In deafening workplaces, like sawmills and factories, workers develop their own elaborate sign language to discuss everything from how their weekend went to when the boss is on his way. Plus, English speakers borrowed the words lieutenant and precipice from French, and made some changes along the way, but not in ways you might suspect. Finally, how do you pr ... Show More
Nov 24
Deep Fried Air (Rebroadcast) - 24 November 2025
Eels, orts, and Wordle! Sweden awarded its most prestigious literary award to a book about . . . eels. The Book of Eels reveals the mysterious life cycle of this sea creature and its significance for famous figures from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud. Plus, what's an ort? It's the ... Show More
53m 45s
Nov 17
No Bones - 17 November 2025
Whippoorwills, bob whites, and chickadees. How do we decide the names of birds and what to call their calls? Plus, the last syllables of Arkansas and Kansas are pronounced differently, but they come from the same etymological root. And: What’s the best word to describe your relat ... Show More
53m 45s
Mar 2024
1121 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—my way or the highway
Today's English expression and dialog: My way or the highway No more work from home. From now on, you must be in the office by 9am, Monday through Friday. Why? It's so inconvenient. Yeah, Zoom works just fine. The commute is such a waste~ It's my way or the highway. GET FREE LESS ... Show More
8m 29s
May 2024
Your English Five a Day #28.3
<p><b>E266:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to<b> The English Like a Native Podcast</b> with me, your host, Anna. Join us for <b>Week 28, Day Three </b>of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>, where we delve into five vocabulary items each weekday to enrich your language skills. <br/><br/>😴 Come with ... Show More
14m 48s
May 2022
#286 Learn English with Pop Culture
<p>One of the greatest ways for you to be part of the current conversation, socialize and understand jokes is by staying up-to-date with what's going on in Pop Culture. In today's episode, we will discuss some recent events involving celebrities, and share our thoughts about them ... Show More
36m 41s