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How Americans Pronounce the NT Sound as an N (with Video)
Do you think Americans speak too fast and cut their words? I’ll be the first to admit that it would appear that way. One of the main reasons is because the way we really speak is a lot different than you learned in school, and there is no better example of this than the way Americans totally…
Read MoreFun Homophones with Comics
Do you love learning English with comics? At RealLife English, we believe the best way to learn languages is by using entertaining, funny resources. So today we’ve got a special treat for you. Our friends at Kaplan International, with the help of Pablo Stanley, have created a comic especially for English learners. Today’s comic is all…
Read MoreEveryday Phrasal Verbs: Problems
Do you find memorizing phrasal verbs frustrating? It’s ok, most English learners do! The trick is to relate phrasal verbs to the vocabulary and cognates that you already know, and to pay attention to their use in everyday life (TV, books, podcasts, etc.). Today, to help you out, we have a special exercise that’s going…
Read MoreHow to Pass the TOEFL Test: Reading like a Jedi
Are you thinking about studying abroad? Are you going to be required to take the TOELF exam and are not really sure what to expect from it, or if you are even ready to take it? Today you are going to take a step closer to becoming a TOEFL Jedi. Today you are going to…
Read More5 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Will Increase Your English Learning
Have you been trying to improve your English for a long time, but been struggling to reach fluency? Well I’ve got good news for you! This is your year to finally become fluent. And it’s not as difficult as you might think. It all comes down to [depends on] making and keeping good habits. These…
Read MoreHow to Use MUCH, MANY, A LOT OF, and LOTS OF
Learn all about these tricky [difficult ]words with a simple and easy to understand explanation. You’ll also learn how these words word with countable and uncountable nouns. See transcript below to check your understanding of this lesson and follow along with what is being said. If you haven’t subscribed to RealLifeTV, the RLE Youtube channel, check…
Read MoreHow to Pronounce the American “T” as a “D” (with Video)
In this episode of RealLifeTV, Justin teaches correct pronunciation of the American “T” Sound, one of the most confusing sounds to pronounce and comprehend for most English learners. This lesson will drastically improve your comprehension of American and Canadian English. If you haven’t subscribed to RealLifeTV, the RLE Youtube channel, check it out here! Below you’ll…
Read MoreMusic to my Ears: 8 English Idioms about Music
Is English music to your ears [something that sounds pleasant]? One of the very best ways to improve your English is with music. In fact, at the RealLife English Fluency Center, it’s one of the top resources we use to help our students learn and improve their English. Music can help us improve our pronunciation, learn new…
Read MoreThe 80/20 Principle: A Revolutionary Approach to High Impact Learning
Have you ever considered the possibility that the great majority of English learners are wasting a lot of time and energy on activities that are not really helping them improve their fluency? Is it possible that a significant part of the failure and frustration that people experience is amplified by ineffective and outdated strategies that…
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