Cultural Reflections
Learn English with Rap: Slow the Flow (Ugly Duckling)
Are you studying English to find a better job? Or maybe you need to pass an English exam. Either way, I’m sure that your necessity to learn the language is making you stressed and even a little anxious. Well, all I will say to you is… SLOW THE FLOW… RELAX YOUR MIND… Join the Real…
Read More3 Positive and 3 Negative Aspects of Brazilian Culture
Being a fresh gringo to Brazil has given me some insights on the cultural differences between Brazil and the U.S. Some of cultural differences can lead to some problems. Take this story for example… Being new to Brazil I was trying hard to make Brazilian friends and get integrated into Brazilian culture. After a few…
Read MoreLearning English with Music: Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Since the late 60’s, Pink Floyd have been blowing our minds with awesome music, filled with deep philosophical lyrics that really leave us contemplating life. Join the Real Life English International Community This versatile group were pioneers of their time for progressive rock music. They have been considered to have one of the most amazing…
Read MoreHow to Learn English with The Beatles: Yellow Submarine
Have you been studying English for some time now, but find it difficult to stay motivated? Read the translation of this text in Portuguese / Join the Real Life English International Community If you’re losing focus and patience with the language, maybe it’s time to introduce more music into you studies, and what better band to…
Read More8 Myths About English Fluency
After six years of living and traveling in Latin America, teaching English and learning Spanish and Portuguese, I haven’t stopped asking the million dollar question that drives the billion dollar EFL/English Industry:What is fluency and what’s the best way to teach and learn it?After only a month backpacking in Mexico trying to learn Spanish, I…
Read More7 Reasons Why Some People Don’t Get Fluent When They Study Abroad
Don´t let this tragedy happen to you. Don´t come back from your English exchange without reaching fluency. Choose to get the best out of your study abroad experience. Too many people invest their precious time and money to travel abroad with an English exchange program only to come back home WITHOUT really learning to use…
Read MoreHow to Create YOUR Perfect Exchange Experience
Are you thinking about traveling abroad to do an English exchange program, but you aren´t sure exactly where to travel to, or even how to find a good program? Are you scared of finding yourself in an unpleasant homestay, a mediocre school, or even coming back to Brazil without having learned much English? And even…
Read MoreHow to Survive a Flight to Miami
Good news, you’ve just won a free trip to Miami. The flight leaves tonight, so pack your bags and get to the airport. You’ve never flown before? Don’t worry about that, you’ll be fine; millions of people fly every year without any problems. Flying is a very simple process, before you know it we will…
Read MoreDo You Speak American or British English?
I hear this question all the time from students and coworkers and I always get confused when trying to give a response. leia este artigo em português “Well, I speak Australian English, so I guess that’s kind of a mixture of American and British.” Nowadays it’s too hard to differentiate the language with just two…
Read MoreYou Aren’t Fluent Until You Understand the Culture
Everything you know about the English language is wrong. You’ve been neglecting an important component of your language studies over the past few years and it is affecting your ability to speak English correctly. Until you address this problem English will be remain a foreign language to you and will never become a second language.…
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