I recently went back to my home country - the UK - for the first time in a quite a while and was fascinated by how the UK appeared to me after being away for a while. There was a lot that I found strange, unusual, and interesting that I wasn't really aware of while I was still living in England. In this episode, I discuss some of my feelings and culture s ... Show More
Nov 19
#351 British vs American Phrasal Verbs with Jesús Flórez
<p>Jesús returns for another episode, but this time we challenge each other with some phrasal verbs from America and Britain. We each have a secret list of 5 phrasal verbs, and our goal is to share one that the other doesn't know.</p><p>While talking, we discover whether the ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
Listen & Learn English | How Much Does University Cost in the UK? Ep 796
Are British universities losing their charm? Join me, Hilary, on the Adept English podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw as we explore how rising tuition fees, growing student debt, and a changing job market are reshaping higher education in the UK. You’ll ... Show More
13m 34s
May 2025
Learn English With Immersive Art In London 2025 Ep 810
Did you know London is home to over 1,000 art exhibitions every year & some are so immersive, they make you feel like you’ve stepped inside a painting?Welcome to Adept English, the English language podcast where we explore real-world topics, like art, culture, and London’s most u ... Show More
14m 54s
Sep 2024
Choques Culturales a la Inversa | Reverse Cultural Shocks
<p>Join us as we share our thoughts on returning to the U.S. after years abroad. We talk about the quirks of American life that stand out to us now—like the obsession with ice-filled drinks, constant weather complaints, and massive portion sizes. We also compare driving habits, d ... Show More
31m 14s
Mar 2025
Improve Your English with Positive News: France's Clean POWER! Ep 800
France went 95% fossil-free, while the UK still struggles—why aren’t we copying them? What about that small Danish city that recycled 735,000 reusable coffee cups in just one year? Welcome to Adept English, the podcast where we explore fascinating positive! real-world stories whi ... Show More
12m 58s
Mar 2025
924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees
<p>Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as well as her other studies and volunteer work helping to teach English to refugee ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2024
435. Beyond the books: English learning for curious minds
<p>In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what's exciting and challenging ... Show More
32m 36s