Join Anna in exploring fascinating words like 'satisfaction', 'completion', 'transform', 'surprise', and 'spare room'. Listen to a heartwarming story about Andy transforming a messy spare room into a lovely space for Lorna.

Today's podcast dives into five new vocabulary words: assignment, frequency, sift, wrench, and disgruntled. The host shares a story about a student finding and fixing an old radio at his uncle's garage, leading to a heartfelt family moment. Plus, listeners can access bonus episodes and transcripts by becoming a member.

Dive into the world of word games with fascinating histories. Play classic games like Hangman, explore modern games like Wordle, and learn about regional variations. Discover riddles, anagrams, and join the fun with the host in exploring various word games and puzzles.

E301: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary development with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your English skills with five interesting vocabulary items.🌟 We kick off today's episode with another use of the noun "common". Then, we move into the verb "assign" and the adjective "fervent". After that, we dive into the verb "flounder", and last but not least, we finish with yet another verb, "speculate".🌾 Don't forget to tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick quiz to see what you can remember! In the story segment today, I share a heartwarming tale about the village of Greenwood and how they overcame agricultural challenges by working with nature, learning the importance of crop rotation and resting the land.⭐ 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 👈

E300: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your English skills with five essential vocabulary items.💲 Things take a financial turn in today's list, as we kick off with the noun "repayment" and the idiom "in the red".  Moving on, we explore the verb "condemn" and the noun "respect". But wait, haven't we seen this word already? Yes, indeed, but today we're looking at it in a different context! Finally, we wrap up the list with the verb "wrench".💳 Tune in for our usual pronunciation practice and recap section, before moving on to today's story featuring Tom, a big spender, who finds himself £10,000 in debt due to his credit card habits. His wife, Sam, is shocked and prompts Tom to get his finances in order. ⭐ 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 👈

E299: 🎙️Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore and expand your active vocabulary with five new words each weekday.🏰 We start today's list with the majestic noun "castle", then closely related, another noun, "battlements", perfect for your historical lexicon. We’ll also delve into the phrasal verb "own up" and the verb "undertake". Finally, we cover the adjective "common".👨🏾‍🏫️ Don’t miss out on our pronunciation practice and a fun memory quiz to test your understanding.  Then, in the story segment, we meet Rajesh, a history teacher, who takes his class on a successful castle trip despite past mishaps. ⭐ 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 👈

E298: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned into Week 33, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This series is designed to boost your active vocabulary and enhance your listening skills by diving into five key vocabulary items every weekday.🌟 Today, we start by exploring the noun "jitters", followed by the verb "loom". After that, we delve into the adjective "profound" and the noun"turmoil". We finish off today's list with the expression "lighten the load".📖 Join us as we break down each term, provide examples, and practice pronunciation. Plus, stay tuned for a story where we meet Maya, a top student, who feels the pressure of upcoming exams looming over her, causing jitters and turmoil. One night, she discovers a book in the library that reveals a profound truth: managing exam stress involves addressing emotional turmoil, not just studying harder. ⭐ 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/

E297: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and we’re kicking off Week 33 Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast series is dedicated to enhancing your active vocabulary and listening skills by focusing on five new English items each weekday from Monday to Friday.🌟I'm taking you to the pub in today's episode, as all our words centre around pubs, bars, and drinking. We begin with the idiom "bottoms up", and after that we explore the adjective "rowdy". Then, we delve into the nouns "punter" and "shot". Finally, we look at the adjective "tipsy".🍸 After our usual pronunciation and memory quiz, we dive into today’s story, which follows Jake, a literature graduate working in a rowdy pub. While working a shift, he finds unexpected inspiration and a potential connection with Margot, a finance graduate who shares his dreams. ⭐ 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/

Dive into the world of bizarre inventions including a phone hugger, toilet snorkel, and face tap alarm clock. Explore unique gadgets like a cat backpack with a dome and a greenhouse helmet for plants. Discover the practicality and humor behind these quirky inventions.

E295: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where you can immerse yourself in English learning with me, your host, Anna. You're listening to Week 32, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. If it's Friday and you've been following along all week, congratulations on reaching the end! I hope you've enjoyed it and picked up some useful new words and phrases. 🌟 Today's lesson kicks off with the adjective "colossal" and next up, we have the noun "hotspot". Our third word is the noun "wetsuit" followed by another noun, "surf and turf". Finally, we have the phrasal verb "cheer on".🏄🏿‍♀️ Tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick memory test, before moving on to today's surfer story. We follow Beth as she embarks on a surfing adventure in Peniche, Portugal, a renowned surfing hotspot. With her new wetsuit and a mix of excitement and nerves, Beth faces unexpected challenges in the waves. Will her birthday gift turn out to be a memorable experience or a lesson learned the hard way? ⭐ 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 👈