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Describing sounds can be a very difficult thing to do, especially in another language. In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn the names of the most common, and sometimes most unpleasant, body noises and bodily functions. Also, you’ll hear the story of the creepy homeless pickup artist, and the difference between…

In this episode we are going to be focusing on all things Australia. You are going to get some insight about the history of the Australian accent, get some examples from some stereotypical Australian stars, and learn why it’s really important to know what the word “dunny” means if you happen to be traveling to…

The other day I was teaching a student and he was wondering what other ways he could say that someone was fearful, or a coward. This got me thinking: In English, we have a ton of words, slang, and colloquialisms around calling someone cowardly. As I kept thinking of more and more terms for my student, I…

Thanks to all the advancements in technology it has become much easier to connect to the English language whenever you like, but are you using the right resources? In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn about one of THE BEST online forums that will give you the opportunity to connect with…

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…