Embark on a journey to enhance your English vocabulary with intriguing words like 'face,' 'pitch,' and 'substitute.' Dive into the idiom 'ruffle some feathers' through a captivating story. Feel the suspense of an underdog football team battling reigning champions, as a new substitute player scores a phenomenal goal. Enjoy engaging pronunciation practice and an interactive quiz to reinforce your learning. It's a rollercoaster of language and sports drama!

Discover the meaning of the noun 'bundle' and its quirky uses, like 'a little bundle of joy.' Learn about the verbs 'flutter' and 'define' through engaging examples. The idiom 'leave its mark' highlights emotional growth and healing. Enjoy a touching story about Amanda sorting through her memories, sharing her journey of letting go while finding strength in literature. Perfect for boosting vocabulary while you multitask!

Dive into the alluring world of minimalism and discover how living with less can lead to more freedom and joy. The podcast explores the challenges of decluttering, especially in family life, and personal journeys towards a simpler existence. It also unpacks the complexities of modern consumer culture, highlighting how marketing manipulates emotions to drive unnecessary spending. Through engaging anecdotes and discussions, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own consumption habits and the impact of advertising.

Explore the meanings of 'irony', 'flutter your eyelashes', 'willing', 'have something up your sleeve', and 'ripple'. Follow Andy and friends as they struggle to get into an exclusive nightclub, facing high prices and disappointment. Should they stay or find a better place to enjoy the night?

Explore idioms like 'put your mind to something' and 'beats me', learn about 'shrug', 'paragon', and 'iron out', with a story of DIY blunders in fixing a leak in a basement.

Learn new vocabulary words like 'intellectual' and 'willingly', dive into phrasal verbs and idioms, and follow a story of work challenges and collaboration between colleagues. Improve your English skills in a fun and engaging way!

Join Anna in the latest episode as she explores words like 'procession' and 'peer', then delves into idioms such as 'take someone for a fool' and verbs like 'cement'. Stay tuned for a romantic story twist involving a surprise proposal.

Today's episode delves into essential vocabulary items like 'clutch', 'masterpiece', 'collection', 'gingerly', and 'change of heart'. A captivating story follows Marco, an art thief, who starts to question his actions after stealing a valuable painting. Learn definitions, examples, and pronunciation to master these words.

The podcast discusses the concept of longing for the past or another place with personal anecdotes from team members. Stories include experiences living in Brazil, Spain, and various parts of the UK, highlighting the quirks and challenges. It prompts listeners to reflect on their own experiences living in different countries and what they love about their current location.

E324: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 37, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Over the past 37 weeks, we've been on a mission to expand your vocabulary, enhance your listening skills, and entertain you with daily doses of English, Monday through Friday.😳 Today, we're wrapping up the week with a fantastic list of target vocabulary. We dive right in with the noun "blunder" and the verb "blush". Our idiom for today is "back on track". Then, we have the adjective "mortified", and finally, we explore the verb "squirm".🤦🏻‍♀️ Don't forget to listen out for the quick recap and pronunciation practice of our target words! In today's story segment, we meet Julia, who is excited for her first day as marketing director. However, a slip of the tongue leads to an embarrassing blunder, as she calls her boss by the wrong name. Can Julia regain her confidence on her first day after a bad start?⭐ 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 👈