Hello and welcome to the English Like a Native podcast.
This is not your typical English language learning resource,
just the weird and wonderful version of English that you'll hear spoken in the UK.
So, tune in for your daily dose of very ordinary English chatter from a very ordinary English girl.
I'm your host, Anna, and today we are talking about inventions.
History is brimming with tales of brilliance, creativity and at times, sheer serendipity.
It's a story of human innovation that has unfolded over centuries and continues to shape the world we live in today.
Welcome to an entertaining adventure through the dazzling realm of inventions.
Think about it.
Once upon a time...
Our ancestors were chiselling tools from rocks and now we are planning to send robots to explore distant planets.
How did we get here?
Well, it's all thanks to the incredible power of invention.
Today, we're setting off on a journey to explore the ingenious creations that have defined eras.
changed societies and fundamentally altered the way we perceive the world.
From ancient marvels like the wheel to the cutting-edge technologies of the 21st century.
We'll witness the captivating evolution of human thought and engineering prowess.
We'll uncover the quirks, the eureka moments.
and the pioneers who dared to dream beyond the ordinary.
So get ready to be absorbed, amused,