Learn English Through Listening22 Sep 2025

Why Do Old People Complain About Tech? Ep 828

Do you ever feel frustrated by modern technology and wish things were simpler? You're not alone, and this common feeling is your key to unlocking advanced English (https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/) skills! In this lesson, you will train your ear to understand authentic, natural-speed English by exploring why both older and younger generations find modern life challenging. We'll explain specific vocabulary like 'built-in obsolescence', 'chatbot', and 'digital content', analyze common complaint phrases used by British English speakers, and discuss the cultural concept of a 'Boomer'. Learning this real-world language is not just interesting, it directly improves your IELTS listening score by familiarizing you with diverse accents and complex topics, while the phrases you learn (https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/) will make your spoken English sound more natural and fluent in any conversation. Watch now and turn your daily frustrations into a powerful English learning opportunity.

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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 ignor...

29 Jun 14min

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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Mai 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 Mai 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 Mai 12min