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Learn English Through Listening

Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt 85 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Learn English Through Listening is a podcast by Adept English that helps learners improve their English fluency through listening. The host, Hilary Platt, publishes two new audio lessons weekly with full transcripts. The lessons cover various topics and difficulty levels to suit all listeners. The approach focuses on natural language acquisition through repeated listening.

Episodes

What British weddings are like in 2026 [English Listening Practice] Ep 879
What British weddings are like in 2026 [English Listening Practice] Ep 879 Sep 14, 2026 00:14:31 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
Why the real England isn't London [English Practice] Ep 878 Sep 7, 2026 00:15:07 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://ad
Cash is making a comeback! [English Listening B2+] Ep 877
Cash is making a comeback! [English Listening B2+] Ep 877 Aug 31, 2026 00:14:25 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.✔️ Lesso
You want 50 friends, not 5,000 followers [English Practice] Ep 876
You want 50 friends, not 5,000 followers [English Practice] Ep 876 Aug 24, 2026 00:13:08 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 subsc
Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875
Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875 Aug 17, 2026 00:11:55 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/le
The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874
The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874 Aug 10, 2026 00:09:05 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.Did
3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873
3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873 Aug 3, 2026 00:14:15 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: s
5 of the UK's last 7 leaders were not elected [English Shadowing] Ep 872
5 of the UK's last 7 leaders were not elected [English Shadowing] Ep 872 Jul 27, 2026 00:13:47 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 tod
They wanted $690,000 for a football ticket. My jaw dropped! [English Practice] Ep 871
They wanted $690,000 for a football ticket. My jaw dropped! [English Practice] Ep 871 Jul 20, 2026 00:11:23 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-amer
When did you last REALLY play? [English Listening] Ep 870
When did you last REALLY play? [English Listening] Ep 870 Jul 13, 2026 00:14:08 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://adepten
The 1 number that proves nature can heal itself [English Practice] Ep 869
The 1 number that proves nature can heal itself [English Practice] Ep 869 Jul 6, 2026 00:09:33 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-wh
He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868
He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868 Jun 29, 2026 00:14:16 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.c

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