E168: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 14, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into five intriguing words or phrases to boost your vocabulary. 🍴 Today we step into the kitchen and take a look at words ranging from culinary terms to idiomatic expressions. Our list starts with the verb "marinate". Next are two loanwords borrowed from other languages; the adjective and adverb "al dente" and the noun "connoisseur". Moving on...
Feb 07, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 168
E167: 🎙️ Welcome back to T he English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 14, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , a unique series designed to enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday. 🌄In this episode, we take a trip into the great outdoors as today's vocabulary list explores vocabulary related to outdoor adventures and nature. Starting with the noun "camping" and the noun and verb "pitch", we then move on to the adjective "alight". Next up we l...
Feb 06, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 167
E166: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday. 💫Today, we delve into the magical realm, starting our vocabulary list off with the adverb "magically". Next up is "illusion" and then we talk about the phrase "sleight of hand". We also explore the idiom "second to none" and lastly, we discuss the phrasal verb "blow away". 🎩 Stay tuned f...
Feb 05, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 166
E164: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, I'm joined by Rob from The Business English Podcast. 🗣 Together, we explore the intriguing world of small talk and give you some fantastic phrases you can put to use straight away. So whether you find yourself regularly striking up a conversation with your neighbour, or needing to keep that conversation flowing at a co...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 164
E165: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Dive into Week 13, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day , where we embark on a journey to enrich your active vocabulary. In today's episode, we talk about the nuances of love, proposals, and celebrations. 🌟 The list starts off with the verb "propose" and the adjective "customary". We then explore the idiomatic expression "pop the question" and learn the distinction between "fiancée" and "fiancé". The list finishes off with...
Feb 02, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 163
E162: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast with Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , a series designed to enrich your active vocabulary with five engaging words and phrases every weekday. 🌟 In today's episode, we're taking a trip to the circus, which is our first word on the list. We'll see other useful words, like the noun "trapeze" and the adverb "clownishly". Then we'll finish off today's list with the adjective "awestruck," and the verb "wonder." 🎪 🤡 Fr...
Feb 01, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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 intrigu...
Jan 31, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 161
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 controve...
Jan 30, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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...
Jan 29, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 159
E157: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, we're exploring the age-old saying, "The grass isn't always greener." Join me as we unravel the allure of staycations, the environmental impact of globetrotting, and why sometimes, the wonders you seek might be right in your own hometown. This episode is packed with words and phrases to enhance your English skills, so k...
Jan 27, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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, historic...
Jan 26, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 156
E155: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 12, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 🌟 Today's journey begins with the nouns "notion" and "strain". We then venture into the verb "uproot" and discover the interesting idiom "go off the rails". To wrap up, we look at the verb "roam". 🐱 In a vivid story, Anna weaves these words into a tale of change, stability, and the unexpected less...
Jan 25, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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 "g...
Jan 24, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 154
E153: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 12, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we learn five new words and phrases every day, from Monday to Friday. 🌟 As usual, the list kicks off with the noun, "allure". The second word on the list is another noun, "hidden gem" and that's followed up by the verb "dash". Next up, Anna unveils the idiom "none other than" and finishes off the list with the collocation "pressing concern". ❤️To solidify yo...
Jan 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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...
Jan 22, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 a...
Jan 20, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 150
E149: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast . I'm Anna, and you've joined us for Week 11, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day , where we head off on a daily vocabulary journey to enrich your linguistic repertoire from Monday to Friday. 🎮The first word on the list is the noun "staycation", which is followed by another noun, "gamification". Number three on the list is the verb "overlook" and the next item on today's list is a well-known idiom, "the grass is always greener on the other sid...
Jan 19, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 149
E148: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , hosted by me, Anna. You've tuned in to Week 11, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we aim to elevate your vocabulary with five fascinating words every weekday from Monday to Friday. 🌟Let's dive into today's lexical journey. Starting our list are the nouns "niche" and "novelty". Then, we move on to the verb "overshadow". Number four on our list is the idiom "compare notes", and closing our list for today is the adjective "t...
Jan 18, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 148
E147: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , I'm your host, Anna and you've landed on Week 11, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , the series that enriches your vocabulary with five new words every weekday from Monday to Friday. 🌟 First up is the noun "pocket", but not the one in your jeans or coat! Next, we explore the verb "showcase" and our adjective for today is "unpublicised". Moving on, we have the idiom "not to mention", used to add emphasis to a list, and finally, we wrap thi...
Jan 17, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 147
E146: 🎙️ Welcome, language enthusiasts, to The English Like a Native Podcast ! I'm Anna, your host, and you've joined us for Week 11, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day . This series is your daily dose of vocabulary, providing five new words each weekday, Monday through Friday. Today's five starts off with the noun "curiosity" and the verb"immerse". Moving on, we cover the adjective "spontaneous" before diving into the idiom "break the bank". 🇹🇭 Lastly, we explore the phrasal verb "stumble upon...
Jan 16, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 146
E145: 🎙️ Hello, language enthusiasts, and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast ! I'm your host, Anna, and you've tuned in to Week 11, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , the series dedicated to enriching your vocabulary with five new words each weekday. 🌍We kick off today's list with the noun "globetrotting" and follow it up with the adjective "innate". Next up on the list is the verb "venture" and our idiom of the day is "stay put". Last but certainly not least, we have the verb "cheri...
Jan 15, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 145
E143: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to resource for English learners at intermediate to advanced levels! 🎧 I'm your host, Anna, and today we're embarking on an extraordinary journey. 👥 As we explore what makes a person ordinary or extraordinary, join me in reflecting on the extraordinary actions of historical figures. Rosa Parks, the mother of the civil rights movement, Malala Yousafzai, a brave advocate for education, and Nelson Mandela, a symbol of peace and reco...
Jan 13, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 143
E142: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. We've reached Week 10, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day . Today's linguistic adventure kicks off with the verb "to lob", a verb often used in a sporting context. We then dive into the world of quantity with the adjective "countless" and explore competence with the adjective "capable". Then we wrap up with two idioms, "a sure thing" and "I bet." 🏑 In a captivating narrative, we hear a great review of a hockey legend's b...
Jan 12, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 142
E141: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today marks Week 10, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day . We begin our linguistic journey with the adverb "miraculously" and second on the list is the noun "resilience." Then we delve into expressions with "half the time" and "not in the slightest." Our vocabulary voyage concludes with the adjective "inspiring." 🦜 Today we make a journey to the Amazon jungle, where we encounter stories of extraordinary birds, like the re...
Jan 11, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 141
E140: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Today, join us for Week 10, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. Let's begin with the noun "seamstress" and then explore the verb "document". Prepare to be astonished as we unravel the adjective "astonishing", followed by the idiom "to be in with a chance". Last but not least, we explore the adjective/adverb "overall". 👗 In today's tale, we meet Lucy, a budding seamstress from Devon, who embarks on a thrilling journey as ...
Jan 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 gr...
Jan 09, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 g...
Jan 08, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 138
E136: 🎙️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 by Nick, and together, we're diving into the New Year with a discussion on resolutions. As the phrase "New Year, New Me" echoes around in January, many see it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it's giving up unhealthy habits or picking up new hobbies, the New Year sparks a wave of optimism and ambition. The duo delves...
Jan 06, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 136
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 am...
Jan 05, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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, orches...
Jan 04, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 134
