RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

Game of Thrones aired for 8 thrilling seasons and it's become famous for subverting viewers' expectations. Regardless, It is one of the most impactful shows ever put on television. In today's episode, we share some of the most unexpected (and shocking) moments that happened in the world of Westeros. Plus, you will learn a lot of advanced vocabulary with us.   Show notes here. .......... We're supe...

In today's special episode, founding RealLife Fluency Coaches, Justin and Ethan, share a big announcement about the RealLife English App, as well as how to meet and build confident, natural fluency with people from all around the world, how to use podcasts and flashcards to live, speak, and master English in the real world. Listen to the end of this episode for a special present that you don't wan...

Are you afraid of making mistakes in English? Well , being a successful English learner means having the courage to fail, dust yourself off and try again and again and again. In today's episode, I'm joined by a very special guest who will share her English learning journey and how she went from fear to fluency!   Show notes here. .......... We're super excited to announce that we have publicly lau...

If you want to sound more advanced when you speak English, you need to learn and use idioms. Idioms help you better understand natives in the media and using them will help you sound more confident and natural yourself. In today's episode, we will give you the basics to understanding idioms in English and you will learn some cool idioms to spice up your vocabulary.   Show notes here. ..........  ...

If you want to sound more natural when speaking English, you need to STOP speaking "School English". In today's episode, you will learn some tips and tricks to sound more natural in English. You will also be able to better understand the difference between formal and informal English.   Show notes here. .......... Wayne's World (1992) Trailer The Office - WASSUP!!!!!! How to Have the Perfect Self...

Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey. If these names ring a bell, then you are in for a treat! Friends premiered in 1994 and ran for 10 seasons. It is one of the most iconic and influential sitcoms from the 20th century. In today's episode, we will be discussing why Friends is one of the best TV shows to learn English with. Plus, you will learn some great vocabulary with us.   Show note...

Can you understand jokes in English? In today's episode, you will learn the different types of jokes English speakers usually tell and how you can better understand humor in English.   Show notes here. ..........   Chandler Bing: The KING of SARCASM | English Lesson with FRIENDS How To Be Funny In English with Chandler from Friends How to Understand Sarcasm in English with The Big Bang Theory   We...

Do you want to ace that job interview and actually get the job? In today's episode, we'll give you some tips on how you can perform well in a job interview. You will also learn useful words and phrases related to business English.   Show notes here. ..........   How to SUCCEED in a Job Interview as a Non-Native English Speaker Learn English with Movies | Will Smith - The Pursuit of Happyness (Inte...

Do you ever feel like you can't be yourself when you speak English? Do you feel unnatural? In today's episode, we will discuss why you feel this way and give you some valuable tips on how you can be yourself in English and sound natural. Plus, you will learn tons of vocabulary.   Show notes here. .......... We're super excited to announce that we have publicly launched much anticipated  RealLife E...

Instability, inconsistent days, anxiety and lack of motivation. It's easy to feel those with the fast-paced lives we live nowadays. However, there is a way for you to have good days more consistently, and you can do that by harnessing the power of building good habits. In today's episode, we will discuss the science behind habit-building and we'll give you some tips on how to develop good habits s...

Native speakers never make mistakes in English, do we? We definitely do! From time to time even native English speakers make grammar and pronunciation mistakes! So if you are learning English as a second language or foreign language, don't feel bad about making mistakes. Remember, the important thing is to learn from them. In today's episode we'll look at 10 of the most common mistakes native spea...

As a teacher I often got asked the question: "Is it better to have a native English-speaking teacher? Or can a non-native English speaking partner or teacher be just as effective?" The truth is that non-native English teachers are often just as good as native-English speakers—and sometimes they're better. Today we'll talk about why practicing with Non-Natives can actually benefit you on your langu...

In this week's episode, we're talking about the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things" and what we can expect from season 4 vol. 2, which is dropping on Netflix on July 1. Join us in this fun, light-hearted conversation and learn a lot of advanced vocabulary with us!   Show notes here. ..........   Stranger Things 4: Everything We Already Know That Happens In Volume 2 Stranger Things | LEwTV lesson...

You've decided to learn English. You've decided that that's important to you. You've decided to work on your mindset in order to become a confident, natural English speaker. But now you might be wondering: "How can I learn English successfully?" "What should I do?". In today's episode, we'll share with you the principles behind our method (The RealLife Way) along with practical tips you can start...

If you want to sound more natural when you speak English, you need to learn and use phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs help you better understand natives on the media and sound more confident and natural yourself. In today's episode, we will give you the basics to understanding phrasal verbs and you will learn some cool new phrasal verbs to spice up your vocabulary.   Show notes here. .......... We're s...

You already have a good level of English. You love the language. Now you want to become an English Teacher. Where do you start? Should you get any certifications? How do you get your first students? In today's episode, we answer these questions and more. Teaching English can be a wonderful career path for many people. So keep listening to learn about how you can become a successful English Teacher...

One of the greatest ways for you to be part of the current conversation, socialize and understand jokes is by staying up-to-date with what's going on in Pop Culture. In today's episode, we will discuss some recent events involving celebrities, and share our thoughts about them. Plus, you will learn a ton of cool vocabulary you can use when talking about Pop Culture with your friends.   Show notes...

We all love movies. Not only are they a great form of entertainment, they can also make you think, learn useful life lessons and help you develop your English vocabulary and listening skills. In today's episode, we're going to discuss some quotes from some of the most iconic movies ever made. Plus, you will learn tons of advanced vocabulary in the process. Show notes here. .......... The 10 BEST T...

Today's episode is the first lesson in the "RealLife Way" series, which is an overview of our teaching methodology, The RealLife Way methodology guides you beyond the classroom to Live, Speak, and Master English in the Real World. But before we get into "Living" "Speaking" and "Mastering" your English, we have to talk about mindset. Mindset is the set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of th...

Great study routine is an essential part of advancing on your language journey. But sometimes it can be difficult to fit studying into your busy schedule. So today, we'll talk about different things you can do in your day-to-day life to effortlessly improve your English. Show notes here. .......... Gordon Ramsay Jobless Man Builds Helicopter Pride and Prejudice, novel We're super excited to announ...

Learning pronunciation can be challenging. The English language has so many different sounds that learning all of them can be overwhelming. However, there is ONE particular sound that can dramatically change the way you speak and understand English. This small, tiny sound can bring big, positive changes to your English. Show notes here. .......... If you don't know THIS SOUND, you are not fluent i...

Learning English is one of the best things you can do in your life. However, since this is a mid-term to long-term endeavor, sometimes we lose sight of why we started learning English in the first place. In today's episode, we've listed some reasons why you should learn (or keep learning) English. This will hopefully make you feel inspired and give you extra motivation to keep going with your stud...

Learning a language goes beyond memorizing words and basic grammar rules. Understanding culture is like having a context that allows you to give the right meaning to each new word you learn. The more you know about the social and cultural background of the language, the easier it is to learn new words, expressions and ways of speaking. In today's podcast, we'll look at how understanding culture ca...

Slang is unavoidable, no matter what language you're learning, and it's becoming increasingly more common in movies, TV series, and especially on social media. It's also one of those aspects of language which isn't usually taught in the classroom even though it's an important part of becoming proficient in any language. In our podcast today, you will learn 10 useful slang words and expressions tha...

As language learners, one of the most demotivating situations to be in is when someone says, "I don't understand you.". It can feel as though all of the hard work you've put in was for nothing. Knowing how to deal with this situation could be the difference between giving up and communicating confidently. So in today's podcast, we'll discuss some of the best techniques you can use if you're ever i...