Podcast English Lessons

Total Podcasts: 575

Here are some examples of the latest podcast English lessons. If you want to see the full English lesson articles, then you can browse them all here. Or click on an image below to jump to that article.

📮 phrases

Digital art showing a montage of bank of England and inflation charts. Understanding the many English money and economic phrases will help you in your business dealings.

English Money And Economic News Phrases It Helps To Know Ep 564

Learn English Money and Economic News Phrases with Adept English! This lesson helps you understand the recent interest rate hikes in the UK and worldwide, while improving your economics vocabulary. Master essential terms like inflation, mortgage, and disposable income. Perfect for IELTS test prep and everyday English conversations. Boost your fluency and pronunciation as we discuss the impact of current events on our finances. Join us and stay updated on global economic trends while enhancing your English skills.

Published

August 15, 2022

💬 Words: 3000

Length 15 min

📮 idioms

Digital art, showing an old fashioned pocket watch on top of a pile of colourful yarn. An English idiom all about spending a little time to save a lot of time.

Learn English With A Useful Time Saving Idiom Ep 563

Discover the meaning of British English idioms with Adept English! In this engaging lesson, listen to a personal gardening story that helps you remember the phrase 'a stitch in time saves nine'. Learn about gardening, tomato plants, and the importance of addressing problems early. Improve your English fluency while diving into the world of idioms. Don't miss this captivating podcast lesson and find more resources at adeptenglish.com.

Published

August 11, 2022

💬 Words: 2574

Length 13 min

📮 listening

Digital art of a tortoise standing on papers. Today in our English listening practice lesson, we’ll discuss how scientists are learning from animals about growing old.

Growing Old An English Listening Topic That Interests Everyone At Some Point In Their Lives Ep 562

Improve your English listening practice with Adept English as we explore the fascinating ageing process, tortoise lifespan, and DNA's role in ageing. Learn English fluently through our engaging podcast, discussing metabolic rate and its impact on longevity. Enhance your language skills while uncovering the secrets of ageing and speaking English fluently. Join us for this captivating English listening practice lesson and unlock the door to a world of knowledge and linguistic growth.

Published

August 08, 2022

💬 Words: 2898

Length 15 min

📮 phrases

A photo of a group of uni students friends walking and talking. Improve your English listening and reading comprehension skills with todays advanced English vocabulary lesson.

If You Want To Understand English News This Is A Great Place To Start Ep 561

Learn advanced English vocabulary with this Adept English podcast lesson. Improve your listening and speaking skills, understand formal English words, idioms, and newspaper article vocabulary. Enhance your English pronunciation skills and fluency through our Course One: Activate Your Listening. This lesson helps you in understanding difficult vocabulary and offers effective English conversation practice. Discover the power of English language learning with real-life articles. Join us and unlock your path to fluency!

Published

August 04, 2022

💬 Words: 2981

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A close-up photo of a hand holding a pill between finger and thumb. In a recent UCL study, researchers say that serotonin imbalance does not cause depression. English listening practice topic.

No Clear Evidence Low Serotonin Levels Cause Depression Ep 560

Discover fascinating insights on depression and serotonin in this Adept English podcast lesson. Improve your English listening skills and learn new vocabulary with this engaging lesson. Explore the latest research from UCL, debunking common myths about chemical imbalances causing depression. Join Hilary, an experienced psychotherapist, as she discusses the impact of this study on mental health and antidepressants. Don't miss this chance to practice your English while learning about an important topic!

Published

August 01, 2022

💬 Words: 3297

Length 17 min

📮 speaking

A young lady sitting on the floor learning English. Did you know that there are two types of fluency? Mental and physical. We are going to explain both.

Let's Talk About English Fluency Ep 559

Improve your British English spoken fluency with Adept English's engaging lesson on mental and physical fluency. Boost your listening practice, pronunciation, and vocabulary through our innovative Listen & Learn method. Discover tips to conquer Consonant Clusters and enhance English language skills with speed reading and English songs. Join us for this interactive English podcast and embark on a fun-filled journey to mastering English language learning and achieving fluency in no time.

Published

July 28, 2022

💬 Words: 2659

Length 14 min

📮 listening

Coal power station towers billowing smoke. The hottest summer ever and climate change in the UK. That’s the topic for today’s English listening practice lesson.

You Don't Have To Learn English From Boring Text Books Ep 558

Improve your English with this engaging lesson on climate change, global warming, and CO2 reduction! Learn essential vocabulary for IELTS test preparation and enhance your listening skills with Adept English. Discover the importance of tree planting, forest regeneration, and sustainable farming in addressing climate change. Our lesson also provides insights on net zero goals, the greenhouse effect, and deforestation. Join us for an interesting environmental conversation and level up your English listening practice today!

Published

July 25, 2022

💬 Words: 3237

Length 17 min

📮 grammar

A group of young adults drinking at a table at night. Are you learning English? Stop making these grammar mistakes before it's too late!

Fix 2 Common English Grammar Mistakes Ep 557

Improve your English skills with our comprehensive lesson that focuses on common mistakes in English grammar. Learn the correct use of singular, plural, and uncountable nouns, as well as the difference between I and me. Gain confidence in your speaking abilities by mastering these crucial grammatical concepts. Our engaging lesson will guide you through real-world examples, helping you avoid errors and enhance your English proficiency. Join us to refine your language skills and communicate with ease!

Published

July 21, 2022

💬 Words: 2815

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A lone marathon runner, running down a city road. Improve your English vocabulary and learn more about the UK with a conversation in English.

Learn English With A UK News Conversation Ep 556

Learn English with our engaging Conversations in English lesson! Improve your listening skills, expand your vocabulary with unusual words, and explore topics like endurance, athlete, inflation, and exceptionalism. Dive into real-world examples and clear explanations for better understanding. With simple language and shorter sentences, our lesson is perfect for English language learners at all levels. Boost your fluency and confidence as you listen and practice with our Adept English Conversations in English lesson!

Published

July 18, 2022

💬 Words: 2697

Length 14 min

📮 listening

People waiting in a doctors surgery waiting area. Enjoy English lessons with interesting topics and lessons.

Amazing English Lessons-The NHS Ep 555

Enhance your English listening skills with Adept English' NHS 2022 English Listening Practice. This free audio lesson covers the National Health Service and its current situation, helping you learn vocabulary and phrases related to healthcare while improving your comprehension. Our natural British English speaker provides intermediate and advanced English learners with an engaging and effective way to practice listening. Download the MP3 file or listen to the lesson on our website. Start improving your English language proficiency today with Adept English!

Published

July 14, 2022

💬 Words: 3386

Length 17 min

📮 listening

A shopping trolley in the middle of an aisle in a supermarket. An IELTS listening practice lesson on shopping in a British supermarket.

English Listening Practice Shopping For Food Ep 554

An English listening practice lesson for anyone learning to speak English as a foreign language. It will help you with the specific English listening skills you need for the IELTS test and provide the real world English language needed to use in a British supermarket. Listen to the end of the lesson and you will find a practice quiz which you can join in, and my own views on how the British think of supermarkets.

Published

July 11, 2022

💬 Words: 2647

Length 14 min

📮 speaking

A photo of marshmallow twister sweets. Practice your English speaking with free English tongue twisters pronunciation exercises!

How To Practice English Word Sounds Ep 553

When learning to speak English clearly, tongue twisters are great practice. Tongue twisters will help you master the art of correct diction by exercising the intricate muscles in your mouth. This type of exercise forces you to slow down and think about how you are going to shape your mouth to achieve the sounds you need. Tongue twisters are difficult but can also be fun. If you're watching on YouTube or Spotify, then you also get to see me struggling to say them.

Published

July 07, 2022

💬 Words: 2602

Length 14 min

📮 listening

A young woman drinking a large coffee, leaning against a brick wall. English listening practice: Coffee has many effects on the human body, time to learn more about it!

English Listening Practice-A Strong Listen For Coffee Lovers Ep 552

In this English listening practice podcast lesson, we learn about the effects of coffee. Why coffee works the way it does, why it works differently on different people. Of course you will learn some interesting English vocabulary, phrases, pronunciation as you improve your English fluency. An English lesson you actually will want to listen to. So make yourself a coffee, put your headphones on and click play and start listening, enjoy!

Published

July 04, 2022

💬 Words: 2939

Length 15 min

📮 grammar

A couple falling out with each other. Some of the possible English phrasal verb combinations of the verb fall, and some examples.

Popular English Phrasal Verb Pairings-Fall Ep 551

English phrasal verbs explained. Today, our journey through the many possible phrasal verb combinations continues with the verb fall. We explore the most common use of fall in a phrasal verb, with lots of examples. I’ve included a short quiz at the end of the lesson so you can check if you have grasped the multitude meanings of fall as a phrasal verb. Please start listening before we fall out with each other, and take the quiz at the end of the lesson to check you’ve got it. I hope you spotted that phrasal verb!

Published

June 30, 2022

💬 Words: 3014

Length 16 min

📮 phrases

A very stressed woman is working at here computer desk. The English words and phrases used in the UK’s workforce are constantly changing and today we explain the most important ones.

English Words And Phrases You Will Hear Working In The UK 2022 Ep 550

In this listen and learn English podcast we will explain some unfamiliar words and phrases used in the workplace here in the UK. It doesn’t matter if you are serving coffee in a Starbucks or trade a currency desk in Goldman Sachs, practice as a local Doctor or clean an office. If you work in the UK, you will encounter a new workplace culture in 2022, and it comes with an English vocabulary all of its own. So listen to today’s English lesson and find out how working in the UK is changing for everyone.

Published

June 27, 2022

💬 Words: 3139

Length 16 min

📮 speaking

A cute baby crawling on a bed and a mother speaking to him. Great Tips To Speak English Clearly And Make Sure People Understand You

How To Speak English Clearly So People Understand You Ep 549

Welcome back to our English speaking series! In this lesson, we'll ensure that your English speaking is not only proficient but also understandable to your listeners. After all, what's the point of learning a new language if you can't communicate effectively? This lesson is designed to benefit all English language learners, including those preparing for the IELTS speaking test. Don't miss out on our future English lessons - subscribe now and take your English speaking skills to the next level!

Published

June 23, 2022

💬 Words: 2516

Length 13 min

📮 speaking

A photo of a new born baby. IELTS speaking practice, for people targeting a band 7 or higher.

How To Get A Perfect IELTS Speaking Band Score Ep 548

IELTS speaking practice, for people targeting band 7 and above. For those who don’t know what IELTS is, well it’s an internationally recognised English testing system that assesses your English language skills in four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. They give each of these skills a band score between 0-9, 9 being the best you can get.

Published

June 20, 2022

💬 Words: 2617

Length 14 min

📮 listening

A photo of a traditional British cream tea. Today we work through an English conversation that is both useful and delightful talking about something we all love, cake.

7 Top British Cakes An English Listening Practice Topic Ep 547

An English language listening practice lesson. Today we do what we do best, we work through everyday English conversation which delivers lots of useful vocabulary, idioms, grammar and spelling and we do it talking about something lovely, 'cake'. I hope we can all agree that cake is good. So if you want to cook and practice your English or you just want to try a new cake while you learn more English, start listening now.

Published

June 16, 2022

💬 Words: 2925

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A photo of a British petrol station. English listening practice topic: The prices of fuel are so high, it's beyond belief. For most people, they are just insane.

English Listening Practice-Fuel Prices Are CRAZY Ep 546

We like to keep our English listening practice about contemporary issues, things real world people in the UK are talking about. Although the government and media talk about the 'Cost of living crisis...' they are not really talking about what that actually means for real people. Today in your English listening practice you will get to hear what British people are actually saying about the cost of living, and if you listen to the end of the podcast, you will find some practical things we British are doing to save money.

Published

June 13, 2022

💬 Words: 3141

Length 16 min

📮 speaking

A photograph of a lady holding an umbrella in a rain storm. This podcast teaches you the polite greetings used in everyday UK life and gives you the opportunity to practice them in a fun way.

What Hello Do I Use? - English Speaking Practice Ep 545

Authentic everyday British greetings: This is a fun English Speaking practice podcast that teaches you the polite greetings used in everyday UK life. It’s broken into sections, each one focusing on a different scenario. In every section, there are a few 'Hello' focused conversations designed to let you hear these practical everyday greetings in action! And if you're from the USA or 'Down under', I do some awful impressions at the end of the podcast!

Published

June 09, 2022

💬 Words: 2079

Length 11 min

📮 listening

A screenshot of the British Sun newspaper reporting on the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. Start improving your conversations skills today by listening in on our English conversation lessons.

Learn English With A Conversation About Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Trial Ep 544

We can all learn from the recent trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial is raising awareness about domestic abuse being a two-way street. If you want to learn how to speak English conversationally, then this podcast is a great place for you to practice following an English conversation. I think you’ll find my conclusions don’t match the views of most of the online commentary.

Published

June 06, 2022

💬 Words: 2712

Length 14 min

📮 listening

A photograph of an example platinum Jubilee 2022 Pudding. Practice your English listening skills with this listening exercise, which will help you understand what native speakers really sound like.

British English Listening Practice With Subtitles-Platinum Jubilee 2022 Ep 543

Hello, and welcome to this English listening practice podcast. Today we are talking about the British Queens Platinum Jubilee 2022, while we improve your English listening skills. In this lesson, you will learn all about the UK monarchy while you learn English. The important thing for successful listening practice is to listen to a lot of authentic material and familiarize yourself with the patterns and the feeling of it. And if you have a sweet tooth, listen to the end to find out about an amazing pudding!

Published

June 02, 2022

💬 Words: 2240

Length 12 min

📮 listening

A photo of a lush green forest. If you want to learn English better, then why not try listening to a story about forest bathing? You might be surprised how good it makes you feel!

English Listening Practice-Forest Bathing And Walking Your Way To A Longer Life Ep 542

It's a great chance to practice your English listening skills! It's like having a teacher, but for free! You can do this activity almost anywhere and it's a fun way to learn English. Plus, it's healthy for your body and your mind. So, why not give it a try?

Published

May 30, 2022

💬 Words: 3030

Length 16 min

📮 listening

Arial photograph of the UK Houses of Parliament on a stormy day. Listening to these news reports will help you improve your English listening skills.

English Listening Practice For English Learners UK News May 2022 Ep 541

Today we have an English listening practice lesson about news in the UK. Listening to this podcast will improve your English listening and comprehension skills by immersing you in the language. Listening to the news in English is good for conversations, IELTS and TOEFL. In fact, it’s great listening practice, no matter what your objectives are!

Published

May 26, 2022

💬 Words: 2431

Length 13 min

📮 grammar

A photo of neighbourhood street party. In this lesson you will learn about conditionals: what they are, what their forms and meanings are, how to practice using them in conversation and how to avoid common mistakes that others make.

ESL English Grammar-The 4 Conditionals Explained Ep 540

English language learners often struggle with the English grammar concept of conditionals. In this lesson, I’ll explain the 4 conditional types in a straightforward way, along with examples of each type and its use. As a bonus, there is even a quiz at the end of the lesson to check you have improved your understanding.

Published

May 23, 2022

💬 Words: 2578

Length 13 min

📮 listening

A photo of a lady veterinary doctor with a cat. Improve your English listening skills and understand native speakers in everyday conversations by listening to these easy to follow English podcasts.

English Listening Practice-A Trip To The Vet Ep 539

Today, you’ll get the opportunity to practice your English listening skills with a podcast that uses natural conversational English. The topic is about my pet cats and a trip to the veterinary service. You will pick up lots of useful vocabulary and get an insight into pet ownership in the UK.

Published

May 19, 2022

💬 Words: 2459

Length 13 min

📮 idioms

The cure grey donkeys munching on grass. Tune in every day. Make it part of your routine. If you do it consistently, you will be amazed by how much easier English comes to you.

7 English Idioms That Use The Word Leg Ep 538

In this video podcast, I will explain idioms with the English word ‘leg’ in them. English idioms are an odd part of the English language, and not knowing about them can catch English language learners out. The best way to deal with them is to focus on the popular ones, the ones you are more likely to hear in an everyday English conversation. Today I’m going to break each idiom down into understandable parts and give you lots of examples. There is even a quiz to test yourself at the end.

Published

May 16, 2022

💬 Words: 2793

Length 14 min

📮 grammar

Two Alaskan brown bare fishing in a river. Want to improve your English skills? Perfect your pronunciation? Learn more about grammar and homonyms? Start today for free.

Yet Another Part Of Speech English Learners Struggle With-Homonyms Ep 537

English has some words which sound similar when you say them, and can even have the same spelling, but have a different meaning. Today we are going to talk about homonyms in our English grammar lesson, what they are, and why they are problematic for new English language learners. As usual, we provide lots of English listening practice to help you spot them and avoid confusion when you communicate with people using them.

Published

May 12, 2022

💬 Words: 2499

Length 13 min

📮 speaking

A photo of a lady being comforted by another lady, at a coffee table. An English speaking practice lesson focuses on the concept of empathy, a topic to help you improve your listening comprehension and pronunciation all you have to do is listen.

Today An English Speaking Practice Lesson On Empathy Ep 536

Today’s English speaking practice lesson, the topic I’m going to talk about is the concept of empathy. And because this is Adept English, you can increase your English vocabulary while also bettering your pronunciation and listening comprehension. So that’s the advantage of our listen and learn method, all you have to do is listen to improve your English fluency.

Published

May 09, 2022

💬 Words: 2518

Length 13 min

📮 grammar

A photo of a woman with a brightly coloured umbrella. This podcast will help you get to know modals better so you can use them confidently and correctly in your own speech and writing.

Parts Of Speech-English Modal Verbs Ep 535

Modal verbs are everywhere! They are a big part of speech in the English language. Frankly, in English we use them so much that after a while they become invisible to us native speakers. Which is why we need to make them visible again. That’s what this podcast is all about. Start learning English grammar the easy way, through listening.

Published

May 05, 2022

💬 Words: 2743

Length 14 min

📮 fluency

A photo of a gas meter and coins piled up. Do you want to learn how to speak English well? Then we can offer the most effective strategies to develop your English language skills.

If You Want To Speak English Fluently And Confidently-You Need To Listen Ep 534

Today we talk about living costs, rising energy bills and the impact of this on people’s lives. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS exams or just want to learn some new English vocabulary, we fill our podcast with tips and advice that will help you enhance your English-speaking skills.

Published

May 02, 2022

💬 Words: 2722

Length 14 min

📮 phrases

A photo of an old fashioned radio on a table. Spice up your English language learning. Learning with music delivers better results than just using plain text, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a bit of music while studying?

Memorising Common English Vocabulary And Phrases Using Music Ep 533

Today we are going to look at a memorising technique that uses music. We are going to see how you can apply this powerful learning approach to making learning English vocabulary and phrases easier. Music is a fantastic way to get new vocabulary into your brain. It’s an easy way to improve your English vocabulary and fluency. This is a method that I have found to be really effective and at the end of the podcast, I discuss the facts that support why it works.

Published

April 28, 2022

💬 Words: 2584

Length 13 min

📮 pronunciation

British and American flags fly over a green field. In today's show, I'm going to outline a few small differences between American and British pronunciation that may surprise you.

British Accents vs American Accents As We Practise English Pronunciation Ep 532

Today we are going to look at the differences between British English and American English pronunciation. Do you really want to sound more like James Bond, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Daniel Craig than a mix of Bill Murray, President Obama, and Ben Stiller? If you want to sound more British when you speak, rather than American, then this podcast will share some secrets that will help you understand why we sound the way we do.

Published

April 25, 2022

💬 Words: 2413

Length 13 min

📮 grammar

A visit to a green spring garden on an Easter weekend. Every day, we use countless verb tenses in English conversation. In today’s lesson, I’ll walk you through how native English speakers use tenses.

Learn English Verb Tenses Needed To Talk About Your Plans With Others Ep 531

Are you looking for the perfect resource to help you get confident in all those English verb tenses? In this lesson, you’ll find ALL the verb tenses typically used during an everyday English conversation. It’s crammed to capacity with examples of present simple and present perfect verbs, past simple forms, modal verbs and many more.

Published

April 21, 2022

💬 Words: 3443

Length 18 min

📮 listening

A man meditating in a green forest. An English language Listen & Learn podcast about the links between your mind and body. Improve your English listening skills while you learn a little more about why your brain works the way it does.

English Conversations For English Learners-Why Having A Big Brain Is Not Always An Advantage Ep 530

A podcast to help you learn English naturally and improve your English listening skills. Today we learn why we poor humans suffer more from fight or flight and why having a clever brain isn’t always an advantage. So while you learn new English vocabulary, build your long term English language memory and work on your listening comprehension, you will also gain an interesting insight into how we humans work at a mind and body level.

Published

April 18, 2022

💬 Words: 2869

Length 15 min

📮 speaking

US Military personnel using communications equipment. Learn English speaking Fluency with the Adept English language learning podcast. Giving you the confidence to speak English fluently.

A Sensible Attitude To Achieving Your English Speaking Fluency Goals Ep 529

If you want to learn to speak English fluently as quickly as possible, listening to this English podcast is a great place for you to start. We offer practical, free and proven English language learning techniques that hundreds of thousands of English language students listen to every month. Today we talk about what your expectations of how long it takes to learn to speak English fluently should be.

Published

April 14, 2022

💬 Words: 3083

Length 16 min

📮 pronunciation

A photograph of drummers learning rhythms. This podcast will help your English pronunciation be natural-sounding English using the Listen and Learn approach you love.

Learn To Pronounce And Speak English The Listen And Learn Way Ep 528

Many of your emails tell us that fixing your English pronunciation is one of the biggest issues you have as you move to spoken English fluency. Today I’m going to explain why learning English pronunciation is so difficult for some people. I’ll explain what you can do to fix well understood English specific pronunciation problems.

Published

April 11, 2022

💬 Words: 2980

Length 15 min

📮 fluency

A photo of a young student snoozing on a study desk with a dictionary. In this English language podcast I give you practical techniques to help leave your translation approach to learning behind and move to language fluency.

Avoid The Number 1 Barrier To English Language Fluency-Translating In Your Head Ep 527

Do you ever stop listening to someone while they’re speaking because you’re too busy translating what they’ve said? You are not alone! Lots of English language learners fall into the trap of language translation. The good news is you can learn to stop that slow translating process and move to true spoken English fluency with the strategies I set out in this English podcast lesson.

Published

April 07, 2022

💬 Words: 2342

Length 12 min

📮 phrases

A montage of faces representing different personalities. Learning these new English words and personality types can help you understand your work colleagues and friends better.

How Learning New English Words Can Help You Form Better Relationships Ep 526

Listening to today’s English language podcast and taking the suggested personality test will help you learn about the personality types you will encounter in your daily life. Learn about your own personality type, and its strengths and weaknesses, along with some useful common English vocabulary.

Published

April 04, 2022

💬 Words: 2717

Length 14 min

📮 pronunciation

A photograph of a horse race with colourful jockey shirts. Today we’ll listen to a recording of a very strong English accent, one you might have trouble understanding. We’ll help you improve your ability to understand this accent.

Improve Your Ability To Understand Speakers With A Strong English Accent Ep 525

Today we are going to go outside of our comfort zone and listen to an English speaker with a very strong accent. We don’t always get perfect recordings of English to listen to in real life. This English lesson will really challenge your listening skills and improve your appreciation of the problems you may experience and help you overcome them.

Published

March 31, 2022

💬 Words: 3037

Length 16 min

📮 grammar

A zoomed in photo of an English dictionary. This English grammar podcast lesson on present tense is perfect for English language learners of all levels, providing simple explanations and easy-to-follow exercises.

PRESENT TENSE Fully Explained With Examples As We Listen And Learn English Grammar Ep 524

The Present Tense in English: We’re going to work on the present tense in our English grammar lesson today. I want to get you thinking about how you can use your knowledge of the tenses to your advantage when speaking. We use tenses to explain when an action takes place, and explaining when an action takes place is an important part of ALL our everyday conversations.

Published

March 28, 2022

💬 Words: 3084

Length 16 min

📮 listening

A photo of post-it notes highlighting the feelings of an anxious person. Tips for overcoming your anxiety about engaging in English conversations that will help you develop confidence in all areas of your life.

Anxiety In Language Learning And Tips To Overcome It Ep 523

Tips to overcome nervousness in English conversations. An often overlooked but major learning obstacle is the feeling of being anxious when learning to engage and speak in a new language. Today we discuss this common problem and offer ways to overcome it.

Published

March 24, 2022

💬 Words: 2531

Length 13 min

📮 listening

A photograph of Ukrainian refugees. English Listening Practice through conversations and that helps improve natural, everyday spoken language. Each podcast delivers quality listening practice, covering lots of interesting topics.

English Listening Practice-Can We All Agree War Is Bad And We Should Stop It Ep 522

With so many wars in the world, I thought today we should have an English listening podcast about kindness, compassion and the goodness in people. Lots of English listening practice will help you build confidence, improve your listening comprehension, and train your brain for faster, more natural language acquisition. You'll notice a difference in the way you think and feel as your English improves in only a few episodes.

Published

March 21, 2022

💬 Words: 2290

Length 12 min

📮 speaking

A photo of a young Girl scared in bed. When you're learning a new language, don't make the mistake of overusing generic vocabulary in all your English conversations. Sounding boring or dull is never a good idea.

Be More Interesting And Memorable When You Talk About Something Bad In An English Conversation Ep 521

Today we are going to be more creative in our English conversations. We will help you spice up your English vocabulary skills. It is a really common thing to talk about good or bad in everyday conversations. In podcast 498 we showed you how to be more interesting talking about good. Today, we will make your conversation more thought-provoking when talking about bad things.

Published

March 17, 2022

💬 Words: 2847

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A photograph of the COVID memorial wall in London. We can help you learn English and reach your goals. We have lots of free podcasts which will help you prepare for tests and improve your English skills.

Gain CONFIDENCE In English CONVERSATION Practice Chatting About A Trip To London Ep 520

Today our lesson is an everyday English conversation to help improve your English listening comprehension and vocabulary skills. We talk about London and the UK, so you will also learn about some British culture along the way. This is a more interesting way to learn English without even noticing!

Published

March 14, 2022

💬 Words: 2461

Length 13 min

📮 listening

A photo of a typical British kitchen. Learn to speak British English with this breakfast vocabulary podcast. Expand your vocabulary and make communication easy with this fun and educational podcast!

Learn The Vocabulary And Pronunciation Of A British Kitchen In English Ep 519

This British breakfast vocabulary podcast for language learners will help you improve your comprehension and pronunciation of typical vocabulary and phrases for your morning food in the UK. All you have to do is listen and learn. Subscribe to our podcast, put your headphones on and start listening your way to better English language skills.

Published

March 10, 2022

💬 Words: 2837

Length 15 min

📮 phrases

A photo of a calendar with a dentist appointment highlighted. So today what about some vocabulary explanations of some English phrases and words, which will help you with travel and leisure?

Use These English Phrases The Next Time You Book A Vacation Or Meeting Ep 518

Today, in our English vocabulary explanation lesson, we’re going to look at some English words and phrases which will help you with conversations that involve travel and leisure. We give you lots of examples and a quick quiz to make sure you’ve understood. So, whether you’re planning a meeting, or just like to holiday–this is the perfect info for you!

Published

March 07, 2022

💬 Words: 2552

Length 13 min

📮 idioms

A small startup office. Learn To Use Idioms: Listen to our latest podcast with a native English speaker to explain workplace idioms their meaning, uses and examples.

Transform Your Workplace English Skills With These Idioms Ep 517

In this podcast we’re going to talk about some more of those ‘everyday English idioms’ you’ll hear at work. If you need to improve your workplace English, well this podcast is for you!

Published

March 03, 2022

💬 Words: 2565

Length 13 min

📮 speaking

Sunset orange shines through some decorated trainers in a field. Today we are going to learn, practice and test your understanding of some very common English modal verbs as we improve your spoken English.

Test Your Modal Verbs And Enhance Your English Speaking Skills Ep 516

Learn how to use commonly used modal verbs correctly. Today we practice and test your understanding of some very common English modal verbs as we improve your spoken English. It’s an important part of improving your spoken English. So I’m going to use a quiz to make sure you have grasped the concept solidly. I explain the answers to the quiz right at the end - so stick around for that!

Published

February 28, 2022

💬 Words: 2598

Length 13 min

📮 fluency

2 small lonely logs waiting at a locked gate. Listening to English lessons spoken by native English language speakers is a great way to improve your English language fluency.

Pet Dogs Help Us Improve Your English Fluency Ep 515

Today I talk about owning a pet dog in Britain as you improve your English language fluency skills. I’m going to talk about my personal experiences and about some problems you might have with dog ownership.

Published

February 24, 2022

💬 Words: 2587

Length 13 min

📮 listening

A stressed woman working late at the office. Tips to help you manage stress while you improve your English language listening skills. Advice to ease your stress, so you’ll have a better time at work and at home.

English Listening Practice-Stress And How To Avoid It Ep 514

Stress! We all suffer from it in our lives. Today’s English listening practice picks up from a previous listening practice podcast on the major causes of stress at work. We talk about the reasons some people handle stress better than others. Start listening now to identify and manage stress while you improve your English language skills.

Published

February 21, 2022

💬 Words: 2583

Length 13 min

📮 phrases

A lovely forest garden in spring. Today we talk about British plants, the climate and how a change in temperature can affect our gardens. I have some great vocabulary and English phrases to share with you.

The Curious Climate Of British Gardens-Useful English Phrases Ep 513

This podcast is a chance to improve your English language skills with an easy to follow conversation for English language learners. The best way to learn the English language is by listening to native English speakers. This podcast will give you just that opportunity. Start listening today and prepare your brain for English language learning success. You will learn English quicker, but in a fun way!

Published

February 17, 2022

💬 Words: 2383

Length 12 min

📮 listening

A man sitting at a desk working from home. Today’s English listening practice is all about the way we work, and how it has changed for millions of people over the last two years.

English Listening Practice-5 Reasons Working From Home Can Be Bad For You Ep 512

Today, I’m going to talk about 5 problems that people have had working in their own homes over the past two years. We’ll learn new vocabulary and discuss these ‘work-related problems’ just by listening to a friendly conversation in English. This type of English lesson is an excellent way to improve or keep you your English language listening skills in great shape.

Published

February 14, 2022

💬 Words: 2323

Length 12 min

📮 pronunciation

A picture of chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate. Today you will learn my favourite technique for learning to pronounce English vowels correctly.

Quickly Mastering The PRONUNCIATION Of All English Vowels Ep 511

Today we are going to improve your English pronunciation with some listen and learn practice of English vowels. Want to talk more like a native speaker of English? This lesson is for you.

Published

February 10, 2022

💬 Words: 2443

Length 13 min

📮 phrases

Pensioners worrying about the rise in UK cost of living. The UK is becoming one of the most expensive countries in the world to live in. Learn common English words and phrases as you discover why.

Learn NEW ENGLISH WORDS As We Explore Why The UK Is So Expensive To Live In Ep 510

In this lesson, I’m going to help you learn a lot of unfamiliar English words that are in the UK news right now. I will explain what they mean and how to use them in everyday English conversations. While you listen and learn, I will also explain why people are so worried about the cost of living in the UK. So start listening and find out what us British are so worried about.

Published

February 07, 2022

💬 Words: 2999

Length 15 min

📮 listening

Scientists collaborating in a laboratory. In this English listening practice episode, you’ll get to listen to great English audio, designed for English language learners like yourself.

English LISTENING PRACTICE That Will Mess With Your Mind Ep 509

I’m back with another episode of English Listening Practice. English listening practice is never boring, with Adept English! Today we’re going to mess with your mind.… in a good way! This is a great English listening practice lesson, designed for English language learners. If you want to improve your English language skills, are interested in new brain science, put on your headphones and press play.

Published

February 03, 2022

💬 Words: 3025

Length 16 min

📮 idioms

Your English teacher with office workers in the background. Listening to this podcast is a great way to expand your English, improve your communication skills, and learn many everyday business expressions and idioms.

TOP Everyday English IDIOMS You Will Hear At Work Explained Ep 508

Everyday English Idioms and expressions you will hear at work. We explain, with lots of examples, the most popular English idioms you will encounter at work in 2022. An English podcast lesson which only focuses on the most common idioms you, your boss or work colleagues will use at work. No long lists to remember, just the best idioms. Great for English language learners. Which ones do you use?

Published

January 31, 2022

💬 Words: 2716

Length 14 min

📮 listening

A smiling boy holding cup and string telephone to ear. Learning English from genuine conversations has never been so easy. You won’t find a better conversation lesson to improve your English Listening skills.

Listening Practice-A Conversation In English About The Tonga Volcano Eruption Ep 507

An English listening practice lesson where we have a conversation in English about an interesting topic. With volcanoes in the news, today’s listening and comprehension lesson is a conversation in English about the Tonga volcano eruption. If you want to improve your English listening comprehension skills, pick up some interesting vocabulary and learn some interesting facts, then all you need to do is listen and learn.

Published

January 27, 2022

💬 Words: 2324

Length 12 min

📮 grammar

A boy looking confused with a note stuck to his forehead. If you love learning English grammar, but hate learning all the little details, you'll love this podcast. We look at 20 irregular verbs that help you become a better English speaker.

20 Irregular Verbs To Make You A Better English Speaker With English Grammar Listening Practice Ep 506

Today we listen and learn English irregular verbs. In just 15 minutes we are going to explain, with lots of examples, 20 of the most common irregular verbs. All you need to do is find your headphones and relax and listen. The best way to deal with these tricky verbs is to recognize them as they are being used. Lots of listening, and lots of examples of the verbs being used will help make you familiar with the past simple and past participle verb forms. See how well you do in the quiz, check the answers at the end and start listening!

Published

January 24, 2022

💬 Words: 2468

Length 13 min

📮 speaking

A photograph of the Dom and the TV Tower in Berlin . If you’re interested in hearing the difference between understanding English and speaking it, then the next few minutes is for you. I’m going to show you what moving from understanding English to speaking it sounds like.

English Speaking-How To Go From Understanding English To Speaking It Ep 505

Today we move from understanding English to speaking it. I will show you, with the permission of one of our German listeners, what moving to speaking English sounds like. And just to be fair, I will show you what I sound speaking German, as I move from understanding German to speaking it. If you’re at this stage of learning to speak English, it’s definitely worth listening to the end of today’s podcast.

Published

January 20, 2022

💬 Words: 2594

Length 13 min

📮 phrases

A pensive lady waiting for a job interview. Your CV/resume is the first chance you have of securing a job interview. A great CV/resume is a must when applying for jobs in English.

The PERFECT CV Or Resume For English Language Learners-English Phrases You Will Need To Know Ep 504

Today, we will help English language learners who are searching for a new job. We explain what makes a great CV/resume. Covering all the English phrases , vocabulary and language used in a modern, professional job application. We are going to help you answer the question- How do you get employers to choose you over all those other people who want the same job?

Published

January 17, 2022

💬 Words: 2634

Length 14 min

📮 listening

A woman balancing. Are you trying to learn English? Would you like to put your skills to the test? Let’s practice our English listening comprehension while we learn about staying alive for longer.

Train Your English LISTENING Skills-Living Longer And Learning Easier Ep 503

Let’s practice our English listening comprehension while we learn about staying alive for longer. Today I talk about some really interesting brain science, and a free, straightforward exercise, that every one of us can do to help us live longer. If you want to live longer and improve your English fluency? Then listen to this podcast.

Published

January 13, 2022

💬 Words: 2365

Length 12 min

📮 grammar

A photograph of an African business woman sending an email. Learn English grammar through this podcast that covers all the rules you need to know, with plenty of examples, to use modal verbs correctly.

3 Simple Rules for Using MODALS Correctly-Learning English Grammar Ep 502

Today we fix any mistakes you might make with English modal verbs. With just 3 simple rules, you will eliminate the main issues you can think of when using these tricky verbs. If you have been having problems with learning English modal verb grammar, you must listen to this podcast.

Published

January 10, 2022

💬 Words: 2515

Length 13 min

📮 grammar

A photograph of a confused woman. If you are looking for a great way to master the use of TO and FOR in English, you can learn everything that you need to know from this English grammar podcast lesson.

How To Use TO And FOR Correctly And Improve Your ESL English Grammar Ep 501

Today we will make sure you use TO and FOR correctly in your English. So, if you are looking to avoid mistakes that make you sound like an English language learner or you are looking for high scores in your IELTS exams both written and spoken, this is the podcast English lesson for you!

Published

January 06, 2022

💬 Words: 2824

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A frustrated man with a monster on his shoulder. In today's English conversation about procrastination, I talk about why we let so many minutes, hours and days pass us by unproductively. I give you some strategies for getting on track in the New Year, before you lose another year to distraction.

How To Beat The Procrastination Monster In 2022 Ep 500

Today we get rid of the procrastination monster! In our first English conversation listening podcast, of 2022. We all know that procrastination makes little sense. And for some people, it’s a habit they find difficult to get out of. If you’re always waiting until the last minute to get things done and you plan on improving your English language fluency this year, then this is the podcast to listen to.

Published

January 03, 2022

💬 Words: 2892

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A photograph of a woman waving through a window. Our English lessons are always interesting and designed to keep you engaged and focuses on what you are listening to. Listen to us and you’ll want to learn more! You’ll never get bored learning with us.

Hello 2022 Wave Goodbye To 2021 Try To Forget 2020 English Listening Practice Numbers Ep 499

This is an English lesson where you get to practice listening to Numbers. Today we say hello to 2022, and we wave goodbye to 2021, and try to forget 2020. Talking about numbers naturally in a new language is always tricky, so today we will help explain how we use numbers in everyday English conversations.

Published

December 30, 2021

💬 Words: 1798

Length 9 min

📮 speaking

An amazing view of an alpine lake, a wonder of nature. Today we will look at many different examples of common English words and phrases that you can use more effectively to sound more natural when speaking English.

STOP Using Boring Words And Say What You Mean In Your English Conversations Ep 498

Today we will learn about a quick and easy way to sound more natural when speaking English. Improving your vocabulary for the most commonly used English words and phrases will make a tremendous difference to how engaging and articulate you sound. Listen to this English lesson and what you say will immediately sound more appealing. Listeners will understand what you are saying more clearly and want to hear more.

Published

December 27, 2021

💬 Words: 2627

Length 14 min

📮 phrases

A photograph of gift bags lined up and a child's legs. Common English words that will help you share ideas and have conversations at Christmas.

How About Some Common English Words At Christmas? Ep 497

Looking to improve your language skills this holiday season? Check out this curated list of common English words and phrases that we’ll prove useful during the holidays. In today’s English podcast, we cover festive vocabulary and common English phrases used at this time of year.

Published

December 23, 2021

💬 Words: 2098

Length 11 min

📮 speaking

A photograph of a man practising speaking to a mirror. If you really want to learn to speak English well and be able to think with native-like fluency, there are simple proven strategies. I'll share these strategies in today's free English lesson.

How To Think In English Without Translating In Your Head Ep 496

If you want to become an effective English language speaker and thinker, there are a few simple strategies that can make it happen. Listen to today’s English podcast lesson to find out more. You’re going to become a stronger English speaker.

Published

December 20, 2021

💬 Words: 2222

Length 12 min

📮 speaking

Photograph of a man looking confused. Join us, and discover tips, tricks and techniques while we learn how to better understand native English speakers who speak too fast

Understanding Native English Speakers Who Speak Too Fast Ep 495

Today I will show you a common mistake students make when trying to understand English native speakers and also when they do the IELTS listening test. You are going to discover why learning to comprehend spoken English, listening to a language teacher, is simply not enough, and what you can do about it. Improve your English fluency today, listen to the Adept English podcast.

Published

December 16, 2021

💬 Words: 2113

Length 11 min

📮 grammar

A photograph of twin boys. Everything about Homophone. Confusing Words In English. This is a great place to go when you are stuck with grammar or confused by homophones.

Homophones-Avoid Mistakes With Confusing Words As We Learn The English Language Ep 494

Not knowing what a homophone is or what the common ones are could leave you sounding silly in your next English conversation. In today’s English grammar podcast we explain the problem, we help you practice spotting common homophones and we test you just to keep you on your toes as we learn how to speak the English language.

Published

December 13, 2021

💬 Words: 2169

Length 11 min

📮 speaking

A photo of a model brain on a hand with two areas of the brain highlighted. We hear a lot about how important learning English is, but that doesn’t tell us anything useful. How do you actually learn English.

The First Skill To Focus On If You Want To Speak Fluent English Ep 493

If you want to become fluent in English, a fluent English speaker, if you want to understand and speak English in a way that’s natural and flows, then you need to prioritise listening to and understanding everyday people speaking English. Today I’m going to talk about how we learn to speak a language and what’s happening with your brain when speak English.

Published

December 09, 2021

💬 Words: 2865

Length 15 min

📮 listening

A photo of people clinking drink glasses in a pub. Listen to our English language listening practice podcast while you learn some interesting things about British pubs.

Maximizing Your English Listening Practice With A Podcast On British Pubs Ep 492

In today’s English listening practice podcast, you can learn English comprehension while learning about British pubs and British culture. We take some positive news from a pub forced to have a three day lock-in. A great podcast for those who want to learn how to speak with a British accent. This is great, free English listening practice, with a free transcript which you can download here.

Published

December 06, 2021

💬 Words: 2546

Length 13 min

📮 listening

A photo of an Ivy house plant in a nice house. Interesting conversations in English that will help you improve your listening skills, which is one of the most important aspects of speaking English.

Conversational Practice In English While Talking About The Dangers Of Mould Ep 491

Our English language listening practice lessons help you build your brain’s language skills so you can have conversations in English. Your brain has an entire language learning toolkit built in. From day 1 of your life, you were learning to process sounds that later became language, before you could read or write. Our English lessons cover a lot of interesting and useful topics to keep you engaged and focused while you learn, and today we talk about the dangers of mould in your home.

Published

December 02, 2021

💬 Words: 2476

Length 13 min

📮 fluency

A young woman calling an uber at night. If you are serious about learning to speak the English language, you need to use proven strategies.

What My Uber Driver Reminded Me About Learning English Language Fluency Ep 490

Learning English or any other language as a second language is more about motivation, and the time you commit to learning, and what you are doing with that time than just about any other criteria. Today we talk about an Uber driver in Amsterdam, proof you or anyone can learn 2 or 3 new languages if you want or need too. The question is: Will you? We’ll help you find the motivation and the time to do it.

Published

November 29, 2021

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