English Like A Native Podcast

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🎙️ E376 of The English Like A Native Podcast.This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills.⭐ BONUS MATERIAL ⭐Access bonus episodes, live classes, transcripts & vocabulary lists here:https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

🎙️ E375 of The English Like A Native Podcast.This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills.Want to see what my Conversation Club is all about? Sign up for a free class here! 👈⭐ BONUS MATERIAL ⭐Access bonus episodes, live classes, transcripts & vocabulary lists here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E374: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, your host, Anna in Week 46, Day 3 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.🍀 The first word on today's list is the phrasal verb "lap it up". After that, we explore the idiom "hit the spot" and the verb "cast". Then, we take a look at the idiom "in luck", and last but not least, we delve into the adjective "exuberant".🎣 Tune in for pronunciation practice and a recap of today's words, ensuring you grasp each one thoroughly. In the final story section, Michael enjoys a peaceful day fishing at the lake. After an unexpected lucky catch, he feels accomplished as he cooks and eats the fish, which hits the spot perfectly.  ⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E373: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and you're listening to Week 46, Day 2 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.👢 In today's list, we start with the verb "cast". Then, we move on to the idiom "fit as a fiddle" and the noun "mayhem". After that, we finish by exploring two more idioms, "give someone the boot" and "on the same wavelength".🎥 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, movie director James casts famous actor Richard Davies, who has always delivered powerful performances. However, Richard’s disruptive behaviour causes mayhem on set. Despite their initial connection, James realises they’re not on the same wavelength and takes action.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E372: 🎙️ 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 46, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day.🔴 Join the ELAN Club, where you can access live classes, structured courses, and a supportive network to practise and improve your English.🌟 Today we’ll start off by exploring the nouns "abundance" and "hedonic treadmill". Then, we'll delve into the adjective "default" and the verb "strive". Last but not least, we'll take a look at the verb "fade".After some quick pronunciation practice and a recap to test your memory, we visit Carrie in today's story, who is keen to find out why people in wealthy societies aren’t necessarily happier, despite having an abundance of possessions. She learns about the hedonic treadmill and reflects on her own life, realising the importance of relationships over striving for material success.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E371: 🎙 Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast—your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! Hosted by me, Anna, today’s episode dives into a topic many of us can relate to: accents. 🗣 🙊 Have you ever felt self-conscious about the way you sound? In this episode, I share the story of a woman who wants to erase her beautiful Welsh accent due to negative perceptions and judgement from others. I explore the deeper issues around accent criticism, self-perception, and how to embrace your unique voice while also learning new ways of speaking. I also share my personal journey of learning RP (Received Pronunciation) and tips for those eager to acquire a new accent without losing their identity.🔴 Want to work on your pronunciation? Find out more about my Pronunciation Masterclass.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E370: 🎙️ 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 45, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day.🥃 First up on today's list is the idiom "dull as ditchwater" and its variant, "dull as dishwater". Next up, we explore the adjective "electric" and the noun "liqueur". After that, we delve into the adjective "decadent", and finally we look at the verb "bootleg".👨🏽‍🎨️ After some quick pronunciation practice and a recap to test your memory, we visit Oliver in today's story, an art gallery owner in London. Facing financial difficulties, Oliver organises an exciting art event with decadent cocktails and electric energy, saving his business and drawing in a huge crowd. ⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E369: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and you're listening to Week 45, 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.🧠 Today, we dive into advanced words like the noun "deprivation" and the verb "extrapolate". After that, we explore the adjective "emergent" and the collocation "fair comment". Last on today's list is the noun "mindset".🏠⚠️ 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, a keen student presents her project on the national housing crisis, highlighting deprivation as families struggle to afford homes. She uses data to extrapolate future trends, leaving a lasting impression on her classmates. ⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E368: 🎙️ Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! This is Week 45, Day 3 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.🐸 Today's list kicks off with the noun "rumble". Then, we explore the idiom "a frog in your throat" and we have a look at another noun, "caper". After that, we delve into another meaning of the phrasal verb "step something up" before finishing the list with the adjective "brutal".🎢 After some quick pronunciation practice and a recap to test your memory, we visit Sam in today's story, a security guard at a theme park where a lost girl ends up asking him for help. Sam steps things up, successfully reuniting her with her mother, giving a brutal reminder of the importance of staying close in crowds. ⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.