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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

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Episode 39: Bryant Park in New York City

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2025/06/11

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, and it has a long, interesting history. I'll discuss the park, in clear, intermediate English. As with

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13:56

Episode 38: Listener Questions

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2025/05/01

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 answer some of the most popular questions that have been sent to me. You'll hear all of this in clear,

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11:34

Episode 37: Why do people in the U.S. move so often?

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2025/03/26

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 in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing

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11:38

Episode 36: Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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2025/02/28

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 the celebration in New Orleans unlike any other in the world, all in clear, intermediate English. As with

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11:25

Episode 35: Do people in the USA work too much?

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2025/02/13

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 hours, limited benefits, and cultural emphasis on hard work—and how these factors impact work-life balance,

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10:33

Episode 34: One World Trade Center in New York

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2025/01/17

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 of the original Twin Towers, the events that led to the construction of One World Trade Center, some

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12:13

Episode 33: Wall Street

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2025/01/09

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 it has a big impact on the global economy. In this episode, you'll hear about the place, the history,

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11:09

Episode 32: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New...

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2024/12/18

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 hear about the history, how the tree is chosen and decorated, and why it holds such a special place in

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11:47

Episode 31: Hudson Yards in New York City

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2024/11/27

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 destination with shopping, culture, and high-rise apartments. But there's controversy, too. You'll hear

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10:05

Episode 30: Billionaire's Row in New York City

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2024/11/14

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 the most expensive real estate in the world and attracting wealthy international buyers You'll hear

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09:59

Episode 29: Lincoln Center in New York City

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2024/11/07

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, Lincoln Center is a cultural institution with a rich tradition and enormous influence, and you'll hear about

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10:00

Episode 28: Halloween in the United States

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2024/10/23

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 talk about the origins, as well as the way it has changed and become a big part of American life each

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10:59

Episode 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New...

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2024/09/25

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 plans that affect the whole world. It's also important because of its design, and it is a big part of NYC,

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09:45

Episode 26: Reading to Improve Your English

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2024/09/11

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'll also recommend some genres and several specific books, and I'll do it in clear, intermediate

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07:08

Episode 25: Labor Day in the United States

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2024/08/20

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 little bit about the meaning of it, as well as some history, and I'll do it in clear, intermediate

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08:36

Episode 24: The High Line in NYC

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2024/08/02

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 track above the streets below. I’ll tell you about this magnificent place, and you'll hear about it in

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07:18

Episode 23: Summer in NYC

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2024/07/19

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 special time, in spite of the sometimes extreme temperatures. And you'll hear all of this in clear,

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10:05

Episode 10: Independence Day in the United States

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2024/07/03

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: 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 you'll hear all of this in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right

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09:37

Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United States

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2024/06/20

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 reason for the name, and some of the history surrounding the day. And you'll hear all of this in clear,

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08:53

Episode 20: Route 66

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2024/06/05

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, please you will hear about historic Route 66 in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this

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