About this episode

This episode explores the resurgence of cash in a predominantly digital payment world.

Do we really want a world without physical money, a world without cash? It's easy to pay in 2026, a simple tap of your phone or card and you can buy a coffee. It's easy, isn't it? But in a world full of digital payments, millions of people are choosing paper money again. Why? In today's podcast, we'll explore the idea of a "cashless", C-A-S-H-L-E-S-S, society. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-cashless-society/ Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 200+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll look at the "digital wallet", the app on your phone that stores your cards. And we'll ask why the verb "to budget", B-U-D-G-E-T, is helping to bring cash back. We'll explore the worries of people who feel left behind by technology, and the simple pleasure of dropping coins in a busker's hat. We'll also think about privacy, because money is not just about spending. Listening…

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Platt

Topics covered

• cashless society
• digital payments
• physical money
• budgeting
• privacy
• British accent

Keywords

• cash
• digital wallet
• budget
• money
• privacy
• British English
• listening practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adept English

Places: 2026

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