English Like A Native Podcast

E131: 🎙️ Welcome to a fresh episode of The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! 🌟 It's 2024, and I'm here to kick off the year with a brand-new installment of The English Five a Day series. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming your way: We start off with the noun 'life lesson' and then go on to look at the verb 'succeed'. That's then followed up by the hard-working adjective 'conscientious' and we finish the list with the delightful idiom "happy in your own skin" and the phrasal verb 'give up'.Stick around for a captivating story featuring Jake, a character who learned a significant life lesson and found the courage to pursue his passion for cooking. It's a tale of determination, setbacks, and ultimate success that ties together the vocabulary words we explore today. ⭐ 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. 

E130: 🎙️ Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast, the ultimate listening resource! Today, as we wrap up 2023, we're delving into the world of supervillains and their captivating language. Heroes may steal the spotlight, but today, we're putting the spotlight on the stylish, expressive, and often wicked language of the anti-heroes we love to hate. Join me as we explore the iconic lines and catchphrases that have etched these characters into history.⭐ 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. 

E129: 🎙️ Immerse yourself in today's enlightening episode of Your English Five a Day with your host, Anna, as we stride into Week Eight, Day Five. Kicking off our quintet of vocabulary exploration is the idiom, "that is to say". Our second word is the noun "sequel" and the third one is the adjective "particular". The fourth term on our list is another adjective, "iconic", and finally, we wrap up with the adjective "humungous". 📖In this episode's story, we explore the enchanting world of Lila Garnier's debut novel, "The Heart of a Small Town" and the eager anticipation for its sequel, as it promises to continue the captivating narrative of love and small-town challenges.⭐ 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. 

E128: 🎙️ Join your host, Anna, in today's episode of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary. We're on Week Eight, Day Four, as we approach the end of 2023. Let's jump into our linguistic adventure with the noun "interpretation". Next on the list is the adjective "pathetic", which is followed by the idiom "hit the sack." Then we have the verb "oppose", and we wrap things up with another adjective, "contrasting".We run through a quick pronunciation recap before delving into today's captivating monologue. Dive into a scenario of nervous excitement, job interviews, and pursuing your dreams. Can you relate?  ⭐ 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. 

E127: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, your host, and you're tuned in to Week Eight, Day Three of Your English Five a Day series. We're on a linguistic journey through five enriching vocabulary pieces every weekday. First up today are the adjectives "recurring" and "ironic". Number three is the noun "perception", which is followed by another noun, "couch potato". 🥔 Finally, we look at the phrasal verb "squeeze in". In our story, meet Marissa, a busy mother juggling work, family, and her love for flower arranging. Neglecting her hobby, she realised it was time to squeeze it into her routine. Ironically, the joy she sought was in what she'd overlooked. Her perception shifted, finally understanding the importance of those small moments of happiness.⭐ 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. 

E126: 🎙️ You've tuned in to Week Eight, Day Two of Your English Five a Day series. Each weekday, we explore five essential vocabulary pieces, building up to our special finale, "English for Supervillains," where we bring together the learning from Weeks 7 and 8. Today, let's delve into our list. First up are the nouns "perpetrator" and "tyrant", followed by the verb "utter". Then there's the adjective"ruthless" and we end today's list with the phrasal verb "finish off".In today's podcast, I've spiced things up a bit with an interesting commentary (not a story!) about famous historical tyrants. This raises the question of leadership - should we elevate by tearing down or lifting everyone up? ⭐ 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. 

In this podcast, the host explores the meanings of the words 'outright' and 'distinct'. They also discuss voice over artists with distinct voices, the meaning of the noun 'intention', and introduce idioms 'walk the walk' and 'talk the talk'. The podcast includes a story about a prosecutor named Carrie and her struggles in her first big case. A romance also blossoms between Kirk and Carrie.

This podcast explores techniques for capturing attention in classrooms and professional settings, including effective methods for getting the attention of both children and adults. The host provides different phrases and techniques for getting people's attention in various situations, from addressing a large crowd to handling disruptive individuals. Personal experiences as a substitute teacher are also shared, discussing challenges in gaining student attention and controlling disruptive behavior.

E122: Join me, Anna, as I wrap up Week Seven of the Your English Five a Day series, where we explore five useful vocabulary items every working day. Today's journey begins with the phrase "come to mind". We then move on to the adjective "witty" and we also discover the noun "contempt". Up next, the adjective "titular" takes the spotlight, and last but not least, we explore the adjective "clear-cut".  At the end of the episode, we listen to a fantastic story about Jack, a witty writer searching for the perfect titular villain. Follow Jack's journey as he encounters unexpected twists and turns, showcasing the importance of these vocabulary gems in real-life scenarios.⭐ 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. 

E121: Tune in to Week Seven, Day Four of the Your English Five a Day series, where we delve into five enriching pieces of vocabulary every weekday. First up is the adjective "charismatic", which is then followed by the noun "portrayal." We then dive into the idiom "much to someone's delight or dismay" and go on to mention a few variations of that expression.  Next up on the list is the verb "resonate", and our final stop is the adjective "simultaneous". As usual, the episode wraps up with a fantastic story, where we witness schoolgirl Marissa's journey from embarrassment to self-acceptance, realising that her unique experiences shape the remarkable person she is.⭐ 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.