Confessions of Burnout: Overwhelm and Self-Care

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E299: 🎙️Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore and expand your active vocabulary with five new words each weekday.🏰 We start today's list with the majestic noun "castle", then closely related, another noun, "battlements", perfect for your historical lexicon. We’ll also delve into the phrasal verb "own up" and the verb "undertake". Finally, we cover the adjective "common".👨🏾‍🏫️ Don’t miss out on our pronunciation practice and a fun memory quiz to test your understanding.  Then, in the story segment, we meet Rajesh, a history teacher, who takes his class on a successful castle trip despite past mishaps. ⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E298: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned into Week 33, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This series is designed to boost your active vocabulary and enhance your listening skills by diving into five key vocabulary items every weekday.🌟 Today, we start by exploring the noun "jitters", followed by the verb "loom". After that, we delve into the adjective "profound" and the noun"turmoil". We finish off today's list with the expression "lighten the load".📖 Join us as we break down each term, provide examples, and practice pronunciation. Plus, stay tuned for a story where we meet Maya, a top student, who feels the pressure of upcoming exams looming over her, causing jitters and turmoil. One night, she discovers a book in the library that reveals a profound truth: managing exam stress involves addressing emotional turmoil, not just studying harder. ⭐ 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/

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E297: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and we’re kicking off Week 33 Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast series is dedicated to enhancing your active vocabulary and listening skills by focusing on five new English items each weekday from Monday to Friday.🌟I'm taking you to the pub in today's episode, as all our words centre around pubs, bars, and drinking. We begin with the idiom "bottoms up", and after that we explore the adjective "rowdy". Then, we delve into the nouns "punter" and "shot". Finally, we look at the adjective "tipsy".🍸 After our usual pronunciation and memory quiz, we dive into today’s story, which follows Jake, a literature graduate working in a rowdy pub. While working a shift, he finds unexpected inspiration and a potential connection with Margot, a finance graduate who shares his dreams. ⭐ 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/

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E296: Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! This is a listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. My name is Anna, and today we’re diving into the fascinating world of crazy inventions. 💡 Have you ever had a brilliant idea for something that doesn’t exist yet but would make life easier or more interesting? There are some bizarre inventions out there that people have actually patented. 💭 From the unusual phone hugger 📱, to the gross but possibly useful toilet snorkel 🤿, to the painful face tap alarm clock ⏰️, in this episode we explore some weird and wonderful inventions that people have come up with over the years to find solutions to everyday problems. ⭐ 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/

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E295: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where you can immerse yourself in English learning with me, your host, Anna. You're listening to Week 32, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day. If it's Friday and you've been following along all week, congratulations on reaching the end! I hope you've enjoyed it and picked up some useful new words and phrases. 🌟 Today's lesson kicks off with the adjective "colossal" and next up, we have the noun "hotspot". Our third word is the noun "wetsuit" followed by another noun, "surf and turf". Finally, we have the phrasal verb "cheer on".🏄🏿‍♀️ Tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick memory test, before moving on to today's surfer story. We follow Beth as she embarks on a surfing adventure in Peniche, Portugal, a renowned surfing hotspot. With her new wetsuit and a mix of excitement and nerves, Beth faces unexpected challenges in the waves. Will her birthday gift turn out to be a memorable experience or a lesson learned the hard way? ⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E294: 🎙️ Welcome back to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 32, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, the series that aims to build your vocabulary by diving into five pieces of vocabulary from Monday to Friday.🌟 Let's kick off our list with the verb "shield". Then, we explore the emotional idiom "to have a lump in your throat", followed by the noun "awe". After that, we look at today's phrasal verb, "wash over", and finish off with the verb "whisper".🎒 After exploring these words and giving you a chance to practise pronunciation,  we go to our story segment, where we experience a parent's emotional journey on their child's first day of school. From feelings of anxiety and pride to the bittersweet moment of letting go, this story encapsulates the essence of today's vocabulary.⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E293: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! My name is Anna, and you're listening to Week 32, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day. My mission is to help you improve your listening skills while expanding your active vocabulary. Each weekday, we focus on five essential items, and today is no different, so tune in!⌚️ We kick off today's list with the verb "beckon" and the adjective "teeming". After than, we explore the idiom "a race against time". Then, we look into the verb "pry", and wrap up the list with the noun "shock waves", often used in the phrase "to send shock waves".🤿 Practice your pronunciation, test your memory, and listen out for these items in today's storytime, where we meet Jack, a wreck diver, who embarks on an adventure in the azure waters of Fiji, exploring an uncharted shipwreck teeming with marine life. However, an underwater volcano erupts, forcing Jack and his team to race against time to escape. ⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E292: 🎙️  Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning into Week 32, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast is dedicated to expanding your vocabulary and sharpening your English listening skills. Each weekday, we dive into five essential items to enhance your language proficiency.🧢 In today's episode, we start with the noun "knack". Next, we explore the adjective "domestic" and noun "chore". We then discuss the idiom "if the cap fits, wear it". Lastly, we cover the phrasal verb "clear out".🧹 Practice your pronunciation and test your memory with our engaging exercises. In today's story, frustrated with domestic life and feeling criticised by her mother, Mia reluctantly tackles the list of chores she has been set. While clearing out the cupboard, Mia finds something that makes her feel a surprising sense of connection with her mum.⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E291: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I’m your host, Anna, and you’re tuning in to Week 32, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This series is dedicated to enhancing your listening skills and expanding your active vocabulary. Each weekday, from Monday to Friday, we delve into five new vocabulary items, helping you grow your English proficiency one step at a time.🌟 In today's episode, we start with the adverb "cordially". Next, we explore the noun "sentinel" and the adjective "gnarled". Following that, we discuss the noun "countenance", and finally, we end with the idiomatic phrase "with bated breath".💌 Join us as we practice pronunciation, review meanings, and enjoy a delightful storytime featuring five young friends—Lily, Max, Mia, Alex, and Sam—who receive a mysterious letter inviting them to explore the secrets of the Enchanted Grove. Excited by the prospect of adventure, they gather at the edge of the woods at dusk. ⭐ 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/Five-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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E290: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and I have a confession to make. Despite the image of a superwoman, I'm not invincible. I often find myself overwhelmed and struggling with burnout, stuck in a relentless cycle of overwork and exhaustion.🌟 So in today's episode, I'm coming clean. I've realised that prioritising rest and self-care is essential for both my well-being and the quality of the content I create. So, I'm making a change to The English Like a Native Podcast - listen to find out more!💆🏻‍♀️ To all who have supported me on this journey, thank you. I'll be taking a well-deserved break tomorrow, but I'll be back, refreshed and ready to dive into Monday's Five a Day episode. ⭐ 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/