Episode 80: How to Understand Long Sentences in English

09min | 10/07/2026

Description

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 80: How to Understand Long Sentences in English
You understand every word, but you still miss what happened: long sentences are one of the hardest parts of listening to English. In this episode, you'll learn how to understand long sentences in English by listening for just two things: the subject and the main verb. You'll discover why English depends on word order when languages like German and Russian don't, and what happened to English about a thousand years ago that changed everything. Then you'll practice with three sentences at natural speed, including one with a hidden trap that catches many learners.

Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7.

I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel!

Episode transcript

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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
6min

About 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 to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About 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 to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

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 80: How to Understand Long Sentences in English
You understand every word, but you still miss what happened: long sentences are one of the hardest parts of listening to English. In this episode, you'll learn how to understand long sentences in English by listening for just two things: the subject and the main verb. You'll discover why English depends on word order when languages like German and Russian don't, and what happened to English about a thousand years ago that changed everything. Then you'll practice with three sentences at natural speed, including one with a hidden trap that catches many learners.

Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/learn. If you like it, the full workbook with audio is just $7.

I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel!

Episode transcript

Podcast website

Get the English Listening Accelerator!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Chapter 1
0sec
Chapter 2
6min

About 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 to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About 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 to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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