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E167: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 14, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, a unique series designed to enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.🌄In this episode, we take a trip into the great outdoors as today's vocabulary list explores vocabulary related to outdoor adventures and nature. Starting with the noun "camping" and the noun and verb "pitch", we then move on to the adjective "alight". Next up we look into the idiom "neck of the woods" and finish off the list with the noun "wilderness".⛺ Then of course, we set off on a camping adventure, weaving the new words together in a short anecdote, looking back on those exciting childhood camping trips where pitching a tent was a bit of a challenge out in the wilderness! 🎧 If camping is your cup of tea, check out one of my previous podcast episodes where I dive deep into the topic of camping and my personal experience with this adventurous and thrilling way of spending a holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XSIoBqiCro&t=58s&ab_channel=EnglishLikeANative⭐ 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

E166: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.💫Today, we delve into the magical realm, starting our vocabulary list off with the adverb "magically". Next up is "illusion" and then we talk about the phrase "sleight of hand". We also explore the idiom "second to none" and lastly, we discuss the phrasal verb "blow away".🎩 Stay tuned for pronunciation practice and an exciting magical story featuring Max Mystique, a master of illusion who leaves audiences spellbound!⭐ 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

Subscriber-only episodeE165: 🎙️ Plus Members, welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast! In today's exclusive episode, we go on a journey through a dozen phrases used in yesterday's fantastic discussion with Rob from The Business English Podcast. From "keeping on the straight and narrow" to "taking the edge off", each phrase is dissected with insightful explanations and relatable examples.📝 So grab your notebook, settle in, and embark on this fun linguistic adventure with me. And don't forget that there is a Cue Sheet coming your way with all those helpful small talk phrases in one place! 📧 Remember, we always love hearing your thoughts and feedback, so don't hesitate to get in touch after tuning in.⭐ 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

In this episode, host Anna is joined by Rob from The Business English Podcast to explore the world of small talk. They discuss topics such as morning routines, coffee preferences, scuba diving experiences, and desired superpowers. They emphasize the importance of small talk in building connections and establishing relationships, as well as the significance of compliments and choosing the right words. The episode also provides effective small talk strategies, including using open-ended questions and transitioning into deeper conversations.

In this podcast, they discuss the nuances of love, proposals, and celebrations. They explore the verb 'propose', the adjective 'customary', and the idiomatic expression 'pop the question'. They also talk about the distinction between 'fiancée' and 'fiancé' and the verb 'celebrate'. They share a heartwarming story about the journey from nervous anticipation to joyful celebration and offer tips for crafting the perfect proposal.

In this podcast episode, the hosts talk about circus performers and acrobats, explore vocabulary words like clownishly, awestruck, and wonder, discuss traditional experiences at the circus, and take you on a trip to the magical world of the big top tent.

E161:  🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 13, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic adventure to enrich your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of the English language.🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "truant". Moving on, we delve into the noun "absenteeism" and the verb "register". Then, brace yourself for the phrasal verb "fall behind", and finally, we explore the adverb "idly". 🏫Then in an intriguing narrative linking all those new words together, we take a look at the history of truancy in the British school system, looking at how it's changed over the years.⭐ 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

E160: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic journey to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 In this episode, we delve into five key words for the day, starting with the noun "advocate." But wait, there's more to "advocate"! Discover its twin, the verb form, which is actually pronounced differently. Next up, we explore the phrase "equal footing" and then we go on to talk about the controversial noun "feminism." And finally, we tackle the adjective "rebellious." ♀️ 👭We step back in time in today's story, as we learn about the historical figure, Emmeline Pankhurst, whose defiance against societal norms reshaped the course of history for feminism.⭐ 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

E159: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 13, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to boost your active vocabulary. From Monday to Friday, we dive into five linguistic gems to enrich your English skills.🌟 Today, we begin with the noun "fear", and then we delve into the related words "afraid" and "phobia". Next up is the adverb "cautiously," and our fifth and final word is the phrasal verb "freak out".😱 In today's enthralling tale, I weave together the themes of facing fears and overcoming challenges, illustrating the transformative power of courage. ⭐ 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

Subscriber-only episodeE158: 🎙️ Welcome, Plus Members, to a new episode of The English Like a Native Podcast! Today, we're diving into literature and recommending a fascinating book for English learners.🐶 Join us as we explore "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon. This gripping novel follows the journey of Christopher, a brilliant 15-year-old who embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of his neighbour's dog's death, all the while facing his own difficulties with social interactions and emotions. As we delve into Christopher's perspective, we uncover not only a compelling detective story but also a profound coming-of-age narrative.🎧 Don't miss out on this recommendation and listening practice opportunity! Tune in now and elevate your English skills while enjoying a captivating summary of an enthralling story.📖 Get hold of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"  here: https://amzn.to/4bjaKCC⭐ 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://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe 🚀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