Episode 83: What Are the Midterm Elections, and Why Are They on a Tuesday?

09min | 11/02/2026

Description

A word students don’t like to hear, a national election, and a schedule made for farmers in 1845. What are the midterm elections, and why is Election Day on a Tuesday? In this episode, you’ll find out what people in the United States are voting for, why they still vote on a workday, and which everyday English words mean something different in election news.

Practice speaking English with me: your first private conversation session is free. englishpleasepod.com/talk

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English, please is a podcast designed to help you improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics, such as history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.

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Chapter 2
6min
Chapter 3
7min

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.

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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

A word students don’t like to hear, a national election, and a schedule made for farmers in 1845. What are the midterm elections, and why is Election Day on a Tuesday? In this episode, you’ll find out what people in the United States are voting for, why they still vote on a workday, and which everyday English words mean something different in election news.

Practice speaking English with me: your first private conversation session is free. englishpleasepod.com/talk

Read the full transcript

English, please is a podcast designed to help you improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics, such as history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.

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

Chapters

Chapter 1
0sec
Chapter 2
6min
Chapter 3
7min

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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