Best Englishvocabulary Podcasts (2024)

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East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on) 20:10

2h ago20:10

20:10

Today's story: The east coast of the U.S., between Washington, D.C., and Boston, is home to about 50 million people. It has rich history, great cultural treasures, top-notch universities, and four distinct seasons. But the winters are harsh, costs can be high, and the pace of life is fast. Learn this English expression: To focus on something is to …

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Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion) 20:45

20h ago20:45

20:45

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 stores. Learn this English expression: If something 'falls out of fashion,…

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Bad harvests are pushing up orange juice prices (Worthwhile) 21:35

4d ago21:35

21:35

Today's story: Orange juice is the world's favorite fruit juice. But a series of bad harvests in Brazil and Florida is threatening the global supply. Now, producers are wondering whether to use lower-quality juice blends or add other citrus fruits to their orange juice. And farmers are asking whether it's worthwhile to plant new trees. Learn this E…

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Lost luggage: What happens to it? (Track down) 20:21

8d ago20:21

20:21

Today's story: Have you ever wondered what airlines do with all the lost luggage? If they can't find owners after three months, they go to auction. Here's what happens to all the lost clothes, jewelry, and electronics (and how you might get in on the action). Learn this English expression: To track something down is to find it after a long search F…

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Flying cars: are they finally here? (Creep closer) 20:23

12d ago20:23

20:23

Today's story: Almost since the invention of the car, people have fantasized about flying cars. But it has always been a dream. Now, though, new startups are ready to start transporting passengers in drone-like flying vehicles. The biggest hurdle now is not the technology, but permission from the government. Learn this English expression: A date ca…

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Beethoven's hair provides clues to his hearing loss (Suffer from) 18:54

15d ago18:54

18:54

Today's story: A new analysis of Beethoven's hair has found elevated levels of lead, mercury, and arsenic. And while these don't explain the famous composer's death, they may explain some of his many ailments, including gastrointestinal issues, kidney disease, and, yes, hearing loss. Learn this English expression: Use 'suffer from' when someone exp…

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Heat pumps: the green way to heat a home (Heat up) 20:05

20d ago20:05

20:05

Today's story: Most homes in cold-weather places have furnaces or boilers to provide heat indoors. These are effective and are relatively cheap to install, but they run on fossil fuels. A greener option is heat pumps. But like electric cars, heat pumps face barriers to wider adoption. In this lesson, learn how a heat pump works and why it might be …

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Mona Lisa background: mystery solved? (Stand up to scrutiny) 20:27

25d ago20:27

20:27

Today's story: The Mona Lisa is the most famous portrait in the world, but much is not known about it. The background shows a lake, rock formations, and a stone arch bridge, but the location has never been known definitively. Now, a geologist and art historian says she has identified the background: Lecco, near Lake Colmo in Italy. Learn this Engli…

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Surge of dengue in Latin America (Buy up) 19:39

28d ago19:39

19:39

Today's story: Dengue fever is a tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. Though it's not deadly in the vast majority of cases, about five percent of patients require hospitalization. And cases are surging in Latin America. There have been more dengue cases in four months of 2024 than in all of 2023. Governments are trying to stop the spread, but the…

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Impressionism turns 150 (Fall into) 22:04

1M ago22:04

22:04

Today's story: Impressionism, the art movement that celebrates bright colors, thick brushstrokes, and outdoor settings, turns 150 years old this month. Though Monet, Degas, Renoir, and others are celebrated in museums and art schools around the world, their work was initially rejected by the art establishment. Learn this English expression: Use 'fa…

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Three big ideas from behavioral science (Stick with (someone)) 25:55

1M ago25:55

25:55

Today's story: "Behavioral science" is the field of studying how humans behave in the real world. Today, take a look at three groundbreaking findings from the career of Daniel Kahneman. First, we feel pain more intensely than we feel pleasure. Second, we make decisions using two different systems. And finally, our judgment is often far worse than w…

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Daniel Kahneman and behavioral economics (Pass away) 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Today's story: Daniel Kahneman was a trained psychologist who became the ""grandfather of behavioral economics"" with his experiments on human behavior and decision-making. Though he never took an economics class as a student, he won the 2002 Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences for his work on how humans make decisions. He died in March at age 90. Le…

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Updates on Iceland, Trump, and recent stories (Nod off) 21:29

1M ago21:29

21:29

Today's story: A corridor of magma below the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland burst to the surface through a series of volcanic eruptions. The Golden Bachelor couple is getting a divorce. Trump is nodding off at his first criminal trial. You'll hear the latest on these stories and more in our semi-annual update episode. Learn this English expression:…

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Quebec is squeezing Montreal's English speakers (Squeezed out) 26:11

1M ago26:11

26:11

Today's story: Quebec, Canada's only French-speaking province, has long protected its language. But now, some English speakers say the province has gone too far. New policies by the provincial government restrict the use of English in certain circumstances. And Quebec recently raised tuition for out-of-province students by 33%, a direct hit at Mont…

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Canada's complicated bilingualism (In a pinch) 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

Today's story: Canada is a bilingual country, offering government services in both English and French. But the balance isn't 50-50. French is the dominant language in just one province, Quebec. Only 20 percent of Canadians speak French natively. And francophones are more likely to be bilingual than anglophones. Here's how French and English coexist…

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The translator at the center of a sports betting scandal (Caught up in) 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

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) 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

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) 19:04

2M ago19:04

19:04

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

2M 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

2M 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) 19:13

2M ago19:13

19:13

" 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) 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

" 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) 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

" 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) 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

" 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) 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

" 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

2M 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) 22:15

3M ago22:15

22:15

" 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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East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on) 20:10

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Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion) 20:45

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Bad harvests are pushing up orange juice prices (Worthwhile) 21:35

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Lost luggage: What happens to it? (Track down) 20:21

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Flying cars: are they finally here? (Creep closer) 20:23

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Beethoven's hair provides clues to his hearing loss (Suffer from) 18:54

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Heat pumps: the green way to heat a home (Heat up) 20:05

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Mona Lisa background: mystery solved? (Stand up to scrutiny) 20:27

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Surge of dengue in Latin America (Buy up) 19:39

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Impressionism turns 150 (Fall into) 22:04

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Three big ideas from behavioral science (Stick with (someone)) 25:55

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Daniel Kahneman and behavioral economics (Pass away) 21:26

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Updates on Iceland, Trump, and recent stories (Nod off) 21:29

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Quebec is squeezing Montreal's English speakers (Squeezed out) 26:11

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Canada's complicated bilingualism (In a pinch) 22:28

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The translator at the center of a sports betting scandal (Caught up in) 25:57

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How zoo animals behaved during the eclipse (Quiet down) 20:41

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Paris's Olympic dream: swimming in the Seine (Run through) 19:04

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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) 19:13

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Stephen King has been terrifying fans for 50 years (Come together) 25:49

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Massive bridge falls after collision with ship (Fire up) 21:42

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The growing popularity of Turkish television (Open to) 19:49

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Cracks are showing in America's real-estate racket (In the best possible light) 20:50

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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) 22:15

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