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#QuietQuitting: Is this a good idea? | Learn the English expression 'above and beyond'
#QuietQuitting: Is this a good idea? | Learn the English expression 'above and beyond'

Episode 503

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Reeling from burnout and an always-on culture, many in Gen Z are subscribing to #QuietQuitting, the idea that they shouldn't give too much at work.…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Ben & Jerry's takes its parent company to court | Learn the English expression 'take exception to'
Ben & Jerry's takes its parent company to court | Learn the English expression 'take exception to'

Episode 502

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Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's decided not to sell its product in the Palestinian territories, claiming that it didn't want to be part of an illegal…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Part 1: the rise of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream | Learn the phrasal verb ‘come in’
Part 1: the rise of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream | Learn the phrasal verb ‘come in’

Episode 501

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Ben & Jerry’s has always taken a unique approach to running its business. When they were acquired by Unilever, they made some unique demands, and U…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Lesson 500: Jeff and JR's favorite places in Chicago
Lesson 500: Jeff and JR's favorite places in Chicago

Episode 500

On this 500th episode, Jeff and JR talk about their favorite places in Chicago, including:

Restaurants The lakefront Shedd aquarium Neighborhoods Fi…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Destination Chicago: the capital of the Midwest | Learn the English expression ‘wiped out’
Destination Chicago: the capital of the Midwest | Learn the English expression ‘wiped out’

Episode 499

[Countdown to 500] Get ready for the 500th lesson live stream by joining us on social media:

Follow @plainenglishpod on Instagram Join the Plain Eng…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Electric vehicles will soon be required to make more noise | Learn the English expression ‘walk by’
Electric vehicles will soon be required to make more noise | Learn the English expression ‘walk by’

Episode 498

[Countdown to 500] Get ready for the 500th lesson live stream by joining us on social media:

Follow @plainenglishpod on Instagram Join the Plain Eng…

3 years, 8 months ago

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What it’s like to stare at a painting for a full hour | Learn the phrasal verb ‘run out’
What it’s like to stare at a painting for a full hour | Learn the phrasal verb ‘run out’

Episode 497

[Countdown to #500]

To celebrate our 500th lesson, we'll be live-streaming on Facebook and Instagram. It will be on September 3 at 9 am New York time…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Remembering Vin Scully, the voice of baseball | Learn the English phrasal verb ‘treat someone to’
Remembering Vin Scully, the voice of baseball | Learn the English phrasal verb ‘treat someone to’

Episode 496

[Countdown to #500]

We're getting ready to celebrate Lesson #500! We'll be live-streaming the lesson on September 3. Here are three ways you can help…

3 years, 8 months ago

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How did monkeypox become a public health crisis? | Learn the English expression ‘clamor for’
How did monkeypox become a public health crisis? | Learn the English expression ‘clamor for’

Episode 495

COUNTDOWN TO 500: Are you ready to help celebrate our 500th lesson? Here are 4 ways to get involved:

Record a video - Help us celebrate by telling u…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Will healthcare be the next industry Amazon revolutionizes? | Learn the English expression ‘time will tell’
Will healthcare be the next industry Amazon revolutionizes? | Learn the English expression ‘time will tell’

Episode 494

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Amazon is acquiring One Medical, a popular network of doctors’ office in the United States. One Medical takes a modern, hybrid approach to primary …

3 years, 8 months ago

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