Synopsis
The aim of Adept English is to help you learn English through listening. We understand listening, and we know how to teach it. On our site you will learn how to listen in ways that are interesting and lead to learning success. No technical know how is required, just a computer, smart phone, tablet with an internet connection. We have lots of audio podcasts, at all difficulty levels, on many topics, suitable for all listeners.
Episodes
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Quiet comeback: How analog hobbies are rewiring connection. [B2-C1 Vocabulary] Ep 858
20/04/2026 Duration: 12minHave you ever felt a bit tired of staring at your phone screen and wanted to do something real with your hands? Many people are discovering the simple joy of making and creating things offline. In today's English podcast, we'll explore this cultural shift towards 'analogue' hobbies, like knitting or gardening.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-digital-fatigue-trends/You'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ useful English vocabulary such as 'tactile', which means something you can touch and feel, and 'progression', which is the gradual improvement of a skill.Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent.Start listening today https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/We'll look at why people are seeking these hands-on activities and the surprising
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8 Ways To Bring Kindness To An Unfriendly World [B2 English Listening Practice] Ep 857
13/04/2026 Duration: 12minHave you ever noticed how a small act of kindness from a stranger can completely change your day? It's a powerful feeling that connects us all. In today's podcast, we'll explore eight practical ways to be a nicer person, using _real English_ you can learn from. Do you dislike advertisements interrupting your study? Say goodbye to ads with our premium subscription. You will get 8 new, uninterrupted British English lessons every month.
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STOP Doomscrolling There Is Good News [Learn English Through Stories] Ep 856
06/04/2026 Duration: 13minAre you feeling weighed down by the constant stream of bad news? In today’s podcast, we’ll explore the opposite. We’ll share some truly uplifting news stories from around the world, and you’ll pick up excellent English vocabulary as you listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ and learn.Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent.Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-uplifting-news-learn-english-naturally/We’ll discover some clever solutions to big problems, from recycling to using wasted energy, and a simple invention changing lives. It’s a wonderful way to practice listening to natural English.So, let’s take a welcome break from the headlines, fill your ears with some good news, and help those Engli
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The Myth of Boring Language Learning [Advanced English] Ep 855
30/03/2026 Duration: 14minDo you find your English learning materials/books to be ... kinda boring? Wouldn't it be better if you could work on improving your English skills with topics that are genuinely interesting? 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.Subscription info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Transcript & Links Mentioned: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-avoid-boring-english-study-real-world-stories/ In today's podcast, I'll show you how you can level up your English in an easy and interesting way. I'll give you a little 'taster' of the kind of subjects we talk about at Adept English.We'll explore how your attitude might affect your health and hear about the fears surrounding artificial intelligence and jobs. We'll do all this while giving you excellent, accessible English listening https://adept
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The Fluency Myth: Why Big Words Are Failing You [B2 English Listening Practice] Ep 854
23/03/2026 Duration: 09minHave you ever noticed how some people just sound more natural and fluent (https://adeptenglish.com/english/fluency/) when they speak English, even if they don't use very complex words? The secret is often in the simple, everyday phrases they choose.In today's podcast, we'll explore fascinating new research that shows how using common expressions can make you sound much more like a native British (https://adeptenglish.com/) speaker. We'll discover practical phrases for saying sorry in different ways and learn how to politely clear up a misunderstanding. This is about using the language that native speakers really use every day.Take your British English to the next level.You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free (https://adeptenglish.com/downloads) episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.Subscription Info (https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/)Browse Our Courses (https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/)This is a wonderf
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The Tech Building Your Perfect Diet: B2 English Listening Practice Ep 853
16/03/2026 Duration: 14minHave you ever noticed someone wearing a little gadget on their arm and wondered what it was for? That small piece of technology is part of a fascinating shift in how we understand our own health.In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of personal health 'devices' like CGMs. We'll learn (https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/) useful English vocabulary, including the words 'nutrition' and 'microbiome', and discuss how this science gives us personalised information about our bodies.Upgrade your listening experience. No ads, just pure British English learning. Get 8 exclusive premium episodes every month delivered straight to your phone.✨ Learn more (https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/)We'll look at why this new approach is exciting and also answer why some people in the medical world are questioning it. You'll hear about surprising discoveries that change standard health advice.And Don't forget to follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen (https://a
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We Need Some Good News (B2+) Ep 852
09/03/2026 Duration: 12minHave you ever looked at the news and felt you needed a break from all the bad stories? It’s easy to think the world is only full of problems. But what if we told you there are also many quiet, positive changes happening right now?In today’s English practice podcast https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/, we’ll explore three uplifting stories from around the globe. We’ll learn useful vocabulary like "maternity", which relates to mothers and birth, "aggrandise", which means to seek more power, and "indigenous", describing people native to a land. These are excellent words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ for discussing global issues.Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 words? If you learn these words perfectly, your fluency will improve quickly. Stop struggling with difficult words.
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The Real Cost Of Green Energy (B2+) Ep 851
02/03/2026 Duration: 14minHave you ever noticed how different countries are racing to generate clean energy, but sometimes the biggest challenge isn't the wind or the sun? It's what we build to carry that power. In today's podcast, we'll explore the fascinating world of green energy and the surprising things holding it back in the UK.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. FAQ and Help https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe | Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957We’ll https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ useful words like infrastructure, the physical systems that make things work, and pylon, those giant structures that carry electricity. We’ll explore the puzzle of a full electricity grid and the very human reasons why building new things can be so diffi
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Can You Follow This Royal Scandal in English? (B2+) Ep 850
23/02/2026 Duration: 10minHave you ever listened to the news and wished you could understand all the words clearly? We know it can be tricky to follow fast news in English. In today's podcast, we'll explore three interesting current stories. We'll practise together with key vocabulary like "alleged", "envoy", and "domestic", explaining each one carefully.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-news-prince-andrew-skiing-cancer/Learn the basics of English vocabulary. Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 words? If you learn these words perfectly, your fluency will improve quickly. Stop struggling with difficult words.
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The Real Reason Healthy Eating Feels Impossible (B2+ Listening) Ep 849
16/02/2026 Duration: 13minHave you ever found yourself eating a snack and then, without thinking, reaching for another and another? We often blame ourselves for a lack of willpower. But what if the food itself was designed to make us do that?✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-ultra-processed-junk-foods/Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 words? If you learn these words perfectly, your fluency will improve quickly. Stop struggling with difficult words.View the course: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of ultra-processed foods and the clever systems that encourage us to eat them. We'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ some useful vocabulary to discuss this, including words like "addictive", "ultra-processed", and "bliss point" – that's the perfect mix of salt, sugar, and fat that makes food hard to resist.We'll look a
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British Listening Culture: Have We Forgotten How To Party? (B2+) Ep 848
09/02/2026 Duration: 12minHave you ever noticed how the way we choose to socialise says a lot about our culture and our times? In today's podcast, we'll explore a big change happening in Britain: the closing of many nightclubs. We'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ some wonderful vocabulary to talk about social life, including words like "hedonism", a "rite of passage", and what makes an activity "wholesome".✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-genz-trends-nightclubs-decline/We'll look at why this shift is happening and hear what young people are choosing to do instead of going out clubbing. It's a fascinating look at changing generations and lifestyles.Get 8 exclusive, ad-free podcast episodes every month.It is the cheapest way to improve your fluency in UK English.☕ All for less than the price of a coffee.
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The Secret World of British Snack Flavours (Spoken English) (B2+) Ep 847
02/02/2026 Duration: 13minHave you ever wondered why the humble crisp can spark such strong opinions, depending on where in the world you live? We all have our go-to flavours, but what makes certain tastes so popular in one country and not another? It's a tasty insight into our cultures and preferences.In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of crisps, those tasty potato snacks we love in the UK, and how their flavours change from one country to another. You'll practise English with words like "flavour", F-L-A-V-O-U-R, which means the taste of food; "seasoning", S-E-A-S-O-N-I-N-G, the spices or powders added to make things tasty; and "staple", S-T-A-P-L-E, something essential or very common in everyday life. These words will help you talk about food and habits more easily.Get the free transcript of this lesson: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-global-crisp-tastes/We'll discover why certain crisps are favourites in the UK, like those with cheese or salt, a
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How To Vary Your Workouts The Right Way! Get Fit & Learn English (B2-C1) Ep 846
26/01/2026 Duration: 14minHave you ever wondered if your exercise routine is as varied as it should be? What if the key to better health isn't just exercising more, but exercising smarter with a mix of different types? New research suggests that variety isn't just a nice addition, it's crucial for your physical and mental well-being.Check out our courses like the Most Common 500 English Words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ and Activate Your Listening https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/course-one-activate-your-listening/In today's subscription podcast, we'll take a look at the fascinating world of exercise variety. We'll pick up some solid B2-C1 level English phrases, like 'steady-state cardio', 'high-intensity interval training', and 'resistance training', that you'll often hear in native conversations about fitness. And as you know, listening to natural English is the secret to fluency, isn't it? We'll explore how these differe
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Traitors: Why Do We Trust Liars 90% Of The Time? (B2-C1) English Ep 845
19/01/2026 Duration: 15minHave you ever wondered why we're so easily taken in by a good liar? Or why, you know, we trust people even when the evidence says otherwise? A certain reality TV sensation has turned these questions into "must watch TV", and it's got everyone in the UK talking!In today's English language podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw we'll dive into a global TV phenomenon and examine the psychology behind why it's so addictive. You'll pick up English vocabulary like 'confirmation bias', 'groupthink', and 'truth default theory', or more accurately, the mental shortcuts that govern our social interactions, and hear how native speakers naturally weave these terms into conversation. Listening to authentic discussions like this is a proven way to boost your fluency, wouldn't you agree?Learn more:- Subscription Episodes https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/- 500 Most Common Words Course https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500
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Start 2026 With Positive Slow English News Listening Ep 844
12/01/2026 Duration: 12minIsn't it easy to get bogged down by the constant stream of negative news? I mean, turn on the TV or scroll through your feed, and it's all doom and gloom. So, how about we deliberately seek out the good? The stories that warm our hearts and remind us of human kindness, scientific marvels, and life-saving innovations. That's exactly what we're doing in today's English listening practice.- Free Transcript https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-2026-positive-news-stories/In today's subscription podcast, we'll explore three uplifting news stories that not only brighten your day but also introduce you to some advanced English vocabulary. We'll pick up phrases like 'incentive', 'oxytocin', and 'nasal spray', words that native speakers use in everyday conversations. And as you know, listening to authentic conversation is one of the most effective ways to build fluency, isn't it? It's like your brain absorbs the language without you
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Is Your English Ready For 2026? Listen And Learn (B2-C1) Ep 843
05/01/2026 Duration: 13minRelive the best of 2025's episodes while effortlessly improving your English fluency through immersive listening and advanced vocabulary.Explore our courses like the Most Common 500 English Words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ and Activate Your Listening https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/course-one-activate-your-listening/Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-op-english-podcasts-2025-review/Have you ever wondered which podcast episodes really popular with you, our listeners, last year? You know, those topics that made you stop and think, or maybe even smile a little? Well, as we start a brand new year, it's the perfect time to look back at the ones you loved most, the episodes that had you hitting the replay button and sharing with friends. And that's exactly what we're doing today.Listening to this recap not only lets you catch up on some of the best content from last year, but also immerses you in authenti
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English Listening 2025 Special (MYSTERY GUESTS!) Ep 842
29/12/2025 Duration: 05minWelcome to our end of year special. As 2025 comes to a close, we just wanted to say thank you, to all our amazing listeners for your support. We are a small British podcast pushing a great English learning approach. We've grown again this year and that only happens because of you, so thank you for following us, subscribing and liking our content, your support is greatly appreciated, thank you.Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-2025-end-of-year-special/Subscribing is just a few clicks away! Just visit our FAQ page, choose Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month.- FAQ: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 We look forward to helping you improve your English in 2026. #LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishFluency #B2English #C1English #Christmas #Vocabular
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Why is the Fog Pink?
22/12/2025 Duration: 10minEnhance your English fluency with some great (and odd!) UK news: pink fog, online habits, reindeer carrots, and Tree of Kindness. These are just a few of the heartwarming and intriguing stories we're exploring today. Listen, build your vocabulary and get some great English listening practice today! Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-pink-fog-reindeer-carrots-kindness-stories/As you listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to a native speaker discuss these topics, you'll absorb authentic English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ language naturally, which is the secret to fluency! We'll wander through the enchanting phenomenon of pink fog, carrots, trees and how much time people in the UK spend online.Each story is brimming with advanced vocabulary and natural expressions, perfect for B2 and C1 learners. Immersing yourself in real English conversations like this helps you remember words without effort.Subscribing is easy! Just visit our FAQ pa
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2025's Most Googled Relationship Questions | English Listening (B2‑C1) Ep 840
15/12/2025 Duration: 13minHave you ever been on a date with an English speaker and found yourself searching for the right words to express your feelings? Or perhaps you've scrolled through relationship advice online and thought, 'I wish I could understand this better'? If so, you're not alone, and you're in the right place.Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-top-relationship-questions-2025/In today's subscription podcast, we'll dive into the language of love and relationships. We'll pick up essential phrases like 'honeymoon phase' and 'monogamy', and we'll unravel the nuances of terms like 'exclusive', 'open relationship', and 'toxic'. And here's the thing: listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to native speakers discuss these topics is a brilliant way to boost your fluency!No more skipping ads! Subscribe and enjoy 8 new, ad-free English lessons every month. You can listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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The 9 Most Overused Therapy Words! Learn Real English Ep 839
08/12/2025 Duration: 13minHave you ever been at a café and overheard someone say a delayed train was 'traumatic', or label a colleague a 'narcissist' for taking credit? It seems we've all become sort of amateur therapists these days, haven't we? And while it's fantastic that mental health is discussed more openly, there's a catch: these powerful words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ can lose their impact when used carelessly.Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-psychology-terms-everyday-conversation/In today's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw we'll explore this linguistic phenomenon, how psychological terminology has leapt from the therapist's office into everyday English. You'll hear current phrases like 'gaslighting', 'triggered', and 'boundaries' used in context, and we'll unpack their true definitions—or rather, their original clinical meanings. List