English Like A Native Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

E360: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Join me as I share captivating true stories that will make you laugh, cringe, or gasp in surprise.

⚠️ Trigger warning ⚠️ This episode is not for the faint-hearted, as it touches on themes of loss and sadness. If you're sensitive to stories involving animals, you may want to skip this one.

🦊 In this episode, A Shocking Discovery, you'll hear about an experience that shook me to my core, involving a beloved local fox and the heart-wrenching events that followed. Through this story, you'll gain new vocabulary and phrases, all while engaging with an emotional and authentic narrative.

📧 I also invite you, my lovely listeners, to share your own stories! Whether it’s a funny mishap, a spooky encounter, or a heartwarming moment, I want to hear from you. Send your story to me, and it might just be featured in a future episode!

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E359: 🎙️ Welcome to the English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! This is Week 43, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, and we are laser-focused on boosting your active vocabulary and enhancing your English listening skills every weekday, from Monday to Friday.

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🤸🏿‍♀️ Let's start today's list off with the idiom "go with the flow". Then, we take a look at the two adjectives "bendy" and "flexible". Next on the list is the noun "balance", and to wrap up, we delve into the idiom "have a word with someone".

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🧘🏻‍♂️ Join me as we dissect these words and idioms with practical examples, pronunciation practice, and a captivating story to tie it all together. In today's story segment, Jason tries yoga for the first time and feels self-conscious about his lack of flexibility and balance. After class, he talks to the teacher, who reassures him that yoga is about accepting his body's current state and improving over time.

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E350: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where you're listening to me, your host, Anna, on Week 42, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This episode is jam-packed with idioms and vocabulary designed to boost your English listening and speaking skills.

👉🏼 Today's list starts with the idiom "keep things running smoothly", followed by another idiom "not lift a finger". Next on the list, we see another idiom with the word 'finger': "point the finger at someone". After that, we delve into the adjective "obstinate" and the final item on today's list is the idiom "point taken".

🧹🧽 We'll practise pronunciation together and use these terms in a story that brings them to life. In that story, we'll see Annabel, who leaves her unhelpful family to manage the household on their own. They quickly realise how much she does for them. Upon her return, will they make a real effort to share the responsibilities or will things go back to how they were before?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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