Posts by RealLife Team
4 Myths about IELTS Speaking Exams
By Jessica Beck from All Ears English If one of your goals is to attend an English-speaking university, you will probably have to take the IELTS exam. In fact, in many universities, IELTS is actually preferred to TOEFL. And, it’s not just for students. People looking to immigrate to some English-speaking countries must also prove their…
Read MoreWant to FINALLY Become Fluent in English? Here’s How…
Today we have a special guest post from our friend, Jack Askew, at www.ToFluency.com, where he guides English learners from intermediate to advanced learning. Does the following apply to you? I find it difficult to understand native English speakers and movies in English. I can speak about some things, but I struggle during natural conversation.…
Read More11 Ways to Describe People Who Talk Too Much
Maximizing the amount of English you speak is the best way to start feeling more confident and will definitely accelerate the process of achieving English fluency. With that said, what about those people who don’t know how to shut up? We have all experienced it, we have all gotten ourselves stuck in a situation with…
Read MoreAdventures in English Comics: It’s a Piece of Cake (Part 1)
One of the best ways to learn English is to have fun and use your imagination. One of the most creative ways to do this is with the imagery of comic books! Today we’re going to share with you a special visual adventure story from Kaplan International, created by renowned graphic designer, Pablo Stanley. Not…
Read MoreEnglish Fashion: Describe Your Style in English
The subject of fashion is in the air (everyone is talking about it) this week, but is your English vocabulary up to scratch (good enough) to talk about different clothes and styles? Well, thanks to our good friends from Kaplan International we are going to help you out with this today by presenting you with…
Read MoreEnglish Slang Expressions: “Yo, What Up Cuz?”
Is your English dry and boring? When you speak does it sound like you are just reading our of an English text book? Using slang and colloquial language is going to make your English much more diverse and even a little more interesting. In this video you are going to learn a few common slang…
Read MoreHow to Use the Word THEN with Dogs and Ice-cream
Do you know all the different ways THEN is used in the English language? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to discover some great ways to use this versatile word which will ultimately help your English fluency. See full transcript below Subscribe to us on YouTube here | Get our FREE Mini Course Transcript…
Read MoreChow Time: Expressions Related to Eating (Video Lesson)
Feeling hungry? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn some new ways to talk about eating food and telling people that you are full. Bom apetite!! See full transcript below [leadplayer_vid id=”53F7919767D2D”] Subscribe to us on YouTube here | Get our FREE Mini Course Transcript Chad: Yo Glen Glen: What’s up dude? Chad:…
Read MoreRomantic English Expressions: 107 Terms & Nicknames For Romantic Partners
It is very common around the world for couples to give nicknames to each other, whether they are hooking up, dating or are married. These nicknames are referred to in English as “pet names,” and it is a more affectionate alternative to using a first name. A tactically placed “doçura” in Brazil, for example, can…
Read More6 Funny Ways to Say Something is Expensive in English (Video Lesson)
Are you sick and tired of the way that everyday things just keep getting more and more expensive? Unfortunately this is a reality that we just have to accept, but that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it! In this episode of RealLife TV we hit the streets to find REAL situations in order to…
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