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Explore the meanings of 'trickle' and 'parade', along with the dynamics of parades worldwide. Learn about feeling crowded, experiencing surprise, and using the idiom 'here goes nothing'. Follow Carla's journey to confidence in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

This podcast episode dives into idioms like 'catch someone's eye', 'bide your time', and phrasal verbs such as 'size up'. The story section follows John's train ride home where he musters the courage to offer a girl a coffee after noticing her. Tune in for vocabulary expansion and pronunciation practice!

E320: 🎙️ Hello, and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 37, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. In this series, we expand your active vocabulary by diving into five new words each day, Monday through Friday. ✨ Today's list features lots of verbs, as we kick off with "glimmer" and "crackle". Up next, we explore the verbs "tremble" and "cackle". Then we wrap up today's vocabulary list with a noun, "disobedience". 🧙🏾‍♂️ Tune in for some pronunciation practice and a quick recap to encourage you to remember the words we've covered. In today's story segment, Mary and Luke, banished for their forbidden love, wander the cold forest. They find temporary warmth by a crackling fire but tremble with fear as they become spooked by a witch's cackle. ⭐ 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. 

In this podcast, the host explores the driving theme with terms like 'bungle', 'clutch', and 'peers'. They also dive into the idiom 'catch your breath' and the noun 'dead end'. A relatable story is shared about a learner driver overcoming obstacles with their mother's support.

The podcast covers vocabulary words like 'diffuse' and 'defensive', along with the story of Jeremy managing a hectic shipping department. It explores the importance of feedback and teamwork in improving efficiency at work.

E317: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me for Week 36, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where I guide you through enriching your vocabulary and enhancing your listening skills.🚢 In this episode, we start off with the nouns "whereabouts" and "ship", not to be confused with "sheep"! Then, delve into the verb "disorient". After that, we move on to the noun "hubris", and finally, we learn the idiom "none the wiser".🏴‍☠️ Tune in for pronunciation practice and a recap of today's words, ensuring you grasp each one thoroughly. In the final story segment, Captain Scott's pride leads to his ship drifting aimlessly at sea. Despite his years of experience, he fails to admit being lost, and his crew faces capture by pirates. It's a cautionary tale about the perils of arrogance and the importance of humility.⭐ 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. 

E316: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Join me for Week 36, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive into vocabulary and listening skills in a fun and straightforward manner.😵 Today, we kick off with the noun "moodiness". Next up, we explore the idiom "someone's name escapes you", then we explore the verb "defuse". Our journey continues with the verb "coincide" and lastly, we navigate through the adjective "disorientating".🧘🏾‍♂️ Join me as we pronounce these words together and explore their usage in context as we do a quick quiz to test your memory. In today's story segment, we hear all about Rebecca's journey with moodiness and explore how she manages unpredictable emotions through lifestyle adjustments, self-awareness, and acceptance.⭐ 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. 

Improve your English vocabulary with words like hearsay, dozen, bribe, tale, and phrasal verb drag on. Follow journalist Emma as she uncovers a corruption scandal in Wellingbrook, saving the polluted river.

Explore colorful English expressions used by native speakers to describe losing their temper. Learn about idioms like 'lose your rag' and 'chuck your toys out of the pram'. Delve into the origins and meanings of expressions like 'going off on one' and 'blowing a fuse'. Discover the positive impact of venting and effective communication strategies.

E313: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your ultimate companion for mastering the English language! I'm Anna, and you're tuning into Week 35, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast series is dedicated to enhancing your listening skills and expanding your vocabulary.Five-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈🏠 Today, we'll start by diving into the idiom "take a stand" and the noun "housing". We'll then move on to the adjective "radical" and the verb "escape". Last but not least, we finish off with another noun "gentrification".🌟 We'll practise pronunciation together and use these terms in a story that brings them to life. In that story, we'll see how Pauline, a single mum, takes a stand against luxury flats to prevent gentrification in her neighbourhood. She campaigns for improved housing and parks, ultimately entering local politics to advocate for her community.⭐ 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.