English Like A Native Podcast

E255: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm your host, Anna, and today's episode promises an immersive journey through the enchanting world of storytelling. 📖 In "The Human Storybook," we meet Nanda, a character whose life transforms within the dusty confines of her family's attic. As she delves into forgotten books and abandoned treasures, Nanda discovers a newfound ability to transcend time and space through the power of storytelling. 💭 But Nanda's story doesn't end with her own adventures. As her reputation as a storyteller grows, so does the curiosity of those around her. Visitors flock to hear her tales, eager to unlock the mysteries of her imagination. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E254: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 26, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. This series is your daily dive into enriching your English vocabulary with five new pieces each weekday. 🧼 Let's kick off today's session with the adjective "upmarket". Next up is the adjective "muted", used for both sound and colour! Then we move onto the noun "disinfectant" and the verb "cringe". Lastly, we finish off by exploring the painful adjective "excruciating". 🦷 Don't forget that we'll do some pronunciation practice as always, and then I'll test your memory with an off-the-cuff story. In today's planned story, we see all the words come together as we listen to someone's fears become real when they navigate a dental visit in a foreign country. The upmarket clinic's muted tones do little to ease their nerves, but with some deep breaths and trust in the dentist, that fear and excruciating pain will hopefully go away! ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E253: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 26, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we provide your daily dose of English vocabulary to enrich your language skills. 🌟 Today's list kicks off with the noun "anticipation". Next up is the idiom "on the ball" and the adjective "elaborate". Then, we delve into another adjective, "impending", and finish off with a final adjective, "frantic". 🏦 🕵🏾‍♂️ After some pronunciation practice and a quick quiz, we wrap up with a captivating story featuring a private detective's encounter with an unexpected turn of events at a local bank. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E252: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and today marks Week 26, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday. 🌟 Let's dive into today's list. Our first word of the day is the adjective "ecstatic". Next up is the nouns "maintenance" and "mental note". After that, we explore the adjective "stranded", and lastly, we have the phrasal verb "make for". ⛽ In this tale of newfound freedom with a driver's license, responsibility looms large. Transitioning from passenger to driver, the protagonist of today's story learns the importance of car maintenance. From oil checks to tyre pressure, each lesson underscores the necessity of preparedness for safe travels on life's roads. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E251: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, bringing you Week 26, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five essential pieces of vocabulary to enrich your language skills. 🎾 Let's kick off with today's first word, the adjective "newfound". Next up, we have the verb "cast". Our third word is the noun "metaphor", which is followed by our idiom of the day: "the ball's in your court". And finally, we have the adjective "routine". 💔 And in today's story, we meet someone who finds solace by the beach after a difficult divorce. Reflecting on life's unpredictability, they embrace newfound determination, inspired by metaphors in nature, ready to face life's challenges. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E250: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuning in to Week 26, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This series is designed to enrich your active vocabulary with five insightful pieces every weekday. 🌟 Today's vocabulary journey begins with the nouns "rift" and "red herring". Moving on, we delve into the noun phrase "the essence of something". Then, we encounter the adjective "ruthless" and lastly, we explore the verb phrase "to be drawn to something". 🎭 We put these words into practice with today's engaging story, where we meet Jacob, an aspiring playwright, as he navigates the intricate dynamics of a small farming village, weaving mystery and drama into his theatrical masterpiece. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

Subscriber-only episode E249: 🎙️ Welcome back, Plus Member, to another rejuvenating Sunday bonus episode of The English Like a Native Podcast. As we're about to embark on a new week, let's reflect on the recent London Marathon and explore the allure of pushing one's limits. 🏃‍♂️ Join me as I reminisce about my fleeting dreams of marathon glory, together with the reality of aging joints. Despite my limitations, I recall a time of peak fitness amidst the vast expanse of the sea, where each lap around the ship's deck felt like a dance with the midnight sun. We also delve into the highlights of this year's London Marathon, from record-breaking charitable contributions to quirky feats of fancy dress. 🥱 And I explore the meanings behind three idioms with 'run': "hitting the ground running," "running out of steam," and "in the long run," weaving threads of wisdom into our daily lexicon. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/

E248: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and in today's episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of language teaching and learning with some remarkable guests: Irina, Richard, and Maria, each with their unique stories and insights into the realm of English education. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 Irina shares her extraordinary experience of teaching English in China, where she had to adopt an American persona to comply with a company's wishes. Richard recounts his journey from Hungary to the UK, navigating language barriers and dialect diversity along the way. And Maria reflects on her transition from finance to teaching, highlighting the transformative power of education. 📝🗣 Together, we explore the nuances of language acquisition, from the challenges of pronunciation to the unfortunate 'native-speakerism' bias that is prevalent in English-language teaching today. Want to know more about Irina, Richard, and Maria? Check out their platforms here: 🔴 Capture English 🔵 RichiEnglish ⚪️ British English with Maria ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E247: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where we take a deep dive into improving your English vocabulary, one day at a time. I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 25, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. 🌟 First up on today's vocabulary list is the verb "recount", followed by another verb "blare". Moving on, we explore the nouns "defeat" and "balaclava". Last but not least, we take a look at the verb "apprehend". 🦸🏼 Stay tuned for pronunciation practice and a little quiz to see how much you remember! After that, we get straight into a gripping story where a bad hair day on a rubbish Monday morning leads to unexpected heroism. Despite facing scary-looking robbers in balaclavas, our protagonist refuses to succumb to defeat. They manage to use a beanie as a weapon, fighting them off, proving that anything is possible, even on a Monday morning! ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E246: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 25, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five delightful pieces every weekday. 🌟 Today, we embark with the idiom "leave no stone unturned", followed by the verb "envision". Next, we decorate our language with the verb "adorn" and then focus on the noun "aesthetic". Lastly, we take a look at the noun "accomplishment". 👰🏽🤵🏽After some pronunciation practice and a quick quiz to recap, we get stuck into today's story, where an enthusiastic yet inexperienced woman is tasked with planning her best friend's dream wedding in Southern France. Through meticulous planning and attention to detail, she crafts a fairy tale celebration, culminating in a joyous and unforgettable event. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E245: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where every weekday we bring you Your English Five a Day to boost your vocabulary. I'm Anna, your host, and today on Week 25, Day 3, we're diving into five new words to enrich your English skills. 🤧 First up is the verb "sneeze", followed by the adverb "frantically". Next up, we explore the verb "ensue and then we move on to the noun "blockbuster". And our final item on the list is the noun "bruise". 💄 Now, let's practise pronunciation and do a little memory quiz, before wrapping up with a story about Jane, a make-up artist on a Hollywood blockbuster set. Despite mishaps like smudged mascara and missing props, Jane's quick thinking saves the day. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E244: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 25, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we dive into five enriching pieces to enhance your vocabulary from Monday to Friday. 🌟 Today, let's kick off with the verb "to collapse", followed by the idiom "put to the test". Then we explore the verb "to nurture" and after that, let's delve into the adjective "jam-packed". Lastly, we'll discuss the adjective "eager". 👩‍🍼👶🏽🧒🏻After our usual pronunciation practice and quick recap, we head to Colchester, where we meet Claudia, a dedicated mother and childminder, as she navigates a jam-packed day full of nurturing and challenges. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E243: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for Week 25, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we add five juicy pieces to your vocabulary every weekday from Monday to Friday. ⛈️ Let's dive into today's list, starting with the colourful side of the noun "spectrum". Moving on to the verb "frequent", which has a slightly different pronunciation to its adjective counterpart. Next up, we take a look at the idiom "weather the storm" and then encounter the adjective "unpredictable". And lastly, we explore the adjective "quaint". 🌈 But wait, let's put your memory to the test with a little storytime as we join lovebirds Lily and Jack in a picturesque countryside village as they dance through rainbows and wildflowers. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

Subscriber-only episode E242: 🎙️ Welcome back Plus Member! Join me for this delightful bonus episode, where I talk about the irritations and frustrations of everyday life through the lens of British weather and household chores. Join me as I take you on a journey through a recent frustrating day of mine, where I experienced the trials and triumphs of getting things done. 🧺 ⛈️ From battling laundry mountains to braving sudden hailstorms while attempting to record content, I share relatable anecdotes peppered with colloquial phrases, such as "chucking it down," "brolly," and "out of the blue". ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe

E241: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and in today's episode, we're going back to the 90s! 💿 🤘🏼 Join me as we unravel the enigmatic figure of Kurt Cobain, the iconic frontman of Nirvana, whose raw talent and emotionally charged lyrics reshaped the music scene of the 90s. From his humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington, to his meteoric rise to fame and tragic end, we'll delve into Cobain's artistic journey and the lasting impact of his music. ⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the Show.

E240: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 24, Day Five of Your English Five a Day. This series is your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment, offering five juicy words or phrases every weekday. 🚊 First up, we have the noun phrase "train of thought". Next, we've got the noun "variety", followed by the verb phrase, "reign supreme". After that, we dive into the playful adjective "whimsical", and last but not least, we have the adjective "bespoke". 💌In our storytime segment, we follow Julie's journey of entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. In a world dominated by mass-produced goods, Julie's bespoke greeting cards brought back the personal touch, offering a variety of designs to suit every occasion. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E239: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna! Tune in to Week 24, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to expand your vocabulary with five enriching pieces every single day. 🌟 Today's vocabulary journey begins with the noun "whim". Next up are the adjectives "sensory" and "star-struck". Then, we explore another adjective "intricate", before finishing off with the adverbial phrase "in all its glory", 🏎 🏁 Join us as we dive deeper into pronunciation, memory testing, and an engaging storytime session, where a young F1 enthusiast from Crewe wins tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on a whim. With his friend, he embarks on a sensory adventure, meeting racing legends, and experiencing the race in all its glory. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E238: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 24, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five pieces of vocabulary each weekday to enhance your English skills. Join us on this journey to expand your vocabulary and improve your language proficiency! 🌟 First on today's list is the noun "contentment", followed by another noun "enclosure". Next up, we delve into the adjectives "drastic" and "unique". Last but not least we explore the phrase "a dream come true". 🐺 Engage in some pronunciation practice and a fun memory test before we go on to the heartwarming tale of Ben, a retired police dog trainer who embarks on a new chapter in his life as a zookeeper. As he enters the gates of the zoo, Ben is filled with contentment, grateful for the opportunity to work with animals once again. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E237: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 24, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to enrich your vocabulary with five carefully selected words or phrases every weekday. 🌟 Today, we start with the verb "serving", particularly used when talking about the armed forces. Then we take a look at the adjective "fervent", which is then followed by the noun "unease". Next up, we see the idiom "carry weight", and finally we dive into the noun "comrade". 🗡️ In today's moving story, we follow the heartfelt emotions of a spouse awaiting the safe return of their beloved husband serving overseas. Experience the fervent beliefs, unease, and camaraderie intertwined with the weight of duty and sacrifice. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show

E236: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, guiding you through Week 24, Day One of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five vocabulary pieces every weekday, enriching your active vocabulary. 🌟 Today, we kick off with the noun "gusto". Next up is the idiom "on the fly", followed by the adjective "frequent". After that, we take a look at the meaning of the noun "endorsement", and finally, we explore the adjective "dense". 🗺 🎒 Join me for pronunciation practice and a memory test, then embark on adventures with Alastair and Miriam, frequent backpackers exploring the globe with gusto, making decisions on the fly and discovering destinations along the way. Their journey through dense rainforests and Mediterranean waters encapsulates the spirit of exploration and discovery. ⭐ 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/subscribe ENGLISH LEVEL TEST Find out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/ Support the show