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Anna Tyrie
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Jul 29, 2024 • 15min
Your English Five a Day #39.1
Discover the meaning of the noun 'bundle' and its quirky uses, like 'a little bundle of joy.' Learn about the verbs 'flutter' and 'define' through engaging examples. The idiom 'leave its mark' highlights emotional growth and healing. Enjoy a touching story about Amanda sorting through her memories, sharing her journey of letting go while finding strength in literature. Perfect for boosting vocabulary while you multitask!

Jul 27, 2024 • 16min
English Conversation Practice - The Allure of Minimalism
Dive into the alluring world of minimalism and discover how living with less can lead to more freedom and joy. The podcast explores the challenges of decluttering, especially in family life, and personal journeys towards a simpler existence. It also unpacks the complexities of modern consumer culture, highlighting how marketing manipulates emotions to drive unnecessary spending. Through engaging anecdotes and discussions, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own consumption habits and the impact of advertising.

Jul 26, 2024 • 14min
Your English Five a Day #38.5
Explore the meanings of 'irony', 'flutter your eyelashes', 'willing', 'have something up your sleeve', and 'ripple'. Follow Andy and friends as they struggle to get into an exclusive nightclub, facing high prices and disappointment. Should they stay or find a better place to enjoy the night?

Jul 25, 2024 • 17min
Your English Five a Day #38.4
Explore idioms like 'put your mind to something' and 'beats me', learn about 'shrug', 'paragon', and 'iron out', with a story of DIY blunders in fixing a leak in a basement.

Jul 24, 2024 • 13min
Your English Five a Day #38.3
Learn new vocabulary words like 'intellectual' and 'willingly', dive into phrasal verbs and idioms, and follow a story of work challenges and collaboration between colleagues. Improve your English skills in a fun and engaging way!

Jul 23, 2024 • 11min
Your English Five a Day #38.2
Join Anna in the latest episode as she explores words like 'procession' and 'peer', then delves into idioms such as 'take someone for a fool' and verbs like 'cement'. Stay tuned for a romantic story twist involving a surprise proposal.

Jul 22, 2024 • 16min
Your English Five a Day #38.1
Today's episode delves into essential vocabulary items like 'clutch', 'masterpiece', 'collection', 'gingerly', and 'change of heart'. A captivating story follows Marco, an art thief, who starts to question his actions after stealing a valuable painting. Learn definitions, examples, and pronunciation to master these words.

Jul 20, 2024 • 12min
The Grass is Always Greener, or is it?
The podcast discusses the concept of longing for the past or another place with personal anecdotes from team members. Stories include experiences living in Brazil, Spain, and various parts of the UK, highlighting the quirks and challenges. It prompts listeners to reflect on their own experiences living in different countries and what they love about their current location.

Jul 19, 2024 • 14min
Your English Five a Day #37.5
E324: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 37, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Over the past 37 weeks, we've been on a mission to expand your vocabulary, enhance your listening skills, and entertain you with daily doses of English, Monday through Friday.😳 Today, we're wrapping up the week with a fantastic list of target vocabulary. We dive right in with the noun "blunder" and the verb "blush". Our idiom for today is "back on track". Then, we have the adjective "mortified", and finally, we explore the verb "squirm".🤦🏻♀️ Don't forget to listen out for the quick recap and pronunciation practice of our target words! In today's story segment, we meet Julia, who is excited for her first day as marketing director. However, a slip of the tongue leads to an embarrassing blunder, as she calls her boss by the wrong name. Can Julia regain her confidence on her first day after a bad start?⭐ ENGLISH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. Become a Plus Member here: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us.

Jul 18, 2024 • 13min
Your English Five a Day #37.4
In this podcast, you'll learn about the phrasal verb 'storm out' and the adjective 'stubborn'. Explore the nouns 'quibble' and 'household', plus a story about a couple arguing over ironing. Tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick quiz!


