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You understand English on paper. Now understand it at full speed in 30 days.
In just 30 days, you’ll train your ear to follow fast, unscripted speech at the highest levels (C1–C2). The kind of natural, real-world English that exams never prepare you for.
Important: Special launch offer ends Friday, 31st July at 23:59 UK time.
“I’d recommend the Listening Challenge to anyone who wants to get used to different accents and improve their listening skills, vocabulary and pronunciation, and learn a lot of interesting things along the way!”
MARIIA | UKRAINE
The Listening Challenge (Intermediate)
The Advanced Listening Challenge
Deep, personal stories on the topics that demand precise language and a finely tuned ear.
$79 (normally $129)
The Complete Listening Bundle
(Intermediate Listening Challenge & Advanced Listening Challenge)
Both challenges. Everyday conversations and British culture, then the deeper, advanced stories that stretch your ear further.
$119 (normally $228)
You can read it. You can write it. So why does spoken English still leave you scrambling to keep up?
If you’re here, you’re not a beginner.
You’re probably pretty confident with your English, can handle tricky topics and say what you mean when you want to.
Then you hear two fluent speakers in full flow.
They bend grammar to suit the context, use vocabulary that sails over your head and rely on subtext you won’t find in a textbook.
And it’s not just what they say, but how they say it: the rhythm, the tone, the dropped syllables, the blending of sounds.
You catch a lot… but not everything.
- "Hang on… what did they just say?"
- "This is nothing like the listening exercises I practised."
- "I’ve been learning English for years, so why am I still struggling?"
You, my lovely student, have a listening problem.
When you experience this real, unfiltered version of English, it requires specific skills you might not have yet.
The good news: it’s a skill you can train.
And listening happens to be a skill that lifts every other part of your English along with it.
LISTENING: the most neglected yet the most powerful skill.
Speaking and writing get the attention.
Reading gets the practice.
Listening gets pushed to the side.
When it does show up in a course, it’s usually just a comprehension test.
Listen, answer the questions, move on.
Nobody teaches you how to train your ear.
At an advanced level, that’s exactly what’s missing.
You’ve been told to immerse yourself: watch films, follow podcasts and listen to lectures.
So you do, but plenty of the language still washes over you because hearing advanced English isn’t the same as understanding how it works.
Once you move from just hearing the words to understanding the choices the speaker makes, your English improves dramatically.
Listening stops being a test and becomes the engine that the rest of your English runs on.
You start to catch:
- why a grammar structure lands the way it does
- which collocation or idiom a speaker just used and why
- the high-level vocabulary doing the heavy lifting in a sentence
- the connected speech, stress and intonation that make English sound effortless
Stop neglecting listening at the advanced level and your weakest skill becomes the one that transforms all the others.
INTRODUCING
The Advanced Listening Challenge
A 30-day listening transformation designed for B2–C1+ learners who can already pass a listening comprehension test but want to follow real, fast, unscripted conversations with ease.
By the end…
you’ll better understand fluent speech and follow the natural cadences and meanderings of unplanned conversation.
- Advanced vocabulary
Strong collocations, colloquialisms, idiomatic language and phrasal verbs
- Pronunciation mastery
Connected speech, stress and intonation
- Accent confidence
The key differences between British and North American accents
Listening and speaking are two sides of the same coin. So all of this improves how you understand English and how you speak it, too.
Important: Special launch offer ends Friday, 31st July at 23:59 UK time.
Real stories from people you can connect with
This challenge is different from anything I’ve made before and I think you’re going to love it.
These are 10 genuine, deeply personal stories told by my own expert teachers, Jane, Joel and Laura.
They’re the people who’ve helped me build the courses you know and love for the past five years, and between them, have over 40 years of classroom experience around the world.
In each one, they share something real. A turning point. A leap of faith. A hard lesson. A moment of joy.
You’ll have lived through moments like these too, so your brain stops treating the passages like a listening test and starts engaging with the person behind the story.
That connection is what makes the language stick.
You reflect on your own life, enjoy the process and learn far more because of it.
- YOUR DAILY ROUTINE:
Around 25 focused minutes a day
Each of the 10 stories is broken into three parts over three days, so across 30 days, you work through the whole challenge one bite-sized lesson at a time.
Every day, you’ll get:
- Part of a story in natural, unscripted English with a full transcription in the PDF
- Lesson notes that break down the language used: the vocabulary, pronunciation features and grammar structures
They also expand on language points like collocations, idioms and phrasal verbs, so you can start using them in your own speaking and writing.
- Interactive vocabulary banks with every new C1/C2 term from that day, plus pronunciation guides that you can shadow to perfect your accent
- Plenty of exercises to make sure everything from the day's lesson has clicked
- A daily reflection question to take into our community (more on that below)
The 10 stories you'll listen to:
Days 1–3: The Perfect Strangers
Jane shares a time she felt she truly belonged. A warm, moving story about connection and finding your place.
Days 4–6: The Vipassana Course
Laura takes you inside a silent meditation retreat. The discomfort, the breakthroughs and what she learnt about herself.
Days 7–9: Lettuce Begin
Joel talks through his journey to becoming vegan. The doubts, the decision and the lifestyle change that stuck.
Days 10–12: Paws and Reflect
Laura reminisces about her first chaotic, sometimes joyful months of dog ownership, and everything it taught her.
Days 13–15: Seoul Searching
Joel tells the story of how he ended up moving to South Korea, culture shock and all.
Days 16–18: I Do(n't)
Jane, Joel and Laura sit down together to talk marriage. Three perspectives, one brilliant conversation.
Days 19–21: Switch Hitter
Joel looks back on playing sports growing up and what the game gave him beyond the scoreboard.
Days 22–24: The Brighter Side of Covid
Jane and Joel reflect on the unexpected silver linings of the pandemic.
Days 25–27: The Crash
Jane shares how a car crash changed the way she sees life.
Days 28–30: Acts of Kindness
We finish on a high note, with stories of small kindnesses that put a smile on our faces.
Keep the conversation going in our community
This is one of my favourite parts of every challenge. After each story, you get a daily question to reflect on what you heard and continue the conversation in our private course community.
Swap thoughts with other students and practise the vocabulary and structures you have learnt. If anything is not clear, ask my teachers directly.
It’s where listening turns into real, active English.
Why should you spend 30 days improving your listening with my team?
Hi, I’m Lucy! Your British English teacher and fellow language learner.
If you know me from YouTube, you’ll know I’m passionate about helping students speak English clearly, confidently and naturally. And I know firsthand how frustrating listening can be.
I’ve sat in conversations in other languages where I would have understood every word on paper but couldn’t keep up in real time.
It’s a horrible, isolating feeling. But it’s also completely fixable.
That’s why I created this challenge and why I built it around my teachers. They’re the people I trust most.
They’ve shaped my courses for years, and they were generous enough to share their real stories so you could learn from genuine, unscripted English.
I can’t think of a better way to train your ear.
Important: Special launch offer ends Friday, 31st July at 23:59 UK time.
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Here's what students say about my challenges!
This challenge is perfect for you if…
- You're at a B2–C1+ level, but unplanned conversation still trips you up
- You understand "clear" English but struggle with native speakers at full speed
- You want to pick up advanced vocabulary, idioms and collocations the natural way
- You dream of having sharper pronunciation and a better ear for British and North American accents
- You're ready to invest around 25 minutes a day for 30 days
Choose Your Learning Journey
IMPORTANT: Special launch offer ends Friday, 31st July at 23:59 UK time.
The Advanced Listening Challenge
For advanced learners ready to understand real English at full speed.
- 30 audio lessons across 10 authentic, unscripted stories
- Daily lesson notes breaking down vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
- Interactive C1–C2 vocabulary banks with pronunciation guides for shadowing practice
- Daily exercises to lock in everything you learn
- 30 downloadable PDF lesson summaries
- 45-day community access with daily questions and teacher support
- 1 digital Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime access to all content
The Complete Listening Bundle
The full journey, from casual conversations to deep, high-level discussions.
- 60 audio lessons across both challenges
- Real conversations spanning British, Australian and North American accents
- Daily lesson notes, vocabulary breakdowns and pronunciation focuses
- 600+ vocabulary and comprehension exercises, including transcription and gap-fill practice
- 60 interactive vocabulary banks with pronunciation guides
- 60 downloadable PDF summaries
- 90-day community access with teacher support
- 2 digital Certificates of Completion
- Lifetime access to all content
The English with Lucy guarantee
My relationship with my students is built on trust, and I want you to be completely happy with your decision to join the Advanced Listening Challenge.
That’s why I offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on this course.
If you complete under 20% of the content and decide it’s not right for you, I will give you a full refund. No questions asked!
FAQ
What level of English do I need?
For the Advanced Listening Challenge, you’ll want to be around B2 (upper-intermediate) or above to get the most from the C1–C2 language. The original Intermediate Listening Challenge in the bundle suits learners from B1.
What if I’m not ready for the Advanced Listening Challenge?
If you feel the Advanced Listening Challenge might be too difficult right now, I’ve got the perfect place to start.
My 30-day Intermediate Listening Challenge is designed specifically for intermediate learners (B1 level), which covers 30 days of casual, everyday conversations centred around British culture, spanning British, Australian and North American accents.
You can join the challenge for just $79 by following the link here.
But an even better option would be joining the Complete Listening Challenge Bundle for just $40 more ($119 total) to get BOTH the Intermediate Challenge AND the Advanced Challenge with lifetime access to everything!
That’s a huge saving compared to buying them separately, plus you can start with the intermediate level and progress to advanced whenever you’re ready. It’s the smartest way to master listening from general conversation to deep discussions!
The choice is yours, but I’d definitely recommend the bundle. It gives you the complete listening journey at an incredible price!
When does the challenge start and finish?
We begin on Saturday, the 1st of August, whether you join the Advanced Challenge on its own or as part of the bundle. Each challenge lasts 30 days.
Can I start later or study at my own pace?
Absolutely. You have lifetime access to all the course content, so the lessons and materials are yours to keep and revisit whenever you like, at whatever pace suits you.
The community access works a little differently. This is time-limited. If you join the Advanced Listening Challenge on its own, you’ll get 45 days in the private community. If you join the bundle, you’ll get 90 days.
Your community access begins on the day you start the course, not on the day you purchase, so you’re free to begin whenever you’re ready.
One small note: we recommend starting within 6 months of purchasing. You can absolutely begin later if you need to, but we can’t guarantee community access.
All of this will be explained in your welcome email, too.
What's the difference between the Intermediate and Advanced Listening Challenges?
The Intermediate Listening Challenge centres on casual conversations about British, Australian and American culture, and suits learners from B1. The Advanced Listening Challenge steps up to C1–C2 language: advanced vocabulary, idioms, collocations and the fast, unscripted speech of native speakers. It’s ideal for B2 learners and above.
How much time do I need each day?
Around 25 minutes is perfect. The lessons are short, focused and designed to fit into a busy life.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes! You’ll get a digital Certificate of Completion for each challenge, perfect for your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, learners must be at least 16 years old.
You're closer than you think to following every word.
You’ve put in the hard work and built strong foundations.
Now it’s time to train the one skill that turns all that effort into real, confident understanding.
Imagine following any conversation, at any speed, catching the idioms, the implied meaning and the fast asides without translating in your head or feeling left behind.
Just understanding English at the highest levels. Finally.
30 days. Real, unscripted English. The version no exam ever prepared you for.
That’s what’s waiting on the other side of this challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Important: Special launch offer ends Friday, 31st July at 23:59 UK time.
