English Like A Native Podcast

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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

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/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Unraveling the allure of staycations and the environmental impact of globetrotting. Exploring the benefits of staycations, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting local businesses. Discovering hidden treasures in your community and embracing the holiday spirit with themed staycations. Tips for exploring the local area, finding hidden gems, and surprising visitors with local knowledge.

E156: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 12, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five vocabulary gems every weekday to enhance your language skills.🌟 Today's adventure begins with the nouns "wellies" and "district". Our next stop is another noun, "aspect," and then we move on to the verb "lie". Last but not least, we unravel the verb "linger".🐶 Stay with us for a delightful story featuring Martha's pup, Charlie, historical wellies, and a district in a frenzy. ⭐ 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/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Learn new vocabulary words like 'notion', 'strain', and 'uproot'. Explore the meanings of 'uproot', 'go off the rails', and 'roam' through personal anecdotes. Discover idioms and words related to behavior and traveling. Hear a personal story about finding stability through cats and the lessons learned from them.

E154: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for a linguistic adventure as we dive into Week 12, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Today, I unveil five words and phrases designed to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 First we start off with two nouns, "plaque" and "temptation". Third on the list is the verb "draw", but not in the usual sense of drawing pictures with a pencil! ✏️ The adjective "bustling" is next on our list, and we conclude with the idiom "get hold of".🏫To solidify your new vocabulary, I join these words and phrases into a heartfelt story about a community coming together to honour a beloved teacher, Mr. Jones. Through the unveiling of a commemorative bench, Anna beautifully demonstrates the impact of words, memories, and legacies.⭐ 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/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Learn new words and phrases like 'allure' and 'hidden gem' and their meanings. Explore the idiom 'none other than' and the collocation 'pressing concern'. Discover the unpredictability of relationships through a shocking story involving Ellie, Tom, and their allure turning into a pressing concern.

E152: 🎙️ Hello, language enthusiasts! Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today we're starting off the new week with a new episode of "Your English Five a Day", where we dive into the linguistic ocean to enhance your vocabulary by five words every weekday.🌟Today we begin with the noun "adapter", which is followed by the verb "to compromise". We take a deep breath in and focus on the smells around us as we explore the next word, the noun, "aroma". Next up is the adjective "hands-on" and concluding today's word list is the phrase "open your mind". ☕️ Join our coffee-loving character in today's tale, as we pop into the local café and take in all the wonderful aromas whilst weaving all the words and phrases together. ⭐ 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/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E150: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna and today I'm joined again by my wonderful guest Nick.👃 Today, we're having a casual chat, where I admit to having the sniffles, prompting a discussion about runny noses and runny eggs! We delve into some fascinating English phrases involving noses, from being nosy to turning your nose up at something. Join us as we navigate the phrases and talk about the stories behind some of them. So, if you're curious, nosy, or just looking to sharpen your language skills, this podcast is for you!⭐ 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/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.