Learn English Language: What’s holding you back?
Ever wondered what a year of English learning looks like? From lost Lego shipments to the psychology of relationships, Adept English covered it all in 2024. Let's peek into this colourful mix of stories that kept English learners engaged throughout the year.
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As you listen to these varied subjects, you'll naturally pick up common expressions and real-world language that native speakers use daily.
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Explore English fluently with Adept English by revisiting 2024's diverse topics, from idioms to eco-themes—start improving your skills today!
The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.
⭐ Theodore Roosevelt
Struggling to keep up with native English speakers? What if you could learn British English using the same fascinating stories that helped thousands of learners in 2024? From mysterious ocean-lost Lego to relationship psychology, these aren't your typical boring English lessons. Here's the breakthrough you've been waiting for:
- You practise listening to natural British English for real-world language skills.
- You learn idioms and phrases like "Heard it through the Grapevine" for daily use.
- You expand vocabulary with topics like cycling, running, and fitness benefits.
- You improve comprehension through diverse subjects, from news to quirky stories.
- You get exposed to pronunciation and intonation of native speakers.
- You explore cultural insights like Christmas, Blue Zones, and Greek mythology.
- You build understanding of eco-conscious language like "sustainability" and "net zero."
- You practise hearing and understanding connected speech in casual contexts.
- You gain tools for better relaxation and health through psychology topics.
- You enjoy varied content that keeps learning interesting and engaging.
This episode is great for improving your English because it covers lots of different topics. You’ll hear everything, from everyday conversations to more specific subjects. As you listen, you’ll learn useful words and phrases that native speakers use all the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How can I learn British English fluently with Adept English? Adept English helps you learn British English fluently by offering engaging lessons on diverse topics. You can improve your speaking, listening, and vocabulary by listening to podcasts that cover everything from idioms to eco-themes. Consistency is key—keep listening and practicing, and you’ll see steady progress in your fluency.
- What are idioms, and how can they help me speak English better? Idioms are phrases whose meanings aren't directly tied to the words used. They help you sound more natural and fluent when speaking. In Adept English lessons, you'll learn idioms that are commonly used in everyday conversations, which will allow you to understand native speakers better and make your speech more authentic.
- Can I improve my English speaking skills by listening to Adept English podcasts? Absolutely! Listening to podcasts from Adept English is a great way to improve your speaking and listening skills. By exposing yourself to a wide range of topics—like pop culture, health, and current news—you can build a deeper understanding of how English is used in various contexts. This is an effective way to learn British English fluently.
- What can I expect from a typical Adept English lesson? Each Adept English lesson focuses on improving your overall English fluency, whether it’s vocabulary, pronunciation, or grammar. You’ll also explore interesting topics like eco-themes or popular idioms, which keep the learning process enjoyable. These lessons are designed for learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers.
- How do I start improving my English speaking and listening today? Start by listening to Adept English podcasts regularly. Focus on understanding the content, paying attention to new vocabulary, and practicing your pronunciation. Don’t forget to speak out loud and mimic what you hear to improve fluency. With consistent practice, you’ll see your skills grow and become more confident in English.
Most Unusual Words:
- Quirky: Unusual in an interesting or different way.
- Idioms: Phrases where the meaning is different from the literal meaning of the words.
- Debunking: Proving that something is false or not true.
- Scandal: An action or event that causes public anger or shock.
- Unpopular: Not liked or not supported by many people.
- Juicy: Interesting or exciting, especially in a way that involves personal details.
- Expand: To make something bigger or increase its size.
- Attach: To fasten or join something to another thing.
- Mental health: The state of your emotions and mind, and how you feel.
- Demographics: Data or information about the population, like age, gender, or race.
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Transcript: Learn English Naturally with 2024 Most Exciting Topics
Adept English Review of 2024
Hi there and welcome to this podcast from Adept English. If you celebrate Christmas, I hope that you've had a great one with family and friends. And if you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you've had some holiday time perhaps and a midwinter rest. Today is just a short podcast as it's holiday time, but still plenty of great English language to practise with.
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A montage of previous 2024 episode cover images. Practice Fluent English with Everyday Topics.
So Christmas has happened and now we're looking forward to the new year, 2025. And we've got lots of great things planned for 2025 for Adept English. Don't forget to support us by sharing our podcast, giving us 5 star reviews or simply by subscribing on YouTube, on Spotify or whatever platform you listen on. That really helps us.
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Podcasts on music
Today let's just have a look at the topics that the Adept English podcast covered in 2024. We just did a podcast last week on well-known Christmas songs, ones that you might hear too. Very good for your English language learning of course. And while I'm on the topic of podcasts on music, we started 2024 with Podcast 708, looking at the use of idioms in well-known pop songs. What about idioms like "Heard It Through The Grapevine"? That's Marvin Gaye. Or "Another One Bites The Dust"? That's Queen. And if we're talking music-related podcasts, in Podcast 711 I talked about what song lyrics might be saying about relationships and 'attachment styles'. That was a juicy one!
Podcasts on Physical Exercise
There were a couple of podcasts this year that you really enjoyed on physical exercise. Maybe some of you do your Adept English listening while you're out cycling or running. In Podcast 723 I talked about cycling and how there's been an expansion of cycle lanes in the UK. But also about how sometimes cycling can still be a dangerous activity. Lots of you showed interest in that, so I assume that cycling is becoming more popular in other countries too. People are preferring to travel to work on their bikes if they can, rather than using public transport in big cities. Public transport means buses, trains and trams.
Also on physical exercise we made Podcast 735. In it I was talking about all the different benefits of running, of high intensity interval training or HIIT or HIIT running. And all the benefits for your physical health, your physical fitness. But also the benefits for your brain and your mind. It's amazing what running can do for you. I always say I come back with a different head when I've been for a run. That was a topic that many of you enjoyed. So if you're keen on running and you miss that one it's still available.
I also talked about the scandal in the UK's post office in Podcast 709. Do you have scandals in your government organisations? Well we do in the UK.
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News with Adept English - very popular!
Back to my review of our year. Of course as we always do we covered a lot of different news stories in our podcasts. Many of you particularly like these news related podcasts for your English language practice. A particular popular news podcast I made was number 747 back in May when I covered positive news stories. So much of the news across the world this year has been bad, negative, horrible even. So I thought some of you might enjoy positive news instead. And you did. Positive news can be hard to find sometimes. But there are always some positive news stories and I plan to do more of these in 2025. And we made many general news podcasts. Like number just recently, where I covered stories like the floods in the UK, the unpopularity of the new British government, and how the car industry in the UK is facing huge problems because of net zero.
And Quirky, One-off Podcasts!
Adept English is also known for the quirky podcasts we sometimes do. That's 'quirky', Q-U-I-R-K-Y. That word means 'different and interesting. Things that aren't normal mainstream if you like', that's 'quirky'. So in episode 743, I talked about the names we use for the different generations. Depending upon what age you are, when you were born, you will belong to a certain generation. You might be a millennial or you might belong to Gen Z or you might be a boomer. Interesting to understand what generation you are. Then you know when you're being talked about in the news!
Another quirky one-off type podcast that you enjoyed. We made one on the populations of the world. And how the number of babies being born in some populations has really come down. While in other populations the birth rate is high, our world will change over time as a result of this. It was a fascinating insight into how demographics will change over time. That was episode 777 if you're interested.
And another quirky one - how an accident at sea where a ship carrying Lego lost its cargo. And how this helped scientists learn more about the world's oceans and their currents. If you want to listen to that one, it's episode 775. Also a bit of a one-off, we made a podcast about Greek myths and how modern brand names that you'll know like Nike and Amazon have their origins in Greek mythology. See how many brands you can name that relate to Greek myths. That one is 776.
Eco Themes with Adept English
There's also an eco-theme sometimes in our podcasts. So in podcast 771 I talked about how long plastics survive in our environment. And in 772 how keeping the same clothes for many years is a good thing rather than buying new ones.
And Physical Health
And as you know I'm keen on health and how we can all help ourselves health-wise, particularly in living longer. So I did a podcast number 780 on Blue Zones. They're the areas of the world where people are reported to live a long time. But actually in that podcast I was what we call 'debunking the myths'. Meaning I was looking at how the data on Blue Zones may not be correct. But actually what is being discussed in relation to Blue Zones is still quite good science. And you can help yourself to live more healthily and longer. I do like to share insights on health but I'm not a doctor or a scientist. So I always refer you to other sources.
And Mental Health - like ‘How to Relax’
But I am quite good on psychological matters because that's my job! So this year I covered quite a few topics in relation to mental health and psychology. One popular topic last year podcast 778 where we looked at the psychology behind divorcing couples who remarry. Quite a trend at the moment. But I thought it might be worth having a look at what's perhaps going on there! Slightly crazy. Why would you remarry someone you'd already divorced?!
How Debunking Blue Zones Can Help You Learn English Faster
And in podcast 777 - and I know many of you enjoyed this one, I give you some of my tips on how to relax. That's R-E-L-A-X. And just how difficult that is in our modern world.
Where You Can Find All of These Podcasts!
All of these podcasts are available to view on Spotify and on YouTube. Or on our website at AdeptEnglish.com. If any of those topics grab your interest, you'll be able to find them. On the Adept English website go to Lessons. And you can use the search bar at the top to key in the podcast number. That's really easy.
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So I hope you enjoyed this mini review of the Adept English Year. And that you'll be listening to many more video podcasts and subscription episodes from us in 2025. Happy New Year also as it will be 2025 before I speak to you again. Have a good one.
Goodbye
Enough for now. Have a lovely day. Speak to you again soon. Goodbye.
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