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This episode explores the world of daredevils and extreme sports through the story of a remarkable woman, providing English listening practice.

Here's a great way to practice listening. Have you ever watched someone do something terrifying and thought, "Why would anyone choose that?" For some people, danger brings excitement. We call them daredevils, and their world is full of risk, adrenaline, and amazing stories. Let's find out more as we listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ & improve your English. 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/ In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of extreme sports through the story of one remarkable woman. Along the way, you'll hear useful English words https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/ and phrases, like 'novice', meaning a beginner, and the brilliant British expression 'it's a doddle', which means it's easy. You don't need to be an expert to understand; we'll explain everything clearly. We'll explore what pushes people to take big risks, and why some…

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Platt

Topics covered

• listening practice
• extreme sports
• daredevils
• risk-taking
• older adventurers

Keywords

• listening practice
• daredevils
• extreme sports
• British accent
• risk-taking

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Organizations: Adept English, British

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