#440: How to Become FLUENT in English by Playing Video Games — Stories From Learners Who Did it, and Our Favorite Video Games from Our Childhoods

In this episode, Izzy and Ethan explore how video games helped RealLife English team members learn real, everyday English. Discover three inspiring stories, learn why gaming is an underrated learning tool, and get recommendations for mobile games you can start using today. Plus, take a nostalgic trip with us through some classic games from our…

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#439: How to Understand Americans 100% When They Speak Fast — 5 Speech Patterns You Must Know, Real Clip Analysis, and a Deep Reflection on Global Consciousness

Are you ready to transform your English listening and speaking skills? 🚀 In today’s episode, we dive deep into the magic of connected speech — the secret weapon that fluent English speakers use every day without even thinking about it. You’ll listen to an authentic American speaker who sounds just like the average native you’d…

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#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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#436: How to Get Fluent in English WITHOUT Studying Grammar — What You Should Focus On Instead, Why Natives Don’t Know Grammar, and How I Learned Verb Tenses in English

In today’s episode, Izzy dives into one of the most debated questions in language learning: Is grammar actually necessary to become fluent? If you’ve ever felt guilty for not remembering all the grammar rules, this one’s for you. Oh — and we’ll tackle the ultimate question: Is college even necessary anymore? (Spoiler: It depends.) Tune…

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#432: Why Some People Have SUCCESS Speaking English… and Others Don’t

Why do some people succeed in speaking English fluently while others struggle, even after years of effort? 🤔 In this episode, we uncover the #1 reason why some learners achieve confidence while others feel stuck. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying and trying but not making real progress, this episode is for you! We’ll…

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