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English with Friends: The I Hate Rachel Club
Have fun and learn a lot with this very short clip from the TV show Friends! See below to get all the new vocabulary, expressions, cultural references, and pronunciation tips. Vocabulary: went out / go out with someone: to be “going out with someone” mean that you are in a relationship with that person. Ex, she is…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Speaking in English
From our experience as English teachers and leading the RealLife Global movement over the past few years, one of the most common questions we get is: How do I improve my speaking? The answer is actually quite simple, and even obvious: The only way to get better at speaking is by speaking! That’s right, if…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #110 – Become A More Natural English Speaker
It’s time to get REAL with your English! Get some amazing tips from our good friend Gabby Wallace from Go Natural English! (sorry for some background noise) Learn More about our Fluency Course ‘Fluent with Friends’ Free Download Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download: Click on this link, Right Click on the…
Read MoreThe Power of Confidence in English Fluency
This is a awesome and energetic post on building confidence from our friend over at FeelGoodEnglish, Kevin Conwell. Hello there, you lovely person you. This is Kevin, the “feel good” English guy. I help English learners become confident speakers. This is a 3-part series on how to achieve the next level of confidence in your…
Read MoreIdiom: Play that Card (with video!)
Whether discussing race, gender, or religion, this week’s expression is quite commonly used to describe the actions of politicians. This week’s expression is play that card. Play that Card The most common way this expression is used is by inserting a word describing the ‘card’ being played: Play the ___ card. Often if you are quarreling about something,…
Read MoreNew Expression: Seal the Deal
This week’s expression is an interesting one! Why? Because, depending on the context, you might be talking about success in the office or success in the bedroom! This week’s expression is Seal the Deal. Expression Breakdown: Seal the deal’s original meaning is to come to an agreement, to close a deal. The etymology of this would…
Read MoreHow to Speak English Right NOW!
One of the biggest concerns of English learners everywhere is how to practice speaking. It’s easy to obtain access to resources to improve our listening, reading, grammar, and writing. However, speaking seems to be the most elusive aspect of learning the language for those of us that can’t afford to work or study in another…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #109 – Practice Your Speaking, AND Make Friends Around the World
Do you want an opportunity to practice your English speaking, make a lot of cool new friends, share your culture, and discover the world? Now you can with the NEW RealLife Global platform. In this episode we will explain how, and show your all the amazing ways it will benefit your English fluency, and your life.…
Read MoreNew Expression: Put a label on someone
Have you ever been called a geek, a nerd, weird, a freak, too tall, too short…? Then guess what? Someone was putting a label on you! This week’s expression is Put a label on someone. Expression Breakdown: There are several different ways that we can use the world label. A label is a tag or piece of paper…
Read MoreLearn a new expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Have you ever been between a rock and a hard place? Under a lot of pressure, not exactly sure what to do… Like you just couldn’t find a way out? This week’s expression is Between a rock and a hard place. Expression Breakdown: We often use this expression when we have to make a difficult decision,…
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