Best Englishvocabulary Podcasts (2024)

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The translator at the center of a sports betting scandal (Caught up in) 24:50

36m ago24:50

24:50

Today's story: Shohei Ohtani is a superstar baseball player in Los Angeles. Since his arrival in the U.S., he has used a Japanese translator. But the translator stands accused of stealing money from Ohtani and using the money to pay off sports gambling debts. Ohtani himself is considered the victim. Learn this English expression: To be 'caught up i…

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How zoo animals behaved during the eclipse (Quiet down) 19:34

29m ago19:34

19:34

Today's Story: How do animals behave during a total solar eclipse? It's a difficult question to answer because eclipses are so rare and they don't often pass over zoos or areas where animals can be observed. But the path of totality of this year's eclipse passed directly over six zoos, allowing animal researchers to study their reactions. Also in t…

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Paris's Olympic dream: swimming in the Seine (Run through) 17:57

4d ago17:57

17:57

Today's story: Swimming has been prohibited in the River Seine for over 100 years, and for good reason: it has been filthy for much of that time. But Olympic organizers pledged to clean up the river and hold swimming events in central Paris. The Olympics start in June, but bacteria levels are still high. Learn this English expression: Rivers, roads…

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Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❤️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions') & End of Season 11:51

5d ago11:51

11:51

📹 Music video: https://youtu.be/fEXbryAogqs ✍️ Transcript: www.simpleenglishlistening.com Learn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs. 📆 Every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles 👉 Facebook ☕ Buy Me A Coffee 📸 Instagram ✨ PRO TIP: The best way to learn is to listen to and rea…

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[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs 2:11

5d ago2:11

2:11

📹 Music video here: https://youtu.be/fEXbryAogqs Simple English A.I song 🎶 (lyrics beneath) from this week's grammar podcast! Learn imperative verbs. 👉 Transcripts & Stories www.simpleenglishlistening.com ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles 👉 Facebook ☕ Buy Me A Coffee 📸 Instagram Song lyrics: (Verse 1) Turn off the lights, when you leave the room Turn off the …

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Chef José Andrés and the Israel-Hamas conflict (Throw yourself into) 18:06

7d ago18:06

18:06

" Chef José Andrés is famous for his high-end restaurants. He's also the founder of World Central Kitchen, a charity that helps serve meals to people in disaster areas. And now, he finds himself in the middle of the Israel-Hamas war after seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed by an Israeli drone attack. Israel said the attack was unintent…

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Stephen King has been terrifying fans for 50 years (Come together) 24:42

11d ago24:42

24:42

" Fifty years ago this month, ""Carrie,"" Stephen King's first novel, was released. It was the first of many, as King became one of the world's best-selling authors. His stories involved the supernatural, terror, and horror. Several have been adapted into movies and television shows. The 77-year-old is still writing: his next book will be released …

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Massive bridge falls after collision with ship (Fire up) 20:35

14d ago20:35

20:35

" A massive bridge over a river in Baltimore, Maryland, fell into the water last month, after a container ship veered off course and crashed into one of the support columns. The ship lost power and had mechanical problems in the moments before impact. All port activity was halted in the aftermath of the disaster. Six construction workers died. -- A…

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The growing popularity of Turkish television (Open to) 18:42

18d ago18:42

18:42

" Britain and the United States are the two biggest exporters of television. But the third-biggest may surprise you: Turkey. Long-running Turkish dramas have become among the most popular television shows around the world, from Chile to Bulgaria. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, incl…

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Cracks are showing in America's real-estate racket (In the best possible light) 19:43

22d ago19:43

19:43

" Americans buy and sell millions of homes per year, and about 90 percent of transactions use a real estate agent. But agents in the U.S. charge among the highest rates in the world, thanks to their stranglehold on the listing databases. But recent court cases are challenging the agents' control of the market. -- At Plain English, we make English l…

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A Texan Cowboy's Asian Adventures (With Joseph) Intermediate 24:32

21d ago24:32

24:32

Improve Listening & Vocabulary ❤️ I speak in SIMPLER English, EXCITING Topics 📆 Every 1st + 15th! 👉 TRANSCRIPTS & Stories www.simpleenglishlistening.com ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! 💌 Join my newsletter (monthly): www.simpleenglishlistening.com ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleEnglishListening 👉 Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Will new dry 'tiles' be the future of laundry detergent? (Morph into) 21:08

25d ago21:08

21:08

" First there was powder. Then there was liquid laundry detergent. And then there were laundry ""pods,"" small capsules of pre-measured detergent. But now Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Tide, has a new way of getting laundry detergent into the machine. It's a dry tile, which is lighter, easier to pack, and contains less plastic. The company spent t…

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Gabriel García Márquez sons publish last book against author's wishes (Cloud your judgment) 24:40

29d ago24:40

24:40

" The Nobel prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez worked on a slim novel called ""Until August"" on and off for decades. In his final years, the author determined the book was not fit for publication and ordered the drafts destroyed. Now, ten years after his death, the writer's sons have published the book against his wishes. Did they do the …

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Podcasting turns 20 years old (Come to mind) 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

" Twenty years ago, a new computer program let consumers download a feed of audio clips onto their iPod music players. Today, ""podcasting"" serves millions of listeners of all interests. Here's how podcasting has grown over the years. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a fre…

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Like it or not, it's Biden vs. Trump again (Pass the torch) 21:40

1M ago21:40

21:40

" Three years ago, it seemed that neither Biden nor Trump would be on the American presidential ballot in 2024. But now both are, setting up a rematch from four years earlier. Too bad it's a rematch most voters don't want. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript,…

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Master English With Short Stories: 'The Ant & The Grasshopper' (Pre-intermediate) 9:37

1M ago9:37

9:37

Learn how stories help you improve ❤️ Enjoy my performance of 'The Ant And The Grasshopper' in A2 English 👉 TRANSCRIPT here: www.simpleenglishlistening.com 📆 Every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles 👉 Facebook ☕ Buy Me A Coffee 📸 Instagram ✨ PRO TIP: The best way to learn is to listen to and read as much English a…

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Four questions about weight-loss drugs (Press up against) 19:45

1M ago19:45

19:45

" Weight-loss drugs look to figure prominently in the business and health landscape of the future. So today, we take a look at four questions about these drugs: How do patients' take them? Are they covered by insurance? How much do they cost? And why are they so hard to find? -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Tod…

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The perils of going off weight-loss drugs (Slow down) 18:41

1M ago18:41

18:41

" Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy have become extremely popular in recent years. Recent studies confirm that patients regain much of the weight they lose if they ever stop treatment. But not everyone can afford to take these drugs for life. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a …

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How our lives are different after the pandemic (Stick with) 19:54

2M ago19:54

19:54

" Four years ago, our lives changed in an instant. As the immediate danger of the pandemic subsided, we went back to our old habits of eating indoors, gathering with friends and family, and traveling. But there are some changes that persisted, even after the pandemic ended. Here are a few of them. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for th…

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COVID predictions that never came true (Come true) 21:46

2M ago21:46

21:46

Today's story: Four years ago, our lives changed in an instant. As the immediate danger of the pandemic subsided, we went back to our old habits of eating indoors, gathering with friends and family, and traveling. But there are some changes that persisted, even after the pandemic ended. Here are a few of them. Learn this English expression: To 'sti…

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The Difficulties Being A High School Teacher Today & The Education System (Pre-intermediate) 20:17

2M ago20:17

20:17

Improve LISTENING & vocabulary ❤️ 12+ Years of school teaching has finally finished - to podcast! 👉 TRANSCRIPTS & Stories www.simpleenglishlistening.com 📆 Podcasts every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleEnglishListening 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleenglishlistening …

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Meet me at the 'zombie mall' (Put off) 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

" What happens to a large shopping mall after the biggest stores close? The mall often stays open in a zombie state: fewer customers, lower quality, and a depressing vibe. But they can still be profitable under the right circumstances. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a fre…

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The rise and slow fall of the indoor mall (Wander around) 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

" The enclosed shopping mall was once the epicenter of suburban social life. But now, the age of the indoor mall is ending. E-commerce and shifting consumer preferences have left some malls struggling. Here's how malls rose to prominence...and how many are fighting for their survival. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern worl…

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The fate of the penny in 7 currencies (More trouble than it's worth) 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

" Swiss francs, British pounds, euros, and various kinds of dollars are divided into hundredths. But not all currencies have 1/100th coins. Today, we look at how Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, euro-area countries, the U.S., and the U.K. handle their lowest-value coins. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world.…

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‘Nearshoring’ in Mexico and eastern Europe (Carve out) 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

" If the 1990s and 2000s were about globalization and offshoring, then the 2020s are about ""nearshoring."" Large companies in the U.S. and western Europe want to bring manufacturing and services closer to home. But they still want lower-cost labor that globalization has provided them. Mexico and eastern Europe are using the ""nearshoring"" trend t…

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Modals of the Heart: Relationship TOP TIPS (Using Should, Ought To, Had Better) 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

Learn top relationship tips! ❤️ EXCITING Topics, EASY English 📆 Podcasts every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! ✍ Website & Activities: www.simpleenglishlistening.com ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleEnglishListening 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleenglishlistening 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/simpleenglishlis…

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The winners and losers of Leap Years (Fall on) 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

" Leap Years come (about!) once every four years. The unusual day can cause havoc for some people, least of all the approximately 5 million who were born on February 29. In this lighthearted story, we take a look at how the day affects different people ... and who benefits from the extra day. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the mod…

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AM radio goes missing in electric cars (Have something going) 22:32

2M ago22:32

22:32

" AM radio has been around for over a hundred years and one of the most popular places to listen is in the car. Now, though, some carmakers have decided not to include AM antennas in their new electric cars. The electric components in the car interfere with the AM signal. But some people are worried that this may spell the end of the AM band. -- At…

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The translator at the center of a sports betting scandal (Caught up in) 24:50

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How zoo animals behaved during the eclipse (Quiet down) 19:34

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Paris's Olympic dream: swimming in the Seine (Run through) 17:57

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Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❤️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions') & End of Season 11:51

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[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs 2:11

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Chef José Andrés and the Israel-Hamas conflict (Throw yourself into) 18:06

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Stephen King has been terrifying fans for 50 years (Come together) 24:42

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Massive bridge falls after collision with ship (Fire up) 20:35

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The growing popularity of Turkish television (Open to) 18:42

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Cracks are showing in America's real-estate racket (In the best possible light) 19:43

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A Texan Cowboy's Asian Adventures (With Joseph) Intermediate 24:32

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Will new dry 'tiles' be the future of laundry detergent? (Morph into) 21:08

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Gabriel García Márquez sons publish last book against author's wishes (Cloud your judgment) 24:40

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Podcasting turns 20 years old (Come to mind) 22:08

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Like it or not, it's Biden vs. Trump again (Pass the torch) 21:40

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Master English With Short Stories: 'The Ant & The Grasshopper' (Pre-intermediate) 9:37

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Four questions about weight-loss drugs (Press up against) 19:45

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The perils of going off weight-loss drugs (Slow down) 18:41

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How our lives are different after the pandemic (Stick with) 19:54

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COVID predictions that never came true (Come true) 21:46

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The Difficulties Being A High School Teacher Today & The Education System (Pre-intermediate) 20:17

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Meet me at the 'zombie mall' (Put off) 18:47

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The rise and slow fall of the indoor mall (Wander around) 19:06

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The fate of the penny in 7 currencies (More trouble than it's worth) 20:21

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‘Nearshoring’ in Mexico and eastern Europe (Carve out) 19:45

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Modals of the Heart: Relationship TOP TIPS (Using Should, Ought To, Had Better) 22:59

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The winners and losers of Leap Years (Fall on) 18:01

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AM radio goes missing in electric cars (Have something going) 22:32

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