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Today I’m bringing you a different kind of post than is typical at RealLife. One of the greatest reasons to learn another language, like English, is that it opens up so many opportunities to travel! I came to Barcelona a little over a year ago and I can say without a doubt it’s one of the…

The English language is full of synonyms, false cognates, and a ton of other confusing words. In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn how to really use the words SUGGEST and RECOMMEND, and understand why so many English learners confuse these two very common words. Remember, you can read along with the…

One of the best ways to learn English is to have fun and use your imagination. One of the most creative ways to do this is with the imagery of comic books! Today we’re going to share with you a special visual adventure story from Kaplan International, created by renowned graphic designer, Pablo Stanley. Not…

Pronunciation is an often-overlooked part of the language that can be essential not only to be understood, but also in how you are perceived by native speakers of the language. I’m not saying that having an accent when you speak is a bad thing, but lessening it can help you be better understood AND make native…

Most English learners will always use the simple English conjunctions which we all learn from a beginner level, e.g. for, but, and, if, so etc… But with just a few simple alternatives you could make your English sound much more fluency, formal, or even sophisticated. Check out this episode of RealLife TV to find out…

Proverbs are often defined as “short expressions of popular wisdom.” How many do you know, and are they a part of your everyday vocabulary? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn lots of new proverbs that are commonly used in amongst native speakers, discover why Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob have…

I’ve talked to tons of people who have told me that they want to improve their English or learn a new language, but that they don’t have the time. The problem is that there is this misconception that if you want to improve your skills in a foreign language, you need to sit down and…