Podcast Plain English | Improve your English with current events
682 epizod
141 odběratelů
Plain English is the podcast for learners everywhere who want to improve their English in a fun and modern way.
Every Monday and Thursday, we explore the events and trends that shape the world in clear, understandable English. We also take a close look at one English e
Řadit dle:
Iconic preacher Billy Graham dies | Phrasal verb ‘carry out’
1. 3. 2018
15 min
China to remove term limits for its president | Learn English expression 'akin to'
5. 3. 2018
15 min
‘Shape of Water’ wins Oscar for Best Picture | English phrase ‘cut a deal’
8. 3. 2018
15 min
Spotify reveals some secrets | Learn English phrase ‘game the system’
12. 3. 2018
14 min
Frida Kahlo doll sparks backlash in Mexico | Learn English phrase ‘on solid ground’
15. 3. 2018
16 min
Celebrating Ireland on St. Patrick's Day | Learn English phrasal verb 'scale back'
19. 3. 2018
13 min
Stephen Hawking dies | Learn English phrase ‘do justice’
22. 3. 2018
14 min
Competitive video-gaming is the new trend in sports | Learn English phrasal verb ‘catch on’
26. 3. 2018
16 min
Self-driving Uber kills pedestrian in Arizona | Learn English phrase ‘turning point’
29. 3. 2018
15 min
Netflix series explores Brazil’s ‘Car Wash’ scandal | English vocabulary: ‘crux’
2. 4. 2018
16 min
Why some people want to #DeleteFacebook | Learn English expression ‘to gather steam’
6. 4. 2018
15 min
Peru’s president resigns amid scandal | Learn English phrase ‘the last straw’
9. 4. 2018
15 min
Japanese baseball star doubles his impact in America | Learn English expression ‘flip a switch’
12. 4. 2018
14 min
Brazil’s Lula surrenders after tense stand-off | Learn English phrase ‘give voice to’
16. 4. 2018
14 min
Canada shocked by junior-hockey bus tragedy | Learn English expression ‘come to grips’
19. 4. 2018
13 min
Prosecutors detail evidence against ‘El Chapo’ | English phrasal verb ‘pull off’
23. 4. 2018
13 min
Avicii, star DJ, found dead at 28 | Learn English phrase ‘take its toll’
26. 4. 2018
15 min
Castro steps (partially) aside in Cuba | Learn English phrase ‘keep a low profile’
30. 4. 2018
14 min
Korean leaders negotiate end to war after 60 years
3. 5. 2018
13 min
Superman turns 80 years old | Learn English phrase ‘staying power’
7. 5. 2018
13 min
Volcano sends lava into Hawaii neighborhoods | Learn English phrase ‘head for’
10. 5. 2018
13 min
Brazilian claims title to biggest wave ever surfed | Learn English phrase ‘silver lining’
14. 5. 2018
13 min
Electric scooters are terrorizing American cities | Learn English phrasal verb ‘roll out’
17. 5. 2018
13 min
ETA, violent separatist group in Spain, disbands | Plus, learn English phrase ‘fight back’
21. 5. 2018
14 min
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle wedding is ‘one for the ages’
24. 5. 2018
13 min