Fluency Essentials
How to Learn English Watching TV Series and Movies
Hello, everybody! This is my second article for the Real Life English blog and today I’m going to talk about how to improve your English using TV series and movies. Nowadays we have a variety of sources for movies and series, such as Youtube, DVDs, cable and satellite TV, just to name a few. Thinking…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Powerful Fluency Secrets You Won’t Learn in School
Do you feel frustrated when you listen to native speakers, as if we use English in a completely different way than what you learned in your English class? Is there something missing in the flow of your communication, like a block in your mind that prevents you from feeling natural when you speak English? Today…
Read MoreAccelerated English Learning For Life
This is the incredible story of how Adir our English teacher, Adir Ferreira, fell in love with English, learned fast from a very young age, and used his experience to help learners around the world through writing. If you’re a Portuguese speaker, we highly recommend you check out Adir Ferreira’s English teaching and learning blog…
Read MoreDo You Make These Cultural Mistakes When You Speak English?
Do you know how to respond appropriately when you don’t understand something in English? Have you ever gotten strange vibes from a native speaker when you know that your grammar was perfect? If you’re like most non-native English speakers (of all levels), you are probably making a series of subtle, but significant cultural mistakes when…
Read MoreHow to Say Saudades: Words That Don’t Translate to English (with Bilingual Audio!)
Learning a new language is really tough, not only do you have to learn about grammar, and vocabulary, but you also have some crazy words that don’t even translate to your language. Living in Brazil has made me see that these mistakes happen frequently with many of my students and friends who have put themselves,…
Read MoreHow Meditation Can Improve Your English (and Your Life)
Today we’re going to look at the self-development side of English, exploring the different ways in which the practice of MEDITATION can help you improve your English. I’m also going to provide some resources for people interested in learning more about meditation. So, how can meditation help your English? leia este texto em portugues Meditation…
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How to Pass the TOEFL Test: Speaking like a Jedi
Long ago in a galaxy far far away, lived a young Brazilian boy named Lucas. Lucas always wanted to explore the world but was never able to because he didn’t have the right qualifications. Join the Real Life English International Community One day Lucas met a TOEFL Jedi master who went by the name of OB1. He…
Read More26 Dynamic Ways to Say Goodbye
How many ways do you know how to say “goodbye” in English? Do you abuse and overuse them? This is your chance to expand your repertoire of farewells with a lesson on the 26 most dynamic, fun, and essential ways to say goodbye in the English language. Leia em português | Leia en español FREE…
Read MoreAustralian English For Your Life
If you are thinking about going to Australia you’ll need to know what to expect with the Australian accent and slang expressions. Or maybe you want to learn more about the culture and amazing lifestyle that only Australia has to offer? Join the Real Life English International Community Familiarizing yourself with Australian English and culture…
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