Posts by Chad
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS: The Importance of Learning Expressions
“I thought my English was really good because I’ve been studying for many years, but when I went to visit my friend in London, I didn’t have any idea what people were saying.” Has this happened to you? Join the Real Life English International Community Many people I talk to, and a lot of my…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of a Cultural Exchange: My Brazilian Adventure
Have you heard that expression “travel broadens the mind?” What does that mean? Will I become smarter if I travel abroad or do an exchange course? Here at Real Life English we believe that a cultural exchange, formal or informal, can broadens one’s mind in a number of ways. Initially, you are going to have…
Read MoreAustralian English For Your Life
If you are thinking about going to Australia you’ll need to know what to expect with the Australian accent and slang expressions. Or maybe you want to learn more about the culture and amazing lifestyle that only Australia has to offer? Join the Real Life English International Community Familiarizing yourself with Australian English and culture…
Read MoreSpeak Australian English: Australian Slang Expressions (with Podcast!)
About 200 years ago, some English guy was sailing around the seas of the southern hemisphere and accidently stumbled upon a land that was full of desert, flies, a blazing sun, some of the strangest and most deadly animals you could ever find, and most importantly GOLD. This English guy wanted this gold, so he…
Read MoreLearn English with Music: Elvis Presley, Christmas and Colors
Christmas time is nearly here! I know that you’re really looking forward to your vacation. No work, no studying. But that doesn’t mean that you have to take a break from English as well. After all, English is fun! Join the Real Life English International Community Christmas is a time for family, togetherness, singing Christmas…
Read MoreLearn English with Music: Time (Pink Floyd)
“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.” Join the Real Life English International Community How much TIME have you spent trying to learn English? How much TIME have…
Read MoreLearn English with Comic Strips—Garfield the Cat
If you want to master the English language, you need to fall in love with the culture. Whether it’s music, TV shows, movies, or comic strips, the more you can enjoy English media, the quicker you’re going to learn English. Here at Real Life English, we believe language learning should be fun. It shouldn’t be a…
Read MoreHow I Met Your Mother: Learn English with T.V.
Hey, shouldn’t you be doing your English homework? Or at least practicing some grammar, or doing a boring vocabulary exercise? That’s probably the last thing you want to do when you get home from work. You’d probably prefer to just sit back, relax and turn on the TV. Why don’t you do both at the…
Read MoreAprenda Inglês com Rap: Can I kick it? (A Tribe Called Quest)
You can learn a lot at Real Life English We can help your accent sound American or British Or how to speak so no one can distinguish You can make your learning so fun you won’t relinquish Talvez minhas habilidades no rap não sejam muito boas. No entanto, pelo menos me diverti tentando encontrar palavras…
Read MoreAprenda Inglês com Música: Jack Johnson (Upside down)
“If it seems like you are playing around and not practicing, that’s when you know you really love it.” (Jack Johnson) “Quando você sente que está se divertindo e não estudando, é porque você realmente gosta do que faz.” (Jack Johnson) Como estão suas aulas de inglês? Está curtindo ou elas estão ficando chatas? leia…
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