English Like A Native Podcast

E128: 🎙️ Join your host, Anna, in today's episode of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary. We're on Week Eight, Day Four, as we approach the end of 2023. Let's jump into our linguistic adventure with the noun "interpretation". Next on the list is the adjective "pathetic", which is followed by the idiom "hit the sack." Then we have the verb "oppose", and we wrap things up with another adjective, "contrasting".We run through a quick pronunciation recap before delving into today's captivating monologue. Dive into a scenario of nervous excitement, job interviews, and pursuing your dreams. Can you relate?  ⭐ 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.

E127: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuned in to Week Eight, Day Three of Your English Five a Day series. We're on a linguistic journey through five enriching vocabulary pieces every weekday. First up today are the adjectives "recurring" and "ironic". Number three is the noun "perception", which is followed by another noun, "couch potato". 🥔 Finally, we look at the phrasal verb "squeeze in". In our story, meet Marissa, a busy mother juggling work, family, and her love for flower arranging. Neglecting her hobby, she realised it was time to squeeze it into her routine. Ironically, the joy she sought was in what she'd overlooked. Her perception shifted, finally understanding the importance of those small moments of happiness.⭐ 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.

E126: 🎙️ You've tuned in to Week Eight, Day Two of Your English Five a Day series. Each weekday, we explore five essential vocabulary pieces, building up to our special finale, "English for Supervillains," where we bring together the learning from Weeks 7 and 8. Today, let's delve into our list. First up are the nouns "perpetrator" and "tyrant", followed by the verb "utter". Then there's the adjective"ruthless" and we end today's list with the phrasal verb "finish off".In today's podcast, I've spiced things up a bit with an interesting commentary (not a story!) about famous historical tyrants. This raises the question of leadership - should we elevate by tearing down or lifting everyone up? ⭐ 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 host explores the meanings of the words 'outright' and 'distinct'. They also discuss voice over artists with distinct voices, the meaning of the noun 'intention', and introduce idioms 'walk the walk' and 'talk the talk'. The podcast includes a story about a prosecutor named Carrie and her struggles in her first big case. A romance also blossoms between Kirk and Carrie.

This podcast explores techniques for capturing attention in classrooms and professional settings, including effective methods for getting the attention of both children and adults. The host provides different phrases and techniques for getting people's attention in various situations, from addressing a large crowd to handling disruptive individuals. Personal experiences as a substitute teacher are also shared, discussing challenges in gaining student attention and controlling disruptive behavior.

E122: Join me, Anna, as I wrap up Week Seven of the Your English Five a Day series, where we explore five useful vocabulary items every working day. Today's journey begins with the phrase "come to mind". We then move on to the adjective "witty" and we also discover the noun "contempt". Up next, the adjective "titular" takes the spotlight, and last but not least, we explore the adjective "clear-cut".  At the end of the episode, we listen to a fantastic story about Jack, a witty writer searching for the perfect titular villain. Follow Jack's journey as he encounters unexpected twists and turns, showcasing the importance of these vocabulary gems in real-life scenarios.⭐ 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.

E121: Tune in to Week Seven, Day Four of the Your English Five a Day series, where we delve into five enriching pieces of vocabulary every weekday. First up is the adjective "charismatic", which is then followed by the noun "portrayal." We then dive into the idiom "much to someone's delight or dismay" and go on to mention a few variations of that expression.  Next up on the list is the verb "resonate", and our final stop is the adjective "simultaneous". As usual, the episode wraps up with a fantastic story, where we witness schoolgirl Marissa's journey from embarrassment to self-acceptance, realising that her unique experiences shape the remarkable person she is.⭐ 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.

E120: Dive into Week 7, Day 3 of The English Five a Day series, where we explore five enriching pieces of vocabulary each working day. Join me, Anna, as I take you on a linguistic journey, unravelling the depths of the English language.In today's episode, we kick off with two nouns, "protagonist" and "tendency". Then we see the fantastic idiom "larger than life" and our list finishes off with the everlasting adjective "perpetual" and the verb "eliminate". Stay tuned for a pronunciation practice session and a captivating story blending football, idolisation, and the perpetual energy of players aiming to eliminate the opponent's chances at triumph on the pitch.⭐ 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.

E119: Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Today, we're diving into Week 7, Day 2 of the Your English Five a Day series. Join us as we explore a fantastic set of words that will elevate your vocabulary and make you sound like a true English pro. First up is the adjective "supreme," followed by the noun "triumph". Now, let's talk phrasal verbs! "got away with" is our pick for the day. The fourth term is the verb "spoil" and we finish off with the adjective "relatable". And as usual, we'll wrap up with a charming story, this time we're heading to a small village where we meet Lily, Mrs. Thompson, and a mischievous neighbour, Mr. Carter.  ⭐ 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.

E118: Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us on Week 7, Day 1 of the Your English Five a Day series, where we explore five essential vocabulary words each working day. This lineup starts with "rivalry," a noun capturing the essence of competition, moving on to "invert", "compelling", "malevolent", and the noun "tension". We see these words skillfully weaved into a captivating story about Kelly, Daniel, and a shocking proposal that challenges their marriage.Engage with compelling scenarios, learn practical usage, and enhance your vocabulary on the English Like a Native Podcast. ⭐ 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.