E164: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, I'm joined by Rob from The Business English Podcast.

🗣 Together, we explore the intriguing world of small talk and give you some fantastic phrases you can put to use straight away. So whether you find yourself regularly striking up a conversation with your neighbour, or needing to keep that conversation flowing at a conference, join us as we guide you through the dos and don'ts of small talk in English.

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E165: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Dive into Week 13, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a journey to enrich your active vocabulary. In today's episode, we talk about the nuances of love, proposals, and celebrations.

🌟 The list starts off with the verb "propose" and the adjective "customary".
We then explore the idiomatic expression "pop the question" and learn the distinction between "fiancée" and "fiancé". The list finishes off with the verb "celebrate".

💍 Weaving all the words together in a heartwarming story, Anna paints a vivid picture of the journey from nervous anticipation to joyful celebration, offering tips for crafting the perfect proposal.

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E162: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like A Native Podcast with Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to enrich your active vocabulary with five engaging words and phrases every weekday.

🌟 In today's episode, we're taking a trip to the circus, which is our first word on the list. We'll see other useful words, like the noun "trapeze" and the adverb "clownishly". Then we'll finish off today's list with the adjective "awestruck," and the verb "wonder."

🎪 🤡 From the excitement of circus performances to the awe-inspiring feats of acrobatics, Anna's storytelling transports you into a world of wonder and amusement, talking about how the circus has changed over the years.

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E161:  🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Get ready for Week 13, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic adventure to enrich your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of the English language.

🌟 Today's journey begins with the verb "truant". Moving on, we delve into the noun "absenteeism" and the verb "register". Then, brace yourself for the phrasal verb "fall behind", and finally, we explore the adverb "idly".

🏫Then in an intriguing narrative linking all those new words together, we take a look at the history of truancy in the British school system, looking at how it's changed over the years.

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E160: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host Anna! Tune in to Week 13, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we embark on a linguistic journey to enrich your vocabulary.

🌟 In this episode, we delve into five key words for the day, starting with the noun "advocate." But wait, there's more to "advocate"! Discover its twin, the verb form, which is actually pronounced differently. Next up, we explore the phrase "equal footing" and then we go on to talk about the controversial noun "feminism." And finally, we tackle the adjective "rebellious."

♀️ 👭We step back in time in today's story, as we learn about the historical figure, Emmeline Pankhurst, whose defiance against societal norms reshaped the course of history for feminism.

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E159: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 13, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, a series designed to boost your active vocabulary. From Monday to Friday, we dive into five linguistic gems to enrich your English skills.

🌟 Today, we begin with the noun "fear", and then we delve into the related words "afraid" and "phobia". Next up is the adverb "cautiously," and our fifth and final word is the phrasal verb "freak out".

😱 In today's enthralling tale, I weave together the themes of facing fears and overcoming challenges, illustrating the transformative power of courage.

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E158: 🎙️ Welcome, Plus Members, to a new episode of The English Like a Native Podcast! Today, we're diving into literature and recommending a fascinating book for English learners.

🐶 Join us as we explore "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon. This gripping novel follows the journey of Christopher, a brilliant 15-year-old who embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of his neighbour's dog's death, all the while facing his own difficulties with social interactions and emotions. As we delve into Christopher's perspective, we uncover not only a compelling detective story but also a profound coming-of-age narrative.

🎧 Don't miss out on this recommendation and listening practice opportunity! Tune in now and elevate your English skills while enjoying a captivating summary of an enthralling story.

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E157: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to listening resource for intermediate to advanced English learners! I'm your host, Anna, and in today's episode, we're exploring the age-old saying, "The grass isn't always greener."

Join me as we unravel the allure of staycations, the environmental impact of globetrotting, and why sometimes, the wonders you seek might be right in your own hometown. This episode is packed with words and phrases to enhance your English skills, so keep those ears tuned in.

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E156: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 12, Day 5 of Your English Five a Day, where we explore five vocabulary gems every weekday to enhance your language skills.

🌟 Today's adventure begins with the nouns "wellies" and "district". Our next stop is another noun, "aspect," and then we move on to the verb "lie". Last but not least, we unravel the verb "linger".

🐶 Stay with us for a delightful story featuring Martha's pup, Charlie, historical wellies, and a district in a frenzy.

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E155: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, Anna! Join us for Week 12, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day, where we enrich your vocabulary with five new words every weekday.

🌟 Today's journey begins with the nouns "notion" and "strain". We then venture into the verb "uproot" and discover the interesting idiom "go off the rails". To wrap up, we look at the verb "roam".

🐱 In a vivid story, Anna weaves these words into a tale of change, stability, and the unexpected lessons learned from feline companions. 

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