Plain English

779 Episodes

1. Breakdancing could be a new Olympic ‘sport’ in 2024 | Learn English expression ‘to the untrained eye’

   Published: 3/4/2019
2. Stranded plane returns after 70-day ordeal in Iran | Learn English phrase ‘by the day’

   Published: 2/28/2019
3. Chapo convicted, but drug trade still thrives | Plus, learn how to use ‘a slew of’

   Published: 2/25/2019
4. New emojis are all about individuality (and a little frivolity) | Learn English phrase ‘hop on’

   Published: 2/21/2019
5. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a Singapore showcase with a great soundtrack

   Published: 2/18/2019
6. Extra episode: What you thought about modern love episode

   Published: 2/15/2019
7. Modern mating: How the internet has changed the search for love | Plus, learn English phrase ‘lend itself’

   Published: 2/14/2019
8. Blast of Arctic air brings Midwest cities to a standstill | Learn English phrase ‘Good Samaritan’

   Published: 2/11/2019
9. Dam collapse buries Brazilian town under river of mud | Plus, learn to say that events ‘unfold’

   Published: 2/7/2019
10. Separating art from artist in the Me-Too era | Learn English phrase ‘sit well’

    Published: 2/4/2019
11. Venezuela opposition leader gaining support from abroad | Learn English phrase ‘get traction’

    Published: 1/31/2019
12. Delicious diversity in Toronto, Canada’s largest city | Learn English phrase ‘spoiled for choice’

    Published: 1/28/2019
13. Drone deliveries are getting closer | Learn English phrase ‘inch closer’

    Published: 1/24/2019
14. Think twice before trusting ‘Dr. Google’ | Learn English phrase ‘down a rabbit hole’

    Published: 1/21/2019
15. Should ‘birth tourism’ be allowed in Canada? | Learn ‘test someone’s patience’

    Published: 1/17/2019
16. ‘Roma’ is a powerful tribute to director Cuarón’s childhood caregiver | Plus learn ‘kneel down’

    Published: 1/14/2019
17. China sends rover to moon’s far side | Learn English phrase ‘at any given time’

    Published: 1/10/2019
18. Mystery disease strikes diplomats in Cuba | Learn English phrase ‘come down with’

    Published: 1/7/2019
19. Making New Year’s resolutions stick | Learn English phrase ‘fall short’

    Published: 1/3/2019
20. NBA in Mexico; NFL in London: American sports push their brands abroad | Learn English phrase ‘a matter of time’

    Published: 12/31/2018