English Like A Native Podcast

E116: Today, we're ditching the same old Christmas jingles for a time-travelling sleigh ride. From Darwin's wild 1833 celebrations on the HMS Beagle to Apollo 8's moonlit Merry Christmas in '68, we're going down an alternative route this festive season. But hold onto your stockings, because in Catalonia, a smiling pooping log named Tió steals the show! Join us for festive fun, unique traditions, and a dash of history. No stale turkey recipes here—just a ho-ho-whole lot of linguistic joy. Happy Christmas to you all! 🎄⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows you to access bonus material that I will be making alongside every episode. Plus Members receive an email every Monday containing their bonus materials.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.

E115: Unlock the magic of language and join me, Anna, as we venture into the delightful world of English vocabulary in Week Six, Day Five of Your English Five a Day. Our journey takes us through fascinating words like 'light-hearted,' 'earshot,' 'unconventional,' 'distributed,' and 'revitalise', each one woven into a captivating tale about the charming town of Littleton. As we unravel their meanings, you'll witness Littleton's struggle to rejuvenate its tourism industry, offering a window into the practical use of these newly learnt words. This linguistic adventure promises to invigorate your everyday conversations, infusing them with newfound expressiveness and flair.⭐ 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.

E114: Welcome to another riveting episode of Your English Five a Day, where we deconstruct the adverb 'metaphorically', alongside the powerful phrase 'metaphorically speaking', and their usage in day-to-day conversations. As we journey further into the world of words, we'll touch upon the concept of 'momentum' and how it relates to a series of events. Next in line is a quirky little word called 'peculiarity', which will help you add a touch of the unconventional to your language. Wrapping up this session, we unpack the phrasal verb 'tide over' and illustrate its usage through relatable examples as well as the phrase 'an honourable mention'. So, buckle up and get ready to turbocharge your word power with this fun-filled exploration of the English language.⭐ 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.

E113: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to embark on a word journey that stretches from the mundane to the celestial? Brace yourself for an exploration that takes you from the concept of 'sustaining' behaviours or ways of life, to the lunar realms associated with the moon, the orbital paths that objects in space trace, and ending at the doorstep of events so crucial they can only be described as 'momentous'.  Join me, Anna, on Week Six, Day Three of Your English Five a Day, as we journey through these terms, exploring their meanings, their spellings, and their usage through real-life experiences and examples. And remember, this is a preparatory expedition for our upcoming special, 'Quirky, not Turkey', where we'll bring together all the words we've explored. Tune 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://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

E112: Are you ready to enhance your daily English conversations with some new key words and phrases? This episode promises to do just that, with a deep dive into the meaning and usage of common terms like "day to day", "come to a grinding halt", "vast array", "arduous", and "exertion".  We have a special treat in store for you this Saturday - a lively discussion titled "Quirky, not Turkey" that ties together all the vocabulary from the sixth week. So join us on Week 6 Day 2 of Your English Five a Day as we journey together through the wonderful world of English vocabulary and a dash of fun!⭐ 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.

E111: Ever wonder how idioms like "turn the tide" and "turn upside down" came into play? Or perhaps you're curious about what "indelible" really means? We're back with Week 6 of the Your English Five a Day series, and we're dropping vocab bombs every single day - five brand-new words to spice up your language game! Get ready for an intense language immersion as we decode these terms and set out on an unforgettable journey of storytelling. Brace yourself for a tale of a vacation in Indonesia that spun out of control due to catastrophic weather conditions.⭐ 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.

Explore the fascinating world of Bluetooth and its impact on our daily lives. Dive into the historical journey of bicycles and their role in fitness and transportation. Discover the importance and influence of bureaucracy in maintaining order and fairness.

E108: Ever been caught in a high-pressure sales situation, not knowing how to navigate it? Prepare to master the art of negotiation and equip yourself with the power of language as we traverse the tricky waters of software sales in our latest Your English Five a Day episode. Join us on an adventure through the world of language and sales tactics, as we dissect five fascinating vocabulary words - "talkative", "install", "software", "gift of the gab", and "digitally". These words come to life in an intriguing tale about Sarah, a student determined to find affordable antivirus software for her computer. So, are you ready to add some new words to your lexicon and learn how to stand your ground? Tune in to our latest episode and embark on this educative journey with us.⭐ 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.

E107: Feeling puzzled by the pronunciation of the word 'sweatshirt' or are you just unsure when to use 'fasten'? In today's episode of the Your English Five a Day series, we're peeling back the layers of English vocabulary, exposing the nuances and subtleties that take you from an English learner to a confident speaker.  So come along, let's have some fun while we strengthen our English language skills.⭐ 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.

E106: Today we dive into the underworld of financial criminal activity in this episode of the Your English Five a Day series. Join me as we figure out the meanings of the words 'criminal', 'to launder', 'down-and-out', 'deceitfully', and 'to prey on' or 'to prey upon'. We follow the story of a friend who was, sadly, the target of a financial crime, and how his debts kept adding up, leaving him in a sticky situation.⭐ 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.