Pronunciation
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 MoreLearning English with Music: Somebody that I USED TO Know (Goyte)
I know you have all heard this song. It’s repeated on the radio numerous times a day, there are hundreds of youtube covers, and it has had more than 30 remixes from house music to dubstep. The haunting melody of the song is so repetitive you probably find yourself humming it over and over again.…
Read MoreSpeak English Like a Native: Real Life English Fluency Guide
Do you ever feel that you lack that natural flow of the English language? Have you studied English a lot, but feel unnatural when you speak as if you’re just translating from your native language word for word?. With just a few modifications to your spoken English, you can sound a lot more natural and…
Read MoreInterview with the Founder of English For Brazilians
Hey Real Lifers, today’s post is going to be an interview with a good friend of ours and fellow English teacher John Clites. John has been teaching English in Rio de Janeiro and Paraty for almost 5 years now and runs an online English course for Brazilians at EnglishforBrazilians.com. Hey John, its great to have…
Read MoreJamaican English with Bob Marley
“One good thing about music, when it hits you(te bate), you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley What do you feel when music HITS you? Bob Marley was one of the most influential musicians ever and his legacy has proven to be timeless. Marley’s reggae music has been adapted into many different cultures, especially here…
Read More7 Tips to Drastically Improve Your Pronunciation in English
Do you have a hard time pronouncing certain sounds in English? Do you believe that it’s nearly impossible to improve your accent? I´m here to tell you that you can drastically improve your pronunciation in a short amount of time. It´s going to take an open mind, consistent effort, and experimentation with new strategies, but…
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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