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. 17h ago

    Cash is making a comeback! [English Listening B2+] Ep 877

    Do we really want a world without physical money, a world without cash? It's easy to pay in 2026, a simple tap of your phone or card and you can buy a coffee. It's easy, isn't it? But in a world full of digital payments, millions of people are choosing paper money again. Why? In today's podcast, we'll explore the idea of a "cashless", C-A-S-H-L-E-S-S, society. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-cashless-society/ Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 200+ 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/ We'll look at the "digital wallet", the app on your phone that stores your cards. And we'll ask why the verb "to budget", B-U-D-G-E-T, is helping to bring cash back. We'll explore the worries of people who feel left behind by technology, and the simple pleasure of dropping coins in a busker's hat. We'll also think about privacy, because money is not just about spending. Listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to real conversations about money will help you pick up useful English naturally. So press play and let's start. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts. #LearnEnglish #CashlessSociety #MoneyVocabulary #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #ListeningPractice #DigitalPayments

    Cash is making a comeback! [English Listening B2+] Ep 877

  2. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    Why cleaning up pollution could make India hotter [English Listening] Sub 210

    Anyone who visits India in the summer can tell you, it can get hot, really hot. So imagine my surprise when I read an article that says, the world is getting hotter, but India is not following the trend! 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 vocabulary of global warming through this strange case. These are real C1-level words, perfect for academic English and talking about climate change. No complicated formulas, just clear ideas and great listening practice. By listening, you pick up natural English for geography and science topics, useful for exams and real conversations. This is language learning through curiosity, the natural way. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #ScienceEnglish #AdeptEnglish #ESLListeningPractice #BritishEnglish

    Why cleaning up pollution could make India hotter [English Listening] Sub 210

  3. 6d ago • Subscribers Only

    Your lasagne is missing cheddar! [Cooking English] Sub 209

    Have you ever made lasagne (not lasagna!) at home, and wondered if you're cooking the pasta sheets the right way? It's one of the world's most loved dishes, and yet everyone seems to have a different method. Time for some cooking English, and who knows maybe a better lasagne? 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 In today's podcast, we'll explore how to make a good lasagne, step by step. Along the way, we'll pick up some lovely kitchen vocabulary: words like "par boil", "cohesive", and the very British "faff". These are words that native speakers use all the time in the kitchen. We'll compare five ways to cook the pasta, from the quickest to the most traditional. We'll also notice how American and British English describe the same food differently, which is always fascinating. By the end, you'll feel more confident with cooking words in English, and you might even improve your lasagne. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #CookingVocabulary #lasagneLesson #AdeptEnglish #ESLListening

    Your lasagne is missing cheddar! [Cooking English] Sub 209

  4. Aug 24

    You want 50 friends, not 5,000 followers [English Practice] Ep 876

    Do ever get a sneaky feeling other people are having a better time, more fun, without you? That feeling even has a name in English: FOMO, the "Fear Of Missing Out". In today's English listening podcast, we'll explore the opposite idea, JOMO, the "Joy Of Missing Out". ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-jomo-fomo-explained/ 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/ It's about learning to enjoy what you are doing instead of checking what everyone else is doing. Along the way, we'll talk about useful English words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ like 'antidote', 'autonomy' and 'solitude'. We'll explore how choosing quiet time can reduce stress and even strengthen friendships, and how saying 'no' sometimes gives you more energy. This is a great chance to practise your English while thinking about your own lifestyle. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #JOMO #FOMO #AdeptEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #BritishEnglish

    You want 50 friends, not 5,000 followers [English Practice] Ep 876

  5. Aug 20 • Subscribers Only

    Why banning kids from restaurants won't work [English listening] Sub 208

    Have you ever noticed how a simple family meal can become a big debate? In some countries, children are welcome almost everywhere. In others, restaurants write rules like "children will not be tolerated". What's going on, let's find out. 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/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the question of how much we should accept children in restaurants. We'll look at different cultural attitudes and hear useful words like "tolerated", "hostile", and "boundaries". These are important words for talking about society, daily life, and even our own feelings. We'll consider British pub culture and the Southern European way of dining out with all generations. We'll also talk about how children learn to behave by being in public spaces, not by being kept away from them. Listening to real discussions like this helps you understand native speakers and share your own opinion naturally. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #ChildrenInRestaurants #CulturalTolerance #AdeptEnglish #ESLListening #EnglishPodcast

    Why banning kids from restaurants won't work [English listening] Sub 208

  6. Aug 18 • Subscribers Only

    The humble fly helps us with a lot of domestic vocabulary [English Listening] Sub 207

    Have you ever noticed how a quiet summer kitchen can suddenly be full of buzzing flies? One minute it's peaceful. The next, you're waving your hands around. It's frustrating, isn't it? But it's not random. There's a reason. 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 seven everyday habits that bring flies into our homes. Along the way, we'll learn some lovely domestic vocabulary, including useful scientific words like "ferment", "residue" and "sanitation". We'll look at everything from damp cloths and overwatered plants to recycling and standing water. And we'll discover one simple herb that might just help keep the flies away. Yes please! Understanding these habits helps us feel more in control of our own homes. And the vocabulary we pick up is perfect for everyday British English conversations. Press play and let's improve your English. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EverydayEnglish #DomesticVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #ESLListening #FlyTips

    The humble fly helps us with a lot of domestic vocabulary [English Listening] Sub 207

  7. Aug 17

    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

  8. Aug 13 • 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
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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
    307
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd