English Like A Native Podcast

Five a Day 2.3: Ready to expand your vocabulary with some interesting and slightly smelly terms? Today's Five a Day episode of the English Like a Native podcast is just what you need to up your language game and have a little fun while doing it! Join me as we tackle some new vocabulary. Not only will you learn the correct pronunciation for each word, but you'll also hear how they can be...

Five a Day 2.2: Ahoy, fellow word lovers! Prepare to embark on a nautical-themed journey as we explore five new expressions and learn their meanings and origins together. Set sail with me as we bring these words and phrases to life in a travel agent's article about embarking on a cruise. From "batten down the hatches" to "run aground," we'll uncover the excitement of...

Five a Day 2.1: Ready to expand your English vocabulary and impress your friends with some fascinating words and phrases? Join me in today's English Like A Native - Five a Day podcast episode, where we'll explore a puzzling word that will leave you feeling flummoxed, then dive into the heartfelt idiom of wearing one's heart on one's sleeve. We'll also discuss the phrasal v...

E81: Get ready to embark on a bone-chilling journey through the supernatural on this episode of the English Like a Native Podcast. Join your host, Anna English, as she guides you through seven haunting tales that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From the eerie descent of the Brown Lady in Raynham Hall to the malevolent wit of the Enfield Poltergeist, prepare to be immersed in a world of in...

E79: Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Martin, host of the Rock n' Roll English podcast. We kick off the episode exploring Martin's journey into podcasting and his show's unique name. As the conversation progresses, the spotlight shifts onto the ever-changing landscape of the British high street. We compare notes on our favourite high street shopping experiences at...

E77: Today we learn English through an intriguing short story that sees a regular café-goer daydreaming of escaping the monotony of daily life while sipping their favourite brew at the ‘En Route Café’.  What seems to be a normal day miraculously turns from mundane to a roller coaster of misadventures, courtesy of an unexpected laptop switch at the café. For video podcasts go to the English Like A...

E75: Brace yourself for a thrilling journey as we unleash the secrets behind some of the world's most iconic inventions, kickstarting with the letter A. Together, we'll soar through the clouds, exploring the daring innovation of aeroplanes that defied gravity and changed the course of human history, as well as paying homage to our faithful morning companion – the unsung hero, the alarm c...

E73: What if the wisdom and traits you've inherited from your family were the invisible yet powerful guiding forces in your life? Join me as I unravel the profound influence of family, weaving personal anecdotes about the cherished wisdom and guidance I've received from my mother, grandmother, and close friends. We'll chat about values like loyalty, respect, and empathy that have sh...

E71: Ever wondered why eating with your hands feels so fundamentally satisfying, so comforting, so intimate even? Well, today we are challenging the societal norms of cutlery and embracing the primal, tactile pleasure that comes with savoring food at the direct touch of our hands. But this journey is not just about the physical. It's also deeply rooted in our cultural heritage, connecting us...

E69: Ever wondered how to guide your tiny tot on their journey to English fluency? Join me as I navigate through meaningful interactions with my little one, giving you an inside look at fostering effective communication. You'll learn the trick of asking open-ended questions and repeating your child’s words, giving them the confidence that their words have weight. We'll also delve into th...

Celebrate with us as we mark a whole year of the English Like A Native podcast, and what better way to commemorate than by delving into the mysteries of time? We promise an intriguing journey as we correct common mistakes we all make when talking about age, and reveal the curious reasons behind why we measure time the way we do. Ever wondered why there are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an...

E65: Do you know the highest-scoring three-letter word in Scrabble or which board game the British government used to stash real cash during World War II? Prepare to have your game-loving mind blown as we uncover these secrets and more with Luke, from Luke's English Podcast . From spirited discussions about the strategic intricacies of chess to the hilarious chaos of Hungry Hippos, we'll...

E63:  Think you've got your words right? Let's see if chat GPT agrees! Tune in as I share my amusing escapades of playing word association games with ChatGPT and how it fared in picking up on my deliberate mistakes. Our journey goes beyond games, and we'll even use this AI tool to weave intriguing stories together. You'd be surprised to find out that despite my attempts to dire...

E61: Are you ready to master the nuances of the long /ɔ:/ vowel? Prepare to dive deep into the English language as we dissect the pronunciation of words like 'draw', 'sure', and 'floor'. Uncover the intriguing transformations of this vowel into a diphthong, and revel in the slight differences in American and British pronunciations of 'sure'. A mirror might j...

E59: Ever wonder how your feelings about nudity could be impacting your confidence levels? Today, we're promising you a new perspective on something as intimate yet universal as nudity. We bare it all in a candid chat about body confidence, nudity, and self-perception. We navigate through the innocent boldness of a child’s nudity, the often self-conscious adult's experience, and pose som...

E58: Ever wished you could breeze through medical jargon, especially those complex cardiovascular health terms? Well, you're in luck! Our latest episode is your personal guide to decoding the language of heart health with a special focus on pronunciation. Beginning with a breakdown of the term 'cardiovascular', we take you, step by step, through complex words such as 'hypertens...

E56: Are you fed up with your mundane routine? Wondering if rearranging your furniture or fixing that garden wall could actually bring about an unexpected joy? Join us as we take you on a journey exploring the unanticipated pleasure of making minor changes in our everyday lives - edits that have the potential to create positivity, control, and even solve life's complex problems. We'll al...

E54: Ever found yourself entranced by the magnetic pull of a charming stranger, only to be left with a shattered heart? Join me as I bare my soul and recount a heartbreaking journey of love and loss that left me sifting through the fragments of my feelings. Discover how an email ended a relationship that once made my heart flutter, and as we explore the emotional labyrinth, you'll notice the...

E52: Get ready to strap in and take a thrilling ride as we navigate the controversial world of speed limits and speeding. We’ll first rev our engines with a hard-hitting chat on the dangers and penalties of speeding. Then, we'll cruise through the perplexing query - why are cars' top speeds marketed when it's often illegal to use them? Could there be a sinister connection to the £78...

E50: Do you ever wonder where the line is drawn between a healthy love for gaming and addiction? I'm going to take you on a journey through my personal gaming history, from my early Atari console days to the PlayStation era, and into the present world of gaming that boasts a staggering 3.9 billion active gamers globally. Join me as we uncover the potential risks that may lurk behind the contr...

E48: Today we're diving into the world of cold vocabulary and idioms as I'm currently dealing with a heavy cold myself. Have you ever wondered how to describe your cold symptoms accurately or simply wanted to expand your flu-related vocabulary? Join me in this episode as we explore the different terms and phrases used to describe the common cold. Finally, we'll go over some common c...

E46: Ever wondered how caterpillars transform into butterflies and the role positivity plays in this process? Join me on a magical journey as we unravel this miracle of metamorphosis! From ordering tiny black caterpillars online to witnessing their incredible transformation into beautiful butterflies, you'll be captivated by this awe-inspiring experience. Plus, learn about stages of metamorph...

E44:  Join me as I reminisce about the many camping trips I went on as a child, as we talk about the typical British camping holiday. Increase your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills with me. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows you to access bonus material that I will be making alongside every episode. Become a PLUS member h...

E42: In this episode, we talk about love, but don't worry - not the soppy, romantic kind! We talk about how important it is to love what you do, especially learning English. Want to know how you can change your relationship with English? Listen to this episode with me and find out. ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows you to access bonus...

E40: In this episode, we dive into British swimming habits and explore some facts about swimming and pools.  ⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐ Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows you to access bonus material that I will be making alongside every episode. Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating/re...