{"podcast":{"title":"Slow English Podcast","slug":"slow-english-podcast-7422067","podcast_index_feed_id":7422067,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/688102a4f6d4262b07d6a8c7","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/slow-english-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1753285206973-91ee6b2f-a323-4cab-9031-648ca4f999fe.jpeg","author":"Speak Up English","episode_count":82,"summary":"This podcast is perfect for beginner (A1/A2) learners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T12:19:06.826406+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-english-podcast-7422067"},"episode":{"title":"The Language of Cars: Driving, Maintenance, and Road Idioms","slug":"the-language-of-cars-driving-maintenance-and-road-idioms","published_at":"2026-05-30T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-english-podcast-7422067/the-language-of-cars-driving-maintenance-and-road-idioms","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-english-podcast-7422067","url":"https://shows.acast.com/slow-english-podcast/episodes/6a189bd5da0413146c23d133","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/688102a4f6d4262b07d6a8c7/e/6a189bd5da0413146c23d133/media.mp3","summary":"Do you know what to say when your car makes a strange noise, or how to describe the different parts of your vehicle in English? In today’s special long-form episode, your host Benjamin puts you in the driver’s seat to learn the essential English vocabulary for cars and driving. In this episode, you will learn: Car Anatomy: The natural names for the outside and inside of your car, from the windshield to the dashboard. Behind the Wheel: Essential verbs for driving, like changing lanes, using your turn signals, and parallel parking. Maintenance & Mechanics: How to explain common car problems, deal with a flat tire, and talk to a mechanic. Driving Idioms: Native expressions inspired by cars, like \"driving me crazy\" or \"putting the brakes on\" a project. Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, be proud of your progress, and we will talk to you next time! (Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Do you know what to say when your car makes a strange noise, or how to describe the different parts of your vehicle in English? In today’s special long-fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":971,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/slow-english-podcast-7422067/episodes/the-language-of-cars-driving-maintenance-and-road-idioms/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-english-podcast-7422067/the-language-of-cars-driving-maintenance-and-road-idioms.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}