In this episode, Andrew shares a funny but stressful story about how a hiking trip almost went wrong before it even started. He talks about losing his wallet, missing a subway, and rushing to catch a bus just in time. This real-life story is easy to understand and will help you improve your English while enjoying an exciting adventure.
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Yesterday
Simplified Speech #233 – Ethical dilemmas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about ethical dilemmas. They share everyday tricky situations, like splitting a restaurant bill, switching airplane seats, and seeing someone cheat on a test. You will hear how they think through hard choices, weigh pros ... Show More
32m 26s
Nov 15
Chatterbox #341 – Talking about frustration
Do you ever feel frustrated after a bad day at work, a test, or a long commute? In this Chatterbox episode, join Andrew and Anna for a conversation about frustration and how to talk about it clearly in English.
In this lesson, you will learn how frustration is different from a ... Show More
38m 43s
Sep 11
Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike
📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Welcome to a series of shor ... Show More
23m 28s
Oct 4
English Listening Practice: 1-Hour Real Story | Improve Your English – Speak Fluently (A1A2) Podcast
In this powerful 1-hour episode, you’ll hear a real, meaningful story told in slow, clear, and simple English. It’s perfect for A1–A2 level learners who want to improve their listening skills, build vocabulary, and speak English more fluently and confidently. ✅ What you’ll get in ... Show More
41m 39s
Apr 2025
Updates: Daniel Kahneman, new euro, Rust movie
<p><strong>Today's story: </strong>In this episode, you'll hear updates from several recent Plain English stories. Daniel Kahneman, who wrote the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" died at age 90. What wasn't reported at the time: he went to Switzerland to end his own life. Plus, the ... Show More
16m 36s
Sep 12
A day in French - 57 - Card
Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we continue with a fun theme that started with a very unusual discovery. Last time, I found a hedgehog in the middle of the city! If you missed that episode, go check it out. It's a great opportunity to learn new ... Show More
3m 19s
Oct 2
From the Archives: A British Conversation in Charlie's Pub, Scene 1 - Bitesize Ep 2
📥 Grab this episode's FREE PDF with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Ch ... Show More
16m 45s