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RealLife Radio #74 – Aussie English
In this episode we are going to be focusing on all things Australia. You are going to get some insight about the history of the Australian accent, get some examples from some stereotypical Australian stars, and learn why it’s really important to know what the word “dunny” means if you happen to be traveling to…
Read More50 Terms for Fear: Synonyms, Slang, Insults, and Expressions
The other day I was teaching a student and he was wondering what other ways he could say that someone was fearful, or a coward. This got me thinking: In English, we have a ton of words, slang, and colloquialisms around calling someone cowardly. As I kept thinking of more and more terms for my student, I…
Read MoreMaximize Your English Fluency With Quora
Thanks to all the advancements in technology it has become much easier to connect to the English language whenever you like, but are you using the right resources? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn about one of THE BEST online forums that will give you the opportunity to connect with…
Read More29 Things That I Love About Barcelona
Today I’m bringing you a different kind of post than is typical at RealLife. One of the greatest reasons to learn another language, like English, is that it opens up so many opportunities to travel! I came to Barcelona a little over a year ago and I can say without a doubt it’s one of the…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Recommend And Suggest (Video Lesson)
The English language is full of synonyms, false cognates, and a ton of other confusing words. In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn how to really use the words SUGGEST and RECOMMEND, and understand why so many English learners confuse these two very common words. Remember, you can read along with the…
Read MoreAdventures in English Comics: It’s a Piece of Cake (Part 1)
One of the best ways to learn English is to have fun and use your imagination. One of the most creative ways to do this is with the imagery of comic books! Today we’re going to share with you a special visual adventure story from Kaplan International, created by renowned graphic designer, Pablo Stanley. Not…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #72 – Extreme Emotions: From Sad to Happy
Are you ready to laugh, to cry, and more importantly learn a lot of new English words and expressions? In this episode we are going to take you through an emotional learning experience describing different emotional states, starting from the bottom of the barrel and finishing on top of the world! Remember to read through the words…
Read MoreWant better pronunciation? Try this!
Pronunciation is an often-overlooked part of the language that can be essential not only to be understood, but also in how you are perceived by native speakers of the language. I’m not saying that having an accent when you speak is a bad thing, but lessening it can help you be better understood AND make native…
Read MoreSound More Fluent With Alternative English Conjunctions
Most English learners will always use the simple English conjunctions which we all learn from a beginner level, e.g. for, but, and, if, so etc… But with just a few simple alternatives you could make your English sound much more fluency, formal, or even sophisticated. Check out this episode of RealLife TV to find out…
Read MoreRealLife Radio #71 – Proverbs and Disney Characters Gone Wild
Proverbs are often defined as “short expressions of popular wisdom.” How many do you know, and are they a part of your everyday vocabulary? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn lots of new proverbs that are commonly used in amongst native speakers, discover why Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob have…
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