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E304: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! Hello, I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 34, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This series is dedicated to enhancing your listening skills and expanding your vocabulary.
😱 In today's episode, we'll dive into some fascinating words, starting with the nouns "satisfaction" and "completion". Following that, we dive into the verb "transform" and the noun "surprise". Then we wrap up today's list with the noun "spare room".
🛌 We'll explore their meanings, usage, and pronunciation, along with a quick quiz to test your memory and a heartwarming story about Andy transforming a messy space into a lovely spare room as a surprise for Lorna.
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E303: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're listening to Week 34, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. Join me every weekday as we dive deep into five new vocabulary words, boosting your active vocabulary and enhancing your listening skills.
🔧 Today, we'll start the list by exploring the nouns "assignment" and "frequency". Next up, we dive into the verb "sift", which is followed by the noun "wrench". Last but not least, we take a look at the adjective "disgruntled".
📻 Listen, learn, and repeat after me for pronunciation practice, as well as a short recap to test your memory. Plus, enjoy our storytime segment where you'll see today's words in action! Today's story features a young student Tony, whose work experience at his Uncle Jim's garage seemed dull until he found and fixed an old radio, leading to a surprising emotional connection with Jim and a shared family moment.
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E302: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners! I'm Anna, your host, and in today's exciting episode, we dive into the world of word games.
🎲 Get ready to challenge your vocabulary and listening skills as we explore various word games and their fascinating histories. We'll play classic games like Hangman, delve into popular modern word games like Wordle and Wordscapes, and discover regional variations from around the world. Plus, I'll share some intriguing riddles, acrostics, and anagrams to spark your curiosity and boost your English skills.
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E301: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary development with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your English skills with five interesting vocabulary items.
🌟 We kick off today's episode with another use of the noun "common". Then, we move into the verb "assign" and the adjective "fervent". After that, we dive into the verb "flounder", and last but not least, we finish with yet another verb, "speculate".
🌾 Don't forget to tune in for pronunciation practice and a quick quiz to see what you can remember! In the story segment today, I share a heartwarming tale about the village of Greenwood and how they overcame agricultural challenges by working with nature, learning the importance of crop rotation and resting the land.
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E300: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast – your daily dose of vocabulary enrichment with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 33, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your English skills with five essential vocabulary items.
💲 Things take a financial turn in today's list, as we kick off with the noun "repayment" and the idiom "in the red". Moving on, we explore the verb "condemn" and the noun "respect". But wait, haven't we seen this word already? Yes, indeed, but today we're looking at it in a different context! Finally, we wrap up the list with the verb "wrench".
💳 Tune in for our usual pronunciation practice and recap section, before moving on to today's story featuring Tom, a big spender, who finds himself £10,000 in debt due to his credit card habits. His wife, Sam, is shocked and prompts Tom to get his finances in order.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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E289: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! In Week 31, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, we wrap up the week with a bang.
🍓 We kick off today's list with the noun "respect", followed by the adjective "damning". Moving on, we explore the verb "deviate", and the idiom "the fruits of one's labour". Last but not least, we take a look at the phrasal verb "chime in".
🥂 For pronunciation practice, I encourage you, my lovely listeners, to repeat each word and phrase with me, followed by a quick quiz to test your memory. To wrap up, we head to Barcelona, where we meet Gary, who is navigating a networking event. Fuelled by champagne, he overcomes shyness to share his expertise in virtual reality.
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E288: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in for Week 31, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we boost your vocabulary and hone your listening skills with five enriching words each weekday.
⚫ Let's kick off today's journey with the adjective "rueful". Next up, we delve into "facetious". Now onto the verb "instigate", followed by the adverb "seldom". And finally, we explore the idiom "be in the black".
⚙️ Don't forget to stick around for a pronunciation exercise as well as a quick recap before we dive into our thrilling story, where we meet Trevor Jenkins, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary adventure. Awakening to a mysterious machine in his living room, Trevor's mundane routine takes a thrilling turn.
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E287: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna. Dive into Week 31, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, your daily dose of vocabulary enhancement and listening skill sharpening.
🌟 Today's journey starts with the adjective "enigmatic" and the verb "renege". Then we explore the adjective "dilapidated", and grasp the adverb "instinctively". Finally, unlock the verb "fathom", often used in the negative.
🤠 As we recap our words, reinforcing pronunciation and comprehension, we embark on a journey to the Wild West, where we meet Jack, the enigmatic cowboy whose instinctive actions save a town from outlaws, leaving them struggling to fathom his motives.
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E286: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Tune in to Week 31, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into five essential items every weekday to boost your vocabulary and enhance your listening skills.
⛷️ Today's journey begins with the idiom "bite off more than you can chew". From there, we explore the ski slopes with the verb "traverse" Next up, we encounter the adjectives "relentless" and "treacherous". And to wrap up today's list, we delve into the noun "woe".
⛰️ As we recap our journey, reinforcing pronunciation and comprehension, we embark on a gripping story of adventure and adversity. Join Rico, a seasoned hiker facing the ultimate challenge, as he discovers the true meaning of perseverance and responsibility in the face of treacherous trails and unexpected encounters.
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E285: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me in Week 31, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, your daily dose of vocabulary and listening practice.
↘️ Today's journey begins with the noun "rush hour". Next, we delve into the verb "descend" and the noun "claustrophobic. Then, discover the magic of the noun "echo", and finally, tune into the noun "chatter".
🚇 Recap and practise pronunciation with me, and embark on a storytelling journey where you'll encounter rush hour chaos on the London Underground. Experience the thrill and anxiety of navigating through crowded trains and bustling stations, and emerge with a newfound appreciation for urban adventures.
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