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#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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