What is plain English?
Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways.
What are the best podcasts for English language learners?
BBC “6 Minute” podcasts are short, weekly podcasts that provide an easy way to practice listening to current topics and use that knowledge to improve your speaking skills. Both podcasts can make a good companion to English language learners who are also taking an English class.
What is Luke’s English podcast?
Luke’s English Podcast (LEP) is one of the longest-running English-language shows in the world. Luke Thompson, an English teacher and stand-up comedian from London, started the award-winning show in 2009. This podcast is great for listeners who…
How much of a conversation can I understand with plain English?
Before Plain English, I was able to understand 50% of a conversation, but now I’m able to understand more than 90%, which is a great achievement for me. Get personalized feedback on your writing and practice speaking on live conversation calls.
The Meaning of Life and the Power of Regret
Derek goes deep with bestselling author Dan Pink on his new book, ‘The Power of Regret’
One Big Question Each for: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, and Meta
Derek is joined by Shira Ovide of The New York Times to discuss the future of big tech
Should We Cancel Student Debt?
Derek is joined by Jordan Weissmann to discuss the best arguments for and against canceling student loans, as well as their economic and psychological burden
2022 Is Off to a Terrible Start for Democrats
Derek is joined by James Fallows to discuss the filibuster and voting-rights wars
The Biggest Losers of the Streaming Wars: ESPN, Movie Theaters, Peacock, and More
Do movie theaters have a future? What should Disney do with ESPN? And is anybody watching Peacock? Derek Thompson and media analyst Rich Greenfield discuss the future of TV, movies, and live sports.
Everybody Was Wrong About Inflation
Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson join to discuss the highest inflation rate in 40 years
Omicron: Feelings vs. Facts
Derek discusses the rise of the "Vaxxed and Done" movement and reviews the latest omicron data with John Burn-Murdoch of the Financial Times
Episode 5: How Estrogen Affects Prostate Cancer
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ztWGCil9hzJB7fMcyualN In the fifth episode of In Plain English, expert Ralph White III and guests Maura Lydon and Alexa Ruel explore the unexpected ways in which estrogen can affect the growth and spread of prostate cancer.
Episode 3: Are Humans Rational?
https://soundcloud.com/in-plain-english/in-plain-english-ep-3-mixdown?si=3d76852e445a40ebaa495edca28b1ef0 Join our expert Alexa Ruel and our guests Kelly-Anne Moffa and Mo Carr to discuss the paper "Interplay of Approximate Planning Strategies" by Quentin Huys, et. al.
Episode 2: Everyone is Mistaken About Cancer
https://soundcloud.com/in-plain-english/everyone-is-mistaken-about-cancer In Episode 2 of In Plain English, presenter Gloria Marino and guests Teodora Stoica and Jacob Walker discuss the paper "Tumor Microenvironment Components: Allies of Cancer Progression" by Pablo Igor Ribeiro Franco et. al.
Episode 1: Opioids, Marijuana, and Pain Relief
https://soundcloud.com/in-plain-english/in-plain-english-podcast-episode-1 In the first ever episode of In Plain English, presenter Jamie Moffa and guests Brendan Ziebarth and Alex Marshall discuss the paper "Impact of co-administration of oxycodone and smoked cannabis on analgesia and abuse liability" by Ziva Cooper, et. al.
What is plain English?
Plain English is perfect for anyone who knows some words, has studied English in the past, but is not yet fluent. You’re perfect for Plain English if…. …you want to improve your listening. …you want to expand your vocabulary. …you want to improve your confidence in English.
How to improve your English speaking?
You have questions; we have answers 1 …you want to improve your listening 2 …you want to expand your vocabulary 3 …you want to improve your confidence in English 4 …you want to advance in your career by improving your English 5 …you want to improve your pronunciation 6 …you sometimes have trouble expressing complex ideas in English 7 …you want practice writing 8 …you want to meet other people to connect with in English 9 …you have some questions you’d like answered
