English Like A Native Podcast Increase Your English Vocabulary - Five a Day #45.1
Nov 24, 2025
Dive into a treasure trove of vocabulary with five new words and phrases that will elevate your English skills! Discover what an 'apex predator' really is, and bask in the beauty of 'dappled' light. Get sturdy with practical examples, learn about 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences, and explore our 'primal' instincts. Plus, enjoy a thrilling personal story of shark cage diving that weaves in all the new terms. Perfect for daily practice and boosting your fluency!
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Keep Your English Fires Burning
- Dip into English regularly, even for five to ten minutes, to keep your skills active.
- Avoid long breaks because your English will regress without consistent practice.
Vocabulary Enhances Imagery
- 'Apex predator' names animals at the top of the food chain with no natural predators.
- Words like 'dappled' and 'sturdy' convey vivid sensory and physical detail useful in storytelling.
Label Rare Events And Instincts Precisely
- Use 'once-in-a-lifetime' with hyphens to describe rare, special events that likely happen only once.
- Use 'primal' to describe instinctive feelings rooted in early human or animal evolution.
