# Plain English

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RSS feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/plain-english/
Official site: http://www.plainenglish.com/
Author: Jeff at Plain English
Episodes: 904

## Resource

Improve your English and learn about the world at the same time. Plain English brings you short, modern stories about culture, science, travel, business, and everyday life, all told in clear, natural English designed for learners. You’ll grow your vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and build your confidence one episode at a time. Like the show? Sign up free at PlainEnglish.com and get a personalized learning path.

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## Episodes
- [Summer vacation: a short history](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/summer-vacation-a-short-history) — 2026-07-13T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Turn down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-turn-down) — 2026-07-10T11:00:00+00:00
- [Five early stories from the World Cup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/five-early-stories-from-the-world-cup) — 2026-07-06T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Stay put](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-stay-put) — 2026-07-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [America turns 250 without a proper party](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/america-turns-250-without-a-proper-party) — 2026-06-29T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: All of a sudden](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-all-of-a-sudden) — 2026-06-25T11:00:00+00:00
- [Should you 'Skip intro'?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/should-you-skip-intro) — 2026-06-22T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: With a straight face](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-with-a-straight-face) — 2026-06-18T11:00:00+00:00
- [Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar are the new cola rivals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/diet-coke-and-coca-cola-zero-sugar-are-the-new-cola-rivals) — 2026-06-15T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Grow up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-grow-up) — 2026-06-11T11:00:00+00:00
- [Free and cheap houses in Japan (with a catch)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/free-and-cheap-houses-in-japan-with-a-catch) — 2026-06-08T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Boil over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-boil-over) — 2026-06-04T11:00:00+00:00
- [Paris catacombs reopen after renovation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/paris-catacombs-reopen-after-renovation) — 2026-06-01T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Hold out hope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-hold-out-hope) — 2026-05-28T11:00:00+00:00
- [Route 66 and the classic American road trip](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/route-66-and-the-classic-american-road-trip) — 2026-05-25T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Get away with](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-get-away-with) — 2026-05-21T11:00:00+00:00
- [Prediction markets let you bet on world events](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/prediction-markets-let-you-bet-on-world-events) — 2026-05-18T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Blend in](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-blend-in) — 2026-05-14T11:00:00+00:00
- [What it's like to ride in a self-driving car](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/what-it-s-like-to-ride-in-a-self-driving-car) — 2026-05-11T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Straighten out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-straighten-out) — 2026-05-07T11:00:00+00:00
- [Self driving cars are officially here](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/self-driving-cars-are-officially-here) — 2026-05-04T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Fill out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-fill-out) — 2026-04-30T11:00:00+00:00
- [Updates: Louvre theft, BTS return, and premium economy boom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/updates-louvre-theft-bts-return-and-premium-economy-boom) — 2026-04-27T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Track down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-track-down) — 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00
- [Should AI be allowed in books?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/should-ai-be-allowed-in-books) — 2026-04-20T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Add up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-add-up) — 2026-04-16T11:00:00+00:00
- [The growing popularity of mahjong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/the-growing-popularity-of-mahjong) — 2026-04-13T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Figure out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-figure-out) — 2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [GLP-1 drugs show benefits beyond weight loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/glp-1-drugs-show-benefits-beyond-weight-loss) — 2026-04-06T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Come up with](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-come-up-with) — 2026-04-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [Can New York ever fix Penn Station?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/can-new-york-ever-fix-penn-station) — 2026-03-30T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Up close](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-up-close) — 2026-03-26T11:00:00+00:00
- [The 'free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest tower](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/the-free-solo-climb-of-taiwan-s-tallest-tower) — 2026-03-23T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Show up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-show-up) — 2026-03-19T11:00:00+00:00
- [America's religious decline may be on pause](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/america-s-religious-decline-may-be-on-pause) — 2026-03-16T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Come to grips](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-come-to-grips) — 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00
- [Shocks, comebacks, and firsts at the Milan Olympics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/shocks-comebacks-and-firsts-at-the-milan-olympics) — 2026-03-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Turn the tables](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-turn-the-tables) — 2026-03-05T11:00:00+00:00
- [‘Heated Rivalry’ is a steamy export from a frigid place](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/heated-rivalry-is-a-steamy-export-from-a-frigid-place) — 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Run out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-run-out) — 2026-02-26T11:00:00+00:00
- [How coffee is prepared around the world](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/how-coffee-is-prepared-around-the-world) — 2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00
- [Expression: Get around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-english-227674/expression-get-around) — 2026-02-19T11:00:00+00:00

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