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This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage. In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast , Anna continues Gabriel’s final stretch across the UK as he reflects on the key moments of his trip and recognises what truly mattered about being present in a place. You will learn five useful verbs for reflection and personal growth. 🎙️ New episodes are released Monday to Friday . If you’d like to go deeper with downloads, quizzes, and writing practice, you can explore Podcast+…
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Anna Tyrie · Learning · English
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