Confusing English Words: Homophones
Have you ever realized that a lot of English words sound very similar, maybe even like the same word?? Don’t worry you are not going crazy and your listening is fine, this is what we call homophones. The English language is filled with words that have the same pronunciation but different spelling and a different…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #69 – Transportation, Travel, and Phrasal Verbs
Have you been having problems with speeding drivers in your neighborhood? Well, in this episode of RealLife radio you are going to discover how a clever granny [grandmother] managed to find an “appealing” solution. Also, a ton of new vocabulary, including phrasal verbs, slang expressions, and colloquialisms. Aww Yeah!! http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Podcast_54_-_Transportation_ready.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your…
Read MoreFast English: Learn with TV and Reading
We’re all busy right? It’s hard to find time to do the important things, like improving our English, if they aren’t urgent. But you do have time to improve your English, every single day. It only takes about 15 minutes, and over time your English will DRASTICALLY improve. Plus, it’s easy to make it into a lifelong…
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 MoreRealLife Radio #68 – Trust, Dishonesty, and the Ice Bucket Challenge
Would you consider yourself a trustworthy person? Or, are you a bit shady? In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going really extend your vocabulary with tons of new expressions and general vocabualry all related to trust. Also, we talk about the ice bucket challenge craze, and answer a question which is a common…
Read MoreWhat’s Really Keeping You From Fluency
Do you ever feel stuck in your learning? Or even in your life? This is a feeling we all suffer from at some point. It can be awful, frustrating, and even tortuous. When we are learning a language, and we hit a plateau–we feel like no matter how much we practice, we remain at the…
Read MoreSound More Like a Native: Improve your Pronunciation Right Now with this Simple Tactic
This is a guest post by our friend, American English teacher, Kevin Conwell. Kevin is the creator FeelGoodEnglish and the Feel Good English Podcast at FeelGoodEnglish.com, where he helps people become confident English speakers. This is Kevin, your English-teaching Ninja. I want to help you speak English more like a native speaker. Why? Well, first because I’m…
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 MoreRealLife Radio #67 – Accidents, Knives and Nails
Accidents happen to everyone, but learning a crapload of English in this podcast is by no means an accident! Expand your vocabulary, English comprehension, and even your pronunciation with this action packed episode of RealLife Radio. From knives falling from balconies to burning your leg with cup noodles, this is an episode you don’t want…
Read MoreLife Changing Reasons to Learn Another Language
Last week, I told you about one of the most powerful motivations for successful language learners–which is using the culture in order to add inspiration and purpose to your learning. Today, we are going to take it a step further to the upper limits of learning a language. We will truly go beyond the simple,…
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