Plain English audio lessons come in both fast and slow versions.
✅ The full-speed (fast) audio is available to members at the Plus+ level.
Get the full-speed audio on a podcast app
The full-speed audio is a benefit of your private membership, so you can't find the full-speed show in the podcast directories. Instead, you must paste a personalized URL into a podcast app.
If that sounds confusing, don't worry! It's really easy. There are just two steps:
Step 1: Request your link
To request your private link, log into PlainEnglish.com and go to your Dashboard.
Scroll down to the section that says "Fast audio":
Click the blue button that says, "Request my link."
Then, watch for an email from Captivate.fm with a long URL that starts with "private.captivate.fm/###"
Step 2: Add the link to a podcast app
Next, switch to a podcast app that accepts private podcast feeds. (Unfortunately, Spotify is not an option.)
Inside the app, find the option to add a show by URL.
After you add the show, you're subscribed. You can download old episodes and new episodes will appear every Monday and Thursday.
Instructions for popular apps
Here are instructions on how to add the URL to the most popular podcast apps:
Add to Apple Podcasts (installed on iPhone/iPad)
In the icons list at the bottom of your display, click Library.
Click the 3 dots icon at the top right.
Click Follow a Show by URL.
Paste your unique URL into the box.
Click Follow.
Add to Pocket Casts
Click Discover in the bottom menu.
Paste your unique URL into the Search box at the top of the screen.
Click the Plain English podcast artwork.
Click Subscribe.
Add to Castbox
Click Discover in the bottom menu.
Paste your unique URL into the Search box at the top of the screen.
Click the Plain English podcast artwork.
Click Subscribe.
Add to Overcast
Click the “+” icon in the top menu.
Click Add URL.
Paste your unique URL into the box.
Click Done.
Add to Podcast Addict
Click the “+” icon in the top menu.
Click the Search icon in the top menu.
Paste your unique URL into the search box.
Click Search.
Check the Private feed box.
Click Add.
Add to YouTube Music
Click into the “Library” section
Click “Add a podcast” button
Click “Add a podcast by RSS feed”
Paste your unique URL into the box.
Click enter.
Frequent questions about the fast audio
Here are answers to some frequent questions:
Can I get the fast version on Spotify?
Unfortunately, no. Spotify does not support private RSS feeds. Use a podcast app from the list above.
What do I do after I get the link in the email?
After you request the link from your dashboard, you'll get an email from Captivate.fm with a long URL. You will paste that URL into your podcast app. Each app is different, but most have an option to "Follow a show by URL" or "Add a podcast by URL"
Paste the link into your podcast app and you'll have access to all previous and new episodes. (See above for instructions for common apps.)
I got a new phone and I lost the link. What do I do?
Send us a note and we'll happily send you a new email with your private link.
Do I get all previous episodes or just the new ones?
All Plus+ members have access to the fast versions of all previous episodes and all newly-released episodes.
Where are the earliest Plain English episodes?
We started recording a fast version of the audio at episode 179. All episodes earlier than that are available with learning speed audio only.
Can I share my link?
The link you receive from Captivate is yours and is specific to you and your membership. As a member of Plain English Plus+, you have the right to enjoy all the benefits of your membership. However, it is not permitted to share the link with others.
What happens when I cancel my membership?
When you cancel your membership, the private feed you have added becomes inactive. That means, new episodes will not be released to that feed and you will no longer be able to download any previous episodes.