Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt
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Learn English Through Listening
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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. Improve Your English While Exploring World Geography Sub 28

    1 DAY AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Improve Your English While Exploring World Geography Sub 28

    Are maps misleading? Today we take a look at the maps we are all familiar with vs reality of the planet we live on! This episode is exclusively for subscribers—thank you for your support! Not a subscriber yet? You're missing out on: - 8 brand-new premium podcast episodes every month - Lessons designed to help you improve your English fluency - All this for less than the cost of one nice coffee a month Getting started is easy! Here's how: 1. Learn more about our premium subscription service and how it works: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ 2. Subscribe on Spotify - Sign up here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe 3. Prefer Apple Podcasts? Subscribe directly from the Apple Podcasts app! In this fascinating lesson we explore the hidden inaccuracies of the world map most of us know—the Mercator projection. You’ll discover how this centuries-old map distorts the sizes of countries, making places like Greenland look much bigger than they are, while shrinking entire continents near the equator. Don't wait—start listening to our premium Listen & Learn English podcasts today and take your English to the next level. Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/ References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercator_projection

    14 min
  2. Learn The Language Of Books While Improving Your English Fluency Sub 27

    3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Learn The Language Of Books While Improving Your English Fluency Sub 27

    Have you ever wondered why second-hand books feel so rewarding to own? There’s more to it than just saving money. This podcast episode and 7 more like it every month, are for subscribers only. For the price of just one nice coffee a month, you can join in and listen to 8 new EXCLUSIVE subscriber only podcasts. If want access to our premium Listen & Learn English podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & many other podcast services, we explain everything you need to know here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ In this lesson, we explore the fascinating world of books and publishing. You'll learn useful vocabulary like "hardback," "paperback," "audiobook," and "edition"—words you'll come across in everyday life and while discussing your favourite reads. We'll also talk about why books remain so special in a digital age. Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/ References: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-are-hardcover-books-published-before-paperbacks

    15 min
  3. Learn English While Tackling Toxic Productivity Ep 786

    5 DAYS AGO

    Learn English While Tackling Toxic Productivity Ep 786

    Have you ever felt like you’re working hard but never quite catching up? That might be toxic productivity at play. Today while we listen & learn English we discover how to say no and manage expectations to avoid overcommitting yourself. Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 common English words? If you focus on these words you will see a huge improvement in your English fluency! check out our Most Common 500 English Words Course: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ So what if working harder on your English isn’t the answer? Maybe the secret lies in working less and listening more. By the end of this lesson, you will know how to spot the signs of toxic productivity in your own life. "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX If you enjoy our podcast and want more great English listening! Please consider joining our premium podcast subscription. Your support will help me continue to create the fascinating English listening content you enjoy. There is a FAQ explaining the paid subscription and how to sign-up here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ or if you've made your mind up and want to subscribe head over to the Spotify sign-up page: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe or you can subscribe using Apple Subscription from inside Apple Podcasts app. Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/

    14 min
  4. How Magic Mushrooms Could Change Mental Health and Your English Skills! Sub 26

    22 NOV • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How Magic Mushrooms Could Change Mental Health and Your English Skills! Sub 26

    What if illegal drugs like MDMA or psilocybin could improve mental health more effectively than traditional medicine? This lesson will challenge how you think about learning English and how we approach mental health. Today's podcast & 7 more like it every month, are for subscribers only. So, for the price of just one nice coffee a month, you can listen to 8 new podcasts just for paying subscribers. If your thinking about subscribing, we have lots of information on how to sign-up for premium subscription episodes here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ By the end of this lesson, you’ll learn why psilocybin can be more effective than traditional antidepressants and how it works differently to improve mental health. A fascinating way to improve your English skills. Don't miss this chance to make English feel as easy as your first language. Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/ References: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/living-with-ms/treatments-and-therapies/cannabis https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(24)00378-X/fulltext https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/oregon-magic-mushroom-psilocybin-business/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis

    17 min
  5. 12 Questions to Boost Your UK Citizenship Knowledge Sub 25

    20 NOV • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    12 Questions to Boost Your UK Citizenship Knowledge Sub 25

    How Well Do You Know UK Politics? As promised in Sub 17 today we follow up with an English Practice Quiz on UK politics. This is a subscription-only episode. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you and enjoy the lesson! Do you want access to our premium Listen & Learn English podcasts? Find everything you need to know about subscribing here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ The UK Parliament might seem dull (and you could be right!), but when it comes to learning English, it’s a battlefield of words that can seriously sharpen your language skills! If your ready to subscribe now on Spotify go here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe on Spotify OR you can subscribe using Apple Subscription from inside Apple Podcasts app. Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast wherever you listen or watch: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/ References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35559447 https://www.politics.co.uk/reference/northern-ireland-assembly/

    10 min
  6. English Made Simple For Crazy UK Restaurants Ep 785

    18 NOV

    English Made Simple For Crazy UK Restaurants Ep 785

    Is tap water the new 'crime' in fine dining? What is going on with UK restaurants? A UK Chef says "Non-drinkers should eat more food to 'make up' for not buying wine." Join us today as we practice the English used when eating out in the UK and we share some rather odd ideas that may well be killing English restaurants! Don't forget! We have lots more great English listening for subscribers!. For the price of just one nice coffee a month you can listen to 8 new subscriber ONLY episodes. So if you enjoy this podcast and want more! Please consider joining my premium podcast subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe Your support will help me continue to create fascinating English listening content for you. We have a great FAQ explaining the premium subscription here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ "The best meals are the ones we share with friends." Padma Lakshmi If you don't want to subscribe but still want to help us make more content you can with a small donation https://adeptengli.sh/donate Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/

    12 min
  7. Why Listening is Your Fast-Track to Learning English Sub 24

    15 NOV • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Why Listening is Your Fast-Track to Learning English Sub 24

    Listening to English means your brain is very busy! In today’s Adept English lesson, we explore the key to fluent English that traditional teaching often overlooks. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand why speaking comes naturally only after you’ve built your listening skills—and why this approach will make English feel like second nature. This English listening lesson, and 7 more just like it every month, are only available to paid subscribers. Becoming a subscriber is really simple. When you subscribe, your support will help me continue to create fascinating English listening content for you. We have a great FAQ on our website explaining the paid subscription here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ So please consider joining our premium podcast subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe or you can subscribe using Apple Subscription from inside Apple Podcasts app. Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/

    16 min
  8. Improve English Vocabulary Related to Climate and Mood in Just 10 Minutes Sub 23

    13 NOV • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Improve English Vocabulary Related to Climate and Mood in Just 10 Minutes Sub 23

    Have you ever wondered how where you live affects the way you think and feel? 🌍 In today’s English lesson, we explore fascinating differences between cultures, shaped by the geography, climate, and light around us. If want access to our premium Listen & Learn English podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & many other podcast services, we explain everything you need to know here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ If you've made your mind up and want to subscribe head over to the Spotify sign-up page: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe or you can subscribe using Apple Subscription from inside Apple Podcasts app. As an English learner, this lesson will give you powerful vocabulary to describe these influences—words you can use to talk about the Arctic, equator, seasons, and even how sunlight impacts mood! Stick around until the end, where we reveal an easy tip on using these new words naturally in conversation, making your English sound both fluent and thoughtful. Don’t miss out—this lesson could change how you see the world and how you speak about it in English! 🎧 Follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/ References: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/june-solstice.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143945.htm https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220902/Study-sheds-light-on-how-seasonal-changes-in-day-length-alter-the-brain-and-subsequent-behavior.aspx https://journals.plos.org/mentalhealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmen.0000124 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0896627323007109 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3402/ijch.v70i5.17847 https://theconversation.com/why-finland-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-an-expert-explains-203016

    15 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Hilary Platt
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Platt
  • Show Website
    Learn English Through Listening
  • Provider
    Adept Languages Ltd

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