English, please
English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners (B1-B2) hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. Each episode is under 10 minutes and covers topics like culture, travel, and daily life in clear, natural English. The podcast provides free transcripts and vocabulary support to help learners improve. It also offers a paid workbook called the English Listening Accelerator for more structured practice.
Episodes
Episode 66: Chicago
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 66: ChicagoIn this episode, you'll learn about one of the most fascinating cities in the United States: Chicago. We'll explore the city's remarkable architecture, from the skyscrapers that changed
Episode 65: Connected Speech and Why English Sounds So Fast
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 65: Connected Speech and Why English Sounds So FastIn this episode, we explore one of the biggest reasons English sounds so fast and difficult to understand: connected speech. We'll look at three p
Episode 64: Movies for Intermediate English Learners
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 64: Movies for Intermediate English LearnersIn this episode, I share six movies that are genuinely good for intermediate English learners. They're not all easy, and they're not all from the same er
Episode 63: Why Idioms in English Are So Hard to Understand
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 63: Why Idioms in English Are So Hard to UnderstandIn this episode, I explain why idioms are one of the most frustrating parts of learning English. The words are familiar, but the meaning is someth
Episode 62: Why Native English Speakers Don't Sound Like Your Textbook
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 62: Why Native English Speakers Don't Sound Like Your TextbookIn this episode, I explain why fluent English isn't about knowing more grammar. It's about knowing the right phrases, understanding how
Episode 61: Listener Questions
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 61: Listener QuestionsIn this episode, I answer three questions from listeners around the world. Why do Americans smile at strangers on the street? Why is it so hard to understand native speakers e
Episode 60: Why Americans Talk to Strangers
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 60: Why Americans Talk to StrangersHave you ever been in line at a coffee shop when a stranger suddenly started talking to you? In many countries, this would feel unusual. In the United States, it
Episode 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying No
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 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying NoHave you ever made plans with an American and then waited for a response that never came? Or heard "let's catch up soon" and never heard anything again? In this epi
Episode 58: What to Do When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
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 58: What to Do When You Don’t Understand a Native SpeakerIt happens to almost every language learner: you're having a conversation in English, and suddenly you miss something. You freeze. You smile
Episode 57: Why Is Tipping in the USA So Complicated?
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 57: Why Is Tipping in the USA So Complicated?Have you ever stood in front of a payment screen and felt confused (or even pressured) by the tipping options? You're not alone. In this episode, you'll
Episode 56: Valentine's Day in the United States
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 56: Valentine's Day in the United StatesValentine's Day was yesterday, and it's one of the most fascinating cultural moments in the United States. In this episode, you'll hear about the history of
Episode 55: 10 Adverbs English Speakers Use Every Day
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 55: 10 Adverbs English Speakers Use Every DayWant to sound less like a textbook and more like a real English speaker? In this episode you'll hear about 10 adverbs English speakers use all the time:
Episode 54: How to Sound More Natural in English Conversations
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 54: How to Sound More Natural in English ConversationsDo you sometimes feel like you sound too formal or robotic when you speak English? In this episode, we explore five practical tips for sounding
Episode 53: Inside a U.S. Pharmacy
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 53: Inside a U.S. PharmacyHave you ever wondered what's inside a US pharmacy? In this episode, we explore places like CVS and Walgreens - why they sell so much more than medicine, how they're organ
Episode 52: Why Americans Are Always "Busy"
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 52: Why Americans Are Always "Busy"Have you noticed that Americans always seem to be busy? In this episode, I explore why "being busy" is such a big part of American culture, what it really means w
Episode 51: The Problem with Textbook English (and what to do instead)
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 51: The Problem with Textbook English (and what to do instead)Why does textbook English sound so different from real conversations? In this episode, I explore the gap between what you learn in book
Episode 50: Two Years, 50 Episodes
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 50: Two Years, 50 EpisodesReflecting on two years of English, please and the amazing community that made it possible. Plus, I'm introducing a new resource designed to take your listening skills fur
Episode 49: How to Build a Reading Habit 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 49: How to Build a Reading Habit in EnglishIf reading in English feels slow or difficult, this episode will show you how to make it easier (and maybe even fun)!. Learn about how to build reading ha
Episode 48: Stop Being Afraid to Speak 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 48: Stop Being Afraid to Speak EnglishWhen learning a language, almost everyone at some point feels nervous when it's time to speak. I’m going to share some ways to feel more relaxed and confident
Episode 47: The Origins of "American" 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 47: The Origins of "American" EnglishDiscover how American English began and how it grew apart from British English over time. Learn about some of the people, places, and events that helped shape t
Episode 46: How to Watch Movies in English Without Subtitles
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 46: How to Watch Movies in English Without SubtitlesWatching movies in English can be enjoyable, but also frustrating. What's the best way to enjoy the experience while also improving your understa
Episode 45: Why Americans Argue About Columbus Day
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 45: Why Americans Argue About Columbus DayColumbus Day is a holiday that has changed a lot over the years in the United States. In this episode, you’ll learn how it began, why it became important,
Episode 44: Niagara Falls—Nature, Power, and Love
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 44: Niagara Falls—Nature, Power, and LoveNiagara Falls is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world. Located on the border between the United States and Canada, it features three powerful
Episode 43: Florida: Sunshine, Surprises, and Strange Stories
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 43: Florida: Sunshine, Surprises, and Strange StoriesFlorida is one of the most famous states in the U.S., and not just because of its warm weather and beautiful beaches. In this episode, we’ll exp
Episode 42: Understanding Fast Spoken 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 42: Understanding Fast Spoken EnglishIt can be frustrating when we hear a native speaker talking much more quickly than we expect! Fast spoken English can be tricky, even at the intermediate level!
Episode 41: Stop Translating in Your Head
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 41: Stop Translating in Your Head Only a few hours east of New York City, there is a very different world where lots of New Yorkers go during the summer months. It's the Hamptons, and it has become
Episode 40: The Hamptons—New York’s Luxury Escape
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 40: The Hamptons—New York’s Luxury EscapeAll language learners translate in their heads when starting a new language, and it can become a habit. I'll share some reasons we do this, and I'll share s
Episode 39: Bryant Park in New York City
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 39: Bryant Park in New York CityBryant Park is in Midtown Manhattan, and it’s very close to famous places like Times Square and the Empire State Building It’s a small park, but it’s full of life, a
Episode 38: Listener Questions
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 38: Listener QuestionsListeners have sent many questions since the launch of English, please. In this episode, you'll hear about travel, customs, improving your English, the USA, and more, as I ans
Episode 37: Why do people in the U.S. move so often?
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 37: Why do people in the U.S. move so often?People in the United States move to new places more than twice as often as people in the rest of the world. I'll discuss some of the the reasons for this
Episode 36: Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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 36: Mardi Gras in New OrleansMardi Gras is a huge part of New Orleans culture around this time each year. I'll discuss the origins of Mardi Gras, share some facts about it, and discuss what makes t
Episode 35: Do people in the USA work too much?
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 35: Do people in the USA work too much?Work life in the United States is a mix of opportunity, responsibility, and also sacrifice. In this episode, we'll explore American work culture—the long hour
Episode 34: One World Trade Center in New York
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 34: One World Trade Center in New YorkOne World Trade Center, located in lower Manhattan in New York City, is the tallest building in the United States. In this episode, we'll explore the history o
Episode 33: Wall Street
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 33: Wall StreetWall Street, located in lower Manhattan in New York City, is the financial center of the United States. It's only a short street, but it represents the heart of American finance, and
Episode 32: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City
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 32: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York CityNew York City is a special place during the holidays, and the most beloved symbol of this time of year is the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. You'll h
Episode 31: Hudson Yards in New York City
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 31: Hudson Yards in New York CityHudson Yards in NYC is a new neighborhood in Manhattan, built in a former industrial area filled with rail yards. Once abandoned and neglected, the area now is a de
Episode 30: Billionaire's Row in New York City
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 30: Billionaire's Row in New York CityBillionaire's Row in NYC is a collection of ultra-luxurious residential skyscrapers along and near 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, known for housing some of
Episode 29: Lincoln Center in New York City
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 29: Lincoln Center in New York CityLincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. Known for its architecture, history, and profound impact on the arts, Linc
Episode 28: Halloween in the United States
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 28: Halloween in the United StatesBrought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th century, Halloween is a huge holiday in the U.S., with parties and celebrations all over the country. I'll t
Episode 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New York City
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 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New York CityThe United Nations Headquarters in New York City is an important location where leaders from all over the world meet to discuss policies and plan
Episode 26: Reading to Improve Your 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 26: Reading to Improve Your EnglishThere are many strategies for intermediate English learners to improve. Reading is one strategy, and I'm going to tell you a little bit about how to do it, and I
Episode 25: Labor Day in the United States
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 25: Labor Day in the United StatesThe Labor Day holiday is approaching in the United States. It's a holiday that has a couple of different meanings here in the U.S., and I'm going to tell you a lit
Episode 24: The High Line in NYC
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 24: The High Line in NYCThe High Line is a beautiful park in New York City that locals and tourists alike enjoy throughout the year. It’s not an ordinary park because it’s built on an old railway t
Episode 23: Summer in NYC
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 23: Summer in NYCSummer in NYC can be the best time of the year, although the heat makes things a bit difficult. I’ll tell you about life in NYC in the summer, and some of the things that make it a
Episode 22: Independence Day in the United States
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 22: Independence Day in the United StatesAs Independence Day, or July 4th, approaches in the U.S., I'll talk about the history of this holiday, as well as some of the customs and traditions. And yo
Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United States
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 21: Juneteenth in the United StatesAn important holiday in the United States that you might not know much about is Juneteenth. In this episode you'll hear about the meaning of this holiday, the rea
Episode 20: Route 66
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 20: Route 66Driving from Chicago to California, Route 66 was the "Main Street" of the USA and offered more than just a route— it captured the freedom of the open road. In this episode of English, p
Episode 19: New York City in the 1970s
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 19: New York City in the 1970sIn the 1970s, New York City was filled with crime and economic problems. In spite of this, there were important developments in creativity that defined New York City f
Episode 18: Grand Central Terminal in New York City
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 18: Grand Central Terminal in New York CityIf you've visited New York City, it's possible you arrived at Grand Central Terminal. Or, maybe you took a subway from there. Or a train out of town. In t
Episode 17: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 2)
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 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 2)In this episode of English, please you will hear the second part of a series of great tips for intermediate English learners. Get better fast by u
Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 1)
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 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 1)In this episode of English, please you will hear some great tips for intermediate English learners. Get better fast by using this advice! As with
Episode 15: New York City Neighborhoods in Manhattan
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 15: New York City Neighborhoods in ManhattanNew York City is a huge city with many neighborhoods. In this episode of English, please you will hear about six neighborhoods in Manhattan and learn why
Episode 14: Myths and Reality in the American West
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 14: Myths and Reality in the American WestMovies, television, and books are filled with myths and stereotypes about the American West. In this episode of English, please you will hear about the rea
Episode 13: The Grand Canyon
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 13: The Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders on Earth. In this episode of English, please you will hear about the what makes the Grand Canyon such a special place
Episode 12: The American West
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 12: The American WestFrom the Great Plains to the Rockies, the American West was shaped by indigenous tribes, settlers, and immigrants. In this episode of English, please you will hear about the hi
Episode 11: The Empire State Building
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 11: The Empire State BuildingIn this episode of English, please you will hear the remarkable story of the Empire State Building in clear, intermediate English—from it’s awe-inspiring construction t
Episode 10: Broadway
Episode 10: BroadwayIn this episode of English, please you will hear about another famous location in New York City, Broadway. It's an area of Manhattan full of theaters, with shows every night of the week. It's also a road that connects the southern part of Manhattan with the northern part (and beyond). You'll hear, in clear intermediate English, a little bit of history, along with some interesti
Episode 9: Rockefeller Center and Diego Rivera
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 9: Rockefeller Center and Diego RiveraIn this episode of English, please you will hear about the unlikely relationship between Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, and wealthy capitalist, John D. Rockefel
Episode 8: Central Park in New York City
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 8: Central Park in New York CityHappy New Year! In this episode of English, please you will hear about one of the most famous locations in New York City. Central Park a must-visit destination for b
Episode 7: New Year's Resolutions
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 7: New Year's ResolutionsHappy New Year! In this episode of English, please you will hear about one of the biggest parts of starting the new year—New Year's resolutions. Learn about some of the his
Episode 6: New Year's Eve in New York City
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 6: New Year's Eve in New York CityHappy New Year! In this episode of English, please you will hear about one of the biggest celebrations in the world—New Year's Eve in New York City. And you'll inc
Episode 5: Idioms 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 5: Idioms in EnglishIn this episode of English, please you will hear about some common idioms in English. Idioms are often used to make communication more interesting and colorful—but they can be t
Episode 4: The Brooklyn Bridge
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 4: The Brooklyn Bridge
In this episode of English, please you will hear about the Brooklyn Bridge, an instantly recognizable symbol of New York City. We'll look at some of its history, as well as i
Episode 3: The Statue of Liberty
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 3: The Statue of LibertyIn this episode of English, please you will hear about the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty. We'll explore the origins, the construction process, and the ev
Episode 2: The Museum Mile in New York City
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 2: The Museum Mile in New York City In this episode of English, please you will hear about the the Museum Mile of New York City, with an emphasis on some of the great institutions there. We'll also
Episode 1: Thanksgiving in the United States
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 1: Thanksgiving in the United States
What is Thanksgiving? How is it celebrated in the U.S.? In episode of English, please you will hear about the history and importance of Thanksgiving. We'll exp
English, please: Trailer
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 transcript
[00:00:00] Welcome to English, please, the podcast where we explore captivating topics and clear intermediate English. I'm your host, Christopher. I live and work in New York City, and I
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