#412: 20 GREAT MOVIES to Improve Your English and Gain Real-Life Fluency — Ethan and Izzy’s Top Recommendations
In today’s lesson, you will discover 20 movies that are excellent for you to practice your English with, expand your vocabulary, and improve your listening skills so you can start to understand natives without subtitles even when they speak fast. At the end of the lesson, we will give you tips on how you can…
Read More#411: 5 Easy Ways to Practice Speaking English with Real People — Even If You Don’t Have a Native Speaker Friend
Don’t have a native English speaker friend? No problem! In this episode, we’ll share five proactive ways you can practice speaking English, even if you don’t live in an English-speaking country. From creative language exchanges to practical tips you can try today, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to build your confidence and improve your…
Read More#410: How to Stop Being Embarrassed When You Speak English — 3 Steps to Speaking Confidently, Tactics You Can Apply in Your Next English Conversation, and More!
In this episode, you will learn some tricks that you can use in your next English conversation to stop feeling shy and start speaking more courageously. You will learn some advice from Leo DiCaprio and get an invitation to a 30-day speaking challenge from Ethan. And of course, you’ll learn a ton of great vocabulary!…
Read More#409: 5 Secrets of BUSY PEOPLE Who Became Fluent in English — Even With a Crazy, Fast-Paced Lifestyle
Let’s face it, life is hectic, and finding time to learn English can feel impossible when you’re juggling a million things. You might picture sleepless nights, missed deadlines, or complete burnout — but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, we chat with two RealLife students who’ve cracked the code to becoming…
Read More#408: How to Pronounce the Most DIFFICULT Sounds in English — 90% of Learners Can’t Say These English Words (Can You?), and Fixing the Most Confusing Pronunciation Mistakes.
Struggling with tricky English sounds? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down some of the most difficult words that 90% of learners mispronounce. Discover how to fix common pronunciation mistakes and finally speak with confidence. Think you can say these words correctly? Tune in and find out! This Podcast Episode is Also Available…
Read More#407: How You Can Understand BRITISH English in Movies, TV, Music, etc. — Why You Struggle with British English (but not with American), The 5 Things You Need to Learn, Analyzing the Speech of Emma Watson, Dua Lipa, Adele and other Celebrities
If British accents leave you puzzled, you’re not alone! In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the challenge of understanding British English and reveal the key differences from American English. We analyze the speech of British stars like Dua Lipa, Adele, Emma Watson, and Cillian Murphy, breaking down 5 essential elements to help you…
Read More#406: The Curious Case of Izzy: The Man Who Learned to Speak English LIKE A NATIVE On His Own (And He Will Show You How!)
Ever wonder how someone can master a flawless American accent without ever living in the U.S.? In today’s episode, we pick Izzy’s brain to uncover his secrets to sounding native, even though he was born and raised in Brazil. Tune in—you might just find the inspiration to level up your own English journey! This Podcast…
Read More#405: Why You Can’t Understand MOVIES in English Without SUBTITLES (But You Can Understand Me) — and How to Start to Understand Movies!
Do you find it easy to follow your teacher’s English but struggle to understand English in movies? In this episode, we break down the reasons behind this common challenge and explain why using subtitles is not only okay but can actually be a powerful tool for improving your English! Learn how to turn subtitles into…
Read More#404: How I Understand Music in English 100% — Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and More
In this episode, we’re diving back into one of the most fun and effective ways to learn English—through music! Join us as we break down the lyrics of your favorite songs by Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Benson Boone, and Beyoncé. We’ll help you understand the vocabulary, expressions, and grammar hidden in these popular hits. Whether you’re…
Read More#403: Why Your Problems = Opportunities… My Honest Advice If You’re Facing a Difficult Situation, and How to Use the Difficulty
In this episode, we dive deep into how your biggest challenges can become your greatest opportunities, both in language learning and in life. Whether you’re struggling with English or facing a tough situation, we’ll share some advice on how to shift your mindset, embrace the difficulty, and turn it to your advantage. Tune in to…
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