He used humour to destroy social rules [Advanced English Listening] Ep 868

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

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...

22 Kesä 13min

This one thing about Lisbon STUNNED me instantly [English Practice] Ep 866

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...

15 Kesä 13min

Why therapists HATE the perfect boyfriend trend [English shadowing] Ep 865

Today's English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ is all about "High-effort boyfriends". You might have come across some of these "cringe" videos scrolling through your social medi...

8 Kesä 12min

The life in the UK test is BROKEN. Even I got some wrong! [English Practice] Ep 864

English listening practice meets British culture in today's podcast. Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a citizen of the UK? Part of it involves a special test, and it is not only about fa...

1 Kesä 12min

She DIED three times. Saw the SAME thing. [English Practice] Ep 863

This English listening practice starts with a thought-provoking question. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to die? It’s a big question, and one that many people consider at some point in thei...

25 Touko 13min

Your pet is eating it already. Are you NEXT? [English Practice] Ep 862

In today's English listening practice we ask: Have you ever wondered what your dinner might look like in ten years' time? Would you eat meat that was grown in a laboratory instead of on a farm? Today ...

18 Touko 11min

Can you handle this DANGEROUS English vocabulary? [English Learning Story] Ep 861

Have you ever thought about throwing a powerful magnet into a river to see what you can pull out? It sounds strange, but this hobby is growing in the UK and around the world.✔️ Lesson transcript: http...

11 Touko 12min