Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Google cuts ties with Huawei amid US, China tensions | Learn English phrasal verb 'to flare up'
Episode 159
"
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing Huawei, the Chinese cell phone manufacturer, on a trade blacklist. The move comes as pa…
7 years ago
What ridesharing is like around the world | Learn English idiom 'talk someone's ear off'
Episode 158
"
Do you think ridesharing is just for cars? Then you might be surprised to know you can ride on the back of a motorcycle, or even ride in a speedboa…
7 years ago
How to follow a zero-waste lifestyle | Learn phrasal verb 'brush off'
Episode 157
"
What does it take to follow a zero-waste lifestyle? Some enthusiasts have cut their family trash to just a single bag (or less) per year by followi…
7 years, 1 month ago
Kentucky Derby 'winner' dropped to 17th place | Learn English phrase 'long shot'
Episode 156
"
For the first time in the Kentucky Derby's 145-year history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not the winner. Although Maximum Secu…
7 years, 1 month ago
Latest effort to topple Maduro falls short | Learn English phrase 'in the works'
Episode 155
"
Juan Guaidó, the recognized interim president of Venezuela, attempted to wrest control of the Venezuelan government from strongman Nicolás Maduro, …
7 years, 1 month ago
How Paris firefighters saved Notre-Dame relics | Learn English phrase 'short on'
Episode 154
"
In the crucial first moments of the Notre-Dame blaze, the Paris fire department, led by its chaplain Father Jean-Marc Fournier, carried out a well-…
7 years, 1 month ago
‘Avengers’ is Disney’s hero at the box office | Learn English phrase ‘on a tear’
Episode 153
A brief summary of this episode
Mentioned in this episode:
Ready to improve your listening?
Ready to listen fast? Improve your listening with the fast v…
7 years, 1 month ago
Cash is not king at new shops that take cards only | Learn English phrase ‘point to’
Episode 152
Many stores are going cashless—meaning, they only accept cards and mobile payments. Retailers say it lowers costs, improves speed at the counter, and…
7 years, 1 month ago
Coca-Cola, seeking a boost, adds a shot of coffee | Learn English phrase ‘bread and butter’
Episode 151
Coca-Cola will be releasing a new flavor in 25 countries this year: Coca-Cola Plus Coffee. The new concoction has been tested in select markets and w…
7 years, 1 month ago
Tiger Woods shows that a comeback from anything is possible | Learn English phrase ‘reap the rewards’
Episode 150
The legendary golfer, who was once one of the biggest superstars in all of sports before an epic personal and professional downfall, won the Master’s…
7 years, 1 month ago