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Did you know that native speakers often pronounce the modal verb “can” much differently than you probably learned in school? In fact, we often shorten it so the “a” in can is pronounced as a short i /?/ sound (like “kitchen”). Watch this 1 minute episode of RealLife TV to learn how we do it.…

Lately, I’ve noticed that a lot of my students overuse the term “in the end” to talk about an outcome or a final decision. If you use this term a lot, then be sure to check out this video and the transcript below so you can learn some more natural, real life alternatives to saying, “In…

Are you scared of using swear words? Unfortunately, most learners (and a lot of natives) don’t acquire the tools to use swear words in an appropriate manner. Instead, the general tendency is to either (A) completely ignore them (which is to miss this important part of the language), or (B) abuse them and use them…

Something that I’ve noticed practically every English learner has a lot of difficulty with, at some point, is how to talk about the future. If this is the case for you, if you’ve ever been unsure about whether to use will or going to then be sure to watch this short video and check out the transcript below, too.…

Today’s one-minute video lesson from RealLife TV will cover one of most common false cognate mistakes among Brazilian English learners. Even advanced learners make it. In fact, I’ve even heard native English speakers who, after learning Portuguese, have made this mistake. This lesson explores the very common Brazilian confusion between the words MUSIC and SONG! Enjoy!…

Today’s RealLife TV video lesson explore common mistakes learners make in distinguishing between MEET and KNOW. I’ll also explain how to use GET TO KNOW and KNOW HOW TO. And if you watch until the end you’ll get a FREE present! Full Transcript Hey guys, welcome to another episode of RealLife TV. Today I’m going…

Do you ever confuse when to use go and when to use come? These two movement describing verbs are often used in similar situations, but confer two very different meanings. In this episode of RealLifeTV, I’m going to tell you the difference between the verbs come and go and give you some examples, so you never confuse them again! Remember that…

In this One Minute Lesson of RealLife TV you will learn 5 expressions for losing your job (Watch Video & See Transcript Below):To be/get FiredTo be/get Let GoTo be/get Laid OffTo be/get CannedTo be/get Sacked Hey guys, how is it going? I’m Justin, welcome to another one minute lesson from RealLife TV. Today, I’m going to teach you 5 ways to say…