Plain English

779 Episodes

1. Five things you can do with fall’s favorite fruit: part 1 | Learn the phrasal verb ‘stick with’

   Published: 11/2/2020
2. Foods you should never order for delivery | Learn the English expression ‘hit or miss’

   Published: 10/29/2020
3. Rafael Nadal is officially the King of Clay | Learn the English expression ‘wreak havoc’

   Published: 10/26/2020
4. The brilliant colors and business of fall foliage | Learn the phrasal verb ‘roll around’

   Published: 10/22/2020
5. Uruguay is open for business (and new residents!) | Learn the English expression ‘fed up’

   Published: 10/19/2020
6. The multiplying danger of junk in space | Learn what a ‘close call’ is

   Published: 10/15/2020
7. The world’s largest annual party has been canceled | Learn the expression ‘keep your options open’

   Published: 10/12/2020
8. Update: Alexei Navalny, scooters, sports, drinks, and the vaccine | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘break down’

   Published: 10/8/2020
9. JR's Top 5 Lessons in Plain English history

   Published: 10/6/2020
10. Live music as we know it could be over | Learn the English expression ‘weather the storm’

    Published: 10/5/2020
11. A new era of pet ownership | Learn the English expression ‘stepping stone’

    Published: 10/1/2020
12. What is fueling Trump’s re-election campaign | Learn the English expression ‘take credit for’

    Published: 9/28/2020
13. Four companies winning the pandemic | Learn the English expression ‘come to the rescue’

    Published: 9/24/2020
14. Joe Biden leading polls as American election heats up | Learn the expression ‘off the cuff’

    Published: 9/21/2020
15. The current state of hotels during the pandemic era | Learn the English expression ‘go by’

    Published: 9/17/2020
16. Yellowstone National Park is alive with wildlife, geysers, and tourists | Learn the English phrase ‘pull over’

    Published: 9/14/2020
17. 5 expert tips for better sleep | Learn the English phrase ‘swing it’

    Published: 9/10/2020
18. Why sleep is the best performance enhancer for your brain | Learn the English expression ‘treat yourself’

    Published: 9/7/2020
19. Remembering television’s great Regis Philbin | Learn the phrasal verb ‘go on to’

    Published: 9/3/2020
20. Japan’s new public restrooms with see-through walls | Learn the phrasal verb ‘make out’

    Published: 8/31/2020