Plain English

779 Episodes

1. Coronavirus researchers racing to develop vaccine | Learn the English phrase 'to put something in perspective'

   Published: 2/3/2020
2. Domino’s Pizza to open 850 stores in Italy | Learn the English phrase 'win over'

   Published: 1/30/2020
3. Prince Harry and Meghan step down from royal duties | Learn the English phrase 'work something out'

   Published: 1/27/2020
4. First things first: Japan debates a name change | Learn the English phrase 'bend to'

   Published: 1/23/2020
5. Quest to care for animals in Australia | Learn the English phrase 'in the face of'

   Published: 1/20/2020
6. Father of preventative medicine is still working at age 100 | Learn the English phrase 'play a part'

   Published: 1/16/2020
7. Former Renault-Nissan CEO escapes Japan | Learn the English phrase 'take a hit'

   Published: 1/13/2020
8. Premium economy: more ‘economy’ than ‘premium’ | Learn the English phrase 'to come in handy'

   Published: 1/9/2020
9. Is a supernova on the horizon? | Learn English expression 'ebb and flow'

   Published: 1/6/2020
10. So long, Big Bird: Puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies | Learn phrasal verb 'cut back on'

    Published: 1/2/2020
11. Cookie announcements: the most annoying thing on the internet | Learn phrasal verb 'show up'

    Published: 12/30/2019
12. Landing on autopilot | Learn English phrase 'prone to'

    Published: 12/26/2019
13. UK elections: how the parties fared | Learn English phrase 'for good measure'

    Published: 12/23/2019
14. Boris wins big in vote dominated by Brexit | Learn English phrase 'wind at your back'

    Published: 12/19/2019
15. Tom Hanks plays American icon Mr. Rogers perfectly | Learn English phrase 'get down to business'

    Published: 12/16/2019
16. London attacker stymied by brave bystanders | Learn English phrasal verb 'hold off'

    Published: 12/12/2019
17. Court finds Picasso's handyman had stolen artwork | Learn phrasal verb 'zero in on'

    Published: 12/9/2019
18. 30-year anniversary of Berlin Wall's fall | Learn English phrase 'take something for granted'

    Published: 12/5/2019
19. The rise of alcohol-free cocktails and beer | Learn English phrasal verb 'pop up'

    Published: 12/2/2019
20. NFL recovered from controversy in time for 100th birthday | Learn English phrase 'turn a corner'

    Published: 11/29/2019