Hilary Platt
Learn English Through Listening
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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Episodes
Why your supermarket food became a chemistry experiment [English Listening] Ep 886 02.11.2026 13:23
What's really in your bread? You might be surprised! That innocent-looking loaf or morning pastry could contain ingredients you've never heard of. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-ultra-processed-food-lesson/ In today's podcast, we explore ultra-processed food, hidden ingredients and why they are so common in our shopping baskets. We'll...
What your country’s banknotes say about you [English Listening] Ep 885 26.10.2026 13:19
What do you think should appear on British banknotes: famous faces or tiny creatures from the wild? ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-british-banknotes/ In today’s podcast, we’ll find out why the public chose native wildlife for Britain’s new banknotes. We’ll learn useful words like consultation, pollinators and counterfeit resilience, and discover how wildlife...
Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884 19.10.2026 12:13
Eat more protein. Sleep eight hours. Meditate daily. Simple habits, right? But online, harmless health advice has been pushed to the extreme, turning self-care into toxic pressure just for clicks. Where do we draw the line? Let's explore the dark side of wellness trends while you level up your English listening skills today. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-...
You clicked NO they tracked you anyway! [English Listening: Privacy] Ep 883 12.10.2026 13:33
Imagine being recognised by a computer just from the way you walk. No face, no name, no ID. Just your steps. And it's around 96% accurate. How is that even possible? ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-data-privacy-vocabulary/ In today's podcast, we'll explore what your "online" life looks like, when everything about you becomes data....
Your doorbell camera is making us paranoid [English Listening] Ep 882 05.10.2026 12:15
Britain has over 7 million cameras watching our streets. 7 million! That's more cameras per person than almost anywhere else on earth. This is an English lesson wrapped around an interesting British topic, and you'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ useful vocabulary from it. What if the camera on your neighbour’s door is watching more than you think? And most were n...
Why we trust our neighbour more than the news [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 881 28.09.2026 13:30
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 use...
92% Trust Nurses. Just 9% Trust Politicians. Why? [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 880 21.09.2026 13:47
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-la...
What British weddings are like in 2026 [English Listening Practice] Ep 879 14.09.2026 14:31
Traditional English weddings have a lot of moving parts. If you get invited to an English speaking wedding, you might find yourself smiling politely while wondering who everyone is and what happens next? Perhaps you have heard words like "bride" or "groom", but the details around a British weddings can still feel like a big puzzle. So, lets explain what's going on while we...
Why the real England isn't London [English Practice] Ep 878 07.09.2026 15:07
There is no doubt that London's busy city life is worth experiencing if you visit England. However, if you love nature, fresh air and views you will remember for life. You probably want to visit the Lake District as well. As always, while we talk of green valleys, pretty stone villages and outdoor adventures we can work on improving your English language skills. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://a...
Cash is making a comeback! [English Listening B2+] Ep 877 31.08.2026 14:25
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. ✔️ Less...
You want 50 friends, not 5,000 followers [English Practice] Ep 876 24.08.2026 13:08
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 sub...
Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875 17.08.2026 11:55
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/l...
The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874 10.08.2026 9:05
Here's a great way to practice listening. Have you ever watched someone do something terrifying and thought, "Why would anyone choose that?" For some people, danger brings excitement. We call them daredevils, and their world is full of risk, adrenaline, and amazing stories. Let's find out more as we listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ & improve your English. Di...
3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873 03.08.2026 14:15
Have you ever noticed how a good news story can lift your mood? Today, we will focus on the positive. We have three uplifting stories from around the world, and you can learn some interesting English, in context, as you listen. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-advanced-news-lesson/ Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn:...
5 of the UK's last 7 leaders were not elected [English Shadowing] Ep 872 27.07.2026 13:47
You know what's really perfect for English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ listening? Real conversations about how political ideas change language. For example, the UK has a new term 'Manchesterism' that's not just a word but a new way of thinking about power. Sounds like a simple concept, but is it really that straightforward? Let's look closer. 🎧 Start listening t...
They wanted $690,000 for a football ticket. My jaw dropped! [English Practice] Ep 871 20.07.2026 11:23
Here's a great way to practice your English listening, an English lesson focused on the recent World Cup in America and what shocked European visitors. Long flights, expensive tickets, the weather, and more. Seems like FIFA are still all about the money, but what does the 2026 World Cup tell us about America? ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-ame...
When did you last REALLY play? [English Listening] Ep 870 13.07.2026 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://adepte...
The 1 number that proves nature can heal itself [English Practice] Ep 869 06.07.2026 9:33
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-...
He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868 29.06.2026 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....
Nobody Expected This Wildlife Comeback: From 54 to 9,500 [Advanced English Practice] Ep 867 22.06.2026 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:...
This one thing about Lisbon STUNNED me instantly [English Practice] Ep 866 15.06.2026 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...
Why therapists HATE the perfect boyfriend trend [English shadowing] Ep 865 08.06.2026 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 p...
The life in the UK test is BROKEN. Even I got some wrong! [English Practice] Ep 864 01.06.2026 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. Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of Englis...
She DIED three times. Saw the SAME thing. [English Practice] Ep 863 25.05.2026 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/lear...
Your pet is eating it already. Are you NEXT? [English Practice] Ep 862 18.05.2026 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 fe...
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