New Expression: Put a label on someone

Have you ever been called a geek, a nerd, weird, a freak, too tall, too short…? Then guess what? Someone was putting a label on you! This week’s expression is Put a label on someone. Expression Breakdown: There are several different ways that we can use the world label. A label is a tag or piece of paper…

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Learn a new expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Have you ever been between a rock and a hard place? Under a lot of pressure, not exactly sure what to do… Like you just couldn’t find a way out? This week’s expression is Between a rock and a hard place. Expression Breakdown: We often use this expression when we have to make a difficult decision,…

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RealLife Radio #108 – English Slogans

In this episode we talk, and teach you about some of the most popular English slogans, what they mean, and even explain why some of them are grammatically incorrect. More about our course ‘Fluent with Friends’ Free Download  Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android   Direct Download: Click on this link, Right Click on…

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Learn a new expression: Out of Sorts

Do you ever just not have a great day or week? Maybe it’s just not enough sleep, or being overwhelmed by family, or a big upcoming event like a wedding… and you’re just left feeling out of sorts. This week’s expression is Out of Sorts. Expression Breakdown: Out of sorts means that you don’t quite…

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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…

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RealLife Radio #107 – How to Pass the IELTS Speaking Exam

Are you thinking of taking the IELTS test? Or any academic English test in the future, like TOEFL or one of the Cambridge English Exams? In this episode of RealLife Radio or special guest, Jessica Beck, will debunk (show the falsness) 4 myths people have about the most nerve racking part of all these test……

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RealLife Radio #106 – Finding Your Passion Through English

In this episode, our special guest, Adir ferreira, tells us about his awesome English learning journey from living in the one horse town (very little city) of bebedouro, to becoming one of the most well respected online teachers in Brazil. He also teaches us the importance of taking action with your learning, and how by…

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RealLife Radio #105 – Fluency Tips from a Self Taught Learner

Aww Yeah!! In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to get some great learning advice from a self-taught fluent English speaker. Ludmila, from Brazil, is a great example of how someone with the right motivation, and enough will power, can quickly outgrow traditional language learning methods, and achieve true lifelong fluency. http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Fluency_Tips_from_a_Self_Taught_Learner.mp3 Free…

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RealLife Radio #104 – Rap Your Way to English Fluency (with Fluency MC)

Have you ever tried learning English with music? What about Hip Hop music? In this episode of RealLife Radio we are chatting with the virally famous online English educator Jason R Levine, Fluency Mc. Learn all about his innovative approach to learning languages through rap music, and more importantly having fun with the language. Aww…

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RealLife Radio #103 – Homosexuality, Fashion, and Women’s Clothes

Are you a stylish person, or do you not really care very much about fashion? In this episode you are going learn a ton of new vocabulary and expressions as we ramble (talk with no direction) about fashion and clothing. We even attempt to describe women’s clothing, although we know we didn’t do a very complete…

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