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Learn English Through Listening

Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt 85 Episodes Oct 19, 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

Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884
Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884 Oct 19, 2026 00:12:13 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-l
You clicked NO they tracked you anyway! [English Listening: Privacy] Ep 883
You clicked NO they tracked you anyway! [English Listening: Privacy] Ep 883 Oct 12, 2026 00:13:33 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. T
Your doorbell camera is making us paranoid [English Listening] Ep 882
Your doorbell camera is making us paranoid [English Listening] Ep 882 Oct 5, 2026 00:12:15 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 no
Why we trust our neighbour more than the news [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 881
Why we trust our neighbour more than the news [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 881 Sep 28, 2026 00:13:30 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 usefu
92% Trust Nurses. Just 9% Trust Politicians. Why? [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 880
92% Trust Nurses. Just 9% Trust Politicians. Why? [English Vocabulary: Trust] Ep 880 Sep 21, 2026 00:13:47 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-lan
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

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