Plain English

779 Episodes

1. Inside the world's most intense haunted house | Learn English phrasal verb 'to get yourself into'

   Published: 11/25/2019
2. How delivery-only kitchens aid experimentation | Learn English phrasal verb 'keep up with'

   Published: 11/21/2019
3. 'Ghost kitchens' and the insatiable demand for delivery | Learn English phrasal verb 'whip up'

   Published: 11/18/2019
4. How streaming is changing pop music | Learn English phrase 'stick around'

   Published: 11/14/2019
5. Soccer fans in for a culture shock at Qatar World Cup | Learn English phrasal verb 'look on'

   Published: 11/11/2019
6. NYC to shutter infamous Rikers Island jail | Learn English expression 'uphill battle'

   Published: 11/7/2019
7. TikTok reaches 1 billion downloads | Learn phrasal verb 'serve up'

   Published: 11/4/2019
8. WeWork's stunning near-collapse | Learn English phrase 'fall from grace'

   Published: 10/31/2019
9. Biopics breathe new life into music legends | Learn English phrase 'pass off as'

   Published: 10/28/2019
10. Midnight marathon at sweltering athletics championships | Learn English phrase 'come under fire'

    Published: 10/24/2019
11. Differences between living in Canada and the US | Learn English phrase 'every now and then'

    Published: 10/21/2019
12. Trading stocks is now free* in the US | Learn English phrase 'follow suit'

    Published: 10/17/2019
13. Porsche challenges Tesla with its all-electric Taycan | Learn English phrase 'live up to'

    Published: 10/14/2019
14. New spray aims to extend avocados' shelf life | Learn English phrase 'to go bad'

    Published: 10/10/2019
15. Is there a future for traditional travel agents? | Learn English phrasal verb 'come around'

    Published: 10/7/2019
16. Collapse of British travel agency leaves travelers stranded | Learn English phrasal verb 'come through'

    Published: 10/3/2019
17. Japanese workers wake up to a nap's benefits | Learn English phrasal verb 'kick in'

    Published: 9/30/2019
18. 'Downton Abbey' film picks up where series left off | Learn English phrasal verb 'shy away from'

    Published: 9/26/2019
19. Subscriptions are coming to a movie theater near you | Learn English phrase 'in the sweet spot'

    Published: 9/23/2019
20. Confronting the opioid crisis in America | Learn English phrase 'root out'

    Published: 9/19/2019