E203: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary through five enriching pieces every weekday. 🌟 Today's journey begins with the adjective "overwhelming", then we explore the adverb "randomly". Our third stop is the noun "plight", and after that, we revive the well-known idiom "raining cats and dogs". Finally, we encounter the adjective "estranged". 🤗 Join...
Mar 13, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 203
E202: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me for Week 19, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into expanding your active vocabulary with five insightful pieces each weekday. 🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "to bare", specifically looking at the use of "to bare one's teeth", often used when talking about animals who feel threatened. Next, we explore the adjective "inherent" and then we move on to today's idiom, "barking up the wron...
Mar 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 202
E201: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , hosted by me, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary to enhance your language skills. 🌟 Today, we begin with the nouns "hardship" and "realm". Then, we encounter the adjective "horrendous". And we finish with not just one, but two idioms, "defying the odds" and "on the cards". 👸 After some pronunciation practice and a quick recap, I share a story of resilience...
Mar 11, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 201
E199: 🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , with me, your host, Anna! Today I am joined by my lovely guest Bree from Into the Story Podcast , and together we delve into the complexities of fear, anxiety, and phobias. 😧 We share personal experiences related to irrational fears, such as a fear of wet teabags and a fear of drains in swimming pools, which were influenced by past experiences and exposure to certain stimuli. We also discuss the impact of storytelling o...
Mar 09, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 199
E198: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into vocabulary enrichment, providing you with five intriguing words or phrases every weekday. ☠️ Today's journey begins with the noun "mortality". Then we look at the verb "ingest" and the adjective "detrimental". After that, we delve into the adverb "rationally" and finally, we unravel the idiom "pretty much". 🎰 Now, let's weave these words...
Mar 08, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 198
E197: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join us for Week 18, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five captivating words or phrases every weekday. 🌟 We kick off with the adjective "covert" and the verb "defect". Our next item on the list is the unusual adjective, "AWOL". It stands for "absent without leave". Then we move on to the noun "flotilla" and finish off the list by exploring the idiom "know the ropes", ⛴️ After ...
Mar 07, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 197
E196: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast ! Join me, your host, Anna, on Week 18, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day . Dive into a journey of expanding your active vocabulary with five enriching pieces every weekday. 🌟 We begin with "inhibition" and then go on to our second word on the list, the verb "summit". Then we delve into the adjective "queasy" and follow that up with today's phrasal verb "go for it". Last on the list for today is the adjective "irrational". 🧗 Ready for a sto...
Mar 06, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 196
E195: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 18, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into five essential pieces to enhance your vocabulary each weekday. 🌟 In today's episode, we kick off with the noun "conservatory" and the verb "envisage". Then, we delve into the adjective "liberal" and next up is our phrasal verb of the day, "bandy around", Last but not least, we examine the adverb "insanely". 📦 And in today's story, we blend ...
Mar 05, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 195
E194: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 18, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , a series designed to enrich your vocabulary with five unique words each weekday. 🌟 Today, let's start with the noun "aversion". Then we move on to the verb "perceive" and after that, go on to explore the adjective "naive". Then, we have another adjective, "chaotic", and we finish our list off with the phrasal verb "freak out". 👶 In an emotional narrative, we he...
Mar 04, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 194
E192: 🎙️ 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 today we're diving into the world of books as we celebrate World Book Day on Thursday, March 7th. 📖 Are you ready to embark on literary adventures? Join me as we explore a curated selection of four thrilling reads that span genres and themes. From contemporary reflections on life to heartwarming tales of human connection, there's somethin...
Mar 02, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 192
E191: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast ! I'm Anna, and today marks the end of Week 17 of Your English Five a Day , our series dedicated to expanding your vocabulary. 😞 We tackle a difficult issue in today's episode, as we touch on mental health. We start off today's list with the idiom "stuck in a rut" and then we explore the adjective "listless". Then we explore the phrasal verb "run down" and our list continues with the noun "depression". Last of all, we delve into the ad...
Mar 01, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 191
E190: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today is Week 17, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we explore five new words to enrich your vocabulary. 🌟 Kicking off our list are the nouns "cliffhanger" and "election". Then we delve into the phrasal verb "stand down". After that, we discuss the noun phrase "political correctness" and finally, we explore the verb "nominate". 🗳 Join us as we practice pronunciation and immerse ourselves in a gripping elect...
Feb 29, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 190
E189: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today marks Week 17, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , where we dive into five new words to enrich your vocabulary. 📺 We're in the media realm today, as our word list centres around books, films, and TV. Starting our list is the verb "review" and next up is "plot". Then we explore "analytical" and this media-themed list can't possibly be complete without the noun "spoiler"! Last up, we delve into "series". 🍿 Join...
Feb 28, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 189
E188: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Today marks Week 17, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into five new words to expand your vocabulary. 🌟 Kicking off our list is the adjective "mindless". Next up is another adjective, "prophetic", and then we explore the noun "conformity". After that, we delve into the adjective "uncanny" and our last item on the list is the verb "dazzle". 🔮 Join us as we practice pronunciation and in today's story...
Feb 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 188
E187: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! We're kicking off a new week here as you tune in to Week 17, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , where we embark on a journey to enhance your vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 📖 Today's episode takes a literary turn as we see some book-related terms and go on to hear a fantastic book review. Our list starts with the noun "commodity" and is followed by the adjective "bland". Next up on the list we have th...
Feb 26, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 187
E185: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners seeking to enhance their language skills. 👩 In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsay McMahon, co-host of All Ears English , a highly acclaimed podcast focusing on English language fluency, IELTS preparation, and Business English. 💻 Lindsay and Anna share their expertise on the shift towards remote working, discussing its impact on businesses, productivity, and work-life ...
Feb 24, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 185
E184: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to destination for enhancing your English vocabulary! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuning in to Week 16, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day , where we dive deep into five new words or phrases every weekday from Monday to Friday. 🌟 Today's vocabulary journey begins with the noun "hustle" and then we look at the verb "curate". Moving on, we have three phrasal verbs to finish off today's list: "engage in", "slack off", and last but ...
Feb 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 184
E183: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , where each episode is a step towards enhancing your English proficiency! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 16, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day . Join me as we delve into today's vocabulary journey, aiming to add five new pieces to your linguistic knowledge every weekday. 🌟 Let's kick off today's list with the noun "exodus". The second word on the list is the adjective "dynamic", which is then followed by the adverb "notabl...
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 183
E182: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 16, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , a series designed to enrich your vocabulary by five words each weekday. 🌟 Today's journey starts with the nouns "assumption" and "mentor". Next, we delve into the verb "intervene" and number four on our list is the adjective "oppressive". Lastly, we talk about responsibility as we unravel the idiom "the buck stops with you". 🧪 Through an engaging anecdote in t...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 182
E181: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with Anna! Join us for Week 16, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we dive into enriching your vocabulary with five new words or phrases each weekday. 🔥 Today's lesson begins with the noun "wear and tear", and then we explore the verb "detach". Next up is the adjective "tone-deaf", followed by the idiom "in check" or "keep something in check". Finally, we examine the phrasal verb "burn out", something I've unfortunately experienced to...
Feb 20, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 181
E180: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Tune in to Week 16, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , where we boost your active vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 🌟 Today's list kicks off with "tactic" and then we look at the verb "establish". Next up on the list is the adjective "old-school" and our idiom for today is "change the face of something". Lastly, we cover the noun "edge" and its use in the phrase "to have the edge over someone". 🏉 Join me in pronu...
Feb 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 180
E178: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. Join me, Anna, and my partner Nick, as we delve into the fascinating world of idioms related to love. ❤️ In this episode, we explore twelve love idioms, ranging from the classic "match made in heaven" to the whimsical and intriguing "apple of my eye." We discuss the meanings behind each phrase, share personal anecdotes, and ponder the origins of these expressions. Whe...
Feb 17, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 178
E177: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Today marks Week 15, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day , a journey to enhance your vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 💋 I begin today's episode with two verbs "infer" and "harbour". Then, we discover the adjective "adverse" and things take a passionate turn as we delve into the phrasal verb "make out". Last but not least, we discuss the noun "affection". 🎓 From navigating college dynamics to shaping personal charac...
Feb 16, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 177
E176: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 15, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 😢 Today we touch on the sad topic of loss, as our list starts with the idiom "to tighten your belt" and then we explore the noun "widow". Shifting gears, we delve into the adjective "underlying", then, we encounter the verb "exude". Finally, we explore the adverb "frequently". 🏥 After recapping...
Feb 15, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 176
E175: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , we dive into a treasure trove of vocabulary to enhance your language skills. 📕 In this episode, we take a trip to the literary realm, as our vocabulary list of five begins with the verb "categorise", and from there, we look at the noun "organisation". Number three on the list is the noun "manuscript", and then we move on to the phrasal verb "bring about". Last but not ...
Feb 14, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 175
E174: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , I present a captivating array of vocabulary to enrich your English skills. 😳 We take a peek into some negative emotions in today's podcast, as we start with the idiom "green with envy". Next, we explore the idiom "how the other half live" and the adverb "obscenely". Fourth on the vocabulary list is the noun "eye-opener" and we finish off with the adjective "scathi...
Feb 13, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 174
E173: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. In Week 15, Day 1 of Your English Five A Day , I bring you a dose of five vocabulary items to boost your English skills. 🧳 We're off to the airport in today's episode, as we kick off with the nouns "terminal" and "conveyor belt". Moving on to idioms, we focus on "butterflies in your stomach", then we delve into the verb "upgrade". Finally, we explore the adverb "diligently". ✈️ Join us for a quick recap and pronunc...
Feb 12, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 173
E171: 🎙️ 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 today we're going to learn English with a short story. FREE VOCABULARY LIST, join my mailing list and I will email you the vocabulary list as a welcome gift, sign up HERE! 📚 From childhood bedtime tales to captivating narratives in books, movies, and podcasts, stories have always held a special place in our lives. They entertain, educate,...
Feb 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 171
E170: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with Anna, your guide to mastering the English language. Today marks Week 14, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day , where we embark on a journey to enrich your vocabulary with five new terms daily. 🍻 We're heading out for a night out in this episode, as we delve into words related to drinking, partying, and going out. We kick off the list with the noun "hangover", and then we go on to explore the idiom "paint the town red". Next up is another ...
Feb 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 170
E169: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday. 🌟 We begin today's list with the noun "porpoise" and the adjective "exhilarating". Then we move on to the noun "welfare" and after that, we explore our idiom for the day, "like a duck to water". Last but not least, we delve into the adverb "gracefully". 🐬 Join us for a quick recap and pronunciation...
Feb 08, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 169
