English Like A Native Podcast Listen to a Story in English - Five a Day #42.3
Nov 5, 2025
Join an exciting vocabulary journey where listeners uncover five intriguing words! Discover the meaning of 'trigger' through relatable examples and see how 'nibble' connects to nervous habits. Experience the tension of 'holding your breath' during anxious waits, and learn about 'reject' through personal stories of resilience. Finally, find out how a 'fluke' can change everything when an unexpected job offer comes in. With a captivating story about Sandra's job search, this session is both entertaining and educational!
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Small Daily Sets Boost Fluency
- Learning small sets of targeted words daily helps steady fluency progress.
- Short stories and repeated examples make meanings stick and aid recall.
Practice Vocabulary In Context
- Do use the episode's five vocabulary words in context to build active vocabulary quickly.
- Practice each word aloud and revisit the story examples to reinforce meaning and usage.
Sandra's Job-Search Turnaround
- Sandra nervously nibbled a cookie while holding her breath waiting for job news for six months.
- A last-minute hiring decision turned into a fluke offer that finally got her the job.