English Like A Native Podcast

E139: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native podcast, where language comes alive! I'm your host, Anna, and you're in for a treat with Your English Five a Day, Week 10, Day 2. Today, we begin with the verb "consider", and then we dive into the noun "obstacle". Next up is the noun "principle," and we finish off with the idiom "how on earth?" and the phrase "on the contrary". 💔Join me in a story that weaves these words together. Enter Jasmine's world, where she grapples with the obstacle of grief after losing her partner, Rob. Discover how she considers moving on and navigates the principles of coping.⭐ 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.

E138: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you've tuned in to Week 10, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day series. Today, we kick off with the adjective "beneficial" and then we follow that up with the verb "place". Our idiom of the day is "to come up trumps", and of course, we have a phrasal verb on today's list too, which is "go for." 💼 Lastly, we delve into the noun "contributor" and wrap things up with a diary entry featuring today's vocabulary, where we see Maria going for a promotion, hoping to position herself in the corporate world.⭐ 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.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss New Year's resolutions, including phrases like 'starting afresh' and 'turning over a new leaf.' They share personal experiences with overwhelming commitments and the metaphorical use of phrases like 'having a lot on one's plate' and 'your eyes are bigger than your belly.' The hosts also explore giving up alcohol, the concept of 'giving up' and 'picking up,' and the importance of working hard to achieve success. They discuss the distinction between milestones and goals, and the challenge of distinguishing between pointless and worthwhile activities.

E135: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where language learning meets daily enrichment! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned in to Your English Five a Day, Week 9, Day 5. We start today's vocabulary journey with the noun "rally," a term familiar to racket sport enthusiasts. 🎾 Next up is the verb "emphasise", then followed by the adjective "avid". Our linguistic exploration continues with the adjective "extraordinary" and finally, we conclude with the idiom "never cease to amaze". 📖 To reinforce our learning, let's bring it all together in a brief scenario in which an opportunity awaits an avid tennis player, someone with extraordinary coaching skills, to lead a university team. ⭐ 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.

E134: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Tune in to Your English Five a Day, where we delve deep into five vocabulary gems each weekday. In Week 9, Day 4, we kick off with two nouns, "segregation" and "boycott". We'll then navigate the secretive adjective "sneaky" and finish off with the idiom "throw your hands up" and the adverb "seemingly". 📖 Join me in a fascinating story intertwining these words. Emmeline Pankhurst, a fearless suffragette leader, orchestrates a boycott of the census, unveiling a sneaky plot to disrupt the system. Despite facing criticism and backlash, Pankhurst's persistence in the face of segregation, discrimination, and violence leads to historic change.⭐ 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.

This podcast explores vocabulary words like 'status quo', 'symbolise', and 'significant'. It also introduces the idiom 'hold fast' and the phrase 'a done deal'. The podcast tells a story about builders challenging the status quo to create a community center and reflects on their successful collaboration.

E132: 🎙️ Welcome, language aficionados, to another exciting installment of the English Like a Native Podcast, your linguistic haven hosted by the one and only Anna! 🌟 It's a new day, a new episode, and we're delving into the heart of Your English Five a Day, Week Nine, Day Two. Today, on our lexical expedition, we uncover five gems to enrich your vocabulary, starting out with a sporty noun, 'dropshot'.  We then explore the verb 'to congratulate' and the adjective 'crucial'. Up next on the list is the idiom 'to be on top form' and the final phrase 'to admit defeat'. As we wrap up, immerse yourself in a narrative featuring Alex and Mark, our squash maestros navigating the challenges of the court, seamlessly incorporating our vocabulary gems.⭐ 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.

E131: 🎙️ Welcome to a fresh episode of The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! 🌟 It's 2024, and I'm here to kick off the year with a brand-new installment of The English Five a Day series. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming your way: We start off with the noun 'life lesson' and then go on to look at the verb 'succeed'. That's then followed up by the hard-working adjective 'conscientious' and we finish the list with the delightful idiom "happy in your own skin" and the phrasal verb 'give up'.Stick around for a captivating story featuring Jake, a character who learned a significant life lesson and found the courage to pursue his passion for cooking. It's a tale of determination, setbacks, and ultimate success that ties together the vocabulary words we explore today. ⭐ 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.

E130: 🎙️ Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast, the ultimate listening resource! Today, as we wrap up 2023, we're delving into the world of supervillains and their captivating language. Heroes may steal the spotlight, but today, we're putting the spotlight on the stylish, expressive, and often wicked language of the anti-heroes we love to hate. Join me as we explore the iconic lines and catchphrases that have etched these characters into history.⭐ 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.

E129: 🎙️ Immerse yourself in today's enlightening episode of Your English Five a Day with your host, Anna, as we stride into Week Eight, Day Five. Kicking off our quintet of vocabulary exploration is the idiom, "that is to say". Our second word is the noun "sequel" and the third one is the adjective "particular". The fourth term on our list is another adjective, "iconic", and finally, we wrap up with the adjective "humungous". 📖In this episode's story, we explore the enchanting world of Lila Garnier's debut novel, "The Heart of a Small Town" and the eager anticipation for its sequel, as it promises to continue the captivating narrative of love and small-town 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://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.