Plain English
By Jeff at Plain English
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.
Episodes (3)
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Paris catacombs reopen after renovation
Paris's catacombs, the world's largest ossuary and a haunting underground network of limestone tunnels, have reopened after a three-year renovation that transformed one of the city's most eerie attractions. Once a forgotten quarry, the tunnels became a burial
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Expression: Boil over
A small subway fare increase in Chile sparked nationwide riots not because of the cost itself, but because it was the final trigger for years of simmering frustration with inequality and government distrust. This moment—when long-suppressed emotions erupt unco
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Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar are the new cola rivals
The cola wars have shifted from Coke versus Pepsi to a new battleground: Diet Coke versus Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Once seen as a fading category, zero-sugar sodas are now driving a resurgence in carbonated drink consumption, reversing a 27% decline in soft drink
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