Walkie Talkie - 27 January 2020

Whether it’s a Rubik’s cube or a round of Wordle, why do so many of us find puzzles irresistible? A new book celebrates the allure and psychological benefits of brain teasers. Plus, powerful language for talking about the chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities that sap a pe ...  Show more

Every subculture has its own secret lingo, whether you’re talking about surfers, cab drivers, or coffee-shop baristas. A new book uncovers the slang of everyone from stunt performers to department-store Santas and more. Plus, why is English so darn weird? Those odd spellings and ...  Show more

E278: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, your host, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day where we dive into vocabulary enrichment. Join us on this journey as we explore five new words each weekday to boos ...

E280: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with your host, me, Anna! Tune in to Week 30, Day 3 of Your English Five a Day, a series dedicated to boosting your active vocabulary and sharpening your listening skills through deep dives into five l ...

<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're like most English learners, you've probably heard the word 'ass' used very frequently in English speaking in songs, movies, and TV series. But did you know that this word has a multitude of uses that mean completely different things? A ...

<span style="font-weight: 400;">It's become very popular and trendy to combine words in English in recent years, but this can leave learners feeling pretty confused and conversations, or when watching TV series movies and listening to podcasts. These combinations of words happ ...