Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875

Could you give up your phone for a week? [English Shadowing Practice] Ep 875

From Learn English Through Listening by Hilary Platt

August 17, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 875

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This episode explores the 'Convenience Trap' and its impact on our skills in modern life.

Have you noticed how easy modern life has become? Your coffee machine does the thinking, your phone finds the route, and your forgotten groceries arrive at your door. It sounds great, but could life be too easy? Is convenience making us less capable? That is the "Convenience Trap", the focus of this Learn English Through Listening episode. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-modern-life-convenience-trap/ In today's podcast, we'll explore what researchers call the 'Convenience Trap'. That's the idea that when life becomes too easy, we lose important skills. We'll look at useful British words like 'to outsource', which means to give a task to someone else, and 'resilience', our ability to bounce back from difficult times. Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ 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/ This episode gives you real English listening practice with a topic that makes you think. You'll…

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