🔒 English Phrases for Spring

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E281: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we're enriching your vocabulary and honing your listening skills with five essential items each working day.🎩 Today's journey begins with the idiom "at the drop of a hat". Next up, we tackle the verb "to conquer" then the noun "descent". Embark on an expedition through the noun "terrain", lastly, unravel the adjective "frayed". ⛰️ Join me as I guide you through pronunciation practice and engage you in gripping storytelling, where today, we follow our protagonist's exhilarating journey through the Rocky Mountains, from the exhilaration of conquering peaks to the cliffhanger of survival amidst unforeseen challenges.⭐ 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!E280: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, me, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, a series dedicated to boosting your active vocabulary and sharpening your listening skills through deep dives into five language items every weekday.Today's episode starts with the idiom "head for the hills". Next up is the noun "disdain" and the adjective "tattered". Moving on, we discuss the adjective "abandoned" and finish off today's list with the noun "rumour".After the vocabulary recap, I guide you through pronunciation exercises and a memory quiz to reinforce learning. Then, in the storytime segment, I transport you all to a mysterious Victorian house where hidden treasures and chilling discoveries await. ⭐ 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!E279: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into expanding your vocabulary with five enriching items every weekday.💀 Today, we kick off with the adjectives "contagious" and "knackered". Next up is the verb "elude", and then we have the phrasal verb "shake off". Last but not least, we explore the idiom "look or feel like death warmed up". 😷 Join me as we delve into pronunciation practice and an engaging story about Libby, who grapples with a mysterious illness in a new country. Will she find the answers she's been searching for?⭐ 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!E278: 🎙️ 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.😂 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".🏫 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.⭐ 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 👈

Subscriber-only episodeGot a question/comment? Send it to me!E277: 🎙️ 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.👋 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.❓ 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?⭐ 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!E276: 🎙️ 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. 🌟 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.👩🏻 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. 💻  Want to try it out? Click here! And don't forget to access the 100 Conversation Starter prompts too.🗣 And how about putting another one of these tips into action and joining a speaking club? Join the ELAN Conversation Club to help you boost your English to the next level.⭐ 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 👈

Got a question/comment? Send it to me!E275: 🎙️ 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!🌟 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".🏀 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.⭐ 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!E274: 🎙️ 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.🌻 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". 🌾 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.⭐ 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!E273: 🎙️ 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. 💘 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".🌹 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.⭐ 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!E272: 🎙️ 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.🏇🏽 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".🚬 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. ⭐ 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 👈