In this episode, I mix a serious topic with some fun where I talk about my reverse culture shock returning to the UK after one year while trying to answer the question why so many people are deciding to leave the UK and move elsewhere in the world. Despite being British, seeing my own country from the outside gave me some interesting realisations, so I share ... 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
Feb 2025
Easy English-Brexit and Economy Words Ep 797
Have you ever wondered what happened after Brexit? Did disaster strike the UK's trade, immigration, and travel? In this episode, we examine key Brexit vocabulary and explore how changes in the UK economy, trade rules, and travel affect everyday life. You'll learn all about simple ... Show More
14m 27s
Sep 15
Episode 466 - I Made a Big Mistake
We all make mistakes—and this time, I made a big one. Embarrassing, costly, and a lesson learnt.In this episode, recorded at the airport, I share what happened, along with some of my upcoming plans in Vietnam. Let’s see if any of them actually take off.Video from this episode doe ... Show More
53m 11s
Sep 2024
428. How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Revisiting favorite episodes]
<p>We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast.</p> <p>Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it "The Compound Effect", and it holds for a lot of things in life. In this episode, I'll discuss how I've re ... Show More
45m 16s
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
Feb 2025
My Top 3 Lessons in Communication
You’re in a conversation, and things get heated. You want to make your point—but so do they.
Suddenly, it feels like a battle. And if you "win," what have you really won?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 truths that will change how you communicate—for good.
These simple mindsets ... Show More
17m 41s