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Learn English Through Listening

Learn English Through Listening

Hilary Platt 85 episodes Nov 9, 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

Fake threats, Brexit & Trump: Understand the news in English [Listening Practice] Ep 887
Fake threats, Brexit & Trump: Understand the news in English [Listening Practice] Ep 887 Nov 9, 2026 13:56 The world is changing fast. From hidden security threats to political battles and government rules, there's a lot happening. But how much of it can you understand in English?In today’s podcast, we explore three recent news stories from Europe and America. Along the way, you'll learn useful words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ like hoax, hybrid warfa
Why your supermarket food became a chemistry experiment [English Listening] Ep 886
Why your supermarket food became a chemistry experiment [English Listening] Ep 886 Nov 2, 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 le
What your country’s banknotes say about you [English Listening] Ep 885
What your country’s banknotes say about you [English Listening] Ep 885 Oct 26, 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 i
Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884
Health extremes are un-healthy [English Vocabulary: Suffixes] Ep 884 Oct 19, 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-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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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