Cultural Reflections
Fun Ways to Create Words In English
Did you know that the English language has more words than any other language? I know what you’re thinking, How the F*#k am I supposed to learn all of them? Well, don’t worry; you don’t have to learn all of them to become a fluent English speaker. One of the reasons why English has so…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late To Learn: 80 Year-Old Man Proves Language Learning Has No Age Limit
Do you think you are too old to start studying English, or any other language? Maybe your parents or grandparents have always wanted to learn English but thought that their time had passed. Do you really think that once you have reached a certain age it becomes impossible to learn a new language? Don’t give…
Read MorePodcast Episode #33: Expressions Related To People’s Character
http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/podcast_char.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) Words to Know Kidnap – to steal a person Ransom – money asked for when someone is kidnapped Fleas – little bugs found on animals Kick it off…
Read MoreMusic is a Language: Change The Way You Learn English With Music
Do you think learning a language is at all similar to learning how to play an instrument? Being an English teacher, and a music lover, I have always asked myself if these two skills have anything in common. As a teacher, I have noticed that most of my students that play some kind of musical instrument tend…
Read MoreShow us your bright thoughts! Join RLE Quote Competitions
(This post was written by RLE Facebook administrator Laura A. Hill) What’s your favorite quote? Are you in love with your favorite actor’s quotes? How often do you look for one when you want to overcome a problem? Nobody can deny the importance of quotes in our lives: when a person disappoints you, when you’re stuck…
Read More8 Ways to Tell Someone to Be Quiet: Shhh Idioms
Don’t you hate it when you are trying to sleep and someone starts playing music really loudly? Or, what about when you are at the cinema and the person behind you starts talking on their cell phone? Even if you haven’t experienced any of these situations, I’m sure there has been a time in your…
Read MoreImprove Your English with Community: 6 Benefits of Community Based Learning
Here at Real Life English, we are all about working and learning with community. Since starting the RLE community, I have learned a lot about language learning, become more inspired and motivated as an English teacher and as a writer, connected with people from all around the world, developed a more open-minded view on different…
Read MoreSound Fluent Using Animal Idioms
Attention all animal lovers and English learners! Do you want to expand your English vocabulary in a fun and interesting way? Using common idioms can really diversify your English and make you sound a lot more fluent and natural. Do you consider yourself a road hog? Or, are you more of an eager beaver. If…
Read More7 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking English and Communicate with Courage
As language learners, we all know the experience of feeling like a child again, of not having the words to express ourselves, and the struggle to maintain our dignity in the face of self-criticism. We often believe that the other person is judging us, that our mistakes and difficulties make us look stupid, and that…
Read MoreReal Life English: Is English the Language of Love?
Do you believe in love at first sight (falling in love with someone instantly)? Or, are you continuously waiting to find that special girl, or Mr. Right (the right person or the perfect person to marry). People all over the world want to learn English for many different reasons, and would you believe that a common…
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