15 of the Most Important Phrasal Verbs
Do you find phrasal verbs frustrating? They really are much simpler than you might think. You just have to learn them like any other new vocabulary. Phrasal verbs are important because we native speakers use them all the time. There are many other words that you can use instead of phrasal verbs, that might be cognates…
Read MoreRealLife English Podcast #55 – Let’s Talk Romance
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Podcast_Romantic.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) Do you have a soft spot (sensitive side) for romance? In this episode Chad and Justin’s main conversation is all about romance and their opinions about the subject. Also learn about…
Read MoreHow to Speak Football: 21 Soccer Terms For the World Cup
The world cup is back once again, starting on June 12th, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This means different things for different people, but it is the biggest sporting event in the world, and here’s your chance to learn to talk a little bit about soccer in English! Today we have a special infographic from…
Read MoreUsing the word MATE: British and Australian English
Diversify your vocabulary and connect to people more with the word MATE! The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it’s not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.…
Read MoreAre You Learning English Wrong?
Do you feel stuck in your language learning? Are you like a lot of English students, who have been learning for years, but feel like they still aren’t where they want to be in their English learning? Then watch this video, where I hope to show you exactly what you’ve been doing wrong and how…
Read MoreRealLife English Podcast #54: Embarrassing Moments (in Language Learning & Life)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/RealLife_Podcast_-_Embarrassing_Moments.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) In this episode, Chad and Justin talk about embarrassing moments in language learning and life. We also talk about the world famous viral youtube video for English learners, “The…
Read MoreEnglish For Brazilians: The Funny Origin of the “X-Burguer”
A lot of my students are surprised to discover the funny origin of the word “x-burguer.” In this one minute video, you’ll hear one gringo’s story of coming to Brazil and being confused by the “X” in the word “x-burger” only to later discover its American origin. Free E-book: 101 Words You Won’t Learn in School…
Read MoreRealLife English Podcast #53: Easter & Spring Break
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/RLE_Podcast-_Easter_Final_MP3.mp3 Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download to Computer on this page (From that page, you will right Click and Save) In this episode, Chad and Justin talk about humorous expressions, stories, and international customs related to Easter and Spring Break. Words/Expressions You’ll Learn • Boost • Stave Off…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes With Difficult Nationalities
You probably learned that in English to talk about a person from a certain country, you simple add an “-an” or “-ian” to the end of the name of the nation, for example: American Italian Brazilian Mexican Egyptian Although this is usually the rule, like everything in English, there are many exceptions! So check out…
Read MoreThe Surprising Native Pronunciation of CAN (1 Minute Video)
Did you know that native speakers often pronounce the modal verb “can” much differently than you probably learned in school? In fact, we often shorten it so the “a” in can is pronounced as a short i /?/ sound (like “kitchen”). Watch this 1 minute episode of RealLife TV to learn how we do it.…
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