Explained in English

Explained in English

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Explained in English episodes

  • Imagine by John Lennon - Explained for English Learners

    Understand song meanings by listening to our audio explanations in easy English. The podcast format is designed for intermediate to advanced learners and will help you appreciate the music without translations. In this episode, I explain the classic song Imagine by John Lennon. Happy listening!

    For more song explanations visit our website at: https://explainedinenglish.com

    27 min
  • Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles - Song Meaning for English Learners

    *Sorry for the low audio quality. I recorded this a long time ago but still wanted to release it to you.

    Most people live in cities and have lots of other people around them. Still, many would say that they feel lonely, or alone. This is a song about how people live their lives, often without good friendships or any close relationships. It's a critique of society and the way we live.

    Now, let's take a look at the lyrics of the song "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles.

    LYRICS:

    Verse 1

    Ah, look at all the lonely people

    Eleanor Rigby, picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been

    Lives in a dream

    Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door

    Who is it for?


    Chorus

    All the lonely people

    Where do they all come from?

    All the lonely people

    Where do they all belong?


    Verse 2

    Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear

    No one comes near

    Look at him working, darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there

    What does he care?


    Verse 3

    Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name

    Nobody came

    Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave

    No one was saved

    17 min
  • Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - Song Meaning Explained

    Life is always changing. This is a song for anyone feeling the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the cycle of struggle and ease in relationships, work, and every area of our lives. Now, let's take a look at the lyrics of the song "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

    Listen to the real song, read the lyrics, and follow the explanation with the transcript at: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/therain.html

    Happy listening!

    24 min
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (Part 2)

    Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/bohemian.html

    Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.

    Lyrics Difficulty: Hard 

    32 min
  • Exciting updates - New explanations coming!
    Join our Music Lovers Club today and get exclusive access to unreleased song explanations, printable PDF transcripts for new episodes, a personal song explanation of your choice or even online English lessons. Learn more at:
    https://www.patreon.com/explainedinenglish
    Dear Spotify listeners: Did you know we have playlists available? ♡ the playlist in your language. https://open.spotify.com/user/slj0nvfycbbkqlds6avj5p6tg/playlists
    4 min
  • Blowin' in the Wind - Song Meaning Explained

    Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/blowin.html

    Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan.

    Lyrics Difficulty: Intermediate 

    29 min
  • Every Breath You Take - Meaning Explained for English Learners

    Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/everybreath.html

    Dear Spotify listeners: Did you know we have playlists available? ♡ the playlist in your language. https://open.spotify.com/user/slj0nvfycbbkqlds6avj5p6tg/playlists


    Now, let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.

    Lyrics Difficulty: Basic 


    Photo of Sting (The Police). Cropped to fit frame. By Raph_PH - QueenbdayRAH210418-34, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76810661

    21 min
  • New Explanations Update
    Download all 18 unreleased song explanations here:
    Discover the 1960s: https://explainedinenglish.com/60s.html
    Discover the 1970s: https://explainedinenglish.com/70s.html
    [TRANSCRIPT]
    Hey Everybody! It's Kiah. I just wanted to take a minute to explain why there hasn't been a new episode of Explained in English in the past month.
    When I started the podcast, I had a lot of extra time because the school where I teach was closed. I'm an English teacher in Italy and the school where I work -- they were closed for the coronavirus.
    Now, I'm back working full time. I'm working almost everyday -- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday -- almost everyday. And so, I just don't have as much time as before. However, fear not! Don't worry! I will still be releasing new episodes from time to time, whenever I get the chance. Just, unfortunately for now, not as frequently.
    However, if you're dying for an explanation, if you just can't wait, there are currently 18 unreleased song explanations. That is, new explanations that are not on the podcast, which you can download and listen to right away. Nine of those song explanations are from the 1960s and the other nine are from the 70s. I'm currently working on the 1980s Album. Eventually I'll have an album for every decade -- for all of the decades. But, that's going to take some time.
    So, if you're motivated to learn more English with music and if you'd like to get to know some of the best songs and artists from the 60s and 70s, you can go over to explainedinenglish.com and download either one of those albums. You'll get a full explanation of each song as well as a complete transcript of everything I say in the podcast, and an additional, extra, pronunciation practice section.
    I've found that this combination of learning materials really helps my students learn the music and also improve their English at the same time. All I ask in return is a donation of whatever you can afford. It was very important for me to make these explanations available and accessible to everyone who wants them.
    So, thank you to all the listeners out there who have already donated. I really appreciate your positive comments and feedback. Everytime I get a kind message I'm inspired to keep going with this project. So, than you thank you again!.
    Okay, that is it for now! I will see you all in the next explanation. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Bye bye!
    -Kiah
    Outro Song: All of the World by Jeris. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/47838
    5 min

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