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 expression or phrasal verb in each episode. Best of all, we go at a slower speed so you can understand every word. By listening to current events and trending topics, you will expand your vocabulary, improve your English listeni ...
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Speak English With Confidence!
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Improve your Business English helpt ondernemers en professionals van hun middelbare school Engels af om met impact en vol zelfvertrouwen in het Engels te communiceren. Wij bieden trainingen aan op een manier die bij jou past: online, incompany, in een kleine groep of via een-op-een coaching. Praktisch en effectief.
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Do you want to improve your English with natural and easy to understand conversations? Jackie, aka Ask Jackie, and Foster, from Inglês Nu e Cru Radio, are experienced English teachers that have worked with thousands of students. In this podcast they share personal stories and life lessons that will help you improve your English AND improve your life! If you want to get the most out of the episodes, be sure to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! htt ...
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Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English
Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellen ...
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Melhore Seu Inglês - Improve Your English PODCAST | A podcast for ENGLISH STUDENTS with Grammar, Vocabulary, Audiobooks, English Tips and much more!
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Breakout Business English - Improve your vocabulary and confidence using English at work.
Chris - Breakout Business English
Breakout Business English is all about improving your confidence, vocabulary, grammar and fluency in Business English. If you're not a native English speaker and you use English as a 2nd language to communicate at work then this podcast is definitely for you! You’ll find tips, strategies, and tools to grow your professional communication skills, as well as vocabulary episodes aimed at giving you new, advanced, professional vocabulary around workplace themes. We explore how you can express yo ...
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This podcast has been created specifically for English learners all over the world. I'd like to take you on a journey that involves you, me, and words in order for us to learn as much English as possible together. I had to learn English many years ago, so I know what it's like to sit in a corner, afraid, ashamed, and nervous to say something in English because you're terrified of making a mistake and being embarrassed. So you can improve your English while you listening, I give literature a ...
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English Podcast - Improve your English language skills by listening to conversations about Australian culture
World Languages Podcasting
World Languages Podcasting provides a podcast series in various languages for the intermediate to advanced language student to help improve language skills and knowledge of Australian culture. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript and a page of language exercises that may be downloaded from the website www.worldlanguagespodcasting.com.
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Four questions about weight-loss drugs (Press up against)
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" Weight-loss drugs look to figure prominently in the business and health landscape of the future. So today, we take a look at four questions about these drugs: How do patients' take them? Are they covered by insurance? How much do they cost? And why are they so hard to find? -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Tod…
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Positief je mening uiten - The Business English Snack
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Ben je het zat om steeds "I like this" te zeggen als er om je mening wordt gevraagd? Er zijn heel veel andere manieren om je mening op een positieve manier te uiten in een informele setting. Mix & match met deze 10 Engelse zinnen! Wat kun je zelf doen om je zakelijk Engels te verbeteren? Download het praktische en gratis stappenplan: https://www.im…
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Soaring Stocks and Semiconductor Success
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Discover the latest economic developments in Japan, focusing on the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new high and the opening of a TSMC semiconductor plant in Kumamoto. This episode is a great chance to learn business English vocabulary related to important economic changes. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine recent economic milestones in Japan, in…
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The perils of going off weight-loss drugs (Slow down)
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" Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy have become extremely popular in recent years. Recent studies confirm that patients regain much of the weight they lose if they ever stop treatment. But not everyone can afford to take these drugs for life. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a …
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How our lives are different after the pandemic (Stick with)
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" Four years ago, our lives changed in an instant. As the immediate danger of the pandemic subsided, we went back to our old habits of eating indoors, gathering with friends and family, and traveling. But there are some changes that persisted, even after the pandemic ended. Here are a few of them. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for th…
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Onderbreken tijdens een meeting - The Business English Snack
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Stel je zit in een meeting waar alleen Engels wordt gesproken, er is een discussie gaande, je wilt wat bijdragen en degene die spreekt onderbreken. Je weet wat je wilt zeggen, wilt toevoegen, maar het voelt super ongemakkelijk om je moment te pakken, dus wat zeg je dan? Mix &match met deze 10 Engelse zinnen! Wat kun je zelf doen om je zakelijk Enge…
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COVID predictions that never came true (Come true)
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" People would never go on cruises again. They'd probably wear paper face masks in public, even after the pandemic receded. These are just two examples of predictions that did not come true. Four years after the ""novel coronavirus"" swept the world, these habits are no more. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Tod…
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Meet me at the 'zombie mall' (Put off)
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" What happens to a large shopping mall after the biggest stores close? The mall often stays open in a zombie state: fewer customers, lower quality, and a depressing vibe. But they can still be profitable under the right circumstances. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a fre…
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The rise and slow fall of the indoor mall (Wander around)
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" The enclosed shopping mall was once the epicenter of suburban social life. But now, the age of the indoor mall is ending. E-commerce and shifting consumer preferences have left some malls struggling. Here's how malls rose to prominence...and how many are fighting for their survival. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern worl…
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Turbulent Skies: The Shifting Winds of Air Freight and Cargo
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The Air Cargo and Freight industry has faced many challenges over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic, increasing operational costs, and fluctuating customer demand have all been issues the industry has had to deal with. In this episode of Down to Business English we look at all of these factors. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to …
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The fate of the penny in 7 currencies (More trouble than it's worth)
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" Swiss francs, British pounds, euros, and various kinds of dollars are divided into hundredths. But not all currencies have 1/100th coins. Today, we look at how Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, euro-area countries, the U.S., and the U.K. handle their lowest-value coins. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world.…
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‘Nearshoring’ in Mexico and eastern Europe (Carve out)
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" If the 1990s and 2000s were about globalization and offshoring, then the 2020s are about ""nearshoring."" Large companies in the U.S. and western Europe want to bring manufacturing and services closer to home. But they still want lower-cost labor that globalization has provided them. Mexico and eastern Europe are using the ""nearshoring"" trend t…
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The winners and losers of Leap Years (Fall on)
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" Leap Years come (about!) once every four years. The unusual day can cause havoc for some people, least of all the approximately 5 million who were born on February 29. In this lighthearted story, we take a look at how the day affects different people ... and who benefits from the extra day. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the mod…
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STARTING A JOB at an English speaking company - Tips and Vocabulary
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Starting a job at an English speaking company can be a challenge. So much new information, meeting new people, and lots of conversations. Although listening is important, knowing what to say when you speak is important too. So for people who speak English as a 2nd language, today we're going to discuss some tips and vocabulary that we can use to ma…
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The Meaning of Suffix URE (Illustrated Examples)
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The Meaning of Suffix URE The suffix URE is very common in English. The video provides a clear definition and then 6 illustrated sentence examples so you clearly understand the meaning of suffix URE. Here is a transcript of the video: “Words With the Suffix URE” Slide 2: The suffix URE means: state of act, action process Note: The suffix URE can ma…
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AM radio goes missing in electric cars (Have something going)
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" AM radio has been around for over a hundred years and one of the most popular places to listen is in the car. Now, though, some carmakers have decided not to include AM antennas in their new electric cars. The electric components in the car interfere with the AM signal. But some people are worried that this may spell the end of the AM band. -- At…
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the world of digital nomads in this enlightening episode of Down to Business English. As the concept of digital nomadism gains traction worldwide, this is a timely and relevant conversation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into this lifestyle choice while improving their business English vocabulary and …
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #18 (Intermediate) Goal Setting Step 4
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #18 (Intermediate) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improv…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #18 (Advanced) Goal Setting Step 4
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #18 (Advanced) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improve yo…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #17 (Intermediate) Goal Setting Step 3
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #17 (Intermediate) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improv…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #17 (Advanced) Goal Setting Step 3
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #17 (Advanced) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improve yo…
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British Post Office scandal: a 'miscarriage of justice' (Drop off)
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" Thousands of post office workers in the U.K. were falsely accused of accounting fraud--all because of a faulty computer system. Hundreds were falsely convicted, while many more lost their savings. Four committed suicide. Now, a new drama on the British channel ITV exposed the scandal and prompted the U.K. government to try to make amends. -- At P…
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The Meaning of TO CUT CORNERS in a Sentence
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Cutting Corners Idiom – The Meaning & Sentence Example Here is a transcript of the video: “The Meaning of TO CUT CORNERS” Slide 2: Continually IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH Click the subscribe button the Bell icon All Slide 3: The meaning of: TO CUT CORNERS to do a job quickly without proper care in order to save time, money, or energy; to do something in t…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #16 (Intermediate) Goal Setting Step 2
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #16 (Intermediate) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improv…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #16 (Advanced) Goal Setting Step 2
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #16 (Advanced) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improve yo…
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Correcting bias in academic research (Give in)
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" The world of academic publishing has been shaken by a series of scandals of late. But one idea aims to correct the biases in research. A ""registered report"" brings greater transparency and controls to the research process. And some journals pledge to publish any research finding, whether a hypothesis is confirmed or not. -- At Plain English, we…
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In a time when geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in shaping global economics, this episode of Down to Business English is very pertinent. Join co-hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux as they explore the intricate dynamics of Russian gas exports to Europe. This discussion offers insights into current events while providing an opportunity to en…
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Learn How to Pronounce SURVEY – SURVEY in a Sentence
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How to Pronounce SURVEY – SURVEY in a Sentence Learn how to pronounce SURVEY correctly by understanding the syllables. Then see SURVEY in a sentence along with an illustration as a memory aid. Here is a transcript of the video: “Learn How to Pronounce SURVEY – SURVEY in a Sentence” Slide 2: A quick reminder before we start: Continually IMPROVE YOUR…
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #15 (Intermediate) Goal Setting Step 1
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ENGLISH Reading Exercise #15 (Intermediate) ENGLISH READING PRACTICE PLAYLIST – CLICK HERE To improve your English fluency and confidence when speaking, use the Synchronized Reading Method. Be sure to watch the Introduction video in the link above first, to understand the methodology. These English reading practice sessions will dramatically improv…
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The dark side of 'publish or perish' (Cross a line)
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" Academic researchers are under intense career pressure to publish their findings, a pressure known as ""publish or perish."" While that pressure means that researchers stay productive, it can also lead to unethical research practices or data manipulation. Data from several recent studies, including one about dishonesty, have been questioned by cr…
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More problems for Boeing's 737-MAX (Turn around)
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" A key part blew off the body of a Boeing 737-MAX plane shortly after takeoff, ripping the shirt of a passenger and causing a drop in cabin air pressure. The plane landed safely, but America's FAA has opened an investigation into the plane's safety. It was the latest setback for Boeing, one of the two biggest global plane manufacturers. -- At Plai…
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Should London's pedicabs be regulated? (Draw the line)
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" Pedicabs -- bicycles with fancy carriages on the back -- are popular in London's West End and SoHo. Due to a quirk in London's taxi law, they operate without any type of regulation. But they're widely seen as a rip-off for tourists and a nuisance for those who live nearby. But should they be regulated like taxis or are they just harmless fun? -- …
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Ecuador is living a drug-fueled nightmare (Fill a vacuum)
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" Ecuador, nestled between Peru and Colombia on South America's Pacific coast, was once one of the safest countries in the Americas. But now, the it's suffering a spiral of violence, fueled by foreign drug gangs. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript, can be fo…
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The new six-figure job: prompt engineer (Scratch the surface)
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" If you have a knack for writing the perfect prompt in ChatGPT, then you might want to become a ""prompt engineer."" That's the new job title for people who help companies use GPT and other AI models to achieve their goals. But it's a lot more than just typing into a chat window. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -…
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