Posts by Chad
The RealLife English Podcast #45 – New Year’s Resolutions (with transcript and pronunciation lesson)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Real_Life_Podcast_45.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) 2 Page Sample Some Connected Speech Examples: Would you – “Woul-dja” I don’t know – “I-dunno” What do you think? – “Wha-da-ya-think?” We can – “we-kin” Words to…
Read MoreEnglish: A Window to the World
This is a guest post written by star teacher and RealLife English community member, Nabila Madani, from Algeria. Nabila, also known as “Nana,” shares her incredible lifelong journey with the language that changed her life! Learning English was the best experience of my life. I have been teaching it for nearly 5 years now, but…
Read MoreHow to Pass the TOEFL Test: Reading like a Jedi
Are you thinking about studying abroad? Are you going to be required to take the TOELF exam and are not really sure what to expect from it, or if you are even ready to take it? Today you are going to take a step closer to becoming a TOEFL Jedi. Today you are going to…
Read MoreImprove Your English Vocabulary and Cultural Awareness with Christmas Music
One of the most effective ways to learn a language, and one of my favorites, is with music! So today we’re going to learn some Christmas vocabulary by listening to some popular Christmas music. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it’s an important holiday in most English speaking countries, and it can be an interesting…
Read MoreThe RealLife English Podcast #44 – Christmas Special
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Christmas_podcast_2.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) Words You’ll Learn A stand up guy Good old times Christmas tree Chimney Fire place Stocking Mantle Christmas eve Egg nog Apple Cider Give it a kick National…
Read MoreHow to Really Use the Word SHIT: What Most English Learners Don’t Know
Is your English a piece of shit right now, or would you say that your English is the shit? A lot of people don’t really give a shit about their studies while others tend to study the shit out of English. How about you? WARNING: All of these following words and expressions could be considered offensive and very rude depending on how…
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe What the Song “Get Lucky” Really Means
Today one of my students was very surprised to discover that one of her favorite songs by Daft Punk (Get Lucky) was NOT really about “luck,” but rather ABOUT SEX. I did a quick google search and every translation I found in Portuguese and Spanish completely missed the real meaning of the song. They all…
Read MoreRealLife English Podcast #43 – Expressions Involving COURAGE
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Read MoreReal Life English Podcast #42 – Expressions Involving HARD WORK
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Read MoreReal Life English Podcast #41 – Expressions Involving FIRE
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Nov_26_Podcast_Fire.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) Words You’ll Learn Pop in Eager In shape Low blow Put something out Words to Know Face-to-face – To be talking to someone in person Yell – To make…
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