#438: 5 Ways to Improve Your English Speaking Alone by Reading Books — The Strategies Used by the Best Learners, Essential Lessons for Life, and Why You Should Focus on Discoveries Rather Than Outcomes

In this episode, Ethan gets real about a common challenge many English learners face — feeling intimidated by reading in English. He shares five personal, practical strategies that can help you improve your speaking skills simply by picking up a book, even if you’re learning on your own. Drawing from his own experience and what’s…

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#437: 5 Great Songs to LEARN Phrasal Verbs in ENGLISH — Let’s Sing, Analyze the Lyrics, and Learn (with Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Guns N’ Roses, Lady Gaga & More!)

Join Ethan and Izzy in this musical English lesson where learning phrasal verbs becomes fun and unforgettable! 🎶 This episode features five hit songs from top artists like Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Guns N’ Roses, and Lady Gaga. Together, you’ll listen to catchy lyrics, discover dozens of everyday phrasal verbs, and break down their meanings…

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#361: Guide to Speaking English Confidently When TRAVELING Abroad, Funny Stories from our Adventures, Avoid Making These Mistakes in Your Next Trip, Useful English Expressions for Travel Situations

We believe that learning comes from getting out of your comfort zone. Being in unfamiliar situations and overcoming challenges offers a fast-track to personal development and growth. And one of the best ways to get out of your comfort zone is by traveling and getting to know different cultures. In today’s episode, we share some…

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#360: 6 GREAT TV Series to Watch in English and EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY Tremendously, Useful Words and Daily Expressions, and How to Learn Advanced Pronunciation While Having Fun with TV Series

It’s no secret that all of us here at RealLife English love TV series. We believe that learning English with TV series offers a fun, dynamic and engaging way to improve your vocabulary, listening and pronunciation skills. We even have a YouTube channel called Learn English with TV Series! In today’s episode, Ethan, Thiago and…

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#358: Why Most Learners Feel Fake (Not Natural) When SPEAKING English, Imposter Syndrome, How to Feel More Natural, 5 Things You Should Stop Saying to Yourself, and “Fake it Until You Become it”

Do you feel insecure with your English? Do you feel “fake” when speaking English? Feeling that you’re not enough or that your skills are not great yet is completely normal. In fact, everybody, no matter how successful they get, feel insecure in their own abilities sometimes. But how do you overcome this insecurity? Is there…

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#357: How You Can Use SPOTIFY to Improve Your English, Increasing Your Vocabulary with Music, and Learning with Your Favorite Artists

This week’s episode is all about music and how to learn English with it. Our coaches, Ethan and Thiago, share their top tips and also reminisce about their own ways of learning languages with their favorite songs.If you’re subscribed to Spotify, that’s the must-listen episode for you as we included an efficient step-by-step instruction from…

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