The Difference Between Recommend And Suggest (Video Lesson)
The English language is full of synonyms, false cognates, and a ton of other confusing words. In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn how to really use the words SUGGEST and RECOMMEND, and understand why so many English learners confuse these two very common words. Remember, you can read along with the…
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 MoreRealLife Radio #72 – Extreme Emotions: From Sad to Happy
Are you ready to laugh, to cry, and more importantly learn a lot of new English words and expressions? In this episode we are going to take you through an emotional learning experience describing different emotional states, starting from the bottom of the barrel and finishing on top of the world! Remember to read through the words…
Read MoreWant better pronunciation? Try this!
Pronunciation is an often-overlooked part of the language that can be essential not only to be understood, but also in how you are perceived by native speakers of the language. I’m not saying that having an accent when you speak is a bad thing, but lessening it can help you be better understood AND make native…
Read MoreSound More Fluent With Alternative English Conjunctions
Most English learners will always use the simple English conjunctions which we all learn from a beginner level, e.g. for, but, and, if, so etc… But with just a few simple alternatives you could make your English sound much more fluency, formal, or even sophisticated. Check out this episode of RealLife TV to find out…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #71 – Proverbs and Disney Characters Gone Wild
Proverbs are often defined as “short expressions of popular wisdom.” How many do you know, and are they a part of your everyday vocabulary? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn lots of new proverbs that are commonly used in amongst native speakers, discover why Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob have…
Read MoreFast English: Chatting and Speaking Online
I’ve talked to tons of people who have told me that they want to improve their English or learn a new language, but that they don’t have the time. The problem is that there is this misconception that if you want to improve your skills in a foreign language, you need to sit down and…
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 MoreRealLife Radio #70 – It’s Cool to be Kind
Have you been kind to a random stranger today? In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn a whole lot of vocabulary related to being kind and generosity, learn about Leon Logothetis and his journey around the world totally reliant on other people’s kindness, and listen to us answer a really good…
Read More25 Uses of the Word WORK: Phrasal Verbs, Idioms (+ Bonus Audio Lesson)
Most English learners know the main definition of work is to LABOR. Some even know that when something works well, it FUNCTIONS. But there are SO MANY MORE ways that native speakers commonly use the word WORK that most learners have no idea about. For example, here are 9 phrasal verbs that completely change the meaning of work: Work OUT,…
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