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Don’t Waste Time When Studying English: Time Expressions
“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.” Are you spending your time wisely when it comes to studying and practicing your English? Or, are you one of those…
Read MoreFranglish: 33 English Words Adopted From French (with Audio)
Most people know that English is a very rich diverse language, with a great mixture of roots, including Latin and several Germanic influences. What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that English is not really that similar to modern day German, but rather much closer to romance languages in a lot of ways.…
Read MoreFun English: “Why I Hate School But Love Education”—Youtube
Have you ever questioned the abilities of schools to translate what they teach into real world success? How much of what you’ve learned in school can you actually apply to your life? Or still remember..? In today’s Fun English article, you’re going to: Practice your listening comprehension Work on your ability to understand a British…
Read More13 Cat Expressions Every English Learner Should Know (and the Fascinating Story of Meru, the RLE Cat)
Are you a cat lover? Did you know that long before cats and kittens [baby cats] invaded the internet with their cute and funny videos (and pictures), these loveable creatures invaded the English language with idioms and expressions? Actually, cats are as much a part of the English language as they are a part of your Facebook…
Read MoreStarting A Conversation In English: Weather Idioms
What is the most common subject people talk about when they have nothing to talk about? The weather! That’s right, for some reason when people want to start a conversation with a random stranger, the weather is generally such a natural topic to discuss. WHY IS THAT? Talking about the weather is such a great…
Read More75 Ways to Say Beautiful: Synonyms, Slang, and Collocations
Do you have a hard time finding different ways to describe beautiful and attractive things, experiences, and people? English has so many ways to say the same thing. This rich mix of different tongues and the evolution of English (much thanks to our friend Shakespeare) has made English the beautiful mélange [mixture] that it is…
Read MoreFun English: 14 Commonly Used Phrases that, if Translated Directly, Could Go Horribly Wrong
WARNING: The following article contains vulgar language and due to its content should not be viewed by anyone. Do you find yourself getting bored and tired of traditional English learning methods? Do you prefer to have fun while learning English? Well then you’re in luck, because we here at Real Life English have got another…
Read MoreFun English: Advanced Pronunciation Exercise—Test Your Skills
Are you ready to have fun while practicing your pronunciation? Below we’ve got a entertaining poem that shows the absurdities [ridiculousness] of English pronunciation. The English language, as it’s written, is quite strange compared with languages like Spanish and Portuguese where words are always spelled like they are pronounced. Sure, there are rules for pronunciation,…
Read MoreFun English: Increase Your Vocabulary with Puns (Jokes with Double Meanings)
Here at Real Life English, we like to engage the right side of your brain (the side that’s creative and imaginative) with fun English. The teaching style of most traditional language schools are very left brain (logical and analytical). Now, there’s nothing wrong with teaching and learning from the left brain, but it’s only using…
Read More8 Ways Listening to Music in English Can Make You Fluent
Do you love music in English, and would like to use your passion for music to improve your English? Not only is music is one of the most fun and effective strategies you can use to learn and improve your English, but it also helps you connect with English speaking culture, make new friends, and…
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