E273: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , hosted by me, Anna. Dive into Week 29, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day where we enrich your vocabulary with five fascinating items each weekday. 💘 We're speaking the language of love today as we kick off the list with the nouns "spark" and "chemistry". Next, explore the idiom "head over heels" and the phrasal verb "to fall for someone". Finally, we uncover the adjective "engaging". 🌹 Test your memory with a quick quiz before delving int...
May 22, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 273
E272: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 29, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day , where we aim to enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday. 🏇🏽 First up, we delve into the idiom "to hedge your bets", Next, we unravel the adjective "independent" and then we delve into another idiom "to catch wind of something". Moving on, we inspect the noun "contraband" and finally, we take a look at the noun "respect". 🚬 Join us ...
May 21, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 272
E271: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 29, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day , where we explore five new vocabulary items to boost your English skills every weekday from Monday to Friday. 👀 In this episode, we kick off with the adjective "flippant". Next up, we dissect the idiom "turn a blind eye". We then navigate through the verb "bribe" and the adjective "calculated". Lastly, we unravel the adjective "tarnished". 🍭 I guide you through ...
May 20, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 271
E269: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. Join your hosts Anna and Nick as they delve into the topic of morning routines. ⏰️ In this episode, we share our contrasting approaches to starting their day. Nick reminisces about his past tight morning routine, optimised for efficiency to squeeze in every precious minute of sleep. Meanwhile, I reflect on the challenges of morning routines in our current family dynamic, wh...
May 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 269
E268: 🎙️ Welcome to T he English Like A Native Podcast ! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 28, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day . Join me as we explore five enriching items each weekday, enhancing your active vocabulary one step at a time. ⚽ Today, we begin with the captivating idiom, "a silver tongue". Next, we delve into the adjective "cynical", followed by the verb "condemn". Then we explore another idiom, "keep your eye on the ball" and wrap up today's list with the noun "apology". 🔬 J...
May 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 268
E267: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like A Native Podcast , hosted by me, Anna. Tune in to Week 28, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day for a linguistic journey that sharpens your language skills with a daily dose of five vocabulary items, Monday to Friday. 👣 In today's episode, I start by delving into the noun "intrigue", followed by the idiom "follow in one's footsteps". Then we move on to the verb "deter" and the adjective "toned". To wrap up, we take a look at the energetic adjective "invigo...
May 16, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 267
E266: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 28, Day Three of Your English Five a Day , where we delve into five vocabulary items each weekday to enrich your language skills. 😴 Come with me to the land of nod in today's episode, where it's all about getting a good night's sleep! We start off with the idiom "sleep like a log" and then go on to the adjective "shattered". We then explore sleep problems with the noun "insomnia", followed by anoth...
May 15, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 266
E265: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 28, Day 2 of Your English Five A Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five items each weekday, Monday through Friday. 🌟 Let's kick off today's linguistic journey with the adjective "underlying". Next up, join the fun with the noun "pinkie promise". Then, we explore the verb "ditch" and after that, we get nostalgic with another verb, "reminisce." Last but not least, we take a look at the idiom "...
May 14, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 265
E264: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast ! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 28, Day One of Your English Five a Day . This series aims to boost your active vocabulary by introducing five new words or phrases every weekday. 🌟 Let's dive into today's lineup. First up is the noun "stamina". Then we explore the idiom "to strike a chord." After that, we dive into the adjective "strenuous" and the verb "whistle". We wrap up today's list with the noun "enthusiasm". 👟 In ...
May 13, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 264
E262: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and today we're delving into a topic that's both ubiquitous and often tiptoed around: age. 🎂 Today, we explore the curious phenomenon of age—how we discuss it, avoid it, and sometimes even celebrate it. From societal norms to personal perspectives, we navigate the intriguing landscape of aging. Join me as we unpack common age-related phrases, fro...
May 11, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 262
E261: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast ! Join me, Anna, on Week 27, Day 5 of Your English 5 a Day , your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or just relaxing, tune in to reinforce your English skills! 🌟 In today's episode, we start off my exploring the idiom "make ends meet" and the noun "generosity". Next up, we take a look at another noun, "acumen", followed by the adjective "palpable". Last but not least, we look at the collocation "stay af...
May 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 261
E260: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 27, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day , where we aim to enrich your English vocabulary by focusing on five items every weekday. 😠 Today's journey begins with the adjective "frustrated". Next up, we explore the interesting idiom "life of Riley". Then, we delve into the adjective "charming" and the verb "marvel". Finally, we uncover the noun "blog". 🛫 Practice pronunciation with me, then test your memory...
May 09, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 260
E259: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast , hosted by me, Anna. Dive into Week 27, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day , where we enrich your vocabulary with five gems each weekday. 🤹🏻♀️ Today's journey begins with the idiom "all in a day's work". Then, we explore the noun "affinity" and the adverb "collaboratively". Next up is the verb "juggle", and lastly, we delve into the noun "regime," denoting a strict and ordered system. 👪 For pronunciation practice, follow my lead as I guid...
May 08, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 259
E258: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, me, Anna! Join me on Week 27, Day 2 of Your English Five A Day , a series dedicated to boosting your English vocabulary with five enriching pieces each weekday. 🥇 Today's episode begins with an exploration of the noun "artisan", Next up is the verb "thrive", and then we take a closer look at the idiom "for a steal". After that, explore the noun "campaign", and finally, bask in the adjective "victorious". 🍰 Engage in pronunc...
May 07, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 258
E257: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna, your host and guide through Week 27 Day 1 of Your English Five a Day . Dive deep into vocabulary with me as we explore five pieces each weekday, enhancing your active vocabulary and language skills. 🌟 First up on the list is the noun "nostalgia", followed by the adjective "staple". Then, we explore the idiom "throw in the towel" and the noun phrase "the sweet smell of success". And finally, we finish off today's list with the...
May 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 257
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...
May 04, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 255
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 "excruc...
May 03, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 254
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 q...
May 02, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 253
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 dr...
May 01, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 252
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 ...
Apr 30, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 251
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 somethin...
Apr 29, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 250
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 pe...
Apr 27, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 248
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...
Apr 26, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 247
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 q...
Apr 25, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 246
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 ...
Apr 24, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 245
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 p...
Apr 23, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 244
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...
Apr 22, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 243
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 Coba...
Apr 20, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 241
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"...
Apr 19, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 240
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 p...
Apr 18, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 239
