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#348: Understand and Speak Fast English, The Secret Ability of Native Speakers, and Pronunciation Training
Is speaking fast English one of your dreams? While this may seem impossible to achieve sometimes, there’s a secret ability you need to master in order to make that happen: Connected speech. Learning (and using) connected speech in your English will make you sound confident, natural and, of course, faster when you speak! In today’s…
Read More#347: How I Became Fluent in English LISTENING to MUSIC, Understanding the Meaning Behind the Lyrics, and Learning English Vocabulary with Michael Jackson
You must have probably heard that listening to music is a great way to improve your English. While that’s true, simply learning new words and expressions from a song is not enough. One of the best things you can do is try to understand the actual meaning of the song. What do the lyrics talk…
Read More#346: How to Tell Great Stories in English, 2 Simple Tips to Apply Now, and Learning from a Professional Storyteller
We all love stories. The human brain is particularly designed to better absorb information through stories. If you want to be an effective English speaker and communicator, you need to learn how to tell stories and personal anecdotes in a compelling way. In today’s episode, we give you some tips to improve your skills as…
Read More#345: Speaking English When Traveling (at the Airport, Hotel, City), Important Vocabulary You’ll Need, and the Story of our Adventure in Peru and Machu Picchu
The entire RealLife English team has recently met in person in Peru. One of the highlights of this trip was visiting Machu Picchu, considered one of the seven wonders of the world. In this episode, Ethan and Thiago revisit this incredible experience, sharing some of the cool things about the trip as well as some…
Read More#344: 4 Exercises I Used to Get Fluent in English Alone at Home, Fun Methods to Practice Speaking, and Famous Quotes from Movies
There’s nothing like practicing your speaking skills with other people. But what do you do when you just don’t know anybody in your social circle to practice speaking English with? Well, there are things you can do on your own to practice speaking. In this episode, we show you two powerful exercises you can use…
Read More#343: Win the Lottery or Live Twice as Long, Difficult Questions, and Playing a Funny Game!
How about a little game? Playing games in English is a fun and dynamic way of improving your language skills. In today’s episode, Thiago and Cassé play a game called “Would You Rather?”. Get ready to laugh and learn tons of new stuff in today’s episode! This Podcast Episode is Also Available in Video Format!…
Read More#342: Why You’re Always Feeling Busy and Tired, 3 Ways to Solve This Problem Today, and 10 English Expressions to Communicate How You Feel
Do you sometimes experience moments when it seems like there are never enough hours in the day, and the to-do list just keeps growing? It’s easy to feel trapped in a cycle of exhaustion, where self-care and personal time become distant memories. But fear not, because in this episode, we’re going to address this very…
Read More#341: How to Speak English in Public With POWER and CONFIDENCE
We all want to be heard. You want to be able to talk to other people with confidence and, most of all, you want others to pay attention to what you’re saying. But how do you ensure that people pay attention and actually listen to you? As it turns out, there’s something you can do:…
Read More#340: How Practicing WRITING Helps You SPEAK English Better — Try These Different, Fun Exercises
If you want to speak fluent English, there are some things you need to do. You need to practice speaking any chance you get, study pronunciation and listen to a lot of English. But there’s another skill that can help you speak English better but is not that talked about: WRITING. In this episode, Ethan…
Read More#339: Can You Speak Two Languages? Learn How This IMPROVES Your Health and Brain Capacity, and More!
Learning a second language such as English can certainly bring you benefits. Not only is it helpful to travel, but also for getting better work and study opportunities. But did you know that there are also health benefits to learning a second language? In today’s episode, Thiago & Cassé discuss some of the health benefits…
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