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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 …
4 months, 3 weeks 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:…
4 months, 3 weeks 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…
4 months, 4 weeks 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…
5 months ago
LEDs are making our world cooler and bluer
Episode 831
Today's story: LEDs have replaced older light sources in homes, offices, cars, and city streets. They are more efficient, longer-lasting, and more fl…
5 months ago
Expression: To have your work cut out for you
Episode 830
Learn what it means to have your work cut out for you (hint: it's not about cutting).
Explore the full lesson & practice using today's expression: htt…
5 months, 1 week ago
Winemakers are in trouble
Episode 829
Today's story: Wine has been part of daily human life for centuries, and today it's produced in 70 countries. But winemakers and vineyards are facing…
5 months, 1 week ago
Expression: Keep your options open
Episode 828
Learn how to use the expression “keep your options open,” a phrase people use when they haven’t yet made a decision.
Explore the full lesson & practic…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How Labubus became so popular
Episode 827
Today's story: Labubu is a mischievous, rabbit-eared character created by illustrator Kasing Lung. Chinese toymaker Pop Mart has turned Labubu into a…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Learn the best expressions at PlainEnglish.com
We're starting the new year right at Plain English, with a new learning path to help you learn the best English expressions.
At PlainEnglish.com, we h…
5 months, 3 weeks ago