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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.

  1. Dating English: It's You Not Me (C1+) Sub 162

    23H AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Dating English: It's You Not Me (C1+) Sub 162

    Have you ever been on a first date and noticed something about how your partner eats that suddenly changes everything? A simple dinner can reveal so much about a person, can't it? What starts as romance might turn into a quick goodbye. 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/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the psychology of dating through shared meals. We'll look at real conversational English, like the phrasal verb "put off", which means to make someone feel negative about you. And we'll cover "ick", a sudden feeling of disgust, plus "faux pas", a social mistake. These words pop up in everyday chats about relationships. We'll discuss tricky foods like seafood and how manners with cutlery matter. And we'll think about red flags, such as rudeness to staff. It's all about building better connections through polite habits. Listening to these stories helps us pick up natural English for social situations, making conversations easier and more fun. Together, we'll gain insights that stick. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish, #DatingEnglish, #BritishEnglish, #ESLPodcast, #FoodEtiquette, #RelationshipVocabulary, #AdeptEnglish

    14 min
  2. Happy vs Meh Days in English (B2+) Sub 161

    2D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Happy vs Meh Days in English (B2+) Sub 161

    Have you ever woken up, looked out the window, and just felt meh? Not quite sad, but flat, like the day's lost its spark. We've all had those moments, haven't we? Today's podcast explains a "Meh" day, and how to fix it. 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/ Together, we'll discover practical ways to lift our mood, using words like these to describe how we feel. Listening to this will help us build vocabulary for everyday moods in a natural way. It's a shared journey to feel more engaged. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish, #MoodVocabulary, #MehDays, #EnglishListening, #MentalWellbeing, #AdeptEnglish, #BritishEnglish, #FeelingListless

    14 min
  3. We Need Some Good News (B2+) Ep 852

    4D AGO

    We Need Some Good News (B2+) Ep 852

    Have you ever looked at the news and felt you needed a break from all the bad stories? It’s easy to think the world is only full of problems. But what if we told you there are also many quiet, positive changes happening right now? In today’s English practice podcast https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/, we’ll explore three uplifting stories from around the globe. We’ll learn useful vocabulary like "maternity", which relates to mothers and birth, "aggrandise", which means to seek more power, and "indigenous", describing people native to a land. These are excellent words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ for discussing global issues. 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/ We’ll hear how simple ideas can fund major hospitals, how everyday citizens are improving their towns, and how ancient knowledge is protecting our planet. Listening to these good news stories is a rewarding way to grow your English skills with authentic, positive language. Press play and let’s start. #PositiveNewsEnglish #GlobalIssuesVocabulary #LearnEnglishThroughListening #EnglishForConversation #AdeptEnglishPodcast

    13 min
  4. Why Friends Shape Love More Than Mum (C1+) Sub 160

    MAR 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Why Friends Shape Love More Than Mum (C1+) Sub 160

    Have you ever wondered why your relationships sometimes feel unstable, even when you try so hard? Perhaps you push people away or worry they'll leave, despite everything seeming fine. 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/ In today's podcast, we'll explore insecure attachment, a key concept, C-O-N-C-E-P-T, in psychology. We'll look at new research showing how childhood friends, not just parents, shape our adult partnerships. We'll uncover why friends at age 10 matter more for romance than we thought, and how attachment styles like dismissive or anxious play out. Understanding these patterns helps us build stronger connections. Notice how we're picking up useful psychology words naturally? Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish, #AttachmentTheory, #InsecureAttachment, #Relationships, #EnglishListening, #PsychologyEnglish, #AdeptEnglish

    14 min
  5. Why British People Obsess Over Vitamin D (B2+) Sub 159

    MAR 4 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Why British People Obsess Over Vitamin D (B2+) Sub 159

    Have you ever wondered what job the sun is doing inside your body? We often head outside for its warmth. But sunshine creates vitamin D, which keeps us strong in surprising ways. 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 vitamin D, "deficiency", D-E-F-I-C-I-E-N-C-Y, "latitude", L-A-T-I-T-U-D-E, and "calcium", C-A-L-C-I-U-M. These words connect to health talks that people have every day. We'll look at how vitamin D supports bones and muscles, strengthens our immune system, and even lifts our mood. Fascinating, isn't it? Listening to real stories like this builds our English naturally, with useful health vocabulary. Press play and let's start. #VitaminD, #HealthVocabulary, #LearnEnglish, #BritishEnglish, #ESLListening, #SunshineHealth, #ImmuneSystem

    14 min
  6. The Real Cost Of Green Energy (B2+) Ep 851

    MAR 2

    The Real Cost Of Green Energy (B2+) Ep 851

    Have you ever noticed how different countries are racing to generate clean energy, but sometimes the biggest challenge isn't the wind or the sun? It's what we build to carry that power. In today's podcast, we'll explore the fascinating world of green energy and the surprising things holding it back in the UK. Subscribing is simple and works on your mobile phone. Just visit our FAQ page or click the links below to start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month. FAQ and Help https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe | Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 We’ll https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ useful words like infrastructure, the physical systems that make things work, and pylon, those giant structures that carry electricity. We’ll explore the puzzle of a full electricity grid and the very human reasons why building new things can be so difficult. This is your chance to learn the real https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ used in global conversations about our planet's future. Press play and let’s start. LearnEnglish #GreenEnergy #BritishEnglish #EnglishListening #ESLPodcast #RenewableEnergy #VocabularyBuilding

    14 min
  7. Habits That Hurt Your Professional Image (B2+) Sub 158

    FEB 27 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Habits That Hurt Your Professional Image (B2+) Sub 158

    Have you ever arrived at a work meeting feeling prepared, only to realise that a small habit, like checking your phone, might be sending the wrong message? It's surprising how these everyday actions can shape how others see us. In today's podcast, we'll explore what it really means to look professional in meetings. We'll discuss words like "tardiness", which means being late in a formal way, "undermine", to weaken something gradually, and "distracted", when your attention pulls away to something else. Together, we'll uncover habits that might harm our reputation without us noticing. Upgrade your listening experience. No ads, just pure British English learning. Get 8 exclusive premium episodes every month delivered straight to your phone. Learn more: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll examine ideas like giving full attention to colleagues and avoiding complaints that drag down the mood. And we'll think about how listening more can build respect in any team. By tuning in, we'll gain simple insights to feel more confident at work. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish, #Professionalism, #WorkMeetings, #ESLPodcast, #BusinessEnglish, #AdeptEnglish, #MeetingHabits, #EnglishVocabulary

    13 min
  8. Turning Desert Dunes Into Green Oasis (B2+) Sub 157

    FEB 25 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Turning Desert Dunes Into Green Oasis (B2+) Sub 157

    Have you ever imagined a vast desert transforming into a green oasis, where trees take root against all odds? It's a story of hope from northwest China, showing how human effort can fight back against spreading sands. Fascinating, isn't it? In today's podcast, we'll explore this remarkable environmental project, learning key geographical terms along the way. We'll uncover how planting billions of trees creates barriers against expansion and even turns areas into carbon sinks. And we'll consider what this means for global efforts to restore nature. Don't have much time? Make learning British English part of your daily routine. Our premium episodes are perfect for your commute, exercise, or coffee break. Get 8 new lessons a month, zero ads. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ Listening to stories like this helps us build vocabulary naturally, making it easier to discuss geography and the environment in English. It's a shared journey of discovery. Press play and let's start. #LearnEnglish, #BritishEnglish, #ESLPodcast, #ClimateChange, #Desertification, #TreePlanting, #EnvironmentalEnglish, #AdeptEnglish

    15 min
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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
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd

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