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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…

Have you been kind to a random stranger today? In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn a whole lot of vocabulary related to being kind and generosity, learn about Leon Logothetis and his journey around the world totally reliant on other people’s kindness, and listen to us answer a really good…

Most English learners know the main definition of work is to LABOR. Some even know that when something works well, it FUNCTIONS. But there are SO MANY MORE ways that native speakers commonly use the word WORK that most learners have no idea about. For example, here are 9 phrasal verbs that completely change the meaning of work: Work OUT,…

Have you ever realized that a lot of English words sound very similar, maybe even like the same word?? Don’t worry you are not going crazy and your listening is fine, this is what we call homophones. The English language is filled with words that have the same pronunciation but different spelling and a different…

Have you been having problems with speeding drivers in your neighborhood? Well, in this episode of RealLife radio you are going to discover how a clever granny [grandmother] managed to find an “appealing” solution. Also, a ton of new vocabulary, including phrasal verbs, slang expressions, and colloquialisms. Aww Yeah!! http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Podcast_54_-_Transportation_ready.mp3 Free Download  Download & Listen on Your…