E52: Get ready to strap in and take a thrilling ride as we navigate the controversial world of speed limits and speeding. We’ll first rev our engines with a hard-hitting chat on the dangers and penalties of speeding. Then, we'll cruise through the perplexing query - why are cars' top speeds marketed when it's often illegal to use them? Could there be a sinister connection to the £78.3 million the government collects from speeding fines? But don't hit the brakes just yet! In our second lap, we’ll...
Jul 08, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
E50: Do you ever wonder where the line is drawn between a healthy love for gaming and addiction? I'm going to take you on a journey through my personal gaming history, from my early Atari console days to the PlayStation era, and into the present world of gaming that boasts a staggering 3.9 billion active gamers globally. Join me as we uncover the potential risks that may lurk behind the controller and screen. For English courses visit my website ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A...
Jul 01, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 50
E48: Today we're diving into the world of cold vocabulary and idioms as I'm currently dealing with a heavy cold myself. Have you ever wondered how to describe your cold symptoms accurately or simply wanted to expand your flu-related vocabulary? Join me in this episode as we explore the different terms and phrases used to describe the common cold. Finally, we'll go over some common cold symptoms and terminology like "to be snotty," "congested," and "to have a frog in your throat." Discover the di...
Jun 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 48
E46: Ever wondered how caterpillars transform into butterflies and the role positivity plays in this process? Join me on a magical journey as we unravel this miracle of metamorphosis! From ordering tiny black caterpillars online to witnessing their incredible transformation into beautiful butterflies, you'll be captivated by this awe-inspiring experience. Plus, learn about stages of metamorphosis and even pick up some new vocabulary along the way! ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like...
Jun 17, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 46
E44: Join me as I reminisce about the many camping trips I went on as a child, as we talk about the typical British camping holiday. Increase your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. ⭐ 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. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe Thanks for listening! If you enjoy this podcast, plea...
Jun 10, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 44
E42: In this episode, we talk about love, but don't worry - not the soppy, romantic kind! We talk about how important it is to love what you do, especially learning English. Want to know how you can change your relationship with English? Listen to this episode with me and find out. ⭐ 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. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.c...
Jun 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
E40: In this episode, we dive into British swimming habits and explore some facts about swimming and pools. ⭐ 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. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us....
May 27, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, I interview Alastair from Leonardo English. We discuss whether Robin Hood is fact or fiction and touch on creative writing for English language learners. Don't miss out on Pioneers of the Continuum which starts on 23rd May. Check out Alastair's podcast, links below: Pioneers Of The Continuum: https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers English Learning for Curious Minds: https://link.chtbl.com/elfcm ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows yo...
May 22, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Take this 5-day English challenge to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/41o3lLZ Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet) CONGRATULATIONS, you completed this week's five-a-day challenge! ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: http...
May 19, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Take this 5-day English challenge to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/3LT8x4L Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet) THEN, come back for Your English Five a Day #1.5. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzspr...
May 18, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Take this 5-day English challenge to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/44MH2m9 Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet) THEN, come back for Your English Five a Day #1.4 ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzspro...
May 17, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Take this 5-day English challenge to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/3BfncT1 Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet) THEN, come back for Your English Five a Day #3. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprou...
May 16, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Take this 5-day English challenge to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/44L7NY1 Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet) THEN, come back for Your English Five a Day #1.2 ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzspro...
May 15, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
E33: Come with me on a virtual trip to a meadow and immerse yourself in both nature and English. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe Thank you for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us....
May 06, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 33
E31: We all need a little help now and again, don't we? But how many of us actually ask for help when we need it? In this episode, we will explore different words and phrases related to helping people. Increase your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: ...
Apr 29, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
E29: Are you always dropping things or falling over? If so, you're clumsy just like me! In this episode, we will look at different ways to talk about clumsiness and accidents. Increase your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 29
E27: It's time to catch a bus, will it be an iconic red London bus, a double-decker? In this episode, we will cover some of the common vocabulary and etiquette you should know if you ever plan to ride on a bus in the UK. Increase your English vocabulary with me. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buz...
Apr 03, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 27
E25: Fish and chips is our favourite dish. Have you ever had traditional fish & chips from a British fish and chip shop? Increase your English vocabulary while learning about a traditional British dish. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join the English Like A Native Club - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, transcripts, plus live classes to practice your speaking and listening, and much more. Join the club here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/ Thank you for listening. If...
Mar 25, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
E23: Many English words that we use today are borrowed from Arabic. Learn more about English vocabulary borrowed from Arabic. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe Thank you for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
E21: In the UK, the bath is much-loved and frequently used. Learn more about our bathing habits while expanding your English vocabulary. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the most recent podcasts' transcripts. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe Thank you for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simpl...
Mar 04, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
E19: Listen to Luke and I talk at length about....many things including, what makes a word sound beautiful. This is a fast paced conversation, perfect advanced English listening practice. You can watch the video version here . 👉 Check out the episode we did over on Luke's podcast HERE ! You can find Luke's English Podcast on Youtube too. ⭐ ENGlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a monthly email with links to the ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18: In this episode, I'm joined by Michael from Level Up English and we discuss our experiences of hiking. Expand your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Level Up English Links Website: https://www.levelupenglish.school/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelUpEnglishPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithmichael/ Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Tr...
Feb 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: Are you a perfectionist ? Do you procrastinate ? In this episode, I explore the downsides of pursuing perfection. Expand your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive ...
Jan 27, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16: Have you ever done something by force of habit ? Do you have a bad habit that you want to break ? Expand your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive live-stream less...
Jan 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15: Learn English in context with a bit of good news. Today's news is about the recovery of the last Tasmanian tiger remains. Expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive ...
Dec 22, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14: Learn over 20 winter-inspired phrases and idioms. Expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive live-stream lesson per week - one group Zoom call with Anna each month -...
Dec 14, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 13: In this episode, you will hear me talking about teeth whitening. This is a useful topic for anyone who has teeth! Expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive live-str...
Nov 29, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 11: Discover the Black Friday discounts on www.englishlikeanative.co.uk In this episode, I delve into the pre-Christmas chaos, as I see it, here in the UK. Improve your English listening and increase your vocabulary with The English Like A Native Podcast. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcrip...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 12: In this episode, you will catch some useful phrases using catch as I waffle on about free time. I also test your knowledge with an English verbs quiz. Expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation clas...
Nov 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 10: In this episode, I am talking at length on my beef with the theme parks. Improve your English listening and increase your vocabulary with The English Like A Native Podcast. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please lease a rating & review so that others can discover The English Like A Native Podcast. Transcripts (available to Conversation Club members) All CLUB members get, - access to my podcast transcripts - 4 live group conversation classes per week - one exclusive live-stream les...
Nov 14, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
