English Like A Native Podcast

E219: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're listening to Week 21, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, the series dedicated to expanding your active vocabulary from Monday to Friday.🍴 If you're not hungry now, you certainly will be after listening, as today's vocabulary is all about food! First up is the noun "indigestion", and the second item on the list is the adjective "wholesome". Moving on, we encounter the adjective "disciplined" and our next piece is the phrasal verb "polish off". Last but not least, we explore the verb "devour".🍔 Then we reinforce pronunciation with a quick exercise and recap those words once more, before listening to today's narrative, where we hear burger lover Ally reporting on a gourmet burger-tasting event at the Bullring in Birmingham. Amidst the lively atmosphere, competitors showcase their culinary skills, crafting wholesome burgers with unique flavors. Guests are encouraged to appreciate the craftsmanship behind each patty and savor the experience without rushing to polish off every burger in sight.⭐ 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.

E218: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 21, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five new pieces of vocabulary every weekday, from Monday to Friday, aimed at enhancing your active vocabulary.🌟 We kick off today's list of five with the idiom "to have a handle on something". Then, we explore the adjective "watertight" and dive deeper into the noun "alibi". Next up is the adjective "keen", and finally, we discover the phrasal verb "rush into".⚖️ After running through a pronunciation exercise and a quick quiz, we head to our story for today, where we meet Jane, a determined legal secretary navigating through the complexities of a legal case. With a keen eye for detail, she ensures every aspect of the case is watertight, leaving no room for doubt. ⭐ 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.

E217: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 21, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Join me on a journey to enrich your active vocabulary with five new pieces every weekday, from Monday to Friday.🌟 We kick off with the adjective "practical", which makes it onto the list twice today, as we look at its two different meanings. Then we discover the idiom "back-burner", which is followed by the verb "wield". Finally, we learn the phrasal verb "locked into".🗡️ After our usual pronunciation practice and vocabulary recap, we then navigate through a fantastical tale where Elizabeth, armed with her practical blade, faces off against a formidable adversary who wields unimaginable power. Locked into her destiny, she confronts doubt and uncertainty, but her courage prevails.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Join the host as she uncovers the meanings behind 'uber' and 'mime', explores emotional intensities with 'heighten', compares with 'rather than', and deals with undesired tasks using 'lumbered with'. Listen to engaging scenarios, a disappointing concert experience, and reflections on live performance authenticity.

E215: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 21, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five delightful words every weekday from Monday to Friday.🍽️ Today we're on a culinary journey, as we kick off the list with the less common, but fun adjective "scrumptious". Next, we delve into the noun "pantry", then we uncover the verb "tempt". Moving on, we explore the adjective "ultra-processed" and to finish off, we take a look at the phrasal verb "end up".🥘 Join me for a quick recap and pronunciation practice before we go on to hear a tale of culinary inspiration with a nod to the legendary chef Nigella Lawson. From her luscious pantry to her midnight fridge raids, Nigella's culinary adventures are a testament to the joy of fresh, scrumptious food.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Join Anna and guest Nick as they explore the multifaceted nature of Easter celebrations in the UK, from religious origins to modern-day traditions like egg hunts and hot cross buns. They reminisce about childhood experiences and discuss the symbolism of Easter while blending religious and cultural elements in a fun and engaging conversation.

E212: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for Week 20, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.🌟 First up is the adjective "timid", followed by the noun "mime." Think Charlie Chaplin! Then, we explore the adverb "scarcely" and the adverb "enduring", often used when talking about relationships or friendships. Finally, for the last item on the list, we dive into the noun "flip side".🎭 Stay tuned as I quiz your memory and then weave these words into a captivating story about a mesmerising street performer, showcasing the power of stillness and surprise.⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Explore vocabulary words like 'hydrate', 'scalding', 'concentrate', 'finger on the pulse', and 'shallow' with pronunciation practice and memory test. Dive into a captivating story of Alex, a college student pursuing a career as a chef, facing challenges in the culinary world with determination.

E210: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna, bringing you Week 20, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, dedicated to enriching your vocabulary Monday through Friday.🛣 We kick off today's exploration with the verb "tamper" and then delve into the adjective "genuine". Moving on, we encounter the noun "defect" and our first of two idioms is "hit the road". Lastly, we explore the second idiom, "bite the bullet".🚗 Join us as we recap and practice pronunciation, ensuring these words and idioms stay with you. Now, let's weave these vocabulary items into a tale as we meet Emily, who inherits a classic car with a rich family history but in need of restoration due to tampering and defects. Determined to preserve her family's legacy, Emily embarks on the journey of restoring the car, ready to bite the bullet despite the challenges. ⭐ 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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

In this podcast, they talk about negotiating skills using words like 'tedious' and 'renegotiate'. They discuss the importance of 'alertness' in negotiations and the idiom 'split hairs'. The narrative includes a battle with a conceited counterpart, emphasizing persistence and sharp negotiation skills for victory.