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  • Expression: Turn in
    Feb 5 2026

    Learn the English expression, "turn in."

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    12 minutos
  • Canada’s oldest company closes its doors
    Feb 2 2026

    Today's story: The Hudson’s Bay Company started as a fur trading monopoly in British North America, thanks to a royal charter signed by King Charles II. It later became a retail empire with department stores across Canada. But after years of falling sales and intense competition from big-box and online retailers, the company shut down for good in 2025. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/835

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    12 minutos
  • Expression: Fall for
    Jan 29 2026

    Learn the English expression "fall for" (hint: it's not something you want to do!)

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    11 minutos
  • The crackdown on scam compounds
    Jan 26 2026

    Today's story: Southeast Asia has become the global hub of online scams, where scammers in massive compounds target workers around the world. China and the United States have begun pressuring governments in the region to shut down the scam compounds. But it's still not clear if these efforts will make a difference. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/833

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    16 minutos
  • Expression: Get rid of
    Jan 22 2026

    Learn how to use the English expression, "get rid of". What things do you need to get rid of?

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    12 minutos
  • LEDs are making our world cooler and bluer
    Jan 19 2026

    Today's story: LEDs have replaced older light sources in homes, offices, cars, and city streets. They are more efficient, longer-lasting, and more flexible. But unlike older lights, LEDs often give off cooler, bluer light. This shift in color temperature affects how our surroundings feel—and may even affect our sleep. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/831

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    17 minutos
  • Expression: To have your work cut out for you
    Jan 15 2026

    Learn what it means to have your work cut out for you (hint: it's not about cutting).

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    10 minutos
  • Winemakers are in trouble
    Jan 12 2026

    Today's story: Wine has been part of daily human life for centuries, and today it's produced in 70 countries. But winemakers and vineyards are facing their biggest challenges in a generation. Droughts, fires, and rising temperatures threaten crops. And younger consumers drink less alcohol (and less wine specifically). Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/829

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    13 minutos