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  • Why Zoom video calls are so exhausting | Learn the phrasal verb “come through”

    We’re not commuting to work, not busy running from place to place, and definitely not breaking any Fitbit step records. So why are we feeling so tired every afternoon? Experts say Zoom fatigue is real and might be the culprit. Plus, learn the phrasal verb “come through.”

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    23 min
  • The post-pandemic workplace | Learn the English expression “big picture”

    Working from home is the name of the game for most people still able to work right now. Many companies that were reluctant to provide work-from-home flexibility to their employees before the pandemic have been forced into it – for now. But what will happen when we are able to go back into work? And what new mindset will employees bring? Plus, learn the English expression “big picture.”

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    22 min
  • How to stop procrastinating and start doing | Learn the English expression “on your plate”

    For most people, procrastination is an occasional problem. But for about twenty percent of us, it’s more than that: it’s something more serious. In the second half of our two-part lesson on procrastination, we’re diving into avoidance behavior and discussing strategies for overcoming procrastination. Plus, learn the English expression “on your plate.”

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    22 min
  • Why do we procrastinate? | Learn the English expression "buckle down"

    We have something important to discuss today. It might even change your life. But first, when is the last time you cleaned your bathroom? Or went through your email inbox? Do you ever find yourself distracting yourself with other, less important work? Procrastination plagues all of us from time to time, but for a fifth of the population, it’s a real problem. Plus, learn what it means to “buckle down.”

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    20 min
  • Wuhan lockdown restrictions lifted | Learn the English expression "pent up"

    After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese government is beginning to lift restrictions in Wuhan. People are returning to work, factories and public transportation have started up again, and travelers that were trapped in Wuhan are finally able to return home - but life in Wuhan is still far from normal. Plus, learn the English expression “pent up.”

    Take your English to the next level with Plain English Plus+! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at PlainEnglish.com/Plus.

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    21 min
  • Updates on Notre-Dame, Mt. Everest, NYC Subway and more | Learn the English expression "under way"

    Today, we review the latest news on six previous topics: a public spat over the Notre-Dame restorations; Mt. Everest is strengthening safety measures; NYC Subway is getting a bit more high-tech; Houston Astros 2017 World Series victory has a cloud over it; celebrities are facing jailtime over college admissions scandals; and new devices are developed for human body temperature readings. Plus, learn “under way.”

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    25 min
  • Tokyo's Olympic ambitions are frozen in time | Learn the phrasal verb “call off”

    #Tokyo2020 will now officially start in 2021. The Olympics are a big deal for any host nation, but Japan in particular invested more money, more hope, and more civic pride into these Olympics than the typical host country does. Everything from the state-of-the-art stadiums to the customized manhole covers will be left unused or unappreciated until summer 2021. Plus, learn the phrasal verb “call off.”

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    24 min
  • What’s the COVID-19 end game? | Learn the English phrase “stuck with”

    We are only a couple weeks into social distancing, self-quarantining, and trying to flatten the curve, and people are already antsy to get back to normal life. With a COVID-19 vaccine still over a year out, enough people – 60 to 80 percent – will need to catch the virus to slow its spread. But the costs, both human and otherwise, will be devastating. Plus, learn the English phrase “stuck with.”

    Take your English to the next level with Plain English Plus+! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at PlainEnglish.com/Plus.

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    20 min
  • Developing world on the brink of coronavirus impact | Learn the English expression “by and large”

    If you thought the coronavirus was bad in the rich world, it could be many, many times worse in the developing world. Flattening the curve will be a much greater challenge in areas without running water for hand washing, and where the choice between quarantine and work may also mean the choice between starving and putting food on the family table. Plus, learn the English expression “by and large.”

    Take your English to the next level with Plain English Plus+! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at PlainEnglish.com/Plus.

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    22 min
  • Guyana is bracing for an oil boom | Learn the English phrase “on par with”

    There’s a new oil producer on the block. Guyana, a tiny nation of less than a million people, and the third-poorest nation in South America, just discovered oil reserves off its coast. Guyana is on the cusp of a critical national decision, one that may determine whether the oil will bring its citizens fortune or misfortune. Plus, learn the English phrase “on par with.”

    Take your English to the next level with Plain English Plus+! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at PlainEnglish.com/Plus.

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    Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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    28 min

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