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English Like A Native Podcast🔒 Fearless Voices: Embracing Public Speaking with Warren Buffet's BlueprintSubscriber-only episodeE228: 🎙️ Welcome back, Plus Member! In this exclusive bonus episode, join me, your host, Anna, for a candid conversation about overcoming the fear of public speaking. I share personal anecdotes and insights into the journey from crippling anxiety to confident communication, drawing inspiration from the legendary Warren Buffett.🗣 😳 Discover how Buffett, despite once grappling with overwhelming stage fright, transformed into a master communicator and global icon. From avoiding presentations in college to commanding multi-million-dollar bids for lunch meetings, Buffett's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the treache...
2024-04-0710 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastLearn English Through Stories: The Butterfly and the OctopusE227: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where today, we delve into the wonders of language learning through captivating stories. Join me, your host, Anna, for a tale of discovery and connection between a butterfly and an octopus.🦋 🐙 Caterpillars dream of becoming butterflies, but one caterpillar dreams of more—of exploring the vastness of the sea. With determination, he embarks on an adventure, guided by curiosity. However, it's not until he meets an octopus that his journey takes a profound turn. Their bond deepens as they share moments of wonder and joy, bridging...
2024-04-0618 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #22.5E226: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Join us for Week 22, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we introduce five new vocabulary pieces each weekday to boost your language skills.🔥 Today's episode kicks off with the idiom "playing with fire". Next up is the verb "culminate", which is followed by the noun "gratitude". Moving on to the adjective "rational" and then we finish off with the verb "banish".🕵♀️ As always, I encourage you to participate by providing opportunities to repeat after me to practi...
2024-04-0514 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #22.4E225: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 22, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we serve up a daily dose of essential vocabulary to enrich your language skills. Just like getting your five-a-day with fruits and vegetables, feeding your vocabulary with five new words a day is a healthy habit for your mind.💸 In today's episode, we delve into the world of finances and responsibilities, starting with the noun "mortgage". Next up, we explore the colourful idiom "up to yo...
2024-04-0416 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #22.3E224: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 22, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.💧 Today, let's start with the adjective "shallow", specifically when talking about water. Next up is the verb "lurk", which is then followed by another verb, "reiterate". Moving on to the adjective "blind to" something, and the last item on today's list is the adverb "rather".⚠️ After a quick recap and some pronunciation practice, we...
2024-04-0316 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #22.2E223: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready to enrich your vocabulary with Week 22, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. In this series, we dive deep into five essential pieces each weekday, aiming to expand your active vocabulary and language skills.👍 Today's journey begins with the idiom "all fingers and thumbs". Next, we explore the adjective "scalding", although with a slightly different meaning to the one we explored in a recent episode! Then, we delve into the adjective "adaptive" and the phra...
2024-04-0215 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #22.1E222: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready to enhance your vocabulary as we dive deep into Week 22, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. In this series, we'll explore five essential pieces each weekday, from Monday to Friday.🌷 Today's topic is allergies, and first up on the list, we explore the noun "discomfort". Next, we delve into the adjective "allergic" and the noun "intolerance". We then move on to "anaphylaxis" and finally, we explore the idiom "nip something in the bud".
2024-04-0118 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Conversation: Life in Malta with Alastair (Leonardo English)E220: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. In this episode, you are listening to me, your host, Anna, and a very special guest, Alastair Budge, from Leonardo English. 🇲🇹 ✈️ From discussing the surprises of living in Malta, to navigating language learning and cultural differences, Alastair provides invaluable advice for anyone considering a move abroad. With anecdotes about construction noise, adapting to expat life, and the joys of exploring new horizons, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips.🧠 Check out...
2024-03-3028 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #21.5E219: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're listening to Week 21, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, the series dedicated to expanding your active vocabulary from Monday to Friday.🍴 If you're not hungry now, you certainly will be after listening, as today's vocabulary is all about food! First up is the noun "indigestion", and the second item on the list is the adjective "wholesome". Moving on, we encounter the adjective "disciplined" and our next piece is the phrasal verb "polish off". Last but not leas...
2024-03-2914 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #21.4E218: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 21, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five new pieces of vocabulary every weekday, from Monday to Friday, aimed at enhancing your active vocabulary.🌟 We kick off today's list of five with the idiom "to have a handle on something". Then, we explore the adjective "watertight" and dive deeper into the noun "alibi". Next up is the adjective "keen", and finally, we discover the phrasal verb "rush into".
2024-03-2815 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #21.3E217: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 21, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Join me on a journey to enrich your active vocabulary with five new pieces every weekday, from Monday to Friday.🌟 We kick off with the adjective "practical", which makes it onto the list twice today, as we look at its two different meanings. Then we discover the idiom "back-burner", which is followed by the verb "wield". Finally, we learn the phrasal verb "locked into".🗡️ A...
2024-03-2717 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #21.2E216: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 21, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we aim to enrich your active vocabulary with five new pieces each weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with exploring the prefix "uber" and then we delve into the word "mime", but this time as a verb, and not as a noun as we saw in a previous episode! Moving on, we take a look at the verb "heighten" and next up is the preposition "rather t...
2024-03-2618 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #21.1E215: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 21, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five delightful words every weekday from Monday to Friday.🍽️ Today we're on a culinary journey, as we kick off the list with the less common, but fun adjective "scrumptious". Next, we delve into the noun "pantry", then we uncover the verb "tempt". Moving on, we explore the adjective "ultra-processed" and to finish off, we take a look at the phrasal ve...
2024-03-2514 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Conversation: An Egg-cellent British EasterE213: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. Join me, Anna, and my guest Nick, as we delve into the intriguing world of Easter celebrations in the UK.🐣 🐰 In this episode, we talk about the multifaceted nature of Easter, from its religious origins to its modern-day commercial appeal. As we discuss the symbolism of eggs and bunnies, the fun tradition of Easter hunts, and delicious hot cross buns, we start to reminisce about our childhood experiences and discuss the various customs associated with Easter...
2024-03-2313 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #20.5E212: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for Week 20, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.🌟 First up is the adjective "timid", followed by the noun "mime." Think Charlie Chaplin! Then, we explore the adverb "scarcely" and the adverb "enduring", often used when talking about relationships or friendships. Finally, for the last item on the list, we dive into the noun "flip side".🎭 Stay tuned as I quiz your m...
2024-03-2214 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #20.4E211: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 20, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into five pieces of vocabulary each weekday to boost your active language skills. 🚰 Today, we kick off with the verb "hydrate" and then we explore the adjective "scalding". Moving on, we get focused, as we take a look at the verb "concentrate". Then, we unravel the idiom "have your finger on the pulse", and last but not least we examine the adjec...
2024-03-2115 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #20.3E210: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna, bringing you Week 20, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, dedicated to enriching your vocabulary Monday through Friday.🛣 We kick off today's exploration with the verb "tamper" and then delve into the adjective "genuine". Moving on, we encounter the noun "defect" and our first of two idioms is "hit the road". Lastly, we explore the second idiom, "bite the bullet".🚗 Join us as we recap and practice pronunciation, ensuring these words and idioms stay with y...
2024-03-2016 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #20.2E209: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Get ready for Week 20, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into five pieces to enhance your active vocabulary, Monday through Friday.🌟 Today we dive head-first into the world of negotiations. First up, we explore the adjective "tedious". Next, we tackle the verb "renegotiate", followed by the noun "alertness", a state which is certainly key for negotiations. Our idiom of the day is "split hairs", and finishing off today's five, we explore...
2024-03-1917 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #20.1E208: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me as I guide you through Week 20, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to enrich your active vocabulary by exploring five words each weekday.🤢 In today's episode, talk about illness and health as we start off the list with the adverb "nowadays" and the adjective "clammy". Next up, we see a word where the spelling doesn't match the pronunciation: the adjective "nauseous". Then we look at the verb "fire", but not in its...
2024-03-1816 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #19.5E205: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 19 Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive into five pieces of English vocabulary to boost your skills. 🛒 So to kick off today's list, we pop to the shopping centre as we explore the noun "bargain". Next, we discuss the phrasal verb "snap up" and the verb "debate". Our idiom of today is "the long and short of it", and last but not least, we take a look at the adjec...
2024-03-1518 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #19.4E204: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five enriching vocabulary pieces every weekday. 🌟 First up, we explore the adjective "gridlocked". Next, we uncover the meaning of the phrase "in a huff", which is followed by the noun "torrent". Our last items on the list for today are the adjective "mild-mannered" and the idiom "the last straw".🚦 In today's story, a commuter's evening plans unravel when they're cau...
2024-03-1418 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #19.3E203: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary through five enriching pieces every weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with the adjective "overwhelming", then we explore the adverb "randomly". Our third stop is the noun "plight", and after that, we revive the well-known idiom "raining cats and dogs". Finally, we encounter the adjective "estranged". 🤗 Join us for pronunciation practice and a peek into the life of Kev...
2024-03-1315 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #19.2E202: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me for Week 19, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary with five insightful pieces each weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "to bare", specifically looking at the use of "to bare one's teeth", often used when talking about animals who feel threatened. Next, we explore the adjective "inherent" and then we move on to today's idiom, "barking up the wrong tree". Next up on the list we...
2024-03-1216 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #19.1E201: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary to enhance your language skills.🌟 Today, we begin with the nouns "hardship" and "realm". Then, we encounter the adjective "horrendous". And we finish with not just one, but two idioms, "defying the odds" and "on the cards".👸 After some pronunciation practice and a quick recap, I share a story of resilience: a young girl from Birmin...
2024-03-1114 minEnglish Like A Native Podcast🔒 Learn English Through Story: Run Anna, Run!Subscriber-only episodeE200: 🎙️ Welcome to the Bonus Episode of The English Like a Native Podcast, exclusively for Plus Members! 🎉 We've reached our 200th episode, and we're celebrating that by telling you all a fantastic story, rich in vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and expressions that all use the same word!🏃 As you listen attentively to our story, you'll notice the word popping up in various contexts, from physical activity to unexpected encounters and even mishaps. But its usage doesn't stop there. We'll break down each instance and explore its nuanced meanings. After a tho...
2024-03-1010 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Conversation: Facing Your Fears with Bree (Into The Story Podcast)E199: 🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The English Like a Native Podcast, with me, your host, Anna! Today I am joined by my lovely guest Bree from Into the Story Podcast, and together we delve into the complexities of fear, anxiety, and phobias. 😧 We share personal experiences related to irrational fears, such as a fear of wet teabags and a fear of drains in swimming pools, which were influenced by past experiences and exposure to certain stimuli. We also discuss the impact of storytelling on emotions and how certain things c...
2024-03-0949 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #18.5E198: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into vocabulary enrichment, providing you with five intriguing words or phrases every weekday.☠️ Today's journey begins with the noun "mortality". Then we look at the verb "ingest" and the adjective "detrimental". After that, we delve into the adverb "rationally" and finally, we unravel the idiom "pretty much".🎰 Now, let's weave these words into an intriguing narrative involving John, who has a da...
2024-03-0813 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #18.4E197: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five captivating words or phrases every weekday.🌟 We kick off with the adjective "covert" and the verb "defect". Our next item on the list is the unusual adjective, "AWOL". It stands for "absent without leave". Then we move on to the noun "flotilla" and finish off the list by exploring the idiom "know the ropes",
2024-03-0713 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #18.3E196: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, your host, Anna, on Week 18, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Dive into a journey of expanding your active vocabulary with five enriching pieces every weekday.🌟 We begin with "inhibition" and then go on to our second word on the list, the verb "summit". Then we delve into the adjective "queasy" and follow that up with today's phrasal verb "go for it". Last on the list for today is the adjective "irrational".🧗 Ready for a story? Meet...
2024-03-0615 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #18.2E195: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 18, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces to enhance your vocabulary each weekday.🌟 In today's episode, we kick off with the noun "conservatory" and the verb "envisage".Then, we delve into the adjective "liberal" and next up is our phrasal verb of the day, "bandy around", Last but not least, we examine the adverb "insanely".📦 And in today's story, we blend these terms...
2024-03-0516 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #18.1E194: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 18, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to enrich your vocabulary with five unique words each weekday.🌟 Today, let's start with the noun "aversion". Then we move on to the verb "perceive" and after that, go on to explore the adjective "naive". Then, we have another adjective, "chaotic", and we finish our list off with the phrasal verb "freak out".👶 In an emotional narrative, we hear from a youth ent...
2024-03-0413 minEnglish Like A Native Podcast🔒 Native English Conversation: Is reading fiction a waste of time?Subscriber-only episodeE193: 🎙️ Welcome to the Plus Member bonus episode! Join me, Anna, and my special guest, Nick, as we delve into the fascinating world of reading and the evolution of our relationships with books. From childhood memories of exploring the colourful shelves of the library to university experiences with hefty reading lists, we share their personal journeys and insights.🧝 🏰 I reflect on my transition from dismissing fiction as a waste of time to discovering its profound emotional impact, while Nick recounts his initial scepticism towards fiction and eventual appreciation for its ability...
2024-03-0310 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastEnglish Learners: 4 Books You Will LoveE192: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're diving into the world of books as we celebrate World Book Day on Thursday, March 7th.📖 Are you ready to embark on literary adventures? Join me as we explore a curated selection of four thrilling reads that span genres and themes. From contemporary reflections on life to heartwarming tales of human connection, there's something for every reader.Listen to the Audiobook versions of the book...
2024-03-0218 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #17.5E191: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and today marks the end of Week 17 of Your English Five a Day, our series dedicated to expanding your vocabulary.😞 We tackle a difficult issue in today's episode, as we touch on mental health. We start off today's list with the idiom "stuck in a rut" and then we explore the adjective "listless". Then we explore the phrasal verb "run down" and our list continues with the noun "depression". Last of all, we delve into the adjective "determin...
2024-03-0113 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #17.4E190: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today is Week 17, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five new words to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 Kicking off our list are the nouns "cliffhanger" and "election". Then we delve into the phrasal verb "stand down". After that, we discuss the noun phrase "political correctness" and finally, we explore the verb "nominate". 🗳 Join us as we practice pronunciation and immerse ourselves in a gripping election story, where young Martin challenges seasoned po...
2024-02-2913 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #17.3E189: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today marks Week 17, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive into five new words to enrich your vocabulary.📺 We're in the media realm today, as our word list centres around books, films, and TV. Starting our list is the verb "review" and next up is "plot". Then we explore "analytical" and this media-themed list can't possibly be complete without the noun "spoiler"!Last up, we delve into "series".🍿 Join us as we pr...
2024-02-2813 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #17.2E188: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today marks Week 17, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five new words to expand your vocabulary.🌟 Kicking off our list is the adjective "mindless". Next up is another adjective, "prophetic", and then we explore the noun "conformity". After that, we delve into the adjective "uncanny" and our last item on the list is the verb "dazzle".🔮 Join us as we practice pronunciation and in today's story, we visit a fortune t...
2024-02-2715 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #17.1E187: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! We're kicking off a new week here as you tune in to Week 17, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to enhance your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.📖 Today's episode takes a literary turn as we see some book-related terms and go on to hear a fantastic book review. Our list starts with the noun "commodity" and is followed by the adjective "bland". Next up on the list we...
2024-02-2611 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Conversation: Remote Working with Lindsay (All Ears English Podcast)E185: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners seeking to enhance their language skills. 👩 In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsay McMahon, co-host of All Ears English, a highly acclaimed podcast focusing on English language fluency, IELTS preparation, and Business English. 💻 Lindsay and Anna share their expertise on the shift towards remote working, discussing its impact on businesses, productivity, and work-life balance. From the challenges of maintaining focus while working from home to the benefits of flexibility and global tale...
2024-02-2433 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #16.5E184: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to destination for enhancing your English vocabulary! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuning in to Week 16, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into five new words or phrases every weekday from Monday to Friday.🌟 Today's vocabulary journey begins with the noun "hustle" and then we look at the verb "curate". Moving on, we have three phrasal verbs to finish off today's list: "engage in", "slack off", and last but not least, "throw oneself into som...
2024-02-2314 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #16.4E183: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where each episode is a step towards enhancing your English proficiency! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 16, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we delve into today's vocabulary journey, aiming to add five new pieces to your linguistic knowledge every weekday.🌟 Let's kick off today's list with the noun "exodus". The second word on the list is the adjective "dynamic", which is then followed by the adverb "notably". Our idiom of the day is "...
2024-02-2212 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #16.3E182: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 16, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to enrich your vocabulary by five words each weekday. 🌟 Today's journey starts with the nouns "assumption" and "mentor". Next, we delve into the verb "intervene" and number four on our list is the adjective "oppressive". Lastly, we talk about responsibility as we unravel the idiom "the buck stops with you". 🧪 Through an engaging anecdote in the field of science and interac...
2024-02-2114 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #16.2E181: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with Anna! Join us for Week 16, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive into enriching your vocabulary with five new words or phrases each weekday. 🔥 Today's lesson begins with the noun "wear and tear", and then we explore the verb "detach". Next up is the adjective "tone-deaf", followed by the idiom "in check" or "keep something in check". Finally, we examine the phrasal verb "burn out", something I've unfortunately experienced too much of! 🔧 As always, we conclude...
2024-02-2014 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #16.1E180: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Tune in to Week 16, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your active vocabulary with five new words every weekday.🌟 Today's list kicks off with "tactic" and then we look at the verb "establish". Next up on the list is the adjective "old-school" and our idiom for today is "change the face of something". Lastly, we cover the noun "edge" and its use in the phrase "to have the edge over someone". 🏉 Join me in...
2024-02-1913 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Conversation: 12 Love IdiomsE178: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. Join me, Anna, and my partner Nick, as we delve into the fascinating world of idioms related to love.❤️ In this episode, we explore twelve love idioms, ranging from the classic "match made in heaven" to the whimsical and intriguing "apple of my eye." We discuss the meanings behind each phrase, share personal anecdotes, and ponder the origins of these expressions. Whether you're smitten with learning English or simply curious about language and love, this episode p...
2024-02-1725 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #15.5E177: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Today marks Week 15, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, a journey to enhance your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.💋 I begin today's episode with two verbs "infer" and "harbour". Then, we discover the adjective "adverse" and things take a passionate turn as we delve into the phrasal verb "make out". Last but not least, we discuss the noun "affection".🎓 From navigating college dynamics to shaping personal character, uncover the complexities of human experiences...
2024-02-1611 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #15.4E176: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 15, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.😢 Today we touch on the sad topic of loss, as our list starts with the idiom "to tighten your belt" and then we explore the noun "widow". Shifting gears, we delve into the adjective "underlying", then, we encounter the verb "exude". Finally, we explore the adverb "frequently".🏥 After recapping and practising pronunciati...
2024-02-1511 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #15.3E175: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, we dive into a treasure trove of vocabulary to enhance your language skills.📕 In this episode, we take a trip to the literary realm, as our vocabulary list of five begins with the verb "categorise", and from there, we look at the noun "organisation". Number three on the list is the noun "manuscript", and then we move on to the phrasal verb "bring about". Last but not leas...
2024-02-1411 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #15.2E174: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, I present a captivating array of vocabulary to enrich your English skills.😳 We take a peek into some negative emotions in today's podcast, as we start with the idiom "green with envy". Next, we explore the idiom "how the other half live" and the adverb "obscenely". Fourth on the vocabulary list is the noun "eye-opener" and we finish off with the adjective "scathing".📰 As usual, yo...
2024-02-1313 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #15.1E173: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 1 of Your English Five A Day, I bring you a dose of five vocabulary items to boost your English skills. 🧳 We're off to the airport in today's episode, as we kick off with the nouns "terminal" and "conveyor belt". Moving on to idioms, we focus on "butterflies in your stomach", then we delve into the verb "upgrade". Finally, we explore the adverb "diligently". ✈️ Join us for a quick recap and pronunciation...
2024-02-1214 minEnglish Like A Native Podcast🔒 Native English Speakers Chat: Valentine's DaySubscriber-only episodeE172: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna and today I'm joined again by my wonderful guest and partner Nick.❤️ With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we're diving into the festivities and reflections on love. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of this romantic holiday, from its commercial aspects to the heartfelt gestures that make it special.👫 Join us as we share our own plans for Valentine's Day and reflect on the true...
2024-02-1110 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastLearn English with a Short Story: Roller Coaster Day!E171: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're going to learn English with a short story.FREE VOCABULARY LIST, join my mailing list and I will email you the vocabulary list as a welcome gift, sign up HERE! 📚 From childhood bedtime tales to captivating narratives in books, movies, and podcasts, stories have always held a special place in our lives. They entertain, educate, challenge, and provide a much-needed escape from reality. And here...
2024-02-1012 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #14.5E170: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with Anna, your guide to mastering the English language. Today marks Week 14, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to enrich your vocabulary with five new terms daily.🍻 We're heading out for a night out in this episode, as we delve into words related to drinking, partying, and going out. We kick off the list with the noun "hangover", and then we go on to explore the idiom "paint the town red". Next up...
2024-02-0913 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #14.4E169: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.🌟 We begin today's list with the noun "porpoise" and the adjective "exhilarating". Then we move on to the noun "welfare" and after that, we explore our idiom for the day, "like a duck to water". Last but not least, we delve into the adverb "gracefully".🐬 Join us for a quick recap and pronunciati...
2024-02-0812 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #14.3E168: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 14, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five intriguing words or phrases to boost your vocabulary.🍴 Today we step into the kitchen and take a look at words ranging from culinary terms to idiomatic expressions. Our list starts with the verb "marinate". Next are two loanwords borrowed from other languages; the adjective and adverb "al dente" and the noun "connoisseur". Moving on to the fourth item on the list...
2024-02-0714 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #14.2E167: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 14, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, a unique series designed to enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.🌄In this episode, we take a trip into the great outdoors as today's vocabulary list explores vocabulary related to outdoor adventures and nature. Starting with the noun "camping" and the noun and verb "pitch", we then move on to the adjective "alight". Next up we look into the idio...
2024-02-0611 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #14.1E166: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.💫Today, we delve into the magical realm, starting our vocabulary list off with the adverb "magically". Next up is "illusion" and then we talk about the phrase "sleight of hand". We also explore the idiom "second to none" and lastly, we discuss the phrasal verb "blow away".🎩 Stay tuned for pronunciati...
2024-02-0513 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastMastering Small Talk with Rob (The Business English Podcast)E164: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, I'm joined by Rob from The Business English Podcast.🗣 Together, we explore the intriguing world of small talk and give you some fantastic phrases you can put to use straight away. So whether you find yourself regularly striking up a conversation with your neighbour, or needing to keep that conversation flowing at a conference, join us as we guide you through the dos and don'ts of small ta...
2024-02-0352 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #13.5E165: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Dive into Week 13, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to enrich your active vocabulary. In today's episode, we talk about the nuances of love, proposals, and celebrations.🌟 The list starts off with the verb "propose" and the adjective "customary".We then explore the idiomatic expression "pop the question" and learn the distinction between "fiancée" and "fiancé". The list finishes off with the verb "celebrate".💍 Weav...
2024-02-0213 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #13.4E162: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast with Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to enrich your active vocabulary with five engaging words and phrases every weekday. 🌟 In today's episode, we're taking a trip to the circus, which is our first word on the list. We'll see other useful words, like the noun "trapeze" and the adverb "clownishly". Then we'll finish off today's list with the adjective "awestruck," and the verb "wonder." 🎪 🤡 From the excitement of circus perform...
2024-02-0111 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #13.3E161: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 13, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic adventure to enrich your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of the English language.🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "truant". Moving on, we delve into the noun "absenteeism" and the verb "register". Then, brace yourself for the phrasal verb "fall behind", and finally, we explore the adverb "idly". 🏫Then in an intriguing narrative linking all those new words togeth...
2024-01-3115 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #13.2E160: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic journey to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 In this episode, we delve into five key words for the day, starting with the noun "advocate." But wait, there's more to "advocate"! Discover its twin, the verb form, which is actually pronounced differently. Next up, we explore the phrase "equal footing" and then we go on to talk about the controversial noun "feminism." And fina...
2024-01-3017 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #13.1E159: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 13, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to boost your active vocabulary. From Monday to Friday, we dive into five linguistic gems to enrich your English skills.🌟 Today, we begin with the noun "fear", and then we delve into the related words "afraid" and "phobia". Next up is the adverb "cautiously," and our fifth and final word is the phrasal verb "freak out".😱 In today's enthralling tale, I weave tog...
2024-01-2917 minEnglish Like A Native Podcast'The Grass Isn't Always Greener': Enrich Your English with a StaycationE157: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, we're exploring the age-old saying, "The grass isn't always greener."Join me as we unravel the allure of staycations, the environmental impact of globetrotting, and why sometimes, the wonders you seek might be right in your own hometown. This episode is packed with words and phrases to enhance your English skills, so keep those ears tuned in.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐
2024-01-2712 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #12.5E156: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 12, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five vocabulary gems every weekday to enhance your language skills.🌟 Today's adventure begins with the nouns "wellies" and "district". Our next stop is another noun, "aspect," and then we move on to the verb "lie". Last but not least, we unravel the verb "linger".🐶 Stay with us for a delightful story featuring Martha's pup, Charlie, historical wellies, and a district in...
2024-01-2610 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #12.4E155: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 12, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with the nouns "notion" and "strain". We then venture into the verb "uproot" and discover the interesting idiom "go off the rails". To wrap up, we look at the verb "roam".🐱 In a vivid story, Anna weaves these words into a tale of change, stability, and the unexpected lessons learned fro...
2024-01-2511 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #12.3E154: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for a linguistic adventure as we dive into Week 12, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Today, I unveil five words and phrases designed to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 First we start off with two nouns, "plaque" and "temptation". Third on the list is the verb "draw", but not in the usual sense of drawing pictures with a pencil! ✏️ The adjective "bustling" is next on our list, and we conclude with the idiom "get hold of".
2024-01-2412 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #12.2E153: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 12, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we learn five new words and phrases every day, from Monday to Friday. 🌟 As usual, the list kicks off with the noun, "allure". The second word on the list is another noun, "hidden gem" and that's followed up by the verb "dash". Next up, Anna unveils the idiom "none other than" and finishes off the list with the collocation "pressing concern".❤️To solidify your newfound voc...
2024-01-2314 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #12.1E152: 🎙️ Hello, language enthusiasts! Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today we're starting off the new week with a new episode of "Your English Five a Day", where we dive into the linguistic ocean to enhance your vocabulary by five words every weekday.🌟Today we begin with the noun "adapter", which is followed by the verb "to compromise". We take a deep breath in and focus on the smells around us as we explore the next word, the noun, "aroma". Next up is the adjective "hands-on...
2024-01-2212 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastNative English Chitchat: Nosey ParkerE150: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna and today I'm joined again by my wonderful guest Nick.👃 Today, we're having a casual chat, where I admit to having the sniffles, prompting a discussion about runny noses and runny eggs! We delve into some fascinating English phrases involving noses, from being nosy to turning your nose up at something. Join us as we navigate the phrases and talk about the stories behind some of them. So, if you're curious, nosy, or just...
2024-01-2017 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #11.5E149: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. I'm Anna, and you've joined us for Week 11, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we head off on a daily vocabulary journey to enrich your linguistic repertoire from Monday to Friday.🎮The first word on the list is the noun "staycation", which is followed by another noun, "gamification". Number three on the list is the verb "overlook" and the next item on today's list is a well-known idiom, "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fenc...
2024-01-1915 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #11.4E148: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. You've tuned in to Week 11, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we aim to elevate your vocabulary with five fascinating words every weekday from Monday to Friday.🌟Let's dive into today's lexical journey. Starting our list are the nouns "niche" and "novelty". Then, we move on to the verb "overshadow". Number four on our list is the idiom "compare notes", and closing our list for today is the adjective "tailored".💹 💸We get introdu...
2024-01-1810 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #11.3E147: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, I'm your host, Anna and you've landed on Week 11, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, the series that enriches your vocabulary with five new words every weekday from Monday to Friday.🌟 First up is the noun "pocket", but not the one in your jeans or coat! Next, we explore the verb "showcase" and our adjective for today is "unpublicised". Moving on, we have the idiom "not to mention", used to add emphasis to a list, and finally, we wrap things u...
2024-01-1712 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #11.2E146: 🎙️ Welcome, language enthusiasts, to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, and you've joined us for Week 11, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This series is your daily dose of vocabulary, providing five new words each weekday, Monday through Friday.Today's five starts off with the noun "curiosity" and the verb"immerse". Moving on, we cover the adjective "spontaneous" before diving into the idiom "break the bank". 🇹🇭 Lastly, we explore the phrasal verb "stumble upon" before putting all those words together in a fantastic blog entry...
2024-01-1611 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #11.1E145: 🎙️ Hello, language enthusiasts, and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you've tuned in to Week 11, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, the series dedicated to enriching your vocabulary with five new words each weekday.🌍We kick off today's list with the noun "globetrotting" and follow it up with the adjective "innate". Next up on the list is the verb "venture" and our idiom of the day is "stay put". Last but certainly not least, we have the verb "cherish" and in today...
2024-01-1510 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastWhat makes ordinary people extraordinary?E143: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for English learners at intermediate to advanced levels! 🎧 I'm your host, Anna, and today we're embarking on an extraordinary journey.👥 As we explore what makes a person ordinary or extraordinary, join me in reflecting on the extraordinary actions of historical figures. Rosa Parks, the mother of the civil rights movement, Malala Yousafzai, a brave advocate for education, and Nelson Mandela, a symbol of peace and reconciliation. 🔍 Join me in this exploration of the extraordinary, and let it inspire you to do something extr...
2024-01-1310 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #10.5E142: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. We've reached Week 10, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Today's linguistic adventure kicks off with the verb "to lob", a verb often used in a sporting context. We then dive into the world of quantity with the adjective "countless" and explore competence with the adjective "capable". Then we wrap up with two idioms, "a sure thing" and "I bet."🏑 In a captivating narrative, we hear a great review of a hockey legend's biography. This biography unravels...
2024-01-1212 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #10.4E141: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today marks Week 10, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. We begin our linguistic journey with the adverb "miraculously" and second on the list is the noun "resilience." Then we delve into expressions with "half the time" and "not in the slightest." Our vocabulary voyage concludes with the adjective "inspiring." 🦜 Today we make a journey to the Amazon jungle, where we encounter stories of extraordinary birds, like the resilient Harpy Eagle and the intelligent Macaw. Th...
2024-01-1115 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #10.3E140: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today, join us for Week 10, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Let's begin with the noun "seamstress" and then explore the verb "document". Prepare to be astonished as we unravel the adjective "astonishing", followed by the idiom "to be in with a chance". Last but not least, we explore the adjective/adverb "overall". 👗 In today's tale, we meet Lucy, a budding seamstress from Devon, who embarks on a thrilling journey as she decides to enter a presti...
2024-01-1012 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #10.2E139: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native podcast, where language comes alive! I'm your host, Anna, and you're in for a treat with Your English Five a Day, Week 10, Day 2. Today, we begin with the verb "consider", and then we dive into the noun "obstacle". Next up is the noun "principle," and we finish off with the idiom "how on earth?" and the phrase "on the contrary". 💔Join me in a story that weaves these words together. Enter Jasmine's world, where she grapples with the obstacle of grief after lo...
2024-01-0914 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #10.1E138: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you've tuned in to Week 10, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day series. Today, we kick off with the adjective "beneficial" and then we follow that up with the verb "place". Our idiom of the day is "to come up trumps", and of course, we have a phrasal verb on today's list too, which is "go for." 💼 Lastly, we delve into the noun "contributor" and wrap things up with a diary entry featuring today's vocabulary, where we see Mari...
2024-01-0813 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastThings Natives Say: New Year's Expressions and MeaningsE136: 🎙️Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna, and today I'm joined by Nick, and together, we're diving into the New Year with a discussion on resolutions.As the phrase "New Year, New Me" echoes around in January, many see it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it's giving up unhealthy habits or picking up new hobbies, the New Year sparks a wave of optimism and ambition. The duo delves into the vocabulary surrounding resolutions, introducing phrases like "start...
2024-01-0624 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #9.5E135: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where language learning meets daily enrichment! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned in to Your English Five a Day, Week 9, Day 5. We start today's vocabulary journey with the noun "rally," a term familiar to racket sport enthusiasts. 🎾 Next up is the verb "emphasise", then followed by the adjective "avid". Our linguistic exploration continues with the adjective "extraordinary" and finally, we conclude with the idiom "never cease to amaze". 📖 To reinforce our learning, let's bring it all together in a brief scena...
2024-01-0511 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #9.4E134: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Tune in to Your English Five a Day, where we delve deep into five vocabulary gems each weekday. In Week 9, Day 4, we kick off with two nouns, "segregation" and "boycott". We'll then navigate the secretive adjective "sneaky" and finish off with the idiom "throw your hands up" and the adverb "seemingly". 📖 Join me in a fascinating story intertwining these words. Emmeline Pankhurst, a fearless suffragette leader, orchestrates a boycott of the census, unveiling a sneaky plot to disru...
2024-01-0412 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #9.2E132: 🎙️ Welcome, language aficionados, to another exciting installment of the English Like a Native Podcast, your linguistic haven hosted by the one and only Anna! 🌟 It's a new day, a new episode, and we're delving into the heart of Your English Five a Day, Week Nine, Day Two. Today, on our lexical expedition, we uncover five gems to enrich your vocabulary, starting out with a sporty noun, 'dropshot'. We then explore the verb 'to congratulate' and the adjective 'crucial'. Up next on the list is the idiom 'to be on top fo...
2024-01-0211 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #9.1E131: 🎙️ Welcome to a fresh episode of The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! 🌟 It's 2024, and I'm here to kick off the year with a brand-new installment of The English Five a Day series. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming your way: We start off with the noun 'life lesson' and then go on to look at the verb 'succeed'. That's then followed up by the hard-working adjective 'conscientious' and we finish the list with the delightful idiom "happy in your own skin" and the phrasal verb 'give up'.Stick ar...
2024-01-0113 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #8.5E129: 🎙️ Immerse yourself in today's enlightening episode of Your English Five a Day with your host, Anna, as we stride into Week Eight, Day Five. Kicking off our quintet of vocabulary exploration is the idiom, "that is to say". Our second word is the noun "sequel" and the third one is the adjective "particular". The fourth term on our list is another adjective, "iconic", and finally, we wrap up with the adjective "humungous". 📖In this episode's story, we explore the enchanting world of Lila Garnier's debut novel, "The Heart of a Small To...
2023-12-1509 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #8.4E128: 🎙️ Join your host, Anna, in today's episode of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary. We're on Week Eight, Day Four, as we approach the end of 2023. Let's jump into our linguistic adventure with the noun "interpretation". Next on the list is the adjective "pathetic", which is followed by the idiom "hit the sack." Then we have the verb "oppose", and we wrap things up with another adjective, "contrasting".We run through a quick pronunciation recap before delving into today's captivating monologue. Dive into...
2023-12-1408 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #8.3E127: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuned in to Week Eight, Day Three of Your English Five a Day series. We're on a linguistic journey through five enriching vocabulary pieces every weekday. First up today are the adjectives "recurring" and "ironic". Number three is the noun "perception", which is followed by another noun, "couch potato". 🥔 Finally, we look at the phrasal verb "squeeze in". In our story, meet Marissa, a busy mother juggling work, family, and her love for flower arrangin...
2023-12-1310 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #8.1E125: 🎙️Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Dive into the world of language in the series Your English Five a Day, where we explore five intriguing pieces of English vocabulary every weekday, from Monday to Friday. Today marks Week Eight, Day One, and we're ready to explore a delightful list of words, starting off with the adverb "outright" and the adjective "distinct." Next on the list, we take a look at the noun "intention" and to finish off we have two idioms that are very often...
2023-12-1112 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastUseful English Phrases: Asking for AttentionE123: Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast 🎙️, where we embark on an off-the-cuff journey into language, communication, and everyday situations. I'm your host, Anna, and today's episode dives into the art of capturing attention, a skill crucial for teachers, presenters, and anyone facing the challenge of managing groups.As we navigate the techniques of grabbing attention, we explore phrases and strategies applicable not only to classrooms but also to boardrooms, meetings, and presentations. From "take a seat" to "quiet down," we unveil the nuanced language used to command focus, and I'll go on...
2023-12-0919 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #7.5E122: Join me, Anna, as I wrap up Week Seven of the Your English Five a Day series, where we explore five useful vocabulary items every working day. Today's journey begins with the phrase "come to mind". We then move on to the adjective "witty" and we also discover the noun "contempt". Up next, the adjective "titular" takes the spotlight, and last but not least, we explore the adjective "clear-cut". At the end of the episode, we listen to a fantastic story about Jack, a witty writer searching for the perfect titular villain. Fol...
2023-12-0809 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #7.3E120: Dive into Week 7, Day 3 of The English Five a Day series, where we explore five enriching pieces of vocabulary each working day. Join me, Anna, as I take you on a linguistic journey, unravelling the depths of the English language.In today's episode, we kick off with two nouns, "protagonist" and "tendency". Then we see the fantastic idiom "larger than life" and our list finishes off with the everlasting adjective "perpetual" and the verb "eliminate". Stay tuned for a pronunciation practice session and a captivating story blending football, idolisation, and...
2023-12-0608 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #7.2E119: Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Today, we're diving into Week 7, Day 2 of the Your English Five a Day series. Join us as we explore a fantastic set of words that will elevate your vocabulary and make you sound like a true English pro. First up is the adjective "supreme," followed by the noun "triumph". Now, let's talk phrasal verbs! "got away with" is our pick for the day. The fourth term is the verb "spoil" and we finish off with the adjective "relatable". And as...
2023-12-0512 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #7.1E118: Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us on Week 7, Day 1 of the Your English Five a Day series, where we explore five essential vocabulary words each working day. This lineup starts with "rivalry," a noun capturing the essence of competition, moving on to "invert", "compelling", "malevolent", and the noun "tension". We see these words skillfully weaved into a captivating story about Kelly, Daniel, and a shocking proposal that challenges their marriage.Engage with compelling scenarios, learn practical usage, and enhance your...
2023-12-0412 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #6.5E115: Unlock the magic of language and join me, Anna, as we venture into the delightful world of English vocabulary in Week Six, Day Five of Your English Five a Day. Our journey takes us through fascinating words like 'light-hearted,' 'earshot,' 'unconventional,' 'distributed,' and 'revitalise', each one woven into a captivating tale about the charming town of Littleton. As we unravel their meanings, you'll witness Littleton's struggle to rejuvenate its tourism industry, offering a window into the practical use of these newly learnt words. This linguistic adventure promises to...
2023-12-0112 minEnglish Like A Native PodcastYour English Five a Day #6.3E113: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to embark on a word journey that stretches from the mundane to the celestial? Brace yourself for an exploration that takes you from the concept of 'sustaining' behaviours or ways of life, to the lunar realms associated with the moon, the orbital paths that objects in space trace, and ending at the doorstep of events so crucial they can only be described as 'momentous'. Join me, Anna, on Week Six, Day Three of Your English Five a Day, as we journey through these t...
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