E362: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, your host, Anna in Week 44, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day as we delve into practical vocabulary every single weekday that will enhance your English skills and boost your confidence in communication. 🔨 On today's list, we start with the phrasal verb "stick to". After that, we take a look at the adjective "restrictive" and the idiom "hit the nail on the head". Following that, we delve into another phrasal verb, "step up", and last but not least, we explore the noun "lodger".💸 Tune in for pronunciation practice and a recap of today's words, ensuring you grasp each one thoroughly. In the final story section, Caroline struggles with budgeting. She's finding it too restrictive, but she sticks to her goal by renting out a room to a lodger. This new income motivates her to be more organised, and she comes to an important financial realisation.⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

E361: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! You're tuning into Week 44, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This daily series is dedicated to improving your English listening skills and expanding your vocabulary one episode at a time. Each day, we introduce five new vocabulary items and explore their usage in engaging contexts. 💖 First on the list today are two idioms, "young at heart" and "beauty sleep". Next up, we'll explore the noun "wisdom". Then, we'll delve into the adjective "boundless". Finally, we finish off today's list with another adjective, "steadfast".👵🏽 Join me as we pronounce these words together and explore their usage in context as we do a quick quiz to test your memory. In today's story segment, we meet Marie, a 70-year-old with boundless energy, who is described as young at heart. Her wisdom, gained from a lifetime of experiences, keeps her steadfast in her optimistic outlook, inspiring her friends who admire her youthful spirit and resilience.⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as a captivating true story unfolds, revealing a heartbreaking discovery in a garden. Listeners will experience the joy and sorrow of observing fox cubs, only to face the shock of finding a drowned fox. The episode delves deep into the emotional struggle of dealing with loss and the difficult choices that come with it. You'll also reflect on the impact of wildlife loss and discover new vocabulary along the way. Share your own stories for a chance to be featured!

E359: 🎙️ Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! This is Week 43, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, and we are laser-focused on boosting your active vocabulary and enhancing your English listening skills every weekday, from Monday to Friday.⏯️ Listen and read along on The English Like a Native Podcast YouTube channel.🤸🏿‍♀️ Let's start today's list off with the idiom "go with the flow". Then, we take a look at the two adjectives "bendy" and "flexible". Next on the list is the noun "balance", and to wrap up, we delve into the idiom "have a word with someone".🔴 Don’t forget to check out the bonus content available in my community including access live classes, structured courses, and a supportive network to practise and improve your English. 🧘🏻‍♂️ Join me as we dissect these words and idioms with practical examples, pronunciation practice, and a captivating story to tie it all together. In today's story segment, Jason tries yoga for the first time and feels self-conscious about his lack of flexibility and balance. After class, he talks to the teacher, who reassures him that yoga is about accepting his body's current state and improving over time. ⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

E358: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and you're listening to Week 43, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. In this series, we explode your active vocabulary and improve your listening skills by diving into five vocabulary items every weekday.😴 First up on today's list is the adjective "inanimate". Next up, we delve into the verb "edge", and the idiom "slightly built". After that, we take a look at the phrasal verb "doze off", and last but not least, we uncover the idiom "all to yourself".🖼 Join me as we pronounce these words together and explore their usage in context as we do a quick quiz to test your memory. In today's story segment, Liz accidentally dozes off in the Louvre Museum and wakes up to find she has the entire museum all to herself—until the statues notice her, and she must quickly decide whether to flee or face the consequences.⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

Dive into fascinating idioms like "on the edge of your seat" and explore powerful nouns such as "underdog" and "scapegoat." Learn how the story of Alex, an underdog mechanic wrongly accused of sabotage, unfolds in a thrilling high-stakes race. Discover how language shapes storytelling, and get tips on pronunciation to elevate your English skills. This engaging narrative blends suspense with valuable vocabulary insights, ensuring an entertaining and educational experience!

E356: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for enhancing your English listening skills and expanding your active vocabulary. I'm Anna, and you're listening to Week 43, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. 😬 Today’s focus is on expanding your vocabulary with five essential terms, the first of which is the idiom "in line for". Then, we move on to the phrase "on edge" and then explore another idiom, "odd one out". After that, we delve into the adjective "insecure", and last but not least, the idiom "a step up".👨🏽‍💻️ After some quick pronunciation practice and a recap to test your memory, we visit Graham in today's story, who is a self-taught programmer anxiously awaiting news about a promotion that would mark a significant step up in his career. Despite feeling like the odd one out compared to his degree-holding colleagues, his dedication makes him a strong candidate. Will he get the job?⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

E355: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for enhancing your English listening skills and expanding your active vocabulary. I'm Anna, and you're listening to Week 43, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. Join us every weekday to enrich your language and enjoy engaging content that fits perfectly into your day.👛 In today's episode, we start our list with the idiom "as good as new". Next up, we delve into the noun "skip", and then we look at another idiom, "in line with". After that, we explore the noun "frugality", and finally we wrap up the list with another noun, "latter".🪑 Join me as we dissect these words and idioms with practical examples, pronunciation practice, and a captivating story to tie it all together. In the story segment, Liam, raised with frugal values, finds joy in rescuing discarded items from skips and restoring them. His passion for upcycling aligns perfectly with his belief in frugality and environmental respect. ⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈

E354: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. This is your go-to resource to boost your confidence in English! In this episode, I dive deep into the topic of sounding more confident. Drawing from my personal struggles with confidence, I share practical tips on eliminating things that can undermine your authority when speaking. 🔴 Bonus content available in The Conversation Club, including access live classes, structured courses, and a supportive network to practise and improve your English.🔵 Speaking English with my clone using Teacher AI?⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/

E353: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for enhancing your English listening skills and expanding your active vocabulary. I'm Anna, and you're listening to Week 42, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day.🌟 Today we explore five essential vocabulary items, starting with the adjective "stuffed". Next up, we take a look at the idiom "take the edge off" and the noun "banquet". Finally, we delve into two verbs, "skip", and "rumble".🍛🥗 After some quick pronunciation practice and a recap to test your memory, we visit Dean in today's story, who is eagerly anticipating his company's annual banquet and skips breakfast to save room. By late afternoon, his stomach rumbles with hunger, thinking about the food he's going to devour later!⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated.You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences.Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈