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Boxcar English

Boxcar English is a podcast for English learners. It"s one of the best and most pleasant ways to learn English. A warm voice with a limited vocabulary range speaks slowly enough for you to understand. The series are designed for different levels of English learners. The podcast focuses on stories that are interesting, funny, sometimes beautiful, sometimes strange, so the listener engages with the meaning, rather than the surface level of the language. The "For beginners" podcast focus on basic

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046: Lake House Story, part 2

Boxcar English ·

2025/12/11

Here’s part 2 of this story! We take a ride on a boat on the lake… and I learn some history — there are entire towns under the water… I have to try to see them! If you’re new to Boxcar English, this podcast is easy to understand, if you’re learning English and have about […]

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00:13:55

045: The Lake House Story, part 1

Boxcar English ·

2025/12/11

I went to a lake house over the weekend and it was very good, but also very, very bad… So much happened on the trip that I divided the story into four parts. If you’re new to Boxcar English, this podcast is easy to understand, if you’re learning English and have about a B1/B2 level. […]

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00:06:06

044 – More than ever

Boxcar English ·

2025/12/04

I was feeling tired, so I slept longer than usual. I had a strange dream. Then I had to pee. Then I realized that I was sick… When I’m sick, I really miss being healthy. When I’m healthy, I don’t appreciate it enough. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast Check out our website at boxcarenglish.com […]

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00:11:51

043: Thanksgiving

Boxcar English ·

2025/11/27

Here is the story of my Thanksgiving — for you. This year, I spent Thanksgiving with my grandmother at her retirement home. It was a funny, sweet, everyday type of moment. It was so beautiful. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast. You can ask me, Karl, all the questions you want there, in the chat. […]

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00:09:13

042: November Wednesday

Boxcar English ·

2025/11/20

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, school ends at 12 noon, and that gives an interesting feeling to the day. On this day, I felt like I did when I was a kid, and as I was cleaning up, I found a green magic marker. It made me really want to draw with markers like that… […]

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00:07:24

041: Grandmother in the hospital

Boxcar English ·

2025/11/14

Have you ever gotten a surprise call? I got one when I was at work telling me my Grandmother was in the hospital. I had to ask my boss to leave work to see her. She understood, and let me go. This is the story of what happened that day. It was almost like a […]

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00:04:59

040: The Election

Boxcar English ·

2025/11/07

There’s an election, and the voting happened at the school where I work. This is about how I went to vote and what happened that day and the day after. Please check out our page at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast And do leave us a review on the podcasting service you use. Send me an email at karl@boxcarenglish.com

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00:06:47

039: Sunglasses

Boxcar English ·

2025/09/30

I found some sunglasses on a sunny day… and they made me think. Go to Patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast to support us. And Boxcarenglish.com for more!

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00:01:35

Grandpa in Haytown (Part 3)

Boxcar English ·

2025/09/19

The final installment of grandpa’s visit to Haytown. An ending, but a new beginning as well. Thanks for listening! Let me know how your English is coming. Check out the website for more: boxcarenglish.com Join our Patreon to chat with me and get transcripts: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

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00:04:39

037: Grandpa in Haytown (Part 2, Fortune Cookies)

Boxcar English ·

2025/08/22

The weekend is here! I take my Grandpa to a Chinese restaurant to celebrate. Visit boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts and lessons Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

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00:06:04

036: Grandpa in Haytown (Part 1)

Boxcar English ·

2025/08/15

This story is about my Grandpa visiting my house. My grandpa has a lot of dogs and cats, and he brought them all to my house — including a tiny kitten! Sometimes English learners get confused by the words “fun” and “funny.” This episode can help you out. Read this: “I noticed that Shelby was […]

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00:07:29

035: Country Drive

Boxcar English ·

2025/08/08

A drive in the country. Let’s take a look at three of the natural, American-style phrasings used in this episode: 1–“It sounded like they hadn’t had a chance to speak in a long time” You can say “it sounds like” in the same way as “it looks like” or “it appears”! “to have a chance” […]

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00:05:57

034: Username, Password, Tears

Boxcar English ·

2025/08/01

I could not find my username. I could not find my password. And, I admit it, I cried. Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast and get some bonus stuff! Find more and take lessons with me at boxcarenglish.com

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00:06:25

033: A star in a hole in the clouds

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/25

This episode is about how our lives are full of magic. I saw a star in the hole in the clouds, and it seemed to want to say: “Hey Karl, don’t forget that your life is full of magic.” I want to hear from you: what’s an experience you’ve had of the magic of life? […]

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00:08:17

031: Free

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/11

Karl talks to a friend about prisons. And something unexpected happens. Who is responsible? No one knows. This episode includes some adult themes, so be aware of that if you feel any sensitivity to those things. Take lessons with me at boxcarenglish.com. And support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast. Thanks for listening!

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00:07:46

030: Car Problems and a Possum

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/08

It’s no fun to have car problems. Karl wants to leave work, but his car won’t start. It’s cold outside, and there’s nobody around to help. Then, a possum comes through the parking lot… Go to boxcarenglish.com for more episodes and lessons. Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

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00:05:16

028: Grocery Store (Part 1)

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/08

Karl skips lunch and is very hungry after work. But, having no food, he has to go to the grocery store! What do you think he will cook? Visit boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts and to take lessons with the creator of this podcast!

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00:05:22

026: After a Long Day

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/08

After a long day of hard work, it’s nice to be able to sit for a minute and relax. It really feels just right. It really — hits the spot. Take English lessons using creative writing techniques with me at BoxcarEnglish.com And support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast.

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00:05:31

029: Grocery Store (Part 2)

Boxcar English ·

2025/07/04

If you haven’t listened to Grocery Store (Part 1) I recommend you do before listening to this episode! More essential vocabulary-in-use in this video! Do you know a lot of words but have trouble putting them together so they sound natural? That’s exactly what this podcast is meant to help with. I mean, every episode […]

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00:04:26

028: Grass and Baseball

Boxcar English ·

2025/06/27

It’s finally warm enough for Karl to go out wearing only a T-shirt. He takes Shelby out to the park where he sees some kids playing baseball. And he remembers what he felt like as a kid, and how it’s different than he feels now, in a good way. Visit boxcarenglish.com to listen to more […]

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