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. 1d ago

    What your country’s banknotes say about you [English Listening] Ep 885

    What do you think should appear on British banknotes: famous faces or tiny creatures from the wild? ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-british-banknotes/ In today’s podcast, we’ll find out why the public chose native wildlife for Britain’s new banknotes. We’ll learn useful words like consultation, pollinators and counterfeit resilience, and discover how wildlife images could help stop people making fake money. Learn more about our English language courses: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ We’ll also hear why not everyone agreed with the public’s choice. Along the way, you’ll learn how banknotes can tell a story about a country, its history and its natural world. Press play and enjoy some clear, natural English at your own pace. #BritishBanknotes #WildlifeOnMoney #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #BritishCulture #MoneyDesign #AdeptEnglish

    What your country’s banknotes say about you [English Listening] Ep 885

  2. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    What a £15.82 food receipt says about the UK [English Listening] Sub 226

    Have you ever noticed how a small price rise can feel easy to ignore, but lots of them together really hurt? A food shop that once felt manageable can suddenly feel much heavier on the wallet. In today's podcast, we'll explore everyday life in the UK and the cost of living crisis. 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 why prices keep rising and how smaller products can hide the same cost. We'll also ask what we can do about food security and seasonal eating. By the end, we'll have useful everyday English for talking about costs, budgets and the economics behind them. We'll practise listening to real language about a topic on everyone's minds. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #CostOfLivingUK #FoodPrices #Inflation #EnglishVocabulary #EverydayEnglish

    What a £15.82 food receipt says about the UK [English Listening] Sub 226

  3. 6d ago • Subscribers Only

    Why a 50-year puzzle links smoking and Parkinson's [Advanced English: Health] Sub 225

    Have you ever heard a health story that sounds completely backwards? A habit we know is bad for us might, in one very strange way, protect the brain from Parkinson's disease. That sounds unlikely, doesn't it? In today's podcast, we'll explore Parkinson's disease and a puzzle that has confused doctors for years. Join our subscribers! Subscribing is simple and works on your mobile phone. Just visit our FAQ page: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ or click the links below to start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month. Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 We'll meet useful medical vocabulary, including neurodegenerative, epidemiology, and carbon monoxide. We'll also see how these words help us understand a real health news story. This is a chance to practise medical and health vocabulary through careful listening. We'll build understanding step by step, with no need to rush. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #HealthVocabulary #ParkinsonsDisease #MedicalEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #AdeptEnglish

    Why a 50-year puzzle links smoking and Parkinson's [Advanced English: Health] Sub 225

  4. Oct 19

    Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884

    Eat more protein. Sleep eight hours. Meditate daily. Simple habits, right? But online, harmless health advice has been pushed to the extreme, turning self-care into toxic pressure just for clicks. Where do we draw the line? Let's explore the dark side of wellness trends while you level up your English listening skills today. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-maxxing-suffix/ Learn the basics of English vocabulary. Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 words? If you learn these words perfectly, your fluency will improve quickly. Stop struggling with difficult words. 📘 View the course https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ 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/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the language behind "maxxing". So start listening and you'll pick up useful English for talking about health, social media, and wellbeing. You'll also hear real examples that make the new words easier to remember. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #AdeptEnglish #MaxxingTrend #WellnessCulture #EnglishVocabulary #ESLListening #HealthVocabulary

    Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884

  5. Oct 16 • Subscribers Only

    Why British taxpayers pay twice for the same train Sub 224

    Have you ever stood on a rainy platform, watched the board change to delayed, and wondered who really runs the trains? In the UK, that question is more interesting than ever. The answer is changing, slowly and quietly. In today's podcast, we'll explore privatisation, nationalisation, and infrastructure. These are big words, but we'll meet them in a clear story about trains, public money, shareholders, and dividends. We'll see why some services move from private companies back into government hands, and what that might mean for passengers. It is a useful way to learn. 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/ By listening, we'll build vocabulary for transport, business, and economics without feeling overwhelmed. The story is British, but the ideas are global. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #RailwayVocabulary #UKRailways #PublicOwnership #Privatisation #Nationalisation #AdeptEnglish

    Why British taxpayers pay twice for the same train Sub 224

  6. Oct 14 • Subscribers Only

    What to do if your child is competing with your phone and losing [English Listening] Sub 223

    Have you ever looked up from your phone and realised your child has been trying to talk to you? It is a small moment, but it can say a lot about what children notice. Subscribers get engaging English practice while listening to interesting stories from around the world. Join them today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ In today's podcast, we'll explore how our own technology habits can quietly teach our children. We'll meet words like "techno-ference", "fubbing", and "receptive vocabulary". We'll also look at what research suggests about attention, bonding, and language development, and why small moments can matter over time. We'll explore the small moments that shape family life and the difference between screens alone and screens shared together. We'll notice how attention, patience, and connection can grow in simple daily routines. By listening, we can build useful English for talking about technology, psychology, and family life, while reflecting on the messages our habits may send. There is no judgement here, just shared discovery. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #ParentingAndTechnology #Technoference #Fubbing #ReceptiveVocabulary #FamilyLifeEnglish #AdeptEnglish

    What to do if your child is competing with your phone and losing [English Listening] Sub 223

  7. Oct 12

    You clicked NO they tracked you anyway! [English Listening: Privacy] Ep 883

    Imagine being recognised by a computer just from the way you walk. No face, no name, no ID. Just your steps. And it's around 96% accurate. How is that even possible? ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-data-privacy-vocabulary/ In today's podcast, we'll explore what your "online" life looks like, when everything about you becomes data. This privacy focused English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ vocabulary will help you follow privacy conversations with confidence. We'll gently explore fitness trackers and everyday apps. We'll consider cookies, small print, and why saying no may not really mean no. And we'll ask what governments might do to 'legislate' and protect us. Listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to real English like this helps you build vocabulary naturally, without pressure. You will hear these words in context, again and again. So get comfortable, keep your ears open, and enjoy the topic. Press play and let's start. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #DataPrivacy #SurveillanceCapitalism #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #TechEnglish

    You clicked NO they tracked you anyway! [English Listening: Privacy] Ep 883

  8. Oct 9 • Subscribers Only

    How not to pack for a holiday! [English Vocabulary: Travel] Sub 222

    Have you ever stared at an open suitcase and wondered why packing feels so difficult? Do we take too much, too little, or the wrong things? It is one of the less enjoyable parts of travel, isn't it? This podcast gives you an engaging English listening practice while sharing hopeful stories from around the world. Learn more: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the art of packing for a trip. We'll explore why some items waste space and how to choose clothes for changeable weather. We'll gently notice what we really need and what we can happily leave at home. This episode helps us build natural travel vocabulary while we think about packing for holidays. There is no pressure, just useful listening practice. So, if your suitcase has ever felt like a puzzle, you are in the right place. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #TravelVocabulary #PackingVocabulary #SuitcaseVocabulary #ESLListening #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish

    How not to pack for a holiday! [English Vocabulary: Travel] Sub 222
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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
    332
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd

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