BOXCAR ENGLISH

Boxcar English

Education EN ↓ 10 episodes

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 phrases and vocabulary. The philosophy of the podcast is to provide the good, positive energy needed...

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076: On the Train 09.07.2026 5:05

In this episode, I make a snap decision. I’m going to take control of my life – by giving up control. please visit patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast to support us (just $1 a month would make a huge difference!) and get the transcripts to all episodes! and boxcarenglish.com for lessons

075: What was I talking about? 02.07.2026 7:01

It’s our 75th episode! Thanks for being here! For this episode, I wanted to write in the present tense instead of the usual past tense! How is that possible? Listen and find out! please check out our website and Patreon page! boxcarenglish.com and patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

074: Make Sure 25.06.2026 7:01

Hello Friends! Here is the beginning of the transcript of the episode: boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast – please support us! Sometimes I get confused by simple things. It often happens when I get a phone call from an unknown number. I always answer these, though I might start answering them less often, because they are usually not […]

073: Hard to get by 19.06.2026 8:25

Do you know the phrase “To get by” ? It’s an important one, and has (at least) two different meanings. Listen to this episode to hear and understand both of them. [beginning]There are some mountains near where I live in Haytown, with lots of trails for walking and lots of streams full of rocks and […]

072: Poor Little Pink 13.06.2026 6:21

Hello my friends. In this episode, I talk about how my cat, Pink, broke one of her legs. The title “Poor little” shows sympathy for someone who is experiencing something unpleasant: Poor little Pink! Please support us on Patreon: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast boxcarenglish.com

071: Something Clicked and the Dream Turned Lucid 05.06.2026 5:17

A lucid dream. A dream where you know that you’re dreaming… have you ever had one? “Something clicked” – a good expression to know! boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

070: My Life is Imaginary 29.05.2026 9:40

Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. It’s good to see you. Get on this train, let’s ride! I’ve got another story to tell. Have you ever wished you had done something differently in your life? Have you ever looked back and said, “I should have done this […]

069: Don’t feel like it 22.05.2026 3:25

I didn’t feel like going to work today. That happens. I bet it happens to you. You just don’t feel like it sometimes. I woke up, and I was tired. I didn’t feel like going to work, I felt like going back to sleep. I didn’t feel like going to work, I felt like going […]

068: Do you mind? 14.05.2026 7:13

Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. Mm! It’s good to see you! Come on this train, let’s ride together. I’ve got another story to tell. [0:35] Hi there. I was hoping to see you today – just had something on my mind. There was this funny moment […]

067: I was wondering 08.05.2026 11:24

[0:00] Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. It’s good to see you. Get on this train, let’s ride. I’ve got another story to tell. [0:33] I woke up this morning, as usual, at 6 o’clock. I need to wake up at 6 to get to work at […]