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Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 91

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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When did you last REALLY play? [English Listening] Ep 870

Episode 870

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 14:08

Want to learn English from real life? Think about this: when was the last time you truly played as an adult? Not watching TV or checking social media, but actually playing, losing track of time, feeling joy, forgetting your responsibilities. Sounds nice, but do we actually still do it? Today we're exploring why adult play disappears and how to bring it back.

- Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-benefits-of-adults-play/

In today's podcast, we'll explore eight different types of play for adults. Along the way, you'll learn useful vocabulary like 'smouldering', 'resilience', and 'kinaesthete'. Listening to this episode will help you improve your English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ and also think about your own life in a fresh way. Press play and let's start.

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#LearnEnglish #AdultPlay #PlayPersonalities #WellbeingVocabulary #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #ListeningPractice

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The 1 number that proves nature can heal itself [English Practice] Ep 869

Episode 869

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 09:33

Here's a great way to practice your English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/, listen to how we talk about environmental hope. Have you ever wondered if nature can recover after all the damage? We hear so much bad news, but today we examine three stories of recovery. Curious if they hold up?

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-whale-rainforest-environmental-hope/

In this podcast, we'll explore how humpback whales have made a huge comeback. We'll look at coral reefs that are learning to survive hotter water. And we'll travel to the Amazon rainforest where new forests are growing again. Along the way, you'll pick up key words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ like "rebound", "biodiversity", and "rewilding".

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We'll discover how scientists and local people are working together. We'll see what happens when we give nature a helping hand. These stories will make you feel hopeful – and your English will grow at the same time.

Press play and let's start.

#LearnEnglish #Environment #NatureRecovery #Whales #CoralReefs #AmazonRainforest #AdeptEnglish

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He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868

Episode 868

Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 14:16

If you want to learn English that people actually speak, not textbook phrases, listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to how we talk about individuality, like that British artist who ignored every trend. You've probably seen the idea: march to your own drum. Looks effortless, but is it? Today we're digging into what really drove them.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-idioms-british-culture-eccentric-david-hockney/

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We'll focus on three useful words: 'eccentric' – meaning unconventional or different from the norm; 'landscape' – a painting of the countryside; and 'innovate' – to introduce something new. These words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ will help you talk about art, personality, and creativity. We'll discover how this artist refused to write a thesis, painted on an iPad, and even turned a no‑show into a still life of fruit.

His humour and determination are truly inspiring. Listening to real stories like this is a great way to improve your English naturally. You'll learn vocabulary in context. Press play and let's start.

Nobody Expected This Wildlife Comeback: From 54 to 9,500 [Advanced English Practice] Ep 867

Episode 867

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 13:56

Let's be honest – One of the best reasons to practice English listening with Adept English, is to hear amazing uplifting stories, today it's rewilding. Three stories of animals and habitats recovering, perfect. So, let's talk about the rewilding trend.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-positive-environmental-stories/

We'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ important vocabulary along the way: "keystone species", meaning an animal that many others depend on, and "sequestered", which means captured and stored, like carbon in grasslands.

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We'll also discover how removing old dams can bring rivers and fish back to life. And we'll see how vultures, nature's clean-up team, have returned to places where they disappeared decades ago.

These stories show that positive change is possible when we give nature a helping hand. Listen, learn some new words, and enjoy something hopeful. Press play and let's start.

#RewildingStories #LearnEnglish #EnvironmentalHope #KeystoneSpecies #EnglishListening #NatureRecovery #AdeptEnglish

This one thing about Lisbon STUNNED me instantly [English Practice] Ep 866

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 13:39

Practice your **English listening** with this, have you ever seen a city like Lisbon? Think hand-painted tiles on every building and viewpoints that take your breath away. Looks perfect, right? But is it? In this English listening session we're digging into what makes Lisbon so special.

You'll learn useful travel vocabulary. We'll talk about local food, from custard tarts to salted cod, and share a helpful tip for getting around the city.

**Take your British English to the next level.**

You have two ways to learn: subscribe for **8 monthly ad-free episodes**, or try our specialised courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.

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This listening practice https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ will help you build your travel English while exploring a wonderful European capital. Press play and let's start.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-vocabulary-lisbon-travel-tips/

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#LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #ListeningPractice #TravelVocabulary #Lisbon #Portugal #AdeptEnglish

Why therapists HATE the perfect boyfriend trend [English shadowing] Ep 865

Episode 865

Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 12:49

Today's English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ is all about "High-effort boyfriends". You might have come across some of these "cringe" videos scrolling through your social media. A woman listing all the amazing things her boyfriend does for her? Trips, gifts, paying for everything. It looks perfect, but is it? is it really? In today’s learn English podcast**, we’ll explore the "high-effort boyfriend" trend.

We’ll learn useful words like "performative", meaning something that looks good but isn’t real, and "autonomy", having your own power to make decisions. We’ll also talk about what it means to "infantilise" someone, treating an adult like they can’t do things for themselves.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-dating-trends-vocabulary/

These words are great for describing relationships, but they also help you talk about life in general. We’ll look at why this trend is so popular and why some people think it might be unhealthy. Press play and let’s start. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts.

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.

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The life in the UK test is BROKEN. Even I got some wrong! [English Practice] Ep 864

Episode 864

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 12:28

English listening practice meets British culture in today's podcast. Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a citizen of the UK? Part of it involves a special test, and it is not only about famous British people or old British history. We explore the "Life in the UK Test" and what it reveals about modern Britain.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-life-in-the-uk-test/

I decided to take this test recently, and even got some of the questions wrong! So listen in and find out why :) While we learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ about British Values and useful vocabulary like 'naturalisation' (the process of becoming a citizen), 'obscure' (facts that are not well known), and 'trivia' (small, interesting details). These are words you can use in everyday English.

We talk about democracy, the rule of law, and individual liberty. We also ask: does this test really help people become part of British society? Listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to this podcast helps you practise English and understand British culture. Press play and let's start.

#LifeInTheUK #BritishCitizenship #LearnEnglish #BritishValues #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #ListeningPractice

She DIED three times. Saw the SAME thing. [English Practice] Ep 863

Episode 863

Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 13:48

This English listening practice starts with a thought-provoking question. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to die? It’s a big question, and one that many people consider at some point in their lives. Today, we explore the story of a NASA scientist who has had three near-death experiences and says she saw the same thing each time.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-near-death-experience/

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.

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Along the way, you'll learn useful vocabulary such as "clinically dead", "resuscitated", and "consciousness". We'll look at both scientific explanations and personal accounts of what happens when someone is close to death. The topic will make you think, and it's also a great way to practise your listening skills. Press play and let's start.

#LearnEnglish #NearDeathExperience #ESLListening #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #Consciousness

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Your pet is eating it already. Are you NEXT? [English Practice] Ep 862

Episode 862

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 11:46

In today's English listening practice we ask: Have you ever wondered what your dinner might look like in ten years' time? Would you eat meat that was grown in a laboratory instead of on a farm? Today we explore the world of "cultivated meat", that's meat grown from cells in a lab. We'll learn how scientists use a "bioreactor" to grow meat, and why many people feel "sceptical" about this new technology. The vocabulary you'll hear is perfect for talking about science, food, and the future in English.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-lab-grown-food-cultivated-meat/

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We'll discover how cultivated meat is already being used for pet food in the UK, and we'll think about the arguments for and against eating lab-grown food ourselves. We'll also ask whether this is a solution for the environment or just another ultra-processed product.

This topic will help you learn natural, sophisticated English words that you can use in real conversations. Press play and let's start.

#CultivatedMeat #LabGrownFood #LearnEnglishThroughListening #FutureOfFood #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #ScienceAndEnglish

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Can you handle this DANGEROUS English vocabulary? [English Learning Story] Ep 861

Episode 861

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 12:33

Have you ever thought about throwing a powerful magnet into a river to see what you can pull out? It sounds strange, but this hobby is growing in the UK and around the world.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-british-culture-hobbies/

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.

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In today's podcast, we'll explore a hobby called "magnet fishing". People use a strong magnet and a rope to fish for metal objects in rivers and canals. Sometimes they find old shopping trolleys or coins. But sometimes they find something much more dangerous – like a "bomb" or a "weapon". We'll learn these words and many more.

We'll discuss the safety rules that magnet fishers follow, and the surprising historical discoveries they make. You'll also hear about the debate: is this hobby helpful or risky? Listening to real British stories like this helps you learn vocabulary naturally. The words become easier to remember because they are part of a real, interesting story. Press play and let's start.

#LearnEnglish #BritishCulture #MagnetFishing #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #ListeningPractice #WeaponsInEnglish

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