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Expression: Run out
Episode 842
Learn the English expression "run out" (and listen until the end to hear what Jeff's first boss said he can *never* run out of...)
Explore the full le…
2 months, 1 week ago
How coffee is prepared around the world
Episode 841
Today's story: Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, but not everyone drinks it the same way. The two most popular styles, espresso and f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Expression: Get around
Episode 840
There's no getting around it: you need to learn the English expression "get around"
Explore the full lesson & practice using today's expression: https…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What does it mean to be a ‘millionaire’?
Episode 839
Today's story: A “millionaire” is someone with a net worth of one million dollars. But the reality of a million dollars today is very different from …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup tickets: What fans need to know
Episode 837
Today's story: The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests.…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Expression: Turn in
Episode 836
Learn the English expression, "turn in."
Explore the full lesson & practice using today's expression: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/turn-in
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3 months ago
Canada’s oldest company closes its doors
Episode 835
Today's story: The Hudson’s Bay Company started as a fur trading monopoly in British North America, thanks to a royal charter signed by King Charles …
3 months ago
Expression: Fall for
Episode 834
Learn the English expression "fall for" (hint: it's not something you want to do!)
Explore the full lesson & practice using today's expression: https:…
3 months, 1 week ago
The crackdown on scam compounds
Episode 833
Today's story: Southeast Asia has become the global hub of online scams, where scammers in massive compounds target workers around the world. China a…
3 months, 1 week ago
Expression: Get rid of
Episode 832
Learn how to use the English expression, "get rid of". What things do you need to get rid of?
Explore the full lesson & practice using today's express…
3 months, 2 weeks ago