E201: ?️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, hosted by me, Anna. Join us for Week 19, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day, where we delve into five essential pieces of vocabulary to enhance your language skills.? Today, we begin with the nouns "hardship" and "realm". Then, we encounter the adjective "horrendous". And we finish with not just one, but two idioms, "defying the odds" and "on the cards".? After some pronunciation practice and a quick recap, I share a story of resilience: a young girl from Birmingham overcoming poverty to become Miss Europe. Through hardship and determination, she defies the odds, reminding us that success is always within reach.⭐ ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ⭐Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership allowing you to access the bonus episodes, plus a weekly email with the most recent podcasts' transcript. Become a Plus Member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe Discover English courses & more www.englishlikeanative.co.ukSupport the show