Plain English Plus+

Speak English with more confidence

Upgrade your skills, practice your learning, and express your best ideas in English

Go from ‘intermediate’ to ‘advanced’

Stay engaged with memorable topics

Expand your vocabulary by listening to interesting audio lessons about current events and trending topics.

See exactly what to do with step-by-step lessons

We take the hardest parts of English and break them down into easy-to-follow lessons that show you exactly how to sound like a native speaker.

Understand English at full speed

Unlock the fast version of each lesson to hear how English is really spoken. Use the translated transcripts to learn even more words.

Reinforce your learning with fun exercises

Take quizzes, do interactive exercises, practice with flashcards, and get personalized feedback on your own examples.

My understanding of English has improved significantly.

PiotrPlus+ member, Poland

Make real progress

A modern platform with the tools you need to chase your dreams in English

How-to videos

Learn the hardest parts of English in quick, 10-minute videos with subtitles.

Each video includes the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned to simulated situations.

Instant translations

The hardest words in each lesson are translated into 9 languages.

Hover over a highlighted word and the translation will appear into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Japanese, Italian, French, Turkish, or Polish.

Interactive exercises

Test yourself after each lesson with quizzes and fun activities.

Interactive exercises help you test your listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and understanding of each lesson.

Personal feedback

Practice what you learn and get a personal reply.

Below every lesson is a practice area just for you to write your own examples. We’ll reply to every example with tips for improvement.

Two-speed audio

Slow and fast audio to help you understand English at full speed.

Listen to the fast version of the audio lessons to hear how English is really spoken. Use the slow audio, transcripts, and translations to reinforce what you’re hearing.

Community support

Join a live conversation call or practice writing in online forums.

Connect with Jeff, JR, and fellow members on live Zoom calls or in our discussion forums. Ask any question (big or small!) at the English Help Desk and receive a personal reply.

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Frequently-asked questions

Don’t see your question? Simply contact us and we’ll be happy to give you a reply.

Is Plain English Plus+ right for me?

Plain English Plus+ is great for any English learner at an intermediate to advanced level. If you can understand basic conversation and web pages (like this one!), then you can benefit from Plain English Plus+.

What is the difference between the Plus+ and free memberships?

The free membership includes slow-speed audio and lesson transcripts. The Plus+ membership adds fast audio, video lessons, instant translations, and interactive exercises. Plus+ members also get personal feedback on practice, invitations to live Zoom calls, and the chance to ask any question in English in the forums. There’s more than we can list here, so try it out!

Where can I listen to the fast audio?

The fast audio is available on each lesson page. You can also access it from popular podcast apps like Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, so you can listen on your iPhone or Android device on-the-go.

Do the video lessons have subtitles?

Yes! You can turn them on or off right from the video player on the site.

Is my payment secure?

Yes! Your payment is processed through either Stripe or PayPal, two of the leading e-commerce payment processors.

Will the price ever go up?

No! The price we offer new members may rise, but existing members will keep their price for life. If you join now, your price will never go up.

How can I cancel my membership?

You can cancel any time directly from the Account area of the site with no penalty. Your membership will be active until the end of your current period. If you just need to take a break, you can always pause your membership instead.

Do you offer refunds?

If Plain English Plus+ isn’t right for you, simply request a refund within 30 days of joining.

This is a very big help because I can become more confident not only on live calls but in discussion topics as well.

ThiagoPlus+ member, Brazil

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Monthly

Pay monthly; cancel any time

 

$19 per month

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You get:

  • Step-by-step video lessons
  • Fast & slow audio
  • Personalized feedback
  • Live conversation calls
  • Quizzes & exercises
  • English Help Desk

 

US$19 per month automatic payment; cancel any time.

Annual

Save 17% off the monthly price.

 

$189 per year

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You get:

  • Step-by-step video lessons.
  • Fast & slow audio
  • Personalized feedback
  • Live conversation calls
  • Quizzes & exercises
  • English Help Desk

 

US$189 per year, renews automatically; cancel any time.