English Like A Native Podcast

E290: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and I have a confession to make. Despite the image of a superwoman, I'm not invincible. I often find myself overwhelmed and struggling with burnout, stuck in a relentless cycle of overwork and exhaustion.👄 Want the opportunity to practise your spoken English? Join my Conversation Club here!🌟 So in today's episode, I'm coming clean. I've realised that prioritising rest and self-care is essential for both my well-being and the quality of the content I create. So, I'm making a change to The English Like a Native Podcast - listen to find out more!💆🏻‍♀️ To all who have supported me on this journey, thank you. I'll be taking a well-deserved break tomorrow, but I'll be back, refreshed and ready to dive into Monday's Five a Day episode. ⭐ 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/ 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E289: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! In Week 31, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, we wrap up the week with a bang. 🍓 We kick off today's list with the noun "respect", followed by the adjective "damning". Moving on, we explore the verb "deviate", and the idiom "the fruits of one's labour". Last but not least, we take a look at the phrasal verb "chime in".🥂 For pronunciation practice, I encourage you, my lovely listeners, to repeat each word and phrase with me, followed by a quick quiz to test your memory. To wrap up, we head to Barcelona, where we meet Gary, who is navigating a networking event. Fuelled by champagne, he overcomes shyness to share his expertise in virtual reality. ⭐ 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 👈 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E288: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in for Week 31, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your vocabulary and hone your listening skills with five enriching words each weekday.⚫ Let's kick off today's journey with the adjective "rueful". Next up, we delve into "facetious". Now onto the verb "instigate", followed by the adverb "seldom". And finally, we explore the idiom "be in the black".⚙️ Don't forget to stick around for a pronunciation exercise as well as a quick recap before we dive into our thrilling story, where we meet Trevor Jenkins, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary adventure. Awakening to a mysterious machine in his living room, Trevor's mundane routine takes a thrilling turn. ⭐ 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 👈 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E287: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 31, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, your daily dose of vocabulary enhancement and listening skill sharpening.🌟 Today's journey starts with the adjective "enigmatic" and the verb "renege". Then we explore the adjective "dilapidated", and grasp the adverb "instinctively". Finally, unlock the verb "fathom", often used in the negative.🤠 As we recap our words, reinforcing pronunciation and comprehension, we embark on a journey to the Wild West, where we meet Jack, the enigmatic cowboy whose instinctive actions save a town from outlaws, leaving them struggling to fathom his motives.⭐ 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 👈 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

Join Anna in exploring essential English vocabulary with idioms, verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Dive into a gripping story of adventure and adversity as seasoned hiker Rico faces treacherous trails and unexpected encounters. Learn about perseverance and responsibility in the face of challenges.

Experience the thrill and anxiety of navigating through rush hour chaos on the London Underground. Delve into the meanings of 'descend', 'claustrophobic', 'echo', and 'chatter'. Explore sounds and communication in English with insightful examples. Discover the bustling environment of urban life and gain a newfound appreciation for city adventures

Subscriber-only episodeE284: 🎙️ Welcome to a special bonus episode of The English Like Native Podcast! As we dive into today's discussion, let's explore a topic that many of us can relate to: fear and anxiety in social settings.😬 Join me as we unravel strategies to conquer the daunting barriers of social anxiety, particularly when navigating conversations in a second or third language. Drawing from personal anecdotes and shared experiences, we'll delve into the gripping world of stage fright and the unexpected mishaps that can unfold during live performances.⭐ 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/ 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E283: 🎙️  Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for an exciting journey as we dive into the world of holiday preparation. From booking flights to packing suitcases and navigating foreign roads, I share my insights and tips on how to prepare for the perfect getaway.🧳 Join me  if you want to boost your vocabulary, as I explore essential phrases, phrasal verbs, and idioms related to travel. From "setting off" on your journey to "checking in" at the airport, I guide you through the entire process. Discover the joy of "traveling light" and the allure of finding hidden gems "off the beaten path." 🏖️ Don't forget to share your holiday plans with me and fellow listeners. I want to hear all about your upcoming adventures!⭐ 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/ 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E282: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where each day we explore five essential elements of the English language to help you improve your skills and expand your vocabulary. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're diving into Week 30, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day.🦶 Now, let's delve into today's list; first up, we have the noun "prowess", and then we explore the idiom "put your best foot forward". Moving on, we encounter the verb "mumble" and our fourth item is the noun "comeback". Lastly, we explore the verb "assert".👨🏻‍🎨️ Tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick recap before we revisit today's words again in a story. We meet Leon, a renowned oil painter from Willowbrook, whose artistic prowess captivated collectors worldwide. But when falsely accused of theft, Leon's comeback journey tested his resilience. With determination, he put his best foot forward to reclaim his name, despite facing mumbled doubts from the townspeople.⭐ 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 👈 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast

E281: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we're enriching your vocabulary and honing your listening skills with five essential items each working day.🎩 Today's journey begins with the idiom "at the drop of a hat". Next up, we tackle the verb "to conquer" then the noun "descent". Embark on an expedition through the noun "terrain", lastly, unravel the adjective "frayed". ⛰️ Join me as I guide you through pronunciation practice and engage you in gripping storytelling, where today, we follow our protagonist's exhilarating journey through the Rocky Mountains, from the exhilaration of conquering peaks to the cliffhanger of survival amidst unforeseen challenges.⭐ 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 👈 🚀Take Your English Further with Podcast+!Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!✅Course-style format with the latest episodes✅Quiz & writing task for deeper learning ✅Full episode transcript for extra support ✅Engage with fellow learners All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! ☕️🍪 Join today: https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast