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Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875 Aug 17, 2026

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Have you noticed how easy modern life has become? Your coffee machine does the thinking, your phone finds the route, and your forgotten groceries arrive at your door. It sounds great, but could life be too easy? Is convenience making us less capable? That is the "Convenience Trap", the focus of this Learn English Through Listening episode.

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In today's podcast, we'll explore what researchers call the 'Convenience Trap'. That's the idea that when life becomes too easy, we lose important skills. We'll look at useful British words like 'to outsource', which means to give a task to someone else, and 'resilience', our ability to bounce back from difficult times.

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This episode gives you real English listening practice with a topic that makes you think. You'll hear vocabulary that native speakers use every day. Press play and let's start.

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The 97-year-old DareDevil [English Listening Practice] Ep 874 Aug 10, 2026

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Here's a great way to practice listening. Have you ever watched someone do something terrifying and thought, "Why would anyone choose that?" For some people, danger brings excitement. We call them daredevils, and their world is full of risk, adrenaline, and amazing stories. Let's find out more as we listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ & improve your English.

In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of extreme sports through the story of one remarkable woman. Along the way, you'll hear useful English words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ and phrases, like 'novice', meaning a beginner, and the brilliant British expression 'it's a doddle', which means it's easy. You don't need to be an expert to understand; we'll explain everything clearly.

We'll explore what pushes people to take big risks, and why some people stay active and curious into very old age. Then we'll hear about other older adventurers who prove that courage has no expiry date.

Listening to real stories like this is a natural way to improve your English. You'll pick up everyday phrases and feel more confident following a genuine British news story. Press play and let's start.

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3,000 blind people got their sight back in 12 days [English Shadowing] Ep 873 Aug 03, 2026

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Have you ever noticed how a good news story can lift your mood? Today, we will focus on the positive. We have three uplifting stories from around the world, and you can learn some interesting English, in context, as you listen.

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In today's podcast, we'll explore what happens when clever people use their skills for good. We'll hear about a teenager who found a better path, a hospital team that restored sight to 3,000 people, and the excitement of a solar eclipse. Along the way, we'll pick up useful words like 'hacker', 'rehabilitation', 'neurodiverse', 'backlog', 'cataract', and 'eclipse'.

These are stories worth hearing. By the end, you'll have heard natural English in real situations. That is how your brain learns best, through listening and context. No long lists, no memorising. Press play and let's start.

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5 of the UK's last 7 leaders were not elected [English Shadowing] Ep 872 Jul 27, 2026

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You know what's really perfect for English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ listening? Real conversations about how political ideas change language. For example, the UK has a new term 'Manchesterism' that's not just a word but a new way of thinking about power. Sounds like a simple concept, but is it really that straightforward? Let's look closer.

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In today's podcast, we'll explore an interesting shift in British politics. As we seem to get a new prime minister every 6 months at the moment. The latest leader of the UK, that nobody voted into power, has started as all politicians do. With grand plans to fix things, all he needs it lots of money (tax payers money!)

By listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to this podcast, you'll improve your understanding of political English and feel more confident in conversations about current events. Press play and let's start.

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They wanted $690,000 for a football ticket. My jaw dropped! [English Practice] Ep 871 Jul 20, 2026

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Here's a great way to practice your English listening, an English lesson focused on the recent World Cup in America and what shocked European visitors. Long flights, expensive tickets, the weather, and more. Seems like FIFA are still all about the money, but what does the 2026 World Cup tell us about America?

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We'll explore the vocabulary people use to complain and describe cultural differences. We'll look at two sides of the story: the over-commercialisation and politics, and also the genuine warmth from ordinary Americans.

Listening to real conversations like this helps you understand natural English and gives you useful words for your own opinions. Press play and let's start.

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When did you last REALLY play? [English Listening] Ep 870 Jul 13, 2026

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Want to learn English from real life? Think about this: when was the last time you truly played as an adult? Not watching TV or checking social media, but actually playing, losing track of time, feeling joy, forgetting your responsibilities. Sounds nice, but do we actually still do it? Today we're exploring why adult play disappears and how to bring it back.

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In today's podcast, we'll explore eight different types of play for adults. Along the way, you'll learn useful vocabulary like 'smouldering', 'resilience', and 'kinaesthete'. Listening to this episode will help you improve your English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ and also think about your own life in a fresh way. Press play and let's start.

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The 1 number that proves nature can heal itself [English Practice] Ep 869 Jul 06, 2026

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Here's a great way to practice your English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/, listen to how we talk about environmental hope. Have you ever wondered if nature can recover after all the damage? We hear so much bad news, but today we examine three stories of recovery. Curious if they hold up?

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In this podcast, we'll explore how humpback whales have made a huge comeback. We'll look at coral reefs that are learning to survive hotter water. And we'll travel to the Amazon rainforest where new forests are growing again. Along the way, you'll pick up key words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ like "rebound", "biodiversity", and "rewilding".

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We'll discover how scientists and local people are working together. We'll see what happens when we give nature a helping hand. These stories will make you feel hopeful – and your English will grow at the same time.

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He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868 Jun 29, 2026

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If you want to learn English that people actually speak, not textbook phrases, listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to how we talk about individuality, like that British artist who ignored every trend. You've probably seen the idea: march to your own drum. Looks effortless, but is it? Today we're digging into what really drove them.

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We'll focus on three useful words: 'eccentric' – meaning unconventional or different from the norm; 'landscape' – a painting of the countryside; and 'innovate' – to introduce something new. These words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ will help you talk about art, personality, and creativity. We'll discover how this artist refused to write a thesis, painted on an iPad, and even turned a no‑show into a still life of fruit.

His humour and determination are truly inspiring. Listening to real stories like this is a great way to improve your English naturally. You'll learn vocabulary in context. Press play and let's start.

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Nobody Expected This Wildlife Comeback: From 54 to 9,500 [Advanced English Practice] Ep 867 Jun 22, 2026

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Let's be honest – One of the best reasons to practice English listening with Adept English, is to hear amazing uplifting stories, today it's rewilding. Three stories of animals and habitats recovering, perfect. So, let's talk about the rewilding trend.

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We'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ important vocabulary along the way: "keystone species", meaning an animal that many others depend on, and "sequestered", which means captured and stored, like carbon in grasslands.

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We'll also discover how removing old dams can bring rivers and fish back to life. And we'll see how vultures, nature's clean-up team, have returned to places where they disappeared decades ago.

These stories show that positive change is possible when we give nature a helping hand. Listen, learn some new words, and enjoy something hopeful. Press play and let's start.

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This one thing about Lisbon STUNNED me instantly [English Practice] Ep 866 Jun 15, 2026

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Practice your **English listening** with this, have you ever seen a city like Lisbon? Think hand-painted tiles on every building and viewpoints that take your breath away. Looks perfect, right? But is it? In this English listening session we're digging into what makes Lisbon so special.

You'll learn useful travel vocabulary. We'll talk about local food, from custard tarts to salted cod, and share a helpful tip for getting around the city.

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