
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, all in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.


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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, all in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time. Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&amp;itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.player.fm/">Player FM</a>, <a href="https://www.overcast.fm/">Overcast</a>.  <a href="https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_WorkInTheUSA_E35.pdf">Episode transcript</a> <a href="https://www.comullen.com/pod">Podcast website</a>  <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/englishplease">Buy me a coffee</a> to support the show! Subscribe to the <a href="https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1">newsletter</a> for episode updates and occasional English-language content to help you practice! There's a limited-time <a href="http://comullen.com/book">FREE bookclub</a>, too! Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

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


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Each episode is designed to enhance your English language journey. I’ll provide you with clear, intermediate-level English that’s just right if you’re at a B1 or B2 level. You can download a full transcript for each episode, and for listeners using podcast players that support chapters, you can access definitions of new or difficult vocabulary as you listen.


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If you’re learning English and have difficulty discovering intermediate-level content that is consistently interesting and also made for English learners, English, please is for you! Get ready to boost your English listening skills with episodes lasting less than 10 minutes—enough time to dig into a subject, but short enough to add to your regular routine. Each episode is designed to enhance your English language journey. I’ll provide you with clear, intermediate-level English that’s just right if you’re at a B1 or B2 level. You can download a full transcript for each episode, and for listeners using podcast players that support chapters, you can access definitions of new or difficult vocabulary as you listen. It’s completely free—my way of spreading the joy of learning English to as many people as possible. Subscribe now, and let’s embark on an exciting adventure together in clear, understandable English! If you would like to <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/englishplease">support the show</a> with a small contribution, I would be eternally grateful. I want to continue to improve the podcast, and I also want bring more tools and products to English learners all over the world! NEW! <a href="https://www.comullen.com/book">Join the online book club</a> in February, 2025! It’s free, and will be a fun place to learn vocabulary, practice conversation, and enjoy a great book, too! Places are limited! Subscribe to the <a href="https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1">newsletter</a> for occasional emails to help you practice! Questions? Comments? <a href="mailto:english.please.podcast@gmail.com">Email me</a> —I'd love to hear from you! Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.