Podcast English Lessons
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.
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!
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February 28, 2022
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.
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February 24, 2022
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.
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February 21, 2022
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!
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February 17, 2022
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.
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February 14, 2022
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.
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February 10, 2022
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.
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February 07, 2022
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.
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February 03, 2022
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?
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January 31, 2022
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.
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January 27, 2022
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!
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January 24, 2022
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.
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January 20, 2022
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?
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January 17, 2022
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.
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January 13, 2022
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.
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January 10, 2022
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!
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January 06, 2022
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.
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January 03, 2022
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.
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December 30, 2021
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.
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December 27, 2021
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.
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December 23, 2021
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.
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December 20, 2021
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.
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December 16, 2021
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.
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December 13, 2021
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.
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December 09, 2021
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.
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December 06, 2021
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.
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December 02, 2021
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.
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November 29, 2021
Make Sense Of English Phrases That Use The Word Sense Ep 489
In today’s English language podcast lesson, we explain and practice using some common English phrases and expressions that use the word sense. Why do we say I don’t have a sense of humour, but I get the sense you don’t like me? Does sense really mean 5 different things? What is nonsense? Find out in this English phrases lesson. Using our easy to use listen and learn approach to improving your English comprehension skills, we will have you speaking English like a native in no time.
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November 25, 2021
An Interesting English Listening Practice Lesson About Climate Change Ep 488
In this English listening practice lesson, I have recorded a topic which is about climate change and the recent COP 26 climate conference that was hosted in Glasgow in Scotland by the UK government. Making interesting English lessons is important. Keeping you focused and engaged in the content you need to learn to improve your English skills is half the battle when learning a new language. In this lesson, you will hear lots of English vocabulary, idioms, phrases and British culture and views, so jump in and start listening now.
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November 22, 2021
She is Pregnant! How To Express Your Joy Using The English Grammar Of Exclamations Ep 487
Today’s lesson is about the English grammar of exclamations, and the language used in expressing emotions. The grammar of exclamations can get complicated because there are different kinds of exclamations, each with specific rules on how to use them. In this lesson, you will learn specific exclamations to talk about how you feel in response to hearing some news someone has just told you. To keep you on your toes, we have a quiz at the end of the podcast where you can practice what you’ve learned.
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November 18, 2021
How Your Brain Grows With English Listening Practice Ep 486
In today’s English listening practice we learn about ordinary people learning huge amounts of information, so much information they actually grow the size of their brains doing it. Along the way you will learn about London taxis and British culture. Listening to everyday English phrases, vocabulary, grammar will help improve your English listening comprehension skills.
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November 15, 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.
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November 11, 2021
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.
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November 08, 2021
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.
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November 04, 2021
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!
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November 01, 2021
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.
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October 28, 2021
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?
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October 25, 2021
How To Move From Understanding English To Speaking English With Listening Practice Ep 479
The best way to learn to speak English is through listening to English speakers, English comprehension, and more English listening practice. Today, we look at the problems with traditional language classes, and why learning a new language is not what it should be. Most language learning programs are so old-fashioned they should wear top hats and carry walking sticks. Our approach to language learning is a much better way.
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October 21, 2021
Learn English While Understanding Yourself With English Conversation For Language Learners Ep 478
We want to help you learn and improve your English language skills without getting bored. So we’ve created a podcast that helps you learn the essentials of English through listening to real everyday English conversations. If you like the podcast and want to support it, please leave a review and a rating on iTunes and share it with your friends. Don’t forget to add this podcast to your podcast subscription list.
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October 18, 2021
How To Pronounce These 13 Difficult English Words Ep 477
English pronunciation practice with 13 words that most English learners have a hard time with, and a quiz. Do you want to improve your English pronunciation? Do you want to speak English with a British accent? Bored with learning English with the standard lessons? Then try this alternative approach to sound more like a native! Become a better speaker of English, one podcast at a time.
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October 14, 2021
The Many Common English Words For The Colour Red In The English Language Ep 476
Expand your English language comprehension and learn some new common English words without seeing red in this English lesson. Learn about some of the many names for the colour red in the English language, plus scenarios where you might want more creative options for describing red. We explain where you might hear these words being used. We show you how you would use them yourself. Learning this type of conversational English will help you comprehend everyday English being used naturally.
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October 11, 2021
Learn English Grammar In A Conversational And Engaging Way Ep 475
I have an interesting English grammar podcast lesson on subject and object pronouns today. In the lesson you'll get to hear me speaking in Latin and German learn about my name, Hilary in Latin. Just to keep you on your toes, I've included a quiz so you can test your comprehension at the end.
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October 07, 2021
Grammar English Language Students Can Learn Automatically Ep 474
A podcast, where you learn English grammar automatically by listening. In this episode, we’re going to learn about a new mental illness that people who have been in lock-down because of the pandemic are developing coronaphobia. We pay close attention to the correct English vocabulary and grammar as you listen and learn. The more English you listen to, the faster you can train our brain to speak and comprehend natural sounding English.
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October 04, 2021
Improve Your English Every Day With English Listening Practice Ep 473
Today we practice listening to English language being spoken by a native British English speaker. This listening practice conversation is about supply issues in the UK. The subject of this podcast lesson is not that important. The English language you will learn is.
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September 30, 2021
How To Talk About Probability In This Learn English Grammar Podcast Ep 472
In this English language grammar lesson, we further our understanding of adverbs and their use when discussing probability in everyday English conversations. Today we will hear about the contrast between terms such as certainty and probably, and communicating with others using the English language by getting comfortable with probabilities.
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September 27, 2021
Find Out More About UK Home Ownership And English Listening Practice Ep 471
Improve your English proficiency by listening to native speakers talk about real life in the UK. Each of our English lessons includes an accompanying PDF transcript, helping you to learn English and improve your communication skills through listening practice. You can use today’s podcast to build your general English vocabulary, improve your understanding of British culture, or for preparation for the IELTS exam.
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September 23, 2021
Standard English And Real World English Conversation Practice Ep 470
Holding an English conversation in standard English says a lot about you, and not using standard English says even more about you, especially in the world of business and in the workplace. It’s interesting how much things have changed with the use of standard English in the UK.
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September 20, 2021
The Importance Of Sleep Listening Practice Conversations In English Ep 469
Learn English while you listen in today’s conversation about sleep. It turns out sleep is even more important for a healthy mind than we thought. In this English listening practice lesson, we look at new discoveries being made in neuroscience, studies on sleep, and the long-term health implications of new research for your brain.
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September 16, 2021
Prepositions And ESL English Grammar Language Tips Ep 468
Learning English grammar in a simple and fun way. Today we are helping ESL students learn proper English grammar without getting too technical. We use plain everyday English language, and walk you through lots of examples and all you need to do is listen.
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September 13, 2021
Improve Your English Listening Skills With English Listening Practice Ep 467
Start your English listening practice with our English language podcast. Each podcast helps develop your English listening skills with all the stress removed. This is a practice podcast for English language learners. It features useful phrases used in everyday speaking, pronunciation tips, and common grammar rules. All you have to do is listen and learn.
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September 09, 2021
Punctuation The Basics Of Grammar In English Ep 466
Learn all about English punctuation, with examples and quizzes, in this Adept English podcast all about the basics of grammar in English. Whether you speak English as a first language or a second language, proper punctuation matters. Punctuation is the glue that holds written communications together.
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September 06, 2021
Great Conversations In English For Improved Listening Skills Ep 465
Using conversational English to give you great English listening practice. Tons of natural phrases and everyday conversational English that will make you sound more like a native speaker. A great way to prepare for English at university, job interviews and exams.
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September 02, 2021
Get The Most Out Of Our English Lesson Podcasts Ep 464
It’s a new week, with lots of learning fun ahead. Today’s podcast looks at setting your own speed for learning English. We use several of the 7 rules of Adept English to suggest ways of learning will help you take control of the learning process. We also give some advice on how you should set your own language goals for learning English.
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August 30, 2021
Useful Idioms With An English Speaking Practice Quiz Ep 463
Today we learn some useful English idioms, we explain them, in detail, and provide examples of how you might use them in an everyday English conversation. Along the way, we identify difficult vocabulary and finish the lesson off with a quiz to help you with your English speaking practice.
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August 26, 2021
World Geography English Speaking Terms And Phrases Practice Ep 462
The more you listen to the news, the more you hear about climate change and people speaking in English about geography. Mostly at a high level about the planet Earth and its oceans. So today we practice English speaking with geography phrases and vocabulary.
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August 23, 2021
The Gene That Changed Everything In This Listening Practice Conversation In English Ep 461
Today’s English language listening practice is all about science fiction made real. If you’ve ever watched any of the planet of the apes films, what you hear in this podcast will definitely make you think twice. Today’s conversation in English will contain a lot of useful vocabulary and hopefully keep you interested in the topic.
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August 19, 2021
Job Interview Preparation Practice English Phrases Ep 460
Doing part, or all, of a job interview in a second language is difficult. It’s an unusual scenario for someone with English as a second language. You don’t normally have to sell yourself when you speak English, but in an interview, you do! So jump in and start listening to more interview language and English phrases and questions in today’s podcast English lesson.
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August 16, 2021
English Animal Idioms In This English Language Acquisition Listening Practice Ep 459
So you’ve decided that listening to the English language is a good way to improve your English language skills. You’re keen to pour the new strange sounds and words into your pristine brain. Great! But before you jump in, be mindful of what you are going to listen to. Even though today’s English language learning podcast is a nice and easy idioms topic. There are a lot of more complex things going on as you listen. The lesson is working on your unconscious mind, not just your conscious mind.
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August 12, 2021
ESL - English Grammar Contractions That Native Speakers Use Ep 458
Learning the English language to a level where you can use and understand the subtlety of vocabulary, sentence structure and ESL English grammar. Just like a native English speaker, is our goal here at Adept English. When you can listen to and start English conversations that you might have with a close friend or a partner, this is a key part of being fluent in English. The subtlety of English language contractions is what we work on in today’s English language listening lesson.
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August 09, 2021
British TV Worth Watching In This Listening Practice English Lesson Ep 457
In today’s English listening lesson we talk about someone who is famous and who has made much of their money being a clown, suddenly try to be taken seriously. The UK has a great climate for farming, but the climate is changing and that brings many challenges to an important part of British life.
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August 05, 2021
More Irregular Verb Practice In This English Speaking Topic Part 2 Ep 456
Back in an English language lesson podcast in May I started talking about tricky irregular English verbs, and we used this to help with your English-speaking practice. Today’s podcast is a follow up to that English lesson with more English-speaking practice to help you with this area of English that some English language learners can find difficult.
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August 02, 2021
Why Do I Need So Much English Listening Practice Ep 455
With mobile phone ownership in the UK so high it makes perfect sense to use mobile phones in the fight against COVID19. In today’s English listening practice lesson we talk about the pros and cons of using technology to help the UK’s NHS reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
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July 29, 2021
Common English Words Used In Job Interviews Ep 454
Job interviews are super stressful at the best of times. Recently, the job interview challenges are even greater than usual. In today’s English language lesson we have the first in a series of English language learning podcasts on presenting yourself as a job applicant.
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July 26, 2021
Common English Words Found In British Gardens Ep 453
After lots and lots of rain we’ve finally had some sun, and in typical British fashion we are all complaining because it’s too hot. So summer is here in the UK, for a few days at least, and that means we will all be talking about gardens and using common English words for plants and gardening terms. Especially as we rest and enjoy barbecues and talking with friends, now the government has relaxed lock-downs in the UK.
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July 22, 2021
Understanding Autism An English Speaking Practice Topic Ep 452
Today’s English speaking practice podcast lesson may feel a little random, you could say it’s coming out of left field. Today’s lesson has a lot of interesting English vocabulary and uses several words that are difficult for new English language learners to pronounce
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July 19, 2021
English Listening Lesson About What Things Cost In The UK Ep 451
So there are many things we all spend our money on regardless of where you live in the world. But the cost of those things varies hugely. Today we have an Adept English listening lesson which talks about what things in the UK cost. Things like a beer, or some minced beef, things you probably buy where you live and can compare the costs.
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July 15, 2021
Common English Words Used In A British Barber Or Hairdressers Shop Ep 450
Nearly every single one of us has it, it grows every day and needs to be cut regularly. Today we talk about the hair on the top of your head. In this English language listening lesson we talk through all the vocabulary you might encounter in a UK barber or hairdresser shop.
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July 12, 2021
Conversations In English Be Careful What You Put Down The Sink Ep 449
Listening is one of the fastest ways to pick up a new language. It’s how we all learned our first language as an infant. Every single human on the planet has this sophisticated language learning mechanism built in! Here at Adept English we provide lots and lots of quality listening material to help you acquiring the English language and learning to speak English fluently.
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July 08, 2021
Learn English Grammar As We Explain Uncountable Nouns Ep 448
English grammar is far more complicated than it needs to be. The English language has collected a lot of anachronistic language rules, so many that over time the language regularly breaks its own English grammar rules. Or as we like to say, there are some exceptions to the rule, begging the question, why have rules if you don’t follow them!
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July 05, 2021
Amazingly Brave Women In This English Listening Practice Lesson Ep 447
Repeat English listening practice is the core of the Adept English approach to helping you with becoming fluent in spoken English. There are lots of processes going on in your brain when you listen to a foreign language and we have lots of podcasts that explain why listening helps the efficiency of your language learning.
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July 01, 2021
Lets Get On With Phrasal Verbs Part 3 Ep 446
In today’s podcast we finish with the most common English get phrasal verbs. Who would have thought a simple three letter word could explode into so many English meanings with a few prepositions.
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June 28, 2021
mRNA And Traditional Vaccines Explained For Non-Science People Ep 445
The UK has jabbed 74 million arms, with covid-19 vaccinations. Yet most people don’t understand the medical science or technology that’s being used in these new generation of modern vaccines. So today we are going to use our English-speaking practice lesson as an opportunity to learn what the experts say about the vaccines used in the UK.
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June 24, 2021
You Need To Look After Your Brain Starting Today Ep 444
Our brains are amazing biological machines, and if you’ve listened to my English language learning podcasts, you know I like to understand how our brains work. To help me build and design better language learning techniques.
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June 21, 2021
2 English Idioms You Need To Be Careful With Literally And Figuratively Ep 443
We often use English idioms in a way that needs more imagination to get the meaning than you might expect. Today we cover 2 idioms that could not be more different in their meaning, however they both can be dangerous to us if used improperly. Idioms are fun really, it’s handy to know what the most common ones mean as it would surprise you just how often you will hear them in everyday English conversations.
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June 17, 2021
Working From Home WFH A Practice Conversation In English Ep 442
Working from home has gone from being rare to commonplace during the pandemic. There are positive and negative aspects to this new way of working, and in today’s English lesson we will focus on the positive. This contemporary and topical English listening lesson is full of useful conversational English vocabulary and phrases. Remember to listen to the conversation several times using spaced repetition.
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June 14, 2021