Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt
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Discover Adept English, the modern way to learn to speak English. Our goal is to help you speak English fluently. The Adept English language teaching approach is to learn through listening. We publish two new English audio lessons, with full transcripts, weekly. Every one of our English lessons will help you learn to speak English in ways that are interesting and lead to success. We have lots of podcasts, at all difficulty levels, on many topics, suitable for all listeners, ready for you to listen too right now.

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  1. 1 day ago

    Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875

    Have you noticed how easy modern life has become? Your coffee machine does the thinking, your phone finds the route, and your forgotten groceries arrive at your door. It sounds great, but could life be too easy? Is convenience making us less capable? That is the "Convenience Trap", the focus of this Learn English Through Listening episode. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-modern-life-convenience-trap/ In today's podcast, we'll explore what researchers call the 'Convenience Trap'. That's the idea that when life becomes too easy, we lose important skills. We'll look at useful British words like 'to outsource', which means to give a task to someone else, and 'resilience', our ability to bounce back from difficult times. Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ This episode gives you real English listening practice with a topic that makes you think. You'll hear vocabulary that native speakers use every day. Press play and let's start. #ConvenienceTrap #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #ListeningPractice #AdeptEnglish

    Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875

  2. 4 days ago • Subscribers Only

    Why Morecambe Bay disappears twice a day [English Listening] Sub 206

    In today's podcast, we'll explore a remarkable visitor attraction where scientists recreate environments from around the world. We'll learn rich vocabulary like 'biomes', 'humid' and 'regenerate'. These are powerful words for describing nature, sustainability, and how we can live in harmony with our planet. Get 8 exclusive, ad-free podcast episodes every month. It is the cheapest way to improve your fluency in UK English. All for less than the price of a coffee. - Subscribe on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe - Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 We'll also discover the 'tidal' rhythms of a beautiful bay, what 'marine' and 'immersive' really mean, and how a new eco-project aims to bring life back to a seaside town. A proper green adventure, isn't it? Listening to real stories like this helps our English grow naturally, without memorising long lists. So let's enjoy this journey into the natural world together. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #EcoVocabulary #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #ListeningPractice #NatureVocabulary #Sustainability

    Why Morecambe Bay disappears twice a day [English Listening] Sub 206

  3. 6 days ago • Subscribers Only

    Why 'on the spectrum' became British small talk [English Practice] Sub 205

    In today's podcast, we'll explore autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This is a topic you'll come across in English conversation, sooner or later. Autism has become a part of everyday life in the UK, so lets take the opportunity to understand what it means to be autistic, and learn some English vocabulary that's used a lot in 2026. Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ Together, we'll think about the everyday challenges people on the spectrum face, from reading social cues to coping with busy, noisy places. And we'll reflect on the quiet strengths of a differently wired brain, and why diagnosis is rising, especially among women and girls. You'll finish with vocabulary you can really use, and a clearer picture of a topic that touches many lives. Press play and let's start. #AutismAwareness #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #ESLListening #Neurodiversity #AdeptEnglish

    Why 'on the spectrum' became British small talk [English Practice] Sub 205

  4. 10 Aug

    The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874

    Here's a great way to practice listening. Have you ever watched someone do something terrifying and thought, "Why would anyone choose that?" For some people, danger brings excitement. We call them daredevils, and their world is full of risk, adrenaline, and amazing stories. Let's find out more as we listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ & improve your English. Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of extreme sports through the story of one remarkable woman. Along the way, you'll hear useful English words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ and phrases, like 'novice', meaning a beginner, and the brilliant British expression 'it's a doddle', which means it's easy. You don't need to be an expert to understand; we'll explain everything clearly. We'll explore what pushes people to take big risks, and why some people stay active and curious into very old age. Then we'll hear about other older adventurers who prove that courage has no expiry date. Listening to real stories like this is a natural way to improve your English. You'll pick up everyday phrases and feel more confident following a genuine British news story. Press play and let's start. #ExtremeSports #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #WingWalking #InspiringStories #ESLPodcast

    The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874

  5. 6 Aug • Subscribers Only

    Your brain wasn't built for 50 notifications [English Listening Practice] Sub 204

    Have you ever felt that your brain simply cannot keep up with your life? There is too much to do, too much to remember, and you are always busy. It is a very modern feeling, isn't it? Today, as you listen, we will build your English naturally, and pick up words for real English conversations about daily life and feelings. So press play and let's start. Join our subscribers! Subscribing is simple and works on your mobile phone. Just visit our FAQ page or click the link below to start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month. Learn more here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll explore how our brains evolved for a simpler world, and we'll consider the 'poly crisis', a time of many problems at once. It is a gentle, thoughtful way to understand busy life, together. Along the way, we'll meet useful words like 'evolve', to change slowly across time, 'accelerate', to speed up, and 'caveat', a warning to consider something more. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #ModernLifeStress #EnglishListening #AdeptEnglish #Polycrisis #ESLPodcast

    Your brain wasn't built for 50 notifications [English Listening Practice] Sub 204

  6. 4 Aug • Subscribers Only

    Why "I'm fine" really means "I need help" [English Listening] Sub 203

    Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to ask for help? Perhaps you've driven around in circles rather than ask for directions, or struggled with a heavy suitcase on a plane, just to avoid saying, "Could you give me a hand?" Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ In today's podcast, we'll explore why so many of us avoid leaning on others, and why that might be holding us back. We'll think about why asking for help feels so uncomfortable, and we'll discover how small moments of accepting help can lead to connection and kindness. It's a gentle way to build both English and confidence. By listening, you'll pick up useful psychological vocabulary in a natural, relaxed way. Remember, the goal is simply to understand more English through a really interesting topic. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #ListeningPractice #AcceptingHelp #PsychologyVocabulary #AdeptEnglish

    Why "I'm fine" really means "I need help" [English Listening] Sub 203

  7. 3 Aug

    3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873

    Have you ever noticed how a good news story can lift your mood? Today, we will focus on the positive. We have three uplifting stories from around the world, and you can learn some interesting English, in context, as you listen. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-advanced-news-lesson/ Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent. Subscription info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ Our Courses: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/adept-english-courses/ In today's podcast, we'll explore what happens when clever people use their skills for good. We'll hear about a teenager who found a better path, a hospital team that restored sight to 3,000 people, and the excitement of a solar eclipse. Along the way, we'll pick up useful words like 'hacker', 'rehabilitation', 'neurodiverse', 'backlog', 'cataract', and 'eclipse'. These are stories worth hearing. By the end, you'll have heard natural English in real situations. That is how your brain learns best, through listening and context. No long lists, no memorising. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #PositiveNews #AdeptEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #BritishEnglish #ESL #EnglishListening #GoodNews

    3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873

  8. 30 Jul • Subscribers Only

    9 out of 10 people miss this health warning sign [English Listening] Sub 202

    Have you ever stopped to think about what your kidneys do for you, day and night? They are quiet workers, but so important. In today's podcast, we'll explore the hidden world of these remarkable organs. Subscribe today: Take your British English to the next level. Subscribe now and get 8 new English listening podcasts every month, all ad-free. Click now and become a subscriber: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We will learn useful words like 'symptoms' (the signs your body gives you) and 'metabolic' (how your body processes energy and food). We'll explore the simple, everyday foods that can protect our kidneys and the small changes we can make to our diet. Listening to this topic will help you build your health vocabulary naturally, just by following an interesting story. Press play and let's get listening & learning. #KidneyHealth #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #HealthVocabulary #FoodForHealth #AdeptEnglish #ESLListening #NaturalLearning US CDC Report: https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/php/data-research/index.html

    9 out of 10 people miss this health warning sign [English Listening] Sub 202
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Discover Adept English, the modern way to learn to speak English. Our goal is to help you speak English fluently. The Adept English language teaching approach is to learn through listening. We publish two new English audio lessons, with full transcripts, weekly. Every one of our English lessons will help you learn to speak English in ways that are interesting and lead to success. We have lots of podcasts, at all difficulty levels, on many topics, suitable for all listeners, ready for you to listen too right now.

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  • Creator
    Hilary Platt
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    302
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd

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