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Podcast #177

#177: Coronavirus and Being a Global Citizen

By Ethan | Apr 22, 2020

In today’s podcast, Ethan, Justin, and Andrea talk about how to make the best out of the current Coronavirus situation, which we’re all going through. We also discuss what it means to be a global citizen- how what unites us as human beings is far more powerful than what divides us- why it’s so important…

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#176: The 6 Best British TV Series To Learn English

By Ethan | Apr 16, 2020

   We have huge, exciting news in this podcast for you!   In addition to that, in this episode you will learn some of the best TV series to learn British English!   Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for AndroidDirect Download: Right Click on this link & Select Save. Topics: Meet the new cohost!Food/NutritionLearning LanguagesBooksThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoSeriesFriendsMoviesComing to AmericaThe…

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#175: Classroom English vs Real World English

By Ethan | Apr 13, 2020

Aww yeah! The RealLife English podcast is back after a 2 year absence. In this episode, Ethan and Justin give an update on RealLife English, and cover some of the principles of learning English in the real world. Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android Direct Download: Right Click on this link & Select…

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Ways to Improve your English Vocabulary with Friends

By Ethan | Jan 28, 2020

This article is a guest post by Andrijana. She is a writer and a marketing manager at Justlearn. She speaks three languages and enjoys sharing tips related to language learning. Quite a big fan of Friends, binge-watching, and old movies. If only there were a way to learn new English words by watching Friends. Of…

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English Vocabulary for the Environment (IELTS Speaking Lesson)

By Ethan | Feb 20, 2019

This is a guest post and MP3 by Ben Worthington from IELTS Podcast. If you are studying for the IELTS exam, this can be an invaluable resource to improve your score! Learn more here. The environment is a hot topic at the moment and has been for some time. For this reason, it comes up…

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How To Make Any English Conversation Interesting

By Zach Barney | Jan 29, 2019

“Conversation isn’t about proving a point; true conversation is about going on a journey with the people you are speaking with.” ~Ricky Maye I bet you are tired of small talk in English, starting with simple comments or questions such as: “What’s your name?” “Where are you from?” “The weather is really nice today.” Have…

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5 English Habits To Make This Year Epic

By Zach Barney | Jan 23, 2019

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Gandhi 2019 has arrived! It’s a new year with new opportunities to not just learn English, but to live it! If you are like most people, you spent the end of December reflecting on how the past year went. You thought about the lessons you…

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What is the BEST TV Series for Learning English?

By Ethan | Jan 3, 2019

[Note: this article is based off of a few academic studies. I’ve done my best to summarize the findings, but if you want to learn more, just click the appropriate links] We all know that learning English with TV shows is a fun and motivational way to develop our listening, pronunciation, and fluency. But many…

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The Most Important Lesson I Learned About English Fluency This Year

By Zach Barney | Dec 27, 2018

“Become like water my friend.” ~Bruce Lee As 2018 comes to an end I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that I’ve learned while living and teaching English in Brazil, and I have to say that 2018 was quite a journey. Looking back, I can see how I’ve made a lot of progress in different areas of my…

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