#228: How Is Easter Celebrated? UK, US & Australian Traditions

In today’s podcast we talk all about Easter traditions and how this festival is celebrated in the US, the UK, and Australia. Easter is originally a religious tradition, but nowadays a lot of people see it as a family celebration where you get to share delicious Easter chocolate eggs with your loved ones. So, we…

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#227: How Do Americans and Brits Say this Aussie Slang?

In today’s podcast, we’re talking all things Slang! Ollie teaches us some funny Australian slang expressions. You’ll also learn the American and British alternatives to these words, so no matter what your favorite version of English is, you’ll learn tons of vocabulary today with us. They also talk about how slang changes based on region…

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#226: How to Use Dating Apps to Learn English

In this week’s podcast, we’re talking all about how you can use dating apps to practice your English. We discuss why these apps are useful to learn English and how you can start today. We’ll also tell you how you can start a conversation and reply as well as some safety issues to be aware…

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#225: Fluent English in 3 Months! Is it Possible?

Is it possible to get fluent in 3 months as many companies claim? Can you do it without leaving your home country? In today’s podcast, Ethan, Andrea and Ollie, define what fluency is and what effect a 3-month plan can have on your ability to speak English. Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher…

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#224: How to Complain Politely in English

In today’s podcast, we’re talking all about how to complain in English. As you’re probably aware we have a culture of not really complaining, so when we do, we do it in an extremely polite way. So, we’ll teach you lots of phrases and tips on how to complain politely whether you’re at work, traveling,…

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#223: How to Learn and Practice English at Home Alone

Over the past year, we’ve been spending a lot more time at home, but this doesn’t mean that you have to stop learning English or making progress in your language learning. We have some great tips for you that are going to help you get some structure in your language learning as well as some…

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#222: English for Zoom, Skype, Teams, Meet

Platforms like Zoom, Skype of Google Meet are used more now than ever before. Some of our students have brought up some of the challenges that come with speaking in English while using these platforms. What do we say when the audio isn’t working? Or when the other person’s screen freezes? Or when we accidentally…

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#221: Best Australian Series to Learn English

In this week’s episode of the RealLife English podcast, your new fluency coach Ollie guides you through a whole range of different Australian TV series that you can start watching now, from movies, series, reality shows to soap operas! He also shares some fun Aussie idioms you’ll love hearing about. Download & Listen on Your…

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#219: Best Songs to Learn English with in 2021!

In this podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about their favorite songs from 2020 that can help you to learn English in 2021. Not only do they talk about their favorite songs, but they talk about some favorite vocabulary and phrases from them and they break them down for you. Download & Listen on Your…

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