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. 7h ago • Subscribers Only

    Why your UK postcode decides how long you live [Advanced English] Sub 220

    The facts tell us, your going to live a lot longer if you live in some parts of Britain, up to 10 years longer! So in today's English listening lesson we first find out where in Britain, and then we take a look at some of the reasons why. A win win lesson, for people who want to live a long happy life, and who want to improve their English language skills! Subscribers get engaging English practice while listening to interesting stories from around the world. Join them today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll explore why money and health care matter, and how walkable streets and community can gently shape daily habits. We'll also ask what small changes we can make wherever we live. Listening to real British English like this helps us learn useful words in context, without pressure. We can build vocabulary and cultural knowledge together. So, if you want to understand more about British society and improve your listening, this episode is for you. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishListening #LifeExpectancy #UKSociety #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #CommunityCohesion

    Why your UK postcode decides how long you live [Advanced English] Sub 220

  2. 2d ago • Subscribers Only

    A trip to France for language immersion [English Listening Practice] Sub 219

    Have you ever packed for a family visit and wondered if you would really use the language you are learning? Maybe you have felt shy, then slowly found your voice. It is a familiar mix of nerves and hope, isn't it? 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 a more spontaneous style. We'll hear about a trip to visit family in a rural area, where life feels slower and food tastes closer to the soil. We'll also meet the words "spontaneous", "rural", and "immersed", and see how they fit real travel talk. Listening to natural English helps us pick up real words for travel, family, and food. There is no test here, just warm company and useful language. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #TravelEnglish #FamilyVocabulary #LanguageImmersion #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish

    A trip to France for language immersion [English Listening Practice] Sub 219

  3. 3d ago

    Why we trust our neighbour more than the news [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 881

    Trust doesn’t always disappear with a scandal or a big political crisis. Sometimes, it fades quietly, one question at a time. Let's explain how to use the vocabulary of trust. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-politics-trust-vocabulary/ In today’s podcast, we’ll look at why people have lost trust in governments and large institutions. You’ll hear useful words like misinformation, accountability, scepticism, transparency, and disillusionment in a real discussion. This helps you understand how English speakers use these words when talking about doubt, power, and truth. We’ll also explore how trust can move away from distant leaders and towards friends, family, and neighbours. Along the way, you’ll hear how English can express doubt, hope, and disappointment. By listening to a full discussion in clear English, you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ to follow ideas, understand new vocabulary, and build your confidence. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ or watch your podcasts. 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/ #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #PublicTrust #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish #Misinformation #Accountability

    Why we trust our neighbour more than the news [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 881

  4. Sep 25 • Subscribers Only

    Why University degrees are vanishing from empty classrooms [English Listening] Sub 218

    Starting University in the UK can be exciting, busy and a little scary. New people, new places and a whole new part of your life opens up. In today's podcast, we'll explore how British university life works. 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 also look at the university year and why some subjects are growing while others are shrinking. We'll hear how students settle in, choose courses and think about work. We'll gently explore first-year traditions and course choices. We'll talk about student life, study paths and what happens after graduation. This episode builds practical British English vocabulary for talking about university life, study choices and early student experiences. So, press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishListening #UniversityLife #UKUniversities #FreshersWeek #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish Our "Activate Your Listening" course is designed to help. It includes 5 hours of practice to train your ears to understand real British voices. Start the course: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/course-one-activate-your-listening/

    Why University degrees are vanishing from empty classrooms [English Listening] Sub 218

  5. Sep 23 • Subscribers Only

    When your partner wants a hug, not a solution [English Vocabulary: Relationships] Sub 217

    I'm sure we've all tried to comfort a partner at some point, to try and make things better, only to find our help made things worse, why is that? Maybe you gave them what you would want, but they needed something different? Lots of great English vocabulary, and ideas, around improving relationships today... 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'll explore why emotional support in relationships is not one size fits all. We'll look at love languages as a starting point, then we'll explore different ways people manage emotions and the five types of support that can help you with your relationships. By listening carefully, we can build English vocabulary for real relationships. This episode helps us talk about emotions with more confidence. There is no test and no pressure, just useful language in context. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #RelationshipEnglish #EmotionalVocabulary #BritishEnglishListening #AdeptEnglish #LoveLanguages #EnglishListeningPractice

    When your partner wants a hug, not a solution [English Vocabulary: Relationships] Sub 217

  6. Sep 21

    92% Trust Nurses. Just 9% Trust Politicians. Why? [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 880

    Can trust in politics get any lower? Are people getting more cynical in 2026? Lot's of interesting English language in today's podcast! So join us and build your English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ skills - helping you discuss trust, cynicism, accountability, and transparency in everyday conversation. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-vocabulary-trust-politicians/ This podcast gives you an engaging English listening practice while sharing fascinating stories from around the world. Learn more: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll look at words like "cynical", "disillusionment", "accountability", and "transparency". These are useful abstract nouns for talking about government, power, and disappointment. We'll hear how they work in real contexts, so you can understand and use them with confidence. We'll gently explore why trust fades and how healthy scepticism is different from gullibility. We'll also think about what transparency means when leaders make mistakes. Listening to real topics like this helps your English feel more natural. You'll pick up difficult vocabulary without memorising lists. So, press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglishListening #EnglishVocabulary #PoliticsAndTrust #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish #CynicismAndTrust #EnglishPodcast

    92% Trust Nurses. Just 9% Trust Politicians. Why? [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 880

  7. Sep 17 • Subscribers Only

    Same English, different words [UK vs US English] Sub 216

    Bonnet or hood? Queue or line? Nappy or diaper? You can speak perfectly good British English and still find yourself wondering what someone means. British and American English use different words for many everyday things. And sometimes, these small differences can lead to some very funny situations. 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/ In this podcast, you’ll follow a story about one very bad day, while listening for the different words used in Britain and the US. You’ll hear words such as bonnet, queue, nappy, petrol station and car park, and discover the American versions too. The great thing is that you’re not simply learning a list of words. You’re hearing them in a story, in context, and getting used to how they sound in real English. Then there’s a short quiz to see how much you noticed. You may find that you already understand more than you thought. So listen to the story, spot the differences, and see how many you can remember. Press play and let’s get started. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #AmericanEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #ESLListening #AdeptEnglish #HilaryAdeptEnglish #EnglishPodcast

    Same English, different words [UK vs US English] Sub 216

  8. Sep 15 • Subscribers Only

    Why your carbon offset is not working [Environmental English] Sub 215

    Have you ever bought something that promised to plant a tree and balance out your carbon? It sounds like a good thing, doesn't it? But what if that promise wasn't quite what it seemed? 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 explore carbon offsetting. We'll look at words like "offset", "carbon neutral", and "greenwashing", and discover why so many offset schemes are now under serious scrutiny. We'll explore how these projects affect indigenous communities and why biodiversity matters in this conversation. Fascinating, really. Listening to real English about green issues helps us build vocabulary we'll actually use. So why not press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #CarbonOffsetting #Greenwashing #ClimateChange #EnglishListening #AdeptEnglish #EcoVocabulary

    Why your carbon offset is not working [Environmental English] Sub 215
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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
    321
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd

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