Cultural Reflections
The 21 Funniest Youtube Videos For English Learners & Teachers
When was the last time you laughed really hard when learning or teaching English? Learning English as a second language (ESL) can be very boring sometimes, but a little comedy can change everything and make it fun AND funny. We have brought together the funniest, most popular, and instructive youtube videos and ESL commercials into one…
Read MoreDiscover The Best Site to Practice English with Foreigners
This article was written by Jota Filho, creator of English learning website for Brazilians Inglesar, after participating on our new platform RealLife Global. Take it away Jota… Website for talking to foreigners (Ler em Portuguese) If you live in Brazil, how easy is it for you to find people around you to speak in English with? Yeah…
Read MoreRomantic English Expressions: 107 Terms & Nicknames For Romantic Partners
It is very common around the world for couples to give nicknames to each other, whether they are hooking up, dating or are married. These nicknames are referred to in English as “pet names,” and it is a more affectionate alternative to using a first name. A tactically placed “doçura” in Brazil, for example, can…
Read More6 Funny Ways to Say Something is Expensive in English (Video Lesson)
Are you sick and tired of the way that everyday things just keep getting more and more expensive? Unfortunately this is a reality that we just have to accept, but that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it! In this episode of RealLife TV we hit the streets to find REAL situations in order to…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Around the World
What does Christmas mean to you? For us here at RealLife, Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, and spending time with all of our loved ones. Although Christmas is not celebrated all over the world, we would still like to spread this “Christmas spirit” with all of our readers and wish everyone a happy…
Read MoreHow to Really Use the Word SHIT: What Most English Learners Don’t Know
Is your English a piece of shit right now, or would you say that your English is the shit? A lot of people don’t really give a shit about their studies while others tend to study the shit out of English. How about you? WARNING: All of these following words and expressions could be considered offensive and very rude depending on how…
Read MoreJump to English Fluency: Idioms With Jump
Are you JUMPING with enthusiasm to learn cool new English expressions? Using colloquial expressions and idioms is a great way to make your English sound more natural and fluent. Native speakers use these unconsciously all the time and now you can too thanks to our good friends from Kaplan International. Remember that becoming a fluent…
Read MoreHow Good Body Language Will Improve Your English AND Your Life
Are you scared or insecure when you speak English? Did you know that social scientists estimate that over 90% of what we communicate is non-verbal? This is a fascinating topic that goes way beyond the scope of language learning, but at the same time it is completely relevant. How you hold and present yourself in…
Read More5 Powerful Reasons Why YOU Should Join the RealLife English Movement
Imagine a world with no political or religious conflicts… Imagine people from different places and cultures sharing their worldview in a peaceful and engaging environment. Now imagine these people being able to understand what’s being said, because everyone is able to speak the universal language. What if you stopped imagining and realized that such a reality CAN come…
Read MoreImprove Your Pronunciation With Rap Music
One of the hardest aspects of learning a new language is speaking with clear and correct pronunciation. A lot of language learners focus all their attention on learning all the necessary vocabulary and grammatical structures, but they often forget about focusing their attention on having correct pronunciation. I believe that learning pronunciation is just as…
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