English Like A Native Podcast

What does it mean to "jump the gun"? In this episode, Anna breaks down this brilliant English idiom using a real-world political moment and explores related phrases like "let the cat out of the bag," "beat someone to it," and "steal someone's thunder." Whether you're studying phrasal verbs, learning English idioms, or wanting to speak with better tim...

Do you ever struggle to understand native British English people when they speak. This lesson will fix that. Listen several native English conversations, completely natural and unedited. You can read the captions if needed, and I will give you a detailed explanation to help you to better understand the lingo. Native English speakers often mumble, speak fast and use idiomatic language but once you...

Enhance your learning experience with Podcast+ The membership that activates your learning: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/On the English Like a Native podcast today I am talking about first time experiences and the nervousness that comes with them. Learn how to talk about your own new adventures today. In this episode, we examine the emotions behind trying something new for the fir...

Enhance your learning experience with Podcast+ The membership that activates your learning: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/ In this episode, Anna introduces you to 5 interesting British English phrases that often confuse English learners. They are weird and wonderful. Follow this podcast to expand your English vocabulary. Enjoy the show.

Start Speaking English Today: CLICK HERE! Today, I explore how to make progress, not just in English. This episode discusses the concept of personal development, highlighting that even small change and daily habits can lead to big results.  You are listening to the English Like A Native podcast, created and presented by Anna Tyrie.  If English fluency is your goal, then subscribe and tune in. If y...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. 🐉 This special long episode explores some background information about St George’s Day in England, before diving into a story following George, a quiet, pattern-focused boy whose dragon and eye drawings unsettle teachers in secondary school...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In today’s episode, Anna closes Season 3 with the final chapter of Gabriel’s UK journey: while relaxing at the Roman baths in Bath before heading back to France, he gets an urgent call from Sophie saying her parents have been in a car accide...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this penultimate episode of Season Three of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel arrives at the hospital after yesterday’s devastating news and is forced to wait for updates. Feeling that everything is beyond his control, he reflec...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna continues Gabriel’s journey across the UK as he rushes to the hospital after upsetting news about Sophie’s parents. You will learn five key adjectives for intense emotional situatio...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna continues Gabriel’s final stretch across the UK as he reflects on the key moments of his trip and recognises what truly mattered about being present in a place. You will learn five...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna begins the final week of Gabriel’s UK journey as everything slows down in Bath. After admiring the city’s Georgian architecture, he visits the Roman Baths for a day of relaxation. T...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In today’s episode, Anna brings together Chapter 11 of Gabriel’s UK journey as he embraces a slower pace of travel in Somerset, moving from a quiet village café to an unexpected online meeting, and then into the heart of a lively community f...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel steps fully into village life as he takes on his unexpected role at the local fête. Surrounded by stalls, friendly faces, and tempting homemade treats, he begins to connect with...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel’s online meeting leads to an unexpected opportunity when a friendly café worker invites him to take part in a traditional village fête.  Tune in to learn key vocabulary connected...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel’s peaceful moment in a Somerset café quickly turns into a race against time when he realises he’s about to miss an important event. As he scrambles to get organised, he finds him...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel arrives in a charming Somerset village with no fixed plans, embracing the freedom of spontaneous travel. As he wanders through quiet streets lined with traditional cottages and l...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In today’s episode, Anna recaps Chapter 10 of Gabriel’s UK journey as he travels south to Bristol and reunites with Sophie. Together, they explore iconic British landmarks, urban street art and a sensory-rich visit to a coffee festival.  In...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel and Sophie swap grand estates for the vibrant streets of Bristol, where they join a guided tour through one of the UK’s most iconic street art scenes.   Tune in to learn five key...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel and Sophie explore an impressive country estate known for its grand architecture and elegant landscapes — before the day takes a slightly unusual turn on their journey home.   Tu...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna continues Week 10, Day Two of Gabriel’s UK journey as he and Sophie leave Bristol in her parents’ hatchback to visit Stonehenge. Tune in to learn five pieces of vocabulary for talki...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna begins Week 10 of Gabriel’s journey across Britain as he travels by train from Inverness to Bristol Temple Meads and returns to focused pronunciation training. You'll learn fiv...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. This special Sunday episode explores what Easter means in the United Kingdom beyond chocolate, outlining the religious story, the key days of the Easter week, and the themes of hope and renewal. 🎙️ New episodes are released Monday to Friday...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In today’s episode, Anna recaps Chapter 9 of Gabriel’s UK journey as he travels with Isla from Glasgow to Ullapool, visits her family home near Loch Broom, and faces harsh coastal weather on a clifftop walk. The Language Lens section teaches...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna continues Week 9, Day 4 of Gabriel’s journey through the Scottish Highlands as he decides to head towards Ben Nevis in the hope of witnessing something extraordinary.  You'll l...

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Gabriel takes a ferry from Ullapool to the Summer Isles for a solo day hiking around Tanera Mòr, where he watches the open water, plans his route, and carefully makes his way along a rug...