Posts Tagged ‘reallife conversation’
#284: How to Think Like a Confident, Natural English Speaker
Today’s episode is the first lesson in the “RealLife Way” series, which is an overview of our teaching methodology, The RealLife Way methodology guides you beyond the classroom to Live, Speak, and Master English in the Real World.But before we get into “Living” “Speaking” and “Mastering” your English, we have to talk about mindset. Mindset…
Read More#283: Daily Routine to Advance Your English at Home
Great study routine is an essential part of advancing on your language journey. But sometimes it can be difficult to fit studying into your busy schedule. So today, we’ll talk about different things you can do in your day to day life to effortlessly improve your English. Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher…
Read More#282: Master This ONE Sound and Be Understood by Anyone
Learning pronunciation can be challenging. The English language has so many different sounds that learning all of them can be overwhelming. However, there is ONE particular sound that can dramatically change the way you speak and understand English. This small, tiny sound can bring big, positive changes to your English. Download & Listen on Your…
Read More#281: Why Should You Learn English?
Learning English is one of the best things you can do in your life. However, since this is a mid-term to long-term endeavor, sometimes we lose sight of why we started learning English in the first place. In today’s episode, we’ve listed some reasons why you should learn (or keep learning) English. This will hopefully…
Read More#280: Why You Aren’t Fluent Until You Understand the Culture
Learning a language goes beyond memorizing words and basic grammar rules. Understanding culture is like having a context that allows you to give the right meaning to each new word you learn. The more you know about the social and cultural background of the language, the easier it is to learn new words, expressions and…
Read More#279: 10 Useful SLANG Words to Make Your Conversations More Interesting
Slang is unavoidable, no matter what language you’re learning, and it’s becoming increasingly more common in movies, TV series, and especially on social media.It’s also one of those aspects of language which isn’t usually taught in the classroom even though it’s an important part of becoming proficient in any language. In our podcast today, you will…
Read MoreBeyond Borders (Special 10): How To Improve Your Pronunciation Fast and Effectively On your Own
As language learners, we often strive for perfect pronunciation, because how we sound is the first thing people hear when we speak. We’re afraid that if we make a mistake, especially when it comes to pronunciation, our value will diminish and others will realize that we’re not as good as we say we are. But…
Read MoreBeyond Borders (Special 9): How to Overcome Your Negative Inner Voice | “I’m not Good Enough to Speak English Fluently
According to a study published by the Journal of Behavioral Science, approximately 70% of people suffer from imposter syndrome. People of all ages, from a variety of careers and jobs, struggle with it every single day of their lives. You’ve probably experienced it on some level yourself: Not believing in your ability to do something…
Read MoreBeyond Borders (Special 8): 24 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from 24 Teachers and Experts
Have you been studying English for a long time but are still frustrated that you can’t speak it naturally and fluently? Then today’s episode is for you. We all know that speaking another language is not something you can do overnight. It requires hard work and dedication, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be…
Read MoreBeyond Borders 24: How to Improve your Pronunciation Alone with Mark Hancock
Mark Hancock is an English Language Teacher, Teacher Trainer, and Materials Writer. He has more than 30 years of experience teaching English and presenting at conferences all around the world. Mark believes that teaching and learning a language can and should be an enjoyable experience. He’s a specialist in English pronunciation and has published an…
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