English Like A Native Podcast

E166: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna. Tune in to Week 14, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.💫Today, we delve into the magical realm, starting our vocabulary list off with the adverb "magically". Next up is "illusion" and then we talk about the phrase "sleight of hand". We also explore the idiom "second to none" and lastly, we discuss the phrasal verb "blow away".🎩 Stay tuned for pronunciation practice and an exciting magical story featuring Max Mystique, a master of illusion who leaves audiences spellbound!⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript.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 episode, host Anna is joined by Rob from The Business English Podcast to explore the world of small talk. They discuss topics such as morning routines, coffee preferences, scuba diving experiences, and desired superpowers. They emphasize the importance of small talk in building connections and establishing relationships, as well as the significance of compliments and choosing the right words. The episode also provides effective small talk strategies, including using open-ended questions and transitioning into deeper conversations.

In this podcast, they discuss the nuances of love, proposals, and celebrations. They explore the verb 'propose', the adjective 'customary', and the idiomatic expression 'pop the question'. They also talk about the distinction between 'fiancée' and 'fiancé' and the verb 'celebrate'. They share a heartwarming story about the journey from nervous anticipation to joyful celebration and offer tips for crafting the perfect proposal.

In this podcast episode, the hosts talk about circus performers and acrobats, explore vocabulary words like clownishly, awestruck, and wonder, discuss traditional experiences at the circus, and take you on a trip to the magical world of the big top tent.

E161:  🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 13, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic adventure to enrich your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of the English language.🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "truant". Moving on, we delve into the noun "absenteeism" and the verb "register". Then, brace yourself for the phrasal verb "fall behind", and finally, we explore the adverb "idly". 🏫Then in an intriguing narrative linking all those new words together, we take a look at the history of truancy in the British school system, looking at how it's changed over the years.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript.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. 

E160: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic journey to enrich your vocabulary.🌟 In this episode, we delve into five key words for the day, starting with the noun "advocate." But wait, there's more to "advocate"! Discover its twin, the verb form, which is actually pronounced differently. Next up, we explore the phrase "equal footing" and then we go on to talk about the controversial noun "feminism." And finally, we tackle the adjective "rebellious." ♀️ 👭We step back in time in today's story, as we learn about the historical figure, Emmeline Pankhurst, whose defiance against societal norms reshaped the course of history for feminism.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript.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. 

E159: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 13, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to boost your active vocabulary. From Monday to Friday, we dive into five linguistic gems to enrich your English skills.🌟 Today, we begin with the noun "fear", and then we delve into the related words "afraid" and "phobia". Next up is the adverb "cautiously," and our fifth and final word is the phrasal verb "freak out".😱 In today's enthralling tale, I weave together the themes of facing fears and overcoming challenges, illustrating the transformative power of courage. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript.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. 

Unraveling the allure of staycations and the environmental impact of globetrotting. Exploring the benefits of staycations, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting local businesses. Discovering hidden treasures in your community and embracing the holiday spirit with themed staycations. Tips for exploring the local area, finding hidden gems, and surprising visitors with local knowledge.

E156: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 12, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five vocabulary gems every weekday to enhance your language skills.🌟 Today's adventure begins with the nouns "wellies" and "district". Our next stop is another noun, "aspect," and then we move on to the verb "lie". Last but not least, we unravel the verb "linger".🐶 Stay with us for a delightful story featuring Martha's pup, Charlie, historical wellies, and a district in a frenzy. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript.Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/review - it is a simple, free way to support us. 

Learn new vocabulary words like 'notion', 'strain', and 'uproot'. Explore the meanings of 'uproot', 'go off the rails', and 'roam' through personal anecdotes. Discover idioms and words related to behavior and traveling. Hear a personal story about finding stability through cats and the lessons learned from them.