Mon, 14 August 2023
#350 How Chasing Happiness Can Make You Unhappy, Choosing Purpose Over Pleasure, and What it Means to be Happy
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In a world obsessed with finding happiness, in today’s episode we talk about the wisdom of embracing life's ups and downs, finding contentment in the process, and discovering the true meaning of fulfillment.
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Mon, 7 August 2023
#349 How Learning ENGLISH Can Help You Change the World, Confident Humility, Global Citizenship, and Seeing Everything as a Learning Opportunity
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Our vision at RealLife English is to create a world beyond borders. By that we mean the borders that we can create in our own heads - the prejudices, the stereotypes, the judgments we have about people from other countries and so on. In a world that is getting more and more polarized, we at RealLife English want to help you become part of the solution. In today's episode, we explain how you can do that.
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Mon, 31 July 2023
#348 Understand and Speak Fast English, The Secret Ability of Native Speakers, and Pronunciation Mini-Lesson (What They Don't Teach You in School)
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Is speaking fast English one of your dreams? While this may seem impossible to achieve sometimes, there’s a secret ability you need to master in order to make that happen: Connected speech. Learning (and using) connected speech in your English will make you sound confident, natural and, of course, faster when you speak! In today’s episode, we teach some of the most common connected speech patterns and how you can use them.
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Mon, 24 July 2023
#347 How I Became Fluent in English LISTENING to MUSIC, Understanding the Meaning Behind the Lyrics, and Learning English Vocabulary with Michael Jackson
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You must have probably heard that listening to music is a great way to improve your English. While that’s true, simply learning new words and expressions from a song is not enough. One of the best things you can do is try to understand the actual meaning of the song. What do the lyrics talk about? What is the main message here? In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of understanding the message behind the songs you love and we give you some tips on how to better understand your favorite songs.
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Mon, 17 July 2023
#346 How to Tell Great Stories in English, 2 Simple Tips to Apply Now, and Learning from a Professional Storyteller
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We all love stories. The human brain is particularly designed to better absorb information through stories. If you want to be an effective English speaker and communicator, you need to learn how to tell stories and personal anecdotes in a compelling way. In today’s episode, we give you some tips to improve your skills as a storyteller so you can Wow! your audience.
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Mon, 10 July 2023
#345 Speaking English When Traveling (at the Airport, Hotel, City), Important Vocabulary You'll Need, and the Story of our Adventure in Peru and Machu Picchu
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The entire RealLife English team has recently met in person in Peru. One of the highlights of this trip was visiting Machu Picchu, considered one of the seven wonders of the world. In this episode, Ethan and Thiago revisit this incredible experience, sharing some of the cool things about the trip as well as some of the challenges that went with it.
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Mon, 3 July 2023
#344 - 4 Exercises I Used to Get Fluent in English Alone at Home, Fun Methods to Practice Speaking, and Famous Quotes from Movies
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There’s nothing like practicing your speaking skills with other people. But what do you do when you just don’t know anybody in your social circle to practice speaking English with? Well, there are things you can do on your own to practice speaking. In this episode, we show you two powerful exercises you can use to improve your speaking skills at home, alone.
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Mon, 26 June 2023
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How about a little game? Playing games in English is a fun and dynamic way of improving your language skills. In today’s episode, Thiago and Cassé play a game called “Would You Rather?”. Get ready to laugh and learn tons of new stuff in today’s episode!
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Mon, 19 June 2023
#342 Why You're Always Feeling Busy and Tired, 3 Ways to Solve This Problem Today, and 10 English Expressions to Communicate How You Feel
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Do you sometimes experience moments when it seems like there are never enough hours in the day, and the to-do list just keeps growing? It's easy to feel trapped in a cycle of exhaustion, where self-care and personal time become distant memories. But fear not, because in this episode, we're going to address this very issue head-on. It's time to take a step back, reassess your priorities and regain control over your energy and time. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more.
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Mon, 12 June 2023
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We all want to be heard. You want to be able to talk to other people with confidence and, most of all, you want others to pay attention to what you’re saying. But how do you ensure that people pay attention and actually listen to you? As it turns out, there’s something you can do: Learning how to unlock the power of the most versatile instrument you have - your voice.
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