Plain English

778 Episodes

1. Cruisin’ in Kruger: A South African safari destination | Learn the phrasal verb ‘blend in’

   Published: 1/7/2021
2. How secure are your passwords, really? | Learn the English expression ‘a breeze’

   Published: 1/4/2021
3. Five predictions for 2021 | Learn the English expression ‘for good’

   Published: 12/31/2020
4. What a wild ride: 2020 in review | Learn the English expression ‘arms race’

   Published: 12/28/2020
5. 2020’s latest curveball: mysterious monolith sculptures | Learn the English expression ‘without a trace’

   Published: 12/24/2020
6. The arduous journey of the COVID vaccine | Learn the English expression ‘known for’

   Published: 12/21/2020
7. Remembering Argentinian soccer superstar Diego Maradona | Learn the phrasal verb ‘catch up with’

   Published: 12/17/2020
8. Beethoven’s 250th birthday has gone virtual | Learn the phrasal verb ‘burn through’

   Published: 12/14/2020
9. Rewind: Cyber Monday circa the 2000s | Learn the phrasal verb ‘back up’

   Published: 12/10/2020
10. The evolution of Black Friday | Learn the expression ‘for better or for worse’

    Published: 12/7/2020
11. Water on the Moon | Learn the expression ‘cut down on’

    Published: 12/4/2020
12. The Trump presidency report card | Learn the phrasal verb ‘figure in’

    Published: 11/30/2020
13. A COVID vaccine breakthrough | Learn the English expression ‘in sight’

    Published: 11/26/2020
14. Joe Biden’s winning strategy: opposites attract | Learn the expression ‘make or break’

    Published: 11/23/2020
15. The new way to buy a used car | Learn the expression ‘nook and cranny’

    Published: 11/19/2020
16. Biden topples Trump to become 46th American president | Learn the English expression ‘tread carefully’

    Published: 11/16/2020
17. Why buying a used car is so unpleasant | Learn the English expression ‘peace of mind’

    Published: 11/12/2020
18. The second wave of COVID-19 is officially here | Learn the expression ‘balancing act’

    Published: 11/9/2020
19. Pumpkin spice and everything nice: part 2 | Learn the English expression ‘look forward to’

    Published: 11/5/2020
20. Five things you can do with fall’s favorite fruit: part 1 | Learn the phrasal verb ‘stick with’

    Published: 11/2/2020