Fast version: Train travel in the U.S. (Up and running)

** Enjoy this fast version of Episode #701. Listen to the fast audio of our lessons at PlainEnglish.com during this free trial week, August 12-18, 2024. Sign up at PlainEnglish.com to enjoy this free week.Today's story: Train travel is famous in Europe. In the United States, though, it's a little more complicated. But with some planning, you can make train travel part of a U.S. vacation (if you plan ahead and leave plenty of time).Also in this episode: Learn English expression 'up and running'Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/701Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/701 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.Then, in the second half of each episode, listen up for a discussion on common English expressions and phrasal verbs. Try to use them in your daily life!Plain English is more than a podcast: Do you like listening to Plain English? If so, you'll love being a member at PlainEnglish.com. Joining is easy and one membership level is free. Join today and unlock great member benefits that will help you improve your listening, boost your confidence in conversation, learn new words, and improve your English skills.https://plainenglish.com/joinTake a quiz, do interactive exercises, join a live conversation call, watch a step-by-step video lesson, get feedback on your writing, and more. 👉 Pick a plan and join today.--Did you like this episode? Take a screenshot and upload it to your Instagram stories. Then, tag us @plainenglishpod. We'll say hi back!Here's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Plain English Plus+ is free this week!To celebrate our 700th episode, we're making Plain English Plus+ free to all listeners this week. All you have to do is log in to PlainEnglish.com using your free account. (Don't have an account? Signing up is easy and free.) Once you're in, you'll be able to enjoy all our tools to improve your listening, express complex ideas, and speak more fluently. The free week goes until August 18, so make sure to log in today: PlainEnglish.com/login