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E275: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for your daily dose of language enrichment on Week 29, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as I delve into five essential language items each weekday, Monday through Friday, to supercharge your vocabulary!🌟 Today's episode kicks off with the phrasal verb "to sit out". Next up is the verb "twist", ad then I introduce a bit of slang, with the adjective "gutted". Following that is another phrasal verb "face off", and last but not least, we delve into the noun "tradition".🏀 Stay tuned as we go through pronunciation practice and a memory test to reinforce your learning. Plus, enjoy an inspiring story where we meet Jamie, who faces a challenging twist of fate on the basketball court, underscoring the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.⭐ 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.

E274: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna, where we dive deep into enriching your vocabulary with Your English Five a Day. In today's episode, we embark on Week 29, Day 4, exploring five essential linguistic gems.🌻 Take a step into the garden today, as first up, we explore the verb "mow". Next, we encounter the nouns "window sill" and "conditions". Following that, we meet the resilient adjective "hardy" and finally, we unveil the charming idiom of being "green-fingered". 🌾 Don't forget that we run through a useful pronunciation practice exercise and a quick quiz to see how much you've remembered! Then, in our heartwarming tale, Jill navigates the tender terrain of grief while cultivating her late husband's beloved garden, discovering her own green-fingered talents along the 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

This podcast discusses the language of love with words like 'spark' and 'chemistry'. It also explores phrases like 'head over heels' and 'to fall for someone'. The episode includes a romantic story of Ellie and Tom's first date, where they discover sparks and chemistry amidst laughter and shared anecdotes.

Delve into idioms like 'hedge your bets' and 'catch wind of something'. Hear Sandra's tale of smuggling contraband. Engaging vocabulary enhancement and intriguing stories await!

E271: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 29, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five new vocabulary items to boost your English skills every weekday from Monday to Friday.👀 In this episode, we kick off with the adjective "flippant". Next up, we dissect the idiom "turn a blind eye". We then navigate through the verb "bribe" and the adjective "calculated". Lastly, we unravel the adjective "tarnished".🍭 I guide you through some pronunciation practice and a quiz to reinforce your learning. Then, immerse yourself in an intriguing story featuring Billy, the hustler extraordinaire of Oakwood Secondary School, where calculated moves and even bribes shape his secret empire behind the sports hall.▶️ Check out the new English Like a Native Podcast YouTube Channel here. ⭐ 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.

E269: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. Join your hosts Anna and Nick as they delve into the topic of morning routines.⏰️ In this episode, we share our contrasting approaches to starting their day. Nick reminisces about his past tight morning routine, optimised for efficiency to squeeze in every precious minute of sleep. Meanwhile, I reflect on the challenges of morning routines in our current family dynamic, where children dictate wake-up times and routines are anything but predictable.🥱 Join the conversation by sharing your own morning routine experiences and tips for streamlining the process with children. How do you kickstart your day? Are you a snooze button aficionado or a disciplined early riser?⭐ 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.

E268: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 28, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five enriching items each weekday, enhancing your active vocabulary one step at a time.⚽ Today, we begin with the captivating idiom, "a silver tongue". Next, we delve into the adjective "cynical", followed by the verb "condemn". Then we explore another idiom, "keep your eye on the ball" and wrap up today's list with the noun "apology".🔬 Join me for some pronunciation practice before I test your memory of these new vocabulary items. Then, in today's shocking story, researchers Clarissa and Ruben experience a rift in their relationship when Ruben steals Clarissa's research. As Clarissa confronts his actions, she learns to condemn deceit and stay focused amidst turmoil. But Ruben's schemes hint at darker twists ahead.⭐ 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.

E267: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like A Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Tune in to Week 28, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day for a linguistic journey that sharpens your language skills with a daily dose of five vocabulary items, Monday to Friday.👣 In today's episode, I start by delving into the noun "intrigue", followed by the idiom "follow in one's footsteps". Then we move on to the verb "deter" and the adjective "toned". To wrap up, we take a look at the energetic adjective "invigorated".🚶🏽‍♀️ We run through a useful pronunciation practice exercise and I also test your memory before moving on to today's inspirational tale, where we meet Maria, who is determined to regain her fitness and discovers the power of walking. Embracing various walking styles, she sheds weight and gains confidence.⭐ 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.

E266: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 28, Day Three of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five vocabulary items each weekday to enrich your language skills. 😴 Come with me to the land of nod in today's episode, where it's all about getting a good night's sleep! We start off with the idiom "sleep like a log" and then go on to the adjective "shattered". We then explore sleep problems with the noun "insomnia", followed by another noun, "frequency". Finally, we delve into the adverb "soundly".🛌 We wrap up with a story where insomnia takes centre stage, offering valuable insights and techniques for overcoming sleep difficulties. From establishing a calming bedtime routine to managing racing thoughts, discover practical strategies in today's story to improve your sleep quality.⭐ 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.