Ever try to write a well-known passage in limerick form? It’s harder than you think. How about this one: “There once was a lady who’s sure / All that glitters is golden and pure/ There’s a stairway that heads up to heaven, it’s said / And the cost of the thing she’ll incur.” Plus, the diacritical mark that readers of The New Yorker magazine find most annoyin ... 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
Your English Five a Day #19.1
<p><b>E201:</b> 🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>, hosted by me, Anna. Join us for <b>Week 19, Day 1 </b>of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary to enhance your language skills.<br/><br/>🌟 Today, we begin w ... Show More
14m 43s
May 2024
Your English Five a Day #30.1
<p><b>E278: </b>🎙️ Welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b> with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to <b>Week 30, Day 1 </b>of <b>Your English Five a Day</b> where we dive into vocabulary enrichment. Join us on this journey as we explore five new words each weekday to boos ... Show More
14m 31s
Aug 2023
Hilarious typos (and how to avoid them). Why do we 'take' a walk?
<p>941. Whether you've been betrayed by autocorrect or your own fingers, almost everyone has made embarrassing typos. Even the Bible isn't immune: typos led to an old version called the "Sinners Bible"! We have more hilarious examples and, better yet, some tips to help you catch ... Show More
16m 56s
Dec 2022
135.2 - The Story of "Jingle Bells"
In today’s lesson you’re going to hear the story of the creator of Jingle Bells, his questionable character and we’ll go through the lyrics of the song so if you want to sing it in English, you can. This is Part 2. In Part 1, we spoke about the common English expression Bells a ... Show More
34m 56s
Feb 2023
139.2 - Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Every year in New Orleans, Louisiana, a million visitors come to experience the biggest Mardi Gras party in the United States. Learn about the history of this event and the traditions and culture surrounding it.If you plan on visiting, be sure to stay tuned until the very end; yo ... Show More
34m 18s