English Like A Native Podcast

E204: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five enriching vocabulary pieces every weekday. 🌟 First up, we explore the adjective "gridlocked". Next, we uncover the meaning of the phrase "in a huff", which is followed by the noun "torrent". Our last items on the list for today are the adjective "mild-mannered" and the idiom "the last straw".🚦 In today's story, a commuter's evening plans unravel when they're caught in gridlocked traffic, only to be rear-ended, revealing forgotten insurance papers and ruining their birthday celebration. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

E203: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary through five enriching pieces every weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with the adjective "overwhelming", then we explore the adverb "randomly". Our third stop is the noun "plight", and after that, we revive the well-known idiom "raining cats and dogs". Finally, we encounter the adjective "estranged". 🤗 Join us for pronunciation practice and a peek into the life of Kevin Newman in our story segment, where estrangement meets serendipity, unveiling a heartfelt reunion.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

E202: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me for Week 19, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary with five insightful pieces each weekday.🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "to bare", specifically looking at the use of "to bare one's teeth", often used when talking about animals who feel threatened. Next, we explore the adjective "inherent" and then we move on to today's idiom, "barking up the wrong tree". Next up on the list we unravel the adjective "mellow". Finally, we explore the noun "companion".🐶 Cap off your journey with a heartfelt narrative debunking misconceptions about Rottweilers, emphasising responsible ownership and understanding. Challenge stereotypes and embrace the true essence of these beloved companions.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

Delve into essential vocabulary with nouns like 'hardship' and 'realm', explore the adjective 'horrendous', and learn idioms 'defying the odds' and 'on the cards'. Hear a story of resilience as a Birmingham girl overcomes poverty to become Miss Europe, inspiring determination and success.

Join the English Like A Native Plus membership to access the bonus episode rich in vocabulary and phrasal verbs. Dive into the thrilling story of Anna as she navigates through various situations using the same word. Explore the nuanced meanings and varied applications of the word in different contexts, enhancing your English language skills.

E199: 🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The English Like a Native Podcast, with me, your host, Anna! Today I am joined by my lovely guest Bree from Into the Story Podcast, and together we delve into the complexities of fear, anxiety, and phobias. 😧 We share personal experiences related to irrational fears, such as a fear of wet teabags and a fear of drains in swimming pools, which were influenced by past experiences and exposure to certain stimuli. We also discuss the impact of storytelling on emotions and how certain things can leave lasting impressions and fears.🧏 Finally, we reflect on fear in language learning and how it can prevent us from reaching our goals. So, tune in for insightful discussions and practical insights on facing fears head-on! Listen to my appearance on Bree's podcast click HERE!MORE FROM BREE Into The Story Podcast: https://intothestorypodcast.com/Into The Story Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClNA3-2SBauQTpJ2KIWtR7g⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

E198: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into vocabulary enrichment, providing you with five intriguing words or phrases every weekday.☠️ Today's journey begins with the noun "mortality". Then we look at the verb "ingest" and the adjective "detrimental". After that, we delve into the adverb "rationally" and finally, we unravel the idiom "pretty much".🎰 Now, let's weave these words into an intriguing narrative involving John, who has a dark secret lurking beneath the facade: a crippling gambling addiction. As his world crumbles, he faces the detrimental consequences head-on, confronting the harsh reality of mortality. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

E197: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five captivating words or phrases every weekday.🌟 We kick off with the adjective "covert" and the verb "defect". Our next item on the list is the unusual adjective, "AWOL". It stands for "absent without leave". Then we move on to the noun "flotilla" and finish off the list by exploring the idiom "know the ropes",⛴️ After the usual pronunciation exercise and a quick recap, we see tune in to a special news bulletin, reporting on a mysterious flotilla of naval ships that has been spotted off the coast of Spain's Costa Calida. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

E196: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, your host, Anna, on Week 18, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Dive into a journey of expanding your active vocabulary with five enriching pieces every weekday.🌟 We begin with "inhibition" and then go on to our second word on the list, the verb "summit". Then we delve into the adjective "queasy" and follow that up with today's phrasal verb "go for it". Last on the list for today is the adjective "irrational".🧗 Ready for a story? Meet Olivia, embarking on a daring challenge to climb the Shard for charity. Battling inhibitions and a fear of heights, she confronts her doubts and goes for it!⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. 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

Today's podcast episode explores the words 'conservatory', 'envisage', 'liberal', 'bandy around', and 'insanely'. It delves into the meanings of these terms while weaving a story about building a conservatory and contemplating relocation. Pronunciation practice and decision-making processes are also discussed.