Are native English teachers really better?

I am going to dispel common myth… A couple weeks ago we discussed whether learners really need to practice with native speakers to achieve fluency. The answer being, in short, that fluency is possible even without making native speaking friends. But another similar misconception I see constantly is that people (even those who are not…

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#121: Enlighten Your English with Meditation

Are you looking to have less anxiety? Improve your general well-being? Who knows, maybe even improve your learning potential? In this episode we talk about some of the benefits one can get from a simple meditation practice, how meditation has had an effect on our lives, and more importantly, we break some preconceptions people typically…

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We’re going to Mars!

In this week’s post, I have some INCREDIBLE news: We’re going to Mars!! … No, this is not a joke. We are not turning our blog into a tabloid. The first humans will arrive on Mars in our lifetime. And really soon in our lifetime–in 2025! And this is not like 1969 when we went to…

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#120: English in Japan with Drew Badger

In this episode or RealLife Radio we have another special guest, the founder of English Anyone, Drew Badger! In this interesting conversation you are going to learn all about Drew’s adventures with Japanese culture and his unique teaching style, which he uses to teach Japanese babies English!! If a Japanese baby can speak English, you…

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What English Learners can Teach Politicians

Today’s lesson starts with a story (you can probably relate to it). Often when I meet new people, they ask me what I do (normal, right?). Sometimes this is kind of a difficult question to answer. If I’m not in the mood to go into a lot of detail, I just say, “I have my…

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RealLife Radio #119 -16 Ways to Say Beautiful in English

Do you agree with the expressions beauty is in the eye of the beholder? In this episode of RealLife Radio we will take you though 16 different ways to say ‘beautiful’ and teach you all the little differences between each word. Using the wrong word in a situation can lead to a very embarrassing moment,…

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The Truth About Speaking with Native Speakers

speaking English with natives

I’m going to let you in on a little secret today: I’m going to reveal to you one of the biggest lies told to English learners everywhere! Again and again I’ve heard the same question from my students and RealLifers from around the world: How can I speak with native speakers? English learners are always…

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Can I get fluent without living in another country?

I have a quick quiz for you:   TRUE or FALSE: I have to live in an English speaking country to get fluent. … … … … … ANSWER: False!!!   NO, it is not necessary to ever step foot in an English speaking country to get fluent.   I have met thousands of learners…

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What the Best English Learners Do Differently

Are you learning English incorrectly? Did you know that 90% of English learners never achieve English fluency? In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to teach you some of the common habits that the 10% of successful learners possess. Free Download  Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android   Direct Download: Click on this…

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