English, please

English, please

English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners who are tired of content that's either too slow or too fast. Every episode is under 10 minutes, covers a topic that's actually interesting, and uses clear, natural English at the B1-B2 level. No textbook language. No unnatural pace. Just real English you can follow and learn from. Hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. New episodes every week on culture, language, travel, and everyday life. Subscribe to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter (https://englishpleasepod.com/newsletter) for practice tips and free resources with every episode. Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator (https://englishpleasepod.com/accelerator). The full workbook is just $7. Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com (mailto:hello@englishpleasepod.com) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 81: Why Are All Dollar Bills the Same Size and Color? One dollar or one hundred dollars: every US bill is the same size, and most of them are the same green. So why are all dollar bills the same size and color? In this episode, you’ll learn why American money is green, what changed in 1929, and how blind people tell money apart when every bill feels the same. You’ll hear about the court case the US government lost in 2008, and what it has done since. You’ll also find out about a new ten-dollar bill that people will be able to identify by touch. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel! Episode…

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Episode 81: Why Are All Dollar Bills the Same Size and Color?

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 81: Why Are All Dollar Bills the Same Size and Color? One dollar or one hundred dollars: every US bill is the same size, and most of them are the same green. So why are all dollar bills the same size and color? In this episode, you’ll learn why American money is green, what changed in 1929, and how blind people tell money apart when every bill feels the same. You’ll hear about the court case the US government lost in 2008, and what it has done since. You’ll also find out about a new ten-dollar bill that people will be able to identify by touch. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel! Episode…

21 ต.ค. 2026
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Episode 80: How to Understand Long Sentences in English

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 80: How to Understand Long Sentences in English You understand every word, but you still miss what happened: long sentences are one of the hardest parts of listening to English. In this episode, you'll learn how to understand long sentences in English by listening for just two things: the subject and the main verb. You'll discover why English depends on word order when languages like German and Russian don't, and what happened to English about a thousand years ago that changed everything. Then you'll practice with three sentences at natural speed, including one with a hidden trap that catches many learners. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I…

07 ต.ค. 2026
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Episode 79: 6 Animal Idioms Native English Speakers Actually Use

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 79: 6 Animal Idioms Native English Speakers Actually Use Horses, cats, elephants, and chickens: English is full of animal idioms that make no sense word by word. In this episode, you'll learn six that English speakers use every day, including "the elephant in the room," "let the cat out of the bag," and "kill two birds with one stone." For each one, you'll hear what it means, who says it, and when it sounds natural. You'll also discover how other languages use completely different animals for the same ideas, and why one famous idiom is less common than you might think. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on…

29 ก.ย. 2026
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Episode 78: The Price Tag Is Lying to You

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 78: The Price Tag Is Lying to You This episode looks at something almost every visitor to the United States runs into: a price tag that almost never matches what you actually pay at the register. It explains why sales tax gets added at checkout instead of built into the sticker price, why there's no single national rate, and how the exact amount can change depending on your state, county, or even city. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel! Episode transcript Podcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

22 ก.ย. 2026
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Episode 77: The Intermediate Plateau

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 77: The Intermediate Plateau This episode is a bit more personal than usual. It looks at a common experience for language learners: working hard, making real progress, and then feeling stuck, even though you're not actually going backward. It includes a personal story about hitting that wall while learning French, another change that genuinely helped, and news about a brand new website with a full written transcript for every episode, going all the way back to Episode 1. Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7. I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel! Episode transcript Podcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator! Hosted on…

15 ก.ย. 2026