams | Learn the English expression ‘raise a red flag’

   Published: 6/21/2021
8. Long Covid: the lingering mystery after the disease | Learn the English expression ‘for a living’

   Published: 6/17/2021
9. Belarus hijacked plane to seize opposition journalist | Learn the phrasal verb ‘cover up’

   Published: 6/14/2021
10. Chile is hitting refresh on its 1980 constitution | Learn the English expression ‘hold out hope’

    Published: 6/10/2021
11. Why does America still write checks? | Learn the English expression ‘reverse course’

    Published: 6/7/2021
12. How ransomware hackers shut down a critical U.S. gasoline pipeline | Learn the phrasal verb ‘lock out’

    Published: 6/3/2021
13. China’s recent census reveals slowing growth | Learn the phrasal verb ‘make up’

    Published: 5/31/2021
14. The high cost of cognitive switching | Learn the phrasal verb ‘leave off’

    Published: 5/27/2021
15. A preventable tragedy in Mexico City | Learn the English expression ‘in charge of’

    Published: 5/24/2021
16. Updates on justice for George Floyd, Tokyo Olympics, WeWork, and more | Learn the English expression ‘hold firm’

    Published: 5/20/2021
17. The rise of Brood X, the 17-year cicadas | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘live on’

    Published: 5/17/2021
18. Inside the Super League’s quick demise | Learn the expression ‘at the mercy of’

    Published: 5/13/2021
19. European Super League ends up being a super flop | Learn the phrasal verb ‘shell out’

    Published: 5/10/2021
20. The work from home tech wish list | Learn the phrasal verb ‘filter out’

    Published: 5/6/2021