English Like A Native Podcast

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 pronunciation practice and test your memory with my fun and captivating storytelling! In the final story, we follow the protagonist as they return to their hometown to help save their aunt and uncle's failing patisserie business. Armed with marketing skills, they devise a campaign to promote the patisserie's traditional products.⭐ 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. 

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 noun "craftsmanship".🧸 Tune in for some pronunciation practice and a quick recap of today's words, before we visit the toymaker Mr Jameson in the heartwarming narrative for today. With a passion for crafting traditional wooden toys, he faces initial setbacks when his creations fail to capture the modern market's attention. ⭐ 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. 

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 the power of storytelling.💭 But Nanda's story doesn't end with her own adventures. As her reputation as a storyteller grows, so does the curiosity of those around her. Visitors flock to hear her tales, eager to unlock the mysteries of her imagination.⭐ 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. 

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 "excruciating".🦷 Don't forget that we'll do some pronunciation practice as always, and then I'll test your memory with an off-the-cuff story. In today's planned story, we see all the words come together as we listen to someone's fears become real when they navigate a dental visit in a foreign country. The upmarket clinic's muted tones do little to ease their nerves, but with some deep breaths and trust in the dentist, that fear and excruciating pain will hopefully go away!⭐ 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. 

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 quick quiz,  we wrap up with a captivating story featuring a private detective's encounter with an unexpected turn of events at a local bank.⭐ 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. 

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 driver's license, responsibility looms large. Transitioning from passenger to driver, the protagonist of today's story learns the importance of car maintenance. From oil checks to tyre pressure, each lesson underscores the necessity of preparedness for safe travels on life's roads.⭐ 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. 

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 story, we meet someone who finds solace by the beach after a difficult divorce. Reflecting on life's unpredictability, they embrace newfound determination, inspired by metaphors in nature, ready to face life's challenges.⭐ 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. 

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 something".🎭 We put these words into practice with today's engaging story, where we meet Jacob, an aspiring playwright, as he navigates the intricate dynamics of a small farming village, weaving mystery and drama into his theatrical masterpiece. ⭐ 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. 

Guests Irina, Richard, and Maria share their unique experiences in language teaching and learning, from adopting an American persona in China to navigating accent biases. They discuss challenges in pronunciation, 'native-speakerism' bias, and the transformative power of education. Explore the nuances of language acquisition and the importance of fair evaluation based on skills rather than linguistic background.

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 quiz to see how much you remember! After that, we get straight into a gripping story where a bad hair day on a rubbish Monday morning leads to unexpected heroism. Despite facing scary-looking robbers in balaclavas, our protagonist refuses to succumb to defeat. They manage to use a beanie as a weapon, fighting them off, proving that anything is possible, even on a Monday morning!⭐ 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.