Plain English

Why Kia and Hyundai cars keep getting stolen | Learn English expression 'cut corners'

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars have plagued American cities after TikTok and YouTube videos showed just how easy it is to steal them. Certain models...

Streamers plan price increases, content cuts, and more | Learn English expression 'all of a sudden'

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Streaming giants of all kinds have spent lavishly on expensive new productions and large content libraries, hoping to win new customers. But the ser...

Big-budget streamers changed our TV habits | Learn English expression 'big deal'

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Television changed forever when streaming services like Netflix started producing more (and better) series. Today, we look at three categories of st...

Bud Light in hot water after trans influencer video | Learn phrasal verb 'blow over'

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT Challenge: Time is running out to join the Plain English ChatGPT Challenge, where we teach you all about the new site that everyone is talking...

Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement trial | Learn English expression 'building blocks'

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT Challenge: Time is running out to join the Plain English ChatGPT Challenge, where we teach you all about the new site that everyone is talking...

ChatGPT: What to use it for | Learn English phrasal verb 'write something off'

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**New course: Join the Plain English ChatGPT Challenge Our free 5-day course will introduce you to ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool that ever...

ChatGPT: The AI tool that answers your questions | Learn English expression 'hit home'

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**New course: Join the Plain English ChatGPT Challenge Our free 5-day course will introduce you to ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool that ever...

Can a 'smart gun' prevent accidental deaths? | Learn English phrasal verb 'hold up'

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" A Colorado startup has developed a gun that only fires when an authorized user is holding it. The purpose is to provide owners with the self-defense...

Jerry Springer was king of trash TV | Learn English expression 'push the boundaries'

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Jerry Springer, a politician-turned-talk-show-host, invented a new genre of television: daytime trash. On his show, guests threw food, punches, and ...

'Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years | Learn English expression 'set the stage'

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" ""The Phantom of the Opera"" played its final show at the Majestic Theater in New York, ending its 35-year run on Broadway. The story is based on a ...

Pickleball: the newest outdoor craze | Learn English expression 'backed by'

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Pickleball is a family-oriented paddle sport played on a hard surface with low net. Fans like it because it's easy to learn and easy to play. But th...

New Orleans: music, parties, and lots of good food | Learn English phrasal verb 'wind through'

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" New Orleans, Louisiana, is a mixture of unique cuisines and cultures. Located where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, the city suffere...

India is now the world's biggest country by population | Learn English phrase 'headed in'

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" India has passed China to become the world's most populous country, according to U.N. population projections. About 1.4 billion people live in both,...

Chick-fil-A, popular fast-food chain, to expand internationally | Learn expression 'stay in your lane'

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on Instagram and check out our Stories for more ways to interact with Plain English: @plainenglishpod Think of American fast food and names ...

What to know about Trump's indictment | Learn English phrasal verb 'drag on'

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on Instagram and check out our Stories for more ways to interact with Plain English: @plainenglishpod Donald Trump has been charged in New Y...

Updates on Chile, hippos, TikTok and more | Learn English expression 'with a straight face'

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Plain English on Instagram: @plainenglishpod Leave a like by the content you enjoy & we'll make more of it in the future. We talk about a...

The ozone layer is repairing itself | Learn phrasal verb 'thin out'

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Plain English on Instagram: @plainenglishpod Leave a like by the content you enjoy & we'll make more of it in the future. The ozone layer...

Mass of seaweed heading for Caribbean beaches | Learn English phrase 'wash up'

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**New: Another great way to engage with Plain English is on Instagram! Find us @plainenglishpod Sargassum is a type of seaweed that floats on the surf...

Banking confidence shaken after series of failures | Learn English expression 'herd mentality'

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**New: Another great way to engage with Plain English is on Instagram! Find us @plainenglishpod Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, and a handful of s...

Activated charcoal: What is it? | Learn English phrasal verb 'come across'

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Activated charcoal is carbon treated with oxygen and heated at very high temperatures. The result is a fine and porous powder. In a medical setting,...

The robot therapist will see you now | Learn English phrase 'cracks in the system'

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" The pandemic put a new focus on mental health, but many people still don't (or can't) access the therapy they need. Others might want some general c...

The puzzle of office-to-apartment conversions | Learn English expression 'get wind of'

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" As prices of old office buildings fall, developers are looking into converting them into apartments. This would help city centers, but a variety of ...

New York misses its commuters | Learn English phrase 'inflection point'

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world has ""returned to normal."" But for New York City-area commuters, that norma...

How drugs get their names | Learn English expression 'plenty of'

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Xoloft, Ibrance, Zocor, Mounjaro: How do drug companies come up with these names? When a pharmaceutical company develops a new treatment, the compan...

New treatments seek to control obesity | Learn English phrase 'to spare'

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Obesity affects over a billion people worldwide and can lead to chronic diseases like heart attacks, stroke, and cancer. Now, a new class of drugs h...

Mario mania as Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios | Learn English phrasal verb 'team up'

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Super Mario Brothers was one of the first games available on the original Nintendo video game console, and it went on to become one of the most popu...

Turkey asks why earthquake caused so much damage | Learn English expression 'bear the blame'

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" A strong earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria last month, causing immense human and property damage. But the rubble in Turkey sh...

'Titanic' movie 25 years later | Learn English phrasal verb 'root for'

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" The movie ""Titanic"" shattered box-office records, demonstrated the possibility of special effects, and elevated artists like Leonardo DiCaprio and...

Spy balloons: Real danger or just hot air? | Learn English expression 'blown off course'

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" A white balloon floating high above American airspace originated in China. The two sides don't agree on much more than that. The Americans say it wa...

Fentanyl and drug overdose deaths | Learn phrasal verb 'mix in'

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller used legally in hospitals. It can also amplify the effects of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pr...

Missing: radioactive capsule the size of a pea

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A radioactive capsule the size of a pencil eraser fell of a truck in Western Australia. The capsule was part of a machine used in mining for iron ore....

Netflix password rules: how much pain & how much gain? | Learn English phrasal verb 'grow up'

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" As Netflix plans to roll out its new policies on password sharing, it faces a balancing act between two priorities: getting password-sharing viewers...

Netflix falls out of love with password sharing | Learn phrasal verb 'come up'

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" After turning a blind eye for many years, Netflix is now planning to tighten its rules around password sharing. Out of 215 million paying accounts, ...

What a layoff is like (for both parties) | Learn English phrasal verb 'bulk up'

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Big technology (and non-tech) companies are laying off thousands of workers. It's the first round of layoffs in many years, so how are employers (an...

Legacy of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's prime minister | Learn English expression 'overstay your welcome'

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand at age 37; she was the world's youngest female country leader. Her COVID policies were harsh, bu...

Gas vs. electric stoves: Which is better? | Plus, learn the phrasal verb 'win out'

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Natural gas stoves have many advantages, but they may come with some health hazards. Are electric stoves any good? And what about induction? We talk a...

Alec Baldwin and the 'Rust' shooting | Learn English phrase 'meet the definition'

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Actor Alec Baldwin and another crewmember have been charged with involuntary manslaughter, after a gun accidentally fired and killed a cinematograph...

When cemeteries run out of space | Learn a new way to use 'short'

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Death is forever, but at many cemeteries, a burial plot may not be. That's because some cemeteries are running out of space for new caskets. What ca...

What happened at FTX | Learn English phrasal verb 'pay up'

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" FTX was a cryptocurrency futures exchange. However, the firm suddenly collapsed into bankruptcy in late 2022, leaving millions of customers without ...

Copyright starting to expire on Hollywood icons | Learn English phrasal verb 'slim down'

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Copyright on films, drawings, and literature lasts a long time...but it doesn't last forever. While classic novels have been in the public domain fo...

Past banking crises hold lessons for crypto | Learn English phrase 'sour on'

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" How does a bank get in trouble? It's usually one of two problems: a liquidity crisis or a solvency crisis. Both are bad, but a solvency crisis is wo...

Dublin: Guinness, whiskey, music, literature, and more | Learn English phrasal verb 'plan ahead'

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is a great place to explore the best of Irish culture: the music, the drinks, and the literature. Wh...

New drug reduces progression of Alzheimer's | Learn English phrase 'show promise'

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" A new drug has been shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease by targeting protein buildup in the brain. While this drug makes just a small ...

Qatar: pros and cons of first Middle East host | Plus, learn English expression 'at the last minute'

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Qatar, the first World Cup host in the Middle East, faced criticism for its migrant labor system and human rights record. Critics questioned whether...

Four stories from the 2022 World Cup | Learn English phrase 'grow closer'

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" The World Cup was full of on- and off-the-field stories. Argentina won in a thrilling final on penalties, making host Qatar the real winner. Morocco...

Stories to watch in 2023 | Learn English phrase 'intent on'

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" As the world flips the calendar to 2023, we discuss four stories that will have an impact in the next twelve months. How long will the war in Ukrain...

Why is New Year's Day on January 1? | Learn English phrase 'seek to'

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Our current calendar is the Gregorian calendar and it's over 400 years old. But the basics (12 months, 365 days, leap years) have been in place for ...

'Peanuts' showed the world through children's eyes | Learn English term 'comic relief'

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" ""Peanuts"" characters Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, and more, entertained millions of readers for half a century. Charles Schulz, ...

4 classic Christmas movies | Learn English phrasal verb 'fend off'

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Christmas-themed movies are almost as old as the movies themselves. In today's lesson, you'll hear about four classic Christmas movies from four dif...

The cool way to get around is on a snowmobile | Learn English expression 'familiar with'

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" In this first of our four holiday specials, we talk about a snowmobiling, a cold-weather activity that's only possible in parts of the world that ge...

Trust us: buy your next mattress online | Learn English expression 'fine-tune'

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Forget pushy salesmen and rows of mattresses to try in a store: the new way to buy a mattress is online. New direct-to-consumer companies are upendi...

Venezuelan elite victims of luxury-home scam | Learn English expression 'in the dark'

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" A pair of Venezuelan immigrants to Miami pulled off a bold scheme to defraud members of their country's elite. These individuals were under sanction...

How the super-rich protect their assets in U.S. real estate | Learn phrasal verb 'cook up'

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" American real estate is considered a safe asset for wealthy people in unstable economies. They like to buy luxury homes in the U.S. because real est...

Ukraine's 'second army' of rail workers | Learn English expression 'work around the clock'

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" As fighting continues, Ukraine's railways have adapted to move refugees, supply the front lines, and keep exports flowing. The rail network has prov...

New York says to job posters: Show them the money | Learn English expression 'push the envelope'

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" A new law in New York City requires all job postings to include a ""good faith"" range of base pay. The purpose is to help jobseekers negotiate fair...

What is the 'pig butchering' scam? | Learn English expression 'show your true colors'

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The texts seem innocent at first: a case of mistaken identity or a request for advice. But for many victims, these random messages were the first st...

Ethics of making (and watching) true crime | Learn English expression 'go about your business'

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" From ""Monster"" to ""Making of a Murderer,"" true crime has never been as popular as it is now. Many of these, though, are fictionalized, meaning t...

Netflix's newest hit: a true crime series about a serial killer | Learn English expression 'take liberties'

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" In the ultra-competitive world of streaming, Netflix has found a worldwide hit: its series called ""Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."" In ten part...

Another populist falls: Lula ousts Bolsonaro in Brazil | Learn English phrase 'on a technicality'

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, will return to presidency in Brazil, after defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by 50.9% to 49.1%. The elec...

World Cup starts Monday | Learn English phrase 'risk it'

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The World Cup is the most-watched sports tournament in the world, and the 2022 edition starts Monday in the desert nation of Qatar. Here are some fa...

Elon Musk owns Twitter after long ordeal | Learn English expression 'stand to' gain or lose

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Elon Musk, the world's richest man by some measures, has purchased Twitter, a social media network, for $44 billion, using a mixture of his own mone...

Americans can't agree on what to call these 5 things | Learn what it means to 'change your ways'

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that different countries call things differently (lift vs. elevator, for example). But even within the U.S., there are surprising differen...

Updates on BTS, monkeypox, and more | Learn English expression 'distance yourself'

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Today's lesson is a look back at some recent lesson topics. Just months after the exit of Boris Johnson, British politics was plunged into tumult. J...

American states fight each other over immigration | Learn English expression 'find your way'

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"America's national immigration policy has been broken for decades. Now, border state governors and big-city mayors are locked in a fight, with newly-...

BBC turns 100 this month | Learn what it means for people to 'band together'

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The British Broadcasting Corporation turns 100 years old this month. The BBC started as a way for radio makers to convince people to buy a ""wireles...

Asteroid crash: a test run to save humanity | Learn English phrasal verb 'set off'

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" If an asteroid were on a collision course with Earth, could we avoid disaster by pushing the asteroid off course? That's the question NASA attempted...

Europe braces for two cold winters | Learn phrasal verb 'run on'

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Natural gas powers factories, heats homes, and generates electricity. And in Europe, much of the gas supply came from Russia. However, Europe is in ...

Cheating allegations in top-level chess | Learn what it means to 'stop short of' something

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The world of chess has been turned upside down after Norwegian Magnus Carlsen accused American teenager Hans Niemann of cheating. Though Niemann's r...

How chess has evolved over centuries | Learn English phrase 'tailor made'

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" One of the most famous strategy games in human history, chess spread around the world over 1,000 years ago. Though the rules have changed a little, ...

Would you eat a purple tomato? | Learn the English expression to have ‘an edge’

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" A new type of tomato is about to hit American grocery stores. It’s purple, it has enhanced nutrition, and it’s genetically-modified. But will th...

The illusion of ESG investing | Learn the expression ‘welcome with open arms’

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Are ESG funds all that they’re cracked up to be? Last week’s lesson covered what ESG investing is, and in theory, investing in companies that wa...

ESG funds and investing in good | Learn the English expression ‘nagging doubt’

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" ESG stands for “environmental, social, and governance,” and ESG investing is a way to funnel your investments toward companies that meet higher ...

Are AI-generated images art? | Learn the phrasal verb ‘sift through’

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" A first-place finish at the Colorado State Fair art competition is sparking debate in the art community about whether AI-generated art should be con...

The unlikely path to Queen | Learn the English metaphor ‘open the door’

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" As Queen Elizabeth II grew into adulthood, it was increasingly clear that she would, someday, be queen. But no one thought it would happen as soon a...

Queen Elizabeth II’s long rule comes to an end | Learn the English expression ‘pay respects’

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Britain and the world are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She died peacefully at the Balmoral Castle in northern Scotland earlier this mon...

The resurgence of the mullet | Learn the phrasal verb ‘catch on’

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The mullet hairstyle is known for looking like business in the front, party in the back, and have typically been worn by men from rural, lower incom...

Chilean voters reject rewritten constitution | Learn the phrasal verb ‘boil over’

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Chilean voters recently voted not to adopt a proposed constitution. It all started in 2019, when in response to protests, Chileans first voted on wh...

#QuietQuitting: Is this a good idea? | Learn the English expression 'above and beyond'

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Reeling from burnout and an always-on culture, many in Gen Z are subscribing to #QuietQuitting, the idea that they shouldn't give too much at work. ...

Ben & Jerry's takes its parent company to court | Learn the English expression 'take exception to'

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's decided not to sell its product in the Palestinian territories, claiming that it didn't want to be part of an illegal ...

Part 1: the rise of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream | Learn the phrasal verb ‘come in’

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Ben & Jerry’s has always taken a unique approach to running its business. When they were acquired by Unilever, they made some unique demands, and ...

Lesson 500: Jeff and JR's favorite places in Chicago

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this 500th episode, Jeff and JR talk about their favorite places in Chicago, including: Restaurants The lakefront Shedd aquarium Neighborhoods Fie...

Destination Chicago: the capital of the Midwest | Learn the English expression ‘wiped out’

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Countdown to 500] Get ready for the 500th lesson live stream by joining us on social media: Follow @plainenglishpod on Instagram Join the Plain Engl...

Electric vehicles will soon be required to make more noise | Learn the English expression ‘walk by’

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Countdown to 500] Get ready for the 500th lesson live stream by joining us on social media: Follow @plainenglishpod on Instagram Join the Plain Engl...

What it’s like to stare at a painting for a full hour | Learn the phrasal verb ‘run out’

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Countdown to #500] To celebrate our 500th lesson, we'll be live-streaming on Facebook and Instagram. It will be on September 3 at 9 am New York time....

Remembering Vin Scully, the voice of baseball | Learn the English phrasal verb ‘treat someone to’

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Countdown to #500] We're getting ready to celebrate Lesson #500! We'll be live-streaming the lesson on September 3. Here are three ways you can help ...

How did monkeypox become a public health crisis? | Learn the English expression ‘clamor for’

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

COUNTDOWN TO 500: Are you ready to help celebrate our 500th lesson? Here are 4 ways to get involved: Record a video - Help us celebrate by telling us...

Will healthcare be the next industry Amazon revolutionizes? | Learn the English expression ‘time will tell’

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Amazon is acquiring One Medical, a popular network of doctors’ office in the United States. One Medical takes a modern, hybrid approach to primary...

Webb telescope’s long journey to launch | Learn the English expression ‘a crack at’

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The James Webb telescope is already sending back breathtaking images from space, but it apparently wasn’t easy getting the telescope up and runnin...

Asian carp or copi? An ugly fish gets a tasty rebrand | Learn the English expression ‘overrun with’

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Asian carp were first introduced in the United States in the 1970s as a solution to a growing algae problem. Now, the species has created more probl...

James Webb telescope is like a time machine | Learn the phrasal verb ‘turn over’

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" The James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021, and just seven months later, it has sent its first images from deep in space back to Earth...

The Elon Musk v. Twitter saga | Learn the phrasal verb ‘side with’

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has gone back-and-forth about buying Twitter over the past few months. They finally came to an agreement for M...

Boris Johnson era is coming to an end | Learn the phrasal verb ‘go after’

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Free workshop] Don't miss our free Active Learning workshop at PlainEnglish.com/active   In the workshop, you'll learn: The difference between act...

21 teenagers died at a South African nightclub, and nobody knows why | Learn the English expression ‘pass out’

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Twenty-one teenagers were tragically found dead in a South African nightclub after they were out celebrating the end of the school term. One survivo...

California dreamin': kids can snooze their alarm clocks | Learn the phrasal verb ‘stay up' | Active learning workshop

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[Free Workshop]: Make faster progress in English by being an active learner. See a preview of our free workshop at PlainEnglish.com/active On today's ...

Planning for your digital death | English expression ‘up to date’ | New workshop

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Announcing: Want to make faster progress in English? Check out our new workshop, all about active learning strategies at PlainEnglish.com/active End-o...

What happens when you (online) die | Learn the English expression ‘in progress’

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" In estate planning, it’s common to think about who will inherit personal possessions, bank accounts, investments, real estate, and other property....

K-pop band BTS is taking a break | Learn the English expression ‘loom over’

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" BTS – the most popular band in the world –are taking a “temporary break.” The band announced the break during a live-streamed anniversary di...

Should you bring your ‘whole self’ to work? | Learn the English expression ‘on the surface’

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" In an effort to improve company culture and employee morale, many companies have put out messaging encouraging employees to bring their “whole sel...

A controversial new tour is dividing the golf world | Learn the phrasal verb ‘pass up’

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" An upstart league called LIV Golf is disrupting the tranquility that has long defined professional golf. The decision to join – or not join – th...

The benefits of keeping a journal | Learn the expression ‘get off on the right foot’

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

" Journaling is an age-old practice that is known for its mental health benefits. There are many ways to keep a journaling practice that don’t requi...