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E278: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day where we dive into vocabulary enrichment. Join us on this journey as we explore five new words each weekday to boost your lexicon.
π In today's episode, we start with the adjectives "hilarious" and "vibrant". We then explore the noun phrase "the life and soul," often heard as "the life and soul of the party". Moving on to "witty," another adjective, then wrapping up the list with the phrasal verb "crack up".
π« Join us as we practise pronunciation and test your memory with engaging scenarios. Follow along with the heartwarming story featuring old friends Lucy, Mark, Lily, and Tom, and the antics they get up to at their school reunion.
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E277: ποΈ Welcome Plus Members to a special bonus episode of The English Like a Native Podcast where we explore the heartfelt ritual of "seeing off" loved ones. Join me as I share a tender moment from this morning, waving goodbye to my children as they embark on a short adventure with their grandparents.
π But "seeing off" isn't just about saying goodbye; it's a symbol of connection and love. Whether it's at the airport, train station, or simply at the front door, this tradition embodies the essence of strong relationships and cherished moments together.
β As I reflect on this tradition, I invite you to share your own experiences and cultural customs. Do you practice a similar ritual in your country? Or perhaps you have unique traditions that bring loved ones closer?
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E276: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, Anna, as I guide intermediate to advanced English learners on a journey to enhance their speaking skills.
π In this episode, we explore five dynamic methods to improve your English speaking prowess. From mimicking, to speaking clubs, to language immersion, I offer practical advice tailored to learners at any stage of their language journey.
π©π» I also introduce you to the revolutionary world of AI language learning with my clone! Discover how this cutting-edge technology allows you to practice English conversation anytime, anywhere, without the pressure of face-to-face interaction.
π» Want to try it out? Click here! And don't forget to access the 100 Conversation Starter prompts too.
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E275: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for your daily dose of language enrichment on Week 29, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as I delve into five essential language items each weekday, Monday through Friday, to supercharge your vocabulary!
π Today's episode kicks off with the phrasal verb "to sit out". Next up is the verb "twist", ad then I introduce a bit of slang, with the adjective "gutted". Following that is another phrasal verb "face off", and last but not least, we delve into the noun "tradition".
π Stay tuned as we go through pronunciation practice and a memory test to reinforce your learning. Plus, enjoy an inspiring story where we meet Jamie, who faces a challenging twist of fate on the basketball court, underscoring the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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E274: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna, where we dive deep into enriching your vocabulary with Your English Five a Day. In today's episode, we embark on Week 29, Day 4, exploring five essential linguistic gems.
π» Take a step into the garden today, as first up, we explore the verb "mow". Next, we encounter the nouns "window sill" and "conditions". Following that, we meet the resilient adjective "hardy" and finally, we unveil the charming idiom of being "green-fingered".
πΎ Don't forget that we run through a useful pronunciation practice exercise and a quick quiz to see how much you've remembered! Then, in our heartwarming tale, Jill navigates the tender terrain of grief while cultivating her late husband's beloved garden, discovering her own green-fingered talents along the way.
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E273: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Dive into Week 29, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day where we enrich your vocabulary with five fascinating items each weekday.
π We're speaking the language of love today as we kick off the list with the nouns "spark" and "chemistry". Next, explore the idiom "head over heels" and the phrasal verb "to fall for someone". Finally, we uncover the adjective "engaging".
πΉ Test your memory with a quick quiz before delving into a romantic story where these vocabulary gems shine. Follow Ellie and Tom as they navigate the awkwardness of a first date, discovering sparks and chemistry amidst laughter and shared anecdotes. Feel the warmth of their connection as they realise they're head over heels for each other, wrapped in the engaging melody of a romantic evening.
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E272: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 29, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we aim to enrich your vocabulary with five new words or phrases every weekday.
ππ½ First up, we delve into the idiom "to hedge your bets", Next, we unravel the adjective "independent" and then we delve into another idiom "to catch wind of something". Moving on, we inspect the noun "contraband" and finally, we take a look at the noun "respect".
π¬ Join us for pronunciation practice and engaging memory exercises, as we reinforce these newfound linguistic treasures in your repertoire. Then make sure you stick around for today's riveting tale with Sandra, a seemingly ordinary building site manager turned international smuggler. Sandra's foray into the world of contraband began innocently, but soon spiraled into a risky venture fraught with legal repercussions.
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E271: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 29, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five new vocabulary items to boost your English skills every weekday from Monday to Friday.
π In this episode, we kick off with the adjective "flippant". Next up, we dissect the idiom "turn a blind eye". We then navigate through the verb "bribe" and the adjective "calculated". Lastly, we unravel the adjective "tarnished".
π I guide you through some pronunciation practice and a quiz to reinforce your learning. Then, immerse yourself in an intriguing story featuring Billy, the hustler extraordinaire of Oakwood Secondary School, where calculated moves and even bribes shape his secret empire behind the sports hall.
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E270: ποΈ Welcome back Plus Member, to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, your host, Anna, for another bonus episode where we dive into the world of weekend adventures and tackling a garden transformation.
π² From the daunting task of reviving weather-beaten decking to the unexpected trials of paving a winding path, discover the joys and tribulations of clearing, staining, and arranging, as I navigate spiders, blueberry bushes, and even a perilous encounter with a stubborn paving slab!
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E269: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. Join your hosts Anna and Nick as they delve into the topic of morning routines.
β°οΈ In this episode, we share our contrasting approaches to starting their day. Nick reminisces about his past tight morning routine, optimised for efficiency to squeeze in every precious minute of sleep. Meanwhile, I reflect on the challenges of morning routines in our current family dynamic, where children dictate wake-up times and routines are anything but predictable.
π₯± Join the conversation by sharing your own morning routine experiences and tips for streamlining the process with children. How do you kickstart your day? Are you a snooze button aficionado or a disciplined early riser?
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E268: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 28, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we explore five enriching items each weekday, enhancing your active vocabulary one step at a time.
β½ Today, we begin with the captivating idiom, "a silver tongue". Next, we delve into the adjective "cynical", followed by the verb "condemn". Then we explore another idiom, "keep your eye on the ball" and wrap up today's list with the noun "apology".
π¬ Join me for some pronunciation practice before I test your memory of these new vocabulary items. Then, in today's shocking story, researchers Clarissa and Ruben experience a rift in their relationship when Ruben steals Clarissa's research. As Clarissa confronts his actions, she learns to condemn deceit and stay focused amidst turmoil. But Ruben's schemes hint at darker twists ahead.
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E267: ποΈ Welcome back to The English Like A Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Tune in to Week 28, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day for a linguistic journey that sharpens your language skills with a daily dose of five vocabulary items, Monday to Friday.
π£ In today's episode, I start by delving into the noun "intrigue", followed by the idiom "follow in one's footsteps". Then we move on to the verb "deter" and the adjective "toned". To wrap up, we take a look at the energetic adjective "invigorated".
πΆπ½ββοΈ We run through a useful pronunciation practice exercise and I also test your memory before moving on to today's inspirational tale, where we meet Maria, who is determined to regain her fitness and discovers the power of walking. Embracing various walking styles, she sheds weight and gains confidence.
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E266: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Join us for Week 28, Day Three of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five vocabulary items each weekday to enrich your language skills.
π΄ Come with me to the land of nod in today's episode, where it's all about getting a good night's sleep! We start off with the idiom "sleep like a log" and then go on to the adjective "shattered". We then explore sleep problems with the noun "insomnia", followed by another noun, "frequency". Finally, we delve into the adverb "soundly".
π We wrap up with a story where insomnia takes centre stage, offering valuable insights and techniques for overcoming sleep difficulties. From establishing a calming bedtime routine to managing racing thoughts, discover practical strategies in today's story to improve your sleep quality.
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E265: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Dive into Week 28, Day 2 of Your English Five A Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five items each weekday, Monday through Friday.
π Let's kick off today's linguistic journey with the adjective "underlying". Next up, join the fun with the noun "pinkie promise". Then, we explore the verb "ditch" and after that, we get nostalgic with another verb, "reminisce." Last but not least, we take a look at the idiom "have someone's back",
ππ½ After our usual pronunciation practice and brief memory test, we move on to our story time, where today, we follow Sadie, Kiera, and Ellie as they bid farewell to a memorable summer, cementing their friendship with pinkie promises.
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E264: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 28, Day One of Your English Five a Day. This series aims to boost your active vocabulary by introducing five new words or phrases every weekday.
π Let's dive into today's lineup. First up is the noun "stamina". Then we explore the idiom "to strike a chord." After that, we dive into the adjective "strenuous" and the verb "whistle". We wrap up today's list with the noun "enthusiasm".
π In today's inspiring story, we meet Samantha, whose passion for fitness led her to start a walking club for middle-aged individuals struggling with stamina and injuries. Overhearing their frustrations struck a chord with her, and she saw the opportunity to make a difference.
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E263: ποΈ Welcome to another bonus episode of The English Like a Native Podcast, exclusively for Plus Members. In today's session, we're diving deep into the nuances of pronunciation, specifically focusing on numbers.
π’ In our last episode, we delved into expressions concerning age, and now it's time to tackle a common pronunciation hurdle: numbers in the tens and thousands. Let's start with the big one: "thousand." With its tricky combination of sounds, it's often mispronounced. From the initial "th" sound to the subtle "und" at the end, we'll break it down step by step to ensure clarity and precision.
π£ Moving on to the tens, such as "twenty," "thirty," and beyond, we'll address the tendency to drop certain consonants and vowels, emphasising the importance of maintaining clear articulation, even if native speakers sometimes relax these sounds. To practice, we'll do a guided repetition from twenty to fifty-five, focusing on each number's pronunciation and rhythm.
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E262: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and today we're delving into a topic that's both ubiquitous and often tiptoed around: age.
π Today, we explore the curious phenomenon of ageβhow we discuss it, avoid it, and sometimes even celebrate it. From societal norms to personal perspectives, we navigate the intriguing landscape of aging. Join me as we unpack common age-related phrases, from the empowering "life begins at 40" to the playful "you're only as old as you feel."
π΅π½ So, whether you're in your roaring twenties or seasoned seventies, embrace the age you're at with pride and optimism. After all, as we'll discover, age is just a numberβa mere footnote in the grand narrative of life.
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E261: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Join me, Anna, on Week 27, Day 5 of Your English 5 a Day, your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or just relaxing, tune in to reinforce your English skills!
π In today's episode, we start off my exploring the idiom "make ends meet" and the noun "generosity". Next up, we take a look at another noun, "acumen", followed by the adjective "palpable". Last but not least, we look at the collocation "stay afloat".
πΈ Join me as I guide you through each word, providing examples, pronunciation practice, and a chance to test your knowledge. In the heartwarming finale of today's podcast episode, we follow the journey of Sienna, a dedicated wife and mother facing financial hardship alongside her husband, Tom, and their two children.
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E260: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 27, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we aim to enrich your English vocabulary by focusing on five items every weekday.
π Today's journey begins with the adjective "frustrated". Next up, we explore the interesting idiom "life of Riley". Then, we delve into the adjective "charming" and the verb "marvel". Finally, we uncover the noun "blog".
π« Practice pronunciation with me, then test your memory with a quick recap. Then, in today's exciting story, discover how Helen's life transformed after winning the lottery, indulging in coastal adventures and embracing the freedom to pursue her dreams.
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E259: ποΈ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Dive into Week 27, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five gems each weekday.
π€Ήπ»ββοΈ Today's journey begins with the idiom "all in a day's work". Then, we explore the noun "affinity" and the adverb "collaboratively". Next up is the verb "juggle", and lastly, we delve into the noun "regime," denoting a strict and ordered system.
πͺ For pronunciation practice, follow my lead as I guide you through the nuances of each word then give you a quick memory test with an on-the-spot story. Then in today's inspirational story, we meet the Smith family, who are coping with bustling life in the London suburbs. Witness how they seamlessly juggle work and family, showcasing the power of collaboration.
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