🔒 Daily English Phrases: The Unexpected Storm

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E260: 🎙️ 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.😠 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".🛫 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.⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E259: 🎙️ 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.🤹🏻‍♀️ 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.👪 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.⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Subscriber-only episodeGot a question/comment? Send it to me!E256: 🎙️ Welcome back, Plus Member, to The English Like A Native Podcast! In this exclusive bonus episode, I share my recent adventure of participating in a mum-to-mum market, where I embarked on the journey of selling my children's items. Join me as I recount the chaos, the bargains, and the unexpected moments that unfolded during this bustling event.🛒 🏷 I share some insights into the world of phrasal verbs and expressions used throughout my selling adventure, offering valuable language tips along the way. From "pricing up" to "getting rid of," you'll get to know some of the interesting vocabulary that shaped my market experience.⭐ ENGLISH 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/subscribe

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!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 a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribeFive-a-Day DatabaseAccess all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get access now by joining my ELAN Newsletter 👈Support the Show.