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Expression: Carry out
Episode 884
Learn what it means to "carry out" plans or wishes
Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/carry-out
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1 month, 1 week ago
What’s it like when the sun never sets?
Episode 883
Today's story: In cities of the far north, it never gets fully dark around the summer solstice. Cities and towns celebrate with festivals, outdoor ev…
1 month, 1 week ago
Expression: Put on
Episode 882
Learn a new way to use the phrasal verb, "put on."
Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/put-on
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Summer vacation: a short history
Episode 881
Today's story: Have you ever heard that “summer vacation” from school started so kids could work on the farm? That common story is not true. The mode…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Expression: Turn down
Episode 880
Learn what it means to "turn down" an offer
Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/turn-down
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Five early stories from the World Cup
Episode 879
Today's story: The 2026 World Cup is making headlines both on and off the field. FIFA's high ticket prices have not hurt demand, new hydration breaks…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Expression: Stay put
Episode 878
Learn what it means to "stay put."
Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/stay-put
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1 month, 4 weeks ago
America turns 250 without a proper party
Episode 877
The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, but the milestone has lacked the excitement and national unity that marked the bicentenni…
2 months ago
Expression: All of a sudden
Episode 876
Learn the English expression, "all of a sudden."
Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/all-of-a-sudden
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2 months ago
Should you 'Skip intro'?
Episode 875
Today's story: Television title sequences began as a way to introduce shows and credit the people who made them. As viewing habits changed from chann…
2 months, 1 week ago