📖 English Lessons Section

Each Podcast is its own English lesson

Hi there you are listening to Adept English and this is a listen and learn podcast. My name is Hilary and I created this listen and learn method to help you speak English fluently. It's much more enjoyable if you learn English in the way that your brain naturally wants to learn. I live in the United Kingdom. I'm a native English speaker. And I love helping the hundreds of thousands of students who listen to us every month.

Every week we give you two English lessons in the form of podcasts. So listen to Adept English. You'll be on your way to speaking fluent English in no time.

📮 listening

A photo of the river in Amstel and a British passport. Today's English listening podcast lesson is about what it's like to travel to and from the UK in 2021.

UK 2021 Travel Rules-Learn More With Our English Listening Practice Ep 485

Today on Learn English Through Listening with Adept English we’re talking about travelling to and from the UK in 2021. Expect to hear about QR codes, visas, ID checks and the new language used to describe these processes. The podcast is perfect for learners of all levels but especially those at pre-intermediate level of English.

Published

November 11, 2021

💬 Words: 2425

Length 13 min

📮 phrases

A photograph of a lady leaving her job with holding a box. Here is a list of common English words, phrases and colloquialisms used in English when leaving your job.

Common English Words Used In Leaving Your Job Ep 484

In this English podcast lesson you will learn the common English words and phrases that we use when we leave a job. You will also learn some interesting idioms and stories that will help you to remember why some words and phrases may be used. As you'll see, some of the expressions haven't changed much for a 100 years.

Published

November 08, 2021

💬 Words: 2262

Length 12 min

📮 listening

A fruit crumble cake looking very tasty. It's a good idea to practice English listening comprehension of instructions. Understanding instructions is a skill you can use in a variety of situations.

Baking a Cake-English Listening Comprehension Following Instructions Ep 483

Do you like cake? Do you enjoy listening to directions? If answering yes to the first question and sometimes to the second, you are going to really enjoy this English listening lesson. Have a listen and improve your English comprehension skills. This is a fun lesson to listen to, but it’s also practical. Follow the instructions and you’ll end up with a yummy cake.

Published

November 04, 2021

💬 Words: 1906

Length 10 min

📮 idioms

A photo of a couple taking a walk in the park. Learn some really useful English idioms.

English Idioms For Easy: Easy To Learn Easy To Remember Ep 482

We use English idioms every day. And we use them in big ways and small ways, for fun and for serious meanings. For example, we can say that we’re up to our ears in work, meaning we’re very busy and it’s hard to find time to do anything else. Let’s explore and play with some different English idioms for easy!

Published

November 01, 2021

💬 Words: 1958

Length 10 min

📮 listening

This is an English language podcast which serves as a learning and practice tool for those of you learning the language.

Get Better At English The Easy Way With English Listening Practice Ep 481

English language podcasts to help you with English language listening practice. Learn English vocabulary while you listen to natural spoken English. With our free natural spoken English lessons for English learners. This week we are going to be talking all about UK gardening habits of a UK home.

Published

October 28, 2021

💬 Words: 1986

Length 10 min

📮 speaking

A signpost pointing to destinations that are thousands of miles away. Improve your English with this tutorial on how to give and take navigation directions in British English.

Learn British English Conversation And Vocabulary On How To Give And Take Navigation Directions Ep 480

English conversation about the language of finding your way and giving directions in the UK. You're in the UK it’s morning and you want to go to Starbucks for a coffee. You fire up your mobile phone and have found a map of the area and it’s all good; you have planned your route. But soon enough, your Sat-nav map tells you have reached your destination but no Starbucks! And then it happens, your phone’s battery dies. This is where things can get tricky. How do you ask for directions in a foreign language?

Published

October 25, 2021

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