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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…
7 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…
7 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…
7 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…
7 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…
7 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…
7 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…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Cognitive switching is killing your productivity [archive]
Episode 367
Revisit this classic lesson on cognitive switching from the Plain English archives: What is cognitive switching? It’s when you switch your attention …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Who deserves the San Jose's treasure? [archive]
Episode 632
Enjoy this episode from the Plain English archives (with a recent update for 2025): The San José, a Spanish treasure ship carrying gold, silver, and …
8 months ago
Five timeless Christmas stories
Episode 826
Today's story: Classic stories are an important part of Christmas traditions for both kids and adults. They teach values of generosity, family, love,…
8 months ago