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E247: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where we take a deep dive into improving your English vocabulary, one day at a time. I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 25, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day.🌟 First up on today's vocabulary list is the verb "recount", followed by another verb "blare". Moving on, we explore the nouns "defeat" and "balaclava". Last but not least, we take a look at the verb "apprehend".🦸🏼 Stay tuned for pronunciation practice and a little quiz to see how much you remember! After that, we get straight into a gripping story where a bad hair day on a rubbish Monday morning leads to unexpected heroism. Despite facing scary-looking robbers in balaclavas, our protagonist refuses to succumb to defeat. They manage to use a beanie as a weapon, fighting them off, proving that anything is possible, even on a Monday morning!⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the Show.

E246: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 25, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five delightful pieces every weekday.🌟 Today, we embark with the idiom "leave no stone unturned", followed by the verb "envision". Next, we decorate our language with the verb "adorn" and then focus on the noun "aesthetic". Lastly, we take a look at the noun "accomplishment".👰🏽🤵🏽After some pronunciation practice and a quick quiz to recap, we get stuck into today's story, where an enthusiastic yet inexperienced woman is tasked with planning her best friend's dream wedding in Southern France. Through meticulous planning and attention to detail, she crafts a fairy tale celebration, culminating in a joyous and unforgettable event.⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the Show.

E245: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where every weekday we bring you Your English Five a Day to boost your vocabulary. I'm Anna, your host, and today on Week 25, Day 3, we're diving into five new words to enrich your English skills.🤧 First up is the verb "sneeze", followed by the adverb "frantically". Next up, we explore the verb "ensue and then we move on to the noun "blockbuster".  And our final item on the list is the noun "bruise".💄 Now, let's practise pronunciation and do a little memory quiz, before wrapping up with a story about Jane, a make-up artist on a Hollywood blockbuster set. Despite mishaps like smudged mascara and missing props, Jane's quick thinking saves the day.⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

E244: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 25, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. Join me as we dive into five enriching pieces to enhance your vocabulary from Monday to Friday.🌟 Today, let's kick off with the verb "to collapse", followed by the idiom "put to the test". Then we explore the verb "to nurture" and after that, let's delve into the adjective "jam-packed". Lastly, we'll discuss the adjective "eager".👩‍🍼👶🏽🧒🏻After our usual pronunciation practice and quick recap, we head to Colchester, where we meet Claudia, a dedicated mother and childminder, as she navigates a jam-packed day full of nurturing and 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

E243: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Get ready for Week 25, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we add five juicy pieces to your vocabulary every weekday from Monday to Friday.⛈️ Let's dive into today's list, starting with the colourful side of the noun "spectrum". Moving on to the verb "frequent", which has a slightly different pronunciation to its adjective counterpart. Next up, we take a look at the idiom "weather the storm" and then encounter the adjective "unpredictable". And lastly, we explore the adjective "quaint".🌈 But wait, let's put your memory to the test with a little storytime as we join lovebirds Lily and Jack in a picturesque countryside village as they dance through rainbows and wildflowers. ⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeE242: 🎙️ Welcome back Plus Member! Join me for this delightful bonus episode, where I talk about the irritations and frustrations of everyday life through the lens of British weather and household chores. Join me as I take you on a journey through a recent frustrating day of mine, where I experienced the trials and triumphs of getting things done. 🧺 ⛈️ From battling laundry mountains to braving sudden hailstorms while attempting to record content, I share relatable anecdotes peppered with colloquial phrases, such as "chucking it down," "brolly," and "out of the blue".⭐ 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

E241: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and in today's episode, we're going back to the 90s!  💿 🤘🏼 Join me as we unravel the enigmatic figure of Kurt Cobain, the iconic frontman of Nirvana, whose raw talent and emotionally charged lyrics reshaped the music scene of the 90s. From his humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington, to his meteoric rise to fame and tragic end, we'll delve into Cobain's artistic journey and the lasting impact of his music.⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

E240: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm Anna, and you're tuned in to Week 24, Day Five of Your English Five a Day. This series is your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment, offering five juicy words or phrases every weekday.🚊 First up, we have the noun phrase "train of thought". Next, we've got the noun "variety", followed by the verb phrase, "reign supreme". After that, we dive into the playful adjective "whimsical", and last but not least, we have the adjective "bespoke". 💌In our storytime segment, we follow Julie's journey of entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. In a world dominated by mass-produced goods, Julie's bespoke greeting cards brought back the personal touch, offering a variety of designs to suit every occasion.⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

E239: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna! Tune in to Week 24, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to expand your vocabulary with five enriching pieces every single day.🌟 Today's vocabulary journey begins with the noun "whim". Next up are the adjectives "sensory" and "star-struck". Then, we explore another adjective "intricate", before finishing off with the adverbial phrase "in all its glory",🏎 🏁 Join us as we dive deeper into pronunciation, memory testing, and an engaging storytime session, where a young F1 enthusiast from Crewe wins tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on a whim. With his friend, he embarks on a sensory adventure, meeting racing legends, and experiencing the race in all its glory. ⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show

E238: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 24, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five pieces of vocabulary each weekday to enhance your English skills. Join us on this journey to expand your vocabulary and improve your language proficiency!🌟 First on today's list is the noun "contentment", followed by another noun "enclosure". Next up, we delve into the adjectives "drastic" and "unique". Last but not least we explore the phrase "a dream come true".🐺 Engage in some pronunciation practice and a fun memory test before we go on to the heartwarming tale of Ben, a retired police dog trainer who embarks on a new chapter in his life as a zookeeper. As he enters the gates of the zoo, Ben is filled with contentment, grateful for the opportunity to work with animals once again. ⭐ 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/subscribeENGLISH LEVEL TESTFind out your English level and receive guidance for moving forward: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/english-level-test/Support the show