RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How to become a confident Global Citizen In this podcast, you will listen to fun, relevant and dynamic English conversations with me and other experienced fluency coaches. These lessons are designed to help you become a confident, natural English speaker AND Global Citizen. You will learn: - The vocabulary, phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang that you ACTUALLY need to know - How to understand fast-spoken English from various native and advanced non-native fluency coaches - Native pronunciation and Connected Speech (How natives reduce, cut and connect the sounds) And so much more! By the way, to get the best experience with our podcast, we highly recommend you listen to it on the RealLife English App. With every episode you get a full, interactive transcript and vocabulary definitions. That way, you won’t miss a single thing! Just search for RealLife English in your favorite app store. Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a single new episode. Aww yeah! Download the App: https://reallifeglobal.com/app/

Gabby tells us about her story in becoming a world class English teacher, and how Go Natural English was born. Get some great tips and insights for Gabby and her amazing work. 

Speak English with people from all over the world with our new platform RealLife Global

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In this episode we are going to teach you how to practice your English speaking, and make a lot of cool new, share your culture, and discover the world, with the NEW RealLife Global platform. 

Click here to go to platform

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In this episode we talk, and teach you about some of the most popular English slogans, what they mean, and even explain why some of them are grammatically incorrect.

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Are you thinking of taking the IELTS test? Or any academic English test in the future, like TOEFL or one of the Cambridge English Exams?

In this episode of RealLife Radio or special guest, Jessica Beck, will debunk (show the falsness) 4 myths people have about the most nerve racking part of all these test... the speaking section!

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In this episode, our special guest, Adir ferreira, tells us about his awesome English learning journey from living in the one horse town (very little city) of bebedouro, to becoming one of the most well respected online teachers in Brazil.

He also teaches us the importance of taking action with your learning, and how by always pushing your limits, you can achieve anything.

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Aww Yeah!! In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to get some great learning advice from a self-taught fluent English speaker.

Ludmila, from Brazil, is a great example of how someone with the right motivation, and enough will power, can quickly outgrow traditional language learning methods, and achieve true lifelong fluency.

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Have you ever tried learning English with music? What about Hip Hop music?

In this episode of RealLife Radio we are chatting with the virally famous online English educator Jason R Levine, Fluency Mc. Learn all about his innovative approach to learning languages through rap music, and more importantly having fun with the language. Aww Yeah!

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In this long lost (we totally forgot about this one) episode of RealLife Radio, we talk about how some silly conservative groups have problems using the word gay, different kinds of fashion, and we also give our best description of what we know about women's clothing (which is not a lot).

We hope you enjoy!

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We have a very special episode this week for you TV lovers out there. We talk about catchphrases from many of our favorite shows, like Friends, the Simpsons, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, and more!
This is an episode you can't miss! Get a little insight into American culture, jokes, and of course English.

 

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Have you ever noticed that you when you drink alcohol you suddenly become more confident?

From our experience with our English speaking parties, we have noticed that after a little bit of alcohol, people’s English tends to get a little better, and flow a lot more.

In this episode we explore the idea that drinking alcohol could help your English speaking ability. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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Let’s celebrate 100 episodes of RealLife Radio. Aww Yeah!!!

For such a special occasion we are going to focus this podcast on telling the story of RealLife English, and how this whole movement started. From 2 roommates, to a community of over 120,000 English learners and speakers from all over the world, and plenty more exciting stuff coming in the very near future.

We also wanted to give big thanks to everyone who has supported us and given us great feedback from the very begining.

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Do you feel like your English is a little dull and boring?

Well, in this awesome episode of RealLife Radio we are going to help you start changing that. You are going to learn some cheesy (see below) jokes that work really well for ice-breakers when speaking English.

Also, we are going to give you some great pronunciation tips, lots of new vocabulary and expressions, and help you understand a scene from the Simpsons, featuring family Guy characters.

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You reckon you could throw another shrimp on the Barbie for me?

Have you ever spoken to an Australian? (Chad doesn’t count)

The Australian accent is considered one of the hardest to understand by many people, and today we are going to put your listening comprehension to the test.

With our special guest Matt Newton from Australia in the studio, you are going to learn a lot about Australia, the accent, food, stereotypes, and much more. Aww Yeah!

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Direct download: 98_-_How_to_Understand_an_Aussie.mp3
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Are you ready to raise the bar (definition below) with your English?

Today you are going to do that by learning all about sports expressions and references that are commonly used in English. Although these expressions are related to sports, they are figurative expressions and can be used in all situations.

You are also going to learn and get inspired with today's Killer Quote, and get some comical insight into American humor with the Killer Clip. Aww yeah!

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In this episode you RealLife radio you are going to discover how important is to have a strong purpose for your English learning journey, and how to get motivated to do that.


We are joined with our special guest Jack Askew who will motivate us with today’s killer quote, open our eyes to his teaching and learning methodology, and help us with our pronunciation.

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Do you want to learn English with a NINJA?

Well, today you are going to do just that. We have Kevin Conwell (a.k.a the Ninja English teacher) to help you guys with you journey to English fluency.

Learn about all the lessons Kevin learned from his language learning adventures, and discover the power of finding purpose to why you are learning English in the first place.

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Today our plan for you is to give you an opportunity to hit your English out of the park [definition in episode].

In this episode of RealLife radio you are going to learn all about baseball, pick up tons of new expressions, get inspired by another kick ass quote, and you might even get to third base [listen to episode to understand joke].

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It would be a good idea to go to “the John” before listening to this podcast.

Did you know that “the John” is another name for bathroom? In the English language there are many expressions based around people’s names, and today you are going to learn a lot of them!

You will also get a great vocabulary lesson from the TV series The Big Bang Theory, and an awesome quote to get you really motivated.

Direct download: RealLife_Radio_93_-_Wordplay_with_Names_and_The_Big_Bang_Theory.mp3
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Do you think you are lazy when it comes to studying English?


Well, let us introduce you to Olly Richards, an English polyglot who has taught himself 7 languages. In this episode you are going to discover how Olly managed to learn all of these language despite his busy schedule, and being a lazy language learning student.

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Are you ready to start THINKING like a successful English learner?

In this episode you are going to learn all about how having the right mindset can immediately make you a more successful language learner, and also help you become a better learner in life.

Direct download: Growth_Mindset.mp3
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Start making your English more powerful by using figurative expressions!

In this episode Max  explains how using idioms in spoken English can really help you connect more to people and sound a lot more fluent. Also, we will be testing our newest section, Killer Quotes! Learn popular expressions and get improve your pronunciation with clips from movies and TV series.

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Listen to the story of our good friend, Max from Argentina, and how he became a fluency English speaker despite all of the challenges he faced.

You will also learn about the power of having someone holding you accountable for your learning and how the pronunciation of words can change when using the possessive S. Check the noted below before listening to MAXimize your comprehension. Aww Yeah! - CLICK HERE t see shownotes

 

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One of the amazing things about the English language is the fact that it gives people the opportunity to share their culture with people from all over the world.

In today’s episode we have a very special guest, Richard from Ghana to teach us all a little about his country and culture.  Learn a lot of new words and expressions, practice your listening comprehension with his West African accent, and learn how to dance Azonto!

Show notes: http://www.reallifeglobal.com/ghana

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With the help of our special guest, self-taught English learner Rob Dog from Sao Paulo Brazil, we have a theory packed episode that will blow your mind (impress you a lot).

Make sure you read through all the show notes below to fully prepare for the episode and if you want to take your English to the next level, join the fluency circle and get access to the RealLife Radio power lessons!

 CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE POWER LESSON

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Do you consider yourself a NASTY English learner?

No, I don’t mean nasty meaning someone who is mean to others. I mean nasty like a boss, a baller, someone who’s English is off the hook.

If you don’t know what I am talking about then you have to check out this episode of RealLife radio with our special guest, Bilal from New Jersey. Aww yeah!

See show notes here

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