Feb 9
374. Is There an AI Bubble? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. We use it to write emails, generate images, recommend videos, and even help study English. Some people believe AI will completely change the world, just like the internet did. Others are more sceptical and worry that the excitement ... Show More
23m 55s
Jun 2024
Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion)
Today's story: Dollar stores started as a novelty, a place where consumers could hunt for amusing bargains. But now, they're a big business. Customers can buy cleaning supplies, hardware, clothes, and some food there, all for rock-bottom prices. But not everyone loves dollar stor ... Show More
21m 23s
Aug 2025
Let's Learn English! Topic: Cool Things! 👟🕶️🏍️
In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about all the things people often describe as "cool", from sunglasses to leather jackets, motorcycles, running shoes, band t-shirts, and much more. You’ll learn not just the vocabulary, but also pronunciati ... Show More
20m 52s
Sep 2024
Somehow, Abercrombie & Fitch is popular again (Take it easy)
Today's story: For a generation of Americans, the brand Abercrombie & Fitch was synonymous with overpriced, exclusive clothing for teenagers (and a highly sexualized staff and brand). It fell out of favor when the public mood turned against that kind of marketing. But against all ... Show More
23m 47s
Jun 2025
Simplified Speech #222 – Exploring the chugumi trend
Have you ever followed a fashion trend, copied someone’s lifestyle, or tried to match a certain vibe? In Korea, there’s a popular word for that: chugumi. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy break down this buzzword, explain what it means, and show you how to talk about similar idea ... Show More
29m 40s
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Fast fashion has revolutionised the clothing industry. Companies like Zara and SHEIN release new clothing designs at a fast past, create designs tha ... Show More
<p><b>Adjectives with hyphen at B1 level</b></p><p><b>good-looking</b> (only with hyphen) - attractive (for people, often men)</p><p><b>well-known</b> - a lot of people have heard of it and know it/him/her</p><p><b>old-fashioned</b> (only with hyphen) - (often criticising somethi ... Show More