Learn vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and culture with fun and informal unscripted dialogues from your RealLife English Fluency Coaches. Here's what other people have to say about the Real Life English Podcasts: "I religiously listen to you guys on the way to work. When I have to stop at the traffic lights, people look at me thinking, "What's she up to?" Because they see me laughing and I'm by myself. Anyway, it's the best way to learn real everyday English." ... "I'm glad you guys don't follow the other podcasts which are mostly boring and too formal. I want to learn real daily English, not from books. You are head and shoulders above the rest. Aww yeahhhh." ... "The most effective way to boost your English. Fun and loaded with content. Learn English with the Real Life Guys the way it's actually used. No boring exercises." ... "The RealLife English Podcast is the best way to learn English." ... "I'm majoring in English and admire your podcasts. I can say that this is the best way to improve your English, you must listen this!! Real conversations and fun. :)"
#364 Bonus - 4 Secrets to ADVANCE Your English Level FASTER
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In today’s episode, we speak about how you can use our RealLife Way method to help you work on your English fluency and effectively fast-track the process without making yourself burned out. Those are very practical tips, so it’s a must-listen for all English learners!
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23/11/2023 • 13 minutes 25 seconds
#364 - How Long Did it Take Me to Get FLUENT in English?
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Learning a language is a great and exciting journey. It's not without its obstacles, of course, so to keep pushing forward and overcome inevitable difficulties, many learners want to know how long it will take them to reach that goal - to speak English fluently. Today, you'll hear what our coaches have to say about their learning journeys and yes, they'll also answer this question: "How long?.."
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20/11/2023 • 15 minutes 11 seconds
#363 Bonus – How to Make FEWER MISTAKES in English in Casual Conversations
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Wouldn't it be great if you could speak English both confidently and accurately, without making too many mistakes? Well, it is possible, but you need to now how to balance passive consumption with active study time. In this episode, we help one of our followers do just that.
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16/11/2023 • 8 minutes 35 seconds
#363 The Most Confusing English Mistakes | CAN or CAN'T? — WORD or WORLD? and More!
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How to tell the difference between “CAN” and “CAN’T”? How to correctly pronounce the word “World” in English? The English language is full of minor, subtle differences in sound. Studying and learning these differences can make you better understand spoken English and have more accurate pronunciation. Join us in this fun podcast to learn more about English pronunciation!
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13/11/2023 • 12 minutes 33 seconds
#362 Use These 15 Phrasal Verbs to Speak ENGLISH More Like a Native, 15 Expressions with "GO" for Daily Use (Go After, Go Over), and How to Use Them Correctly
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Are phrasal verbs a nightmare for you? Well, they don’t need to be! Join us in this fun conversation to learn at least 15 new phrasal verbs, why phrasal verbs are important and how you can learn them faster.
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06/11/2023 • 27 minutes 50 seconds
#361 Guide to Speaking English Confidently When TRAVELING Abroad, Funny Stories from our Adventures, Avoid Making These Mistakes in Your Next Trip, Useful English Expressions for Travel Situations
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We believe that learning comes from getting out of your comfort zone. Being in unfamiliar situations and overcoming challenges offers a fast-track to personal development and growth. And one of the best ways to get out of your comfort zone is by traveling and getting to know different cultures. In today's episode, we share some of our personal travel stories. You'll also learn lots of vocabulary related to travel.
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30/10/2023 • 48 minutes 25 seconds
#303 The 80/20 of Vocabulary: How to Advance Your English FAST!
What if I told you that in order for you to improve your English, you need to study less? What we mean by that is you need to narrow your focus down to just a few essential topics. There’s so much information on the internet these days about English learning that it can be quite daunting to know which topics to focus on. So today we will give you the three fundamental topics that we recommend you focus on. We call it the 80/20 of vocabulary. Show notes here. .......... Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and the Art of Gambling <a style="color: #2880b9;" href= "htt
19/09/2022 • 33 minutes 58 seconds
Welcome to RealLife English!
What’s up, Global Citizen? I’m Ethan, your RealLife English Fluency Coach, and I want to personally welcome you 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
14/09/2022 • 1 minute 52 seconds
154 - Developing this ONE Skill Will Help You Speak Better English
Hey you there--yes you! Are you ready to communicate in English like an expert? It's not just enough to wish for it. And no, it's not enough to go to class two or three times per week or study grammar. The secret lies in just one skill--in a willingness to open your heart, to be vulnerable, to face your shame, and to be COURAGEOUS! If you master the skill that we will talk about in this episode of the RealLife English Podcast, you will be perceived as fluent. But do you have the guts [bravery] to do it? Let's see--download or listen now!
03/08/2017 • 40 minutes 38 seconds
153 – Do YOU Want to Speak English Like a Native?
Are you ready to be empowered with the strategies, skills and courage you need to step outside of the classroom, and not just learn English, but to live it? Are you ready for this next big step in our new methodology, the RealLife Way? Aww yeah! Today, in Step 3, we are both breaking a big myth related to native English speakers AND helping you with your goal of having native-like English... It sounds a bit contradictory, but you will soon find out why in this episode of the RealLife English Podcast!
27/07/2017 • 35 minutes 57 seconds
152 - How to Go Beyond the Classroom & Live Your Life in English
Aww yeah! Are you ready to go BEYOND the boring traditional methods and learn English like the natives do--by USING it?!? Without a doubt, the most successful English learners I have met completely surround themselves with the language. They create an environment and lifestyle that mimics the experience one might have if she were living in an English speaking country. And without a doubt, this is a HUGE key to success with learning. It is moving past the ways you were told to learn the language, and making it a part of your everyday life that you don't even really have to think about. It is simple, it is fun, and although it is not always easy, it is extremely fulfilling. But in this episode, Justin and Ethan will make it more effortless with tons of new tips and resources. Are you ready? Then press play!
20/07/2017 • 36 minutes 23 seconds
151 - The 3 Pillars for English Learning Success
Where there is a will, there is a way! Nowhere is this truer than when learning a foreign languages. This expression explains that if one's desire and determination are enough, she can find a way to do anything. So, if you bring your want of English fluency, and you are willing to work hard for it, then we will show you the way! In this podcast, you will learn the 3 pillars of determination: Desire, Vision, and Discipline If you start your journey by concretizing these three qualities into your mindset, you will be unstoppable. Let's do exactly that in this episode of the RealLife English podcast, aww yeah!
13/07/2017 • 37 minutes 11 seconds
150 - 5 Steps to Stop Learning English, and Start LIVING it: The RealLife Way
In this episode, we are thrilled to present an outline of our new comprehensive 5-Step methodology that we have developed over the last four years with RealLife English. The next FIVE episodes will go in depth about each step of the RealLife Way and how YOU can start applying this to your English and your life: PART I - Where There's a Will, There's a Way PART II - Don't Just Learn it, Live it PART III - Discover the Truth About "Native" English PART IV - Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone and SPEAK English PART V - Be the Change Your Wish to See in the World If you listen to every episode in the next few weeks and apply the principles, then we have the following promise: We will Inspire you to awaken the determination <sp
06/07/2017 • 36 minutes 49 seconds
149 – Shopping, Flirting, and Dressing like Steve Jobs
Do you love shopping? Or maybe you only do it when you absolutely must? Either way, it can be extremely frustrating to go shopping when you don't have the vocabulary to ask for what you need: The right fit? The right fabric? The right cut? Well, listen to this episode and learn how to navigate the malls in any English speaking country! And hey, you might even fall in love...
29/06/2017 • 43 minutes 58 seconds
148 – You Can't Run From English Fluency
In this week's episode of the RealLife English Podcast, we talk about the mind blowing story of Kilian Jornet from Catalonia (in the northeast corner of Spain). Recently, he became the first person to RUN up the world's highest peak, Everest! And in honor of Kilian, we will be talking all about English vocabulary for runners and expressions with the word RUN. Everyone can learn something and laugh in this very special episode of the RealLife English podcast, so let's jump into it, aww yeah! http://reallifeglobal.com/running/
23/06/2017 • 43 minutes 24 seconds
147 – Confident Phone Conversations
Without a doubt, a frustrating part of communicating in a foreign language is making a phone call. You cannot see the other person’s face or rely on gestures, and you have to answer spontaneously. It can feel extremely embarrassing to admit that you don’t understand something seemingly simple the person on the other side said. In this episode we share share recommendations for speaking on the phone in English, so next time you make a call you can feel comfortable and confident. Aww yeah! http://reallifeglobal.com/phone
09/06/2017 • 42 minutes 26 seconds
146 – How To Pass The Visa Interview
Planning on traveling on planning to the US soon, but haven't prepared for the visa interview? In this episode you are going to learn all about what to expect when going through the application process, and how to prepare for the interview.
01/06/2017 • 41 minutes 45 seconds
145 - Do You Have The Balls To learn English?
Like any other language, English is filled with so many slang expressions and rude terms, most revolving around human genitalia. Humans tend to find lots of interesting ways to use sexual organs to describe how they are feeling, from anger to extreme joy and delight. Although this is not always the most appropriate language to use around certain people, knowing these expressions can give you great insight into the English language and expose you to the more creative side of common colloquialisms. In this episode of the podcast we are going to explore testicles. All the different ways we refer to these man parts, and how we can use them in everyday speech to reference courage, commitment, excitement and much more.
04/05/2017 • 51 minutes 29 seconds
144 - Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock
Have you ever heard of, or even experienced reverse culture shock? Many people who have lived away from their place of birth, or culture they grew up in, experience this when returning to their mother land. It is the experience of returning home but everything feels foreign. In this lesson me and Justin discuss what reverse cultural shock is, and some of our personal experiences readapting to our own countries of origin.
27/04/2017 • 46 minutes 24 seconds
143 - Learning English After Brexit
In 2016 the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union in what was called Brexit. As the dust still hasn't really settled (it's too soon to see any real effect) since this happened, people are still really unsure what this means for the global economy, and other side effects this could happen all over the world. In this episode we have a special guest, Martin, from Essex in the United Kingdom, to share some of his views on the current situation. Martin is the creator of Rock N Roll English and is currently living and teaching English in Italy.
20/04/2017 • 44 minutes 27 seconds
142 - Find Love and Get Married in English
Independent of what language you speak, where you were born, or if you are religious or not, love is something that affects us all. In this episodes of the podcast we talk all about getting married and how weddings are celebrated in western culture. This will be a great lesson to help fill your vocabulary with lots of cool new wedding terms and expressions, and culturally prepare you for all the funny, crazy, and romantic aspects of a typical marriage ceremony. SEE SHOWNOTES
13/04/2017 • 55 minutes 47 seconds
141 - Be a more Open Minded Learner and Traveler
Are you really taking advantage of all the opportunities you have to learn when traveling and experiencing new cultures? In this episode Ethan talks about all the mistakes he make while staying in Thailand the last couple of months. Ethan didn't learn the language, didn't meet any locals, didn't understand the culture, and didn't make the most of this amazing opportunity. We are going to give you some great tips on how to maximize your learning when traveling to new countries, and help you be a more active global citizen. Aww Yeah!
03/04/2017 • 43 minutes 27 seconds
140 - Going to the Movies in English
Attention all movie buffs! If you are looking for a cool way to meet with new people, make new friends, or even take someone out on a date, movies are a great way to create an instant connection and give you something to talk about. Learn some cool ways to ask people about movies, and discover more about that person through movie conversation.
22/03/2017 • 40 minutes 28 seconds
139 - Beautiful English Pronunciation
Lucy from the popular YouTube English channel, English with Lucy, is here to tell us all about how to speak English clearly and confidently. Lucy got her feet wet in ESL while teaching English in Seville, Spain. She is fluent in Andalusian Spanish and is currently learning Italian. Working with Spanish students, she knows how challenging learning a non-phonetic language like English can be, and has many tips to share with us. This episode will be especially helpful if you speak a latin language like Spanish or Portuguese. We had a lot of fun and laughs with this episode, and we hope you will, too! See Show Notes
14/03/2017 • 52 minutes 47 seconds
138 - How To Tip Your Waiter And Get Better Service In English
Eating at restaurants in English can be tricky, and raise a lot of questions for all non-native speakers. Am I being rude with the waiter? Should I leave a tip? What's the right way to order? In this episode of the podcast you are going to learn all aspects of eating out at restaurants for politeness, booking a table, and free refills. See Show Notes
06/03/2017 • 56 minutes 39 seconds
137 - Going to the Doctor in English
Have you ever need to go to a doctor in an English speaking country, but felt worried about communicating your health problems in English. In this episode we are going to help your feel more confident when visiting the doctor, preparing you with all the necessary vocabulary needed to explain common symptoms, aches, pains, and strange rashes. SEE SHOWNOTES
25/02/2017 • 53 minutes 59 seconds
136 - What's Up Homie? (23 Home Expressions)
Have you ever been homesick? Or found a nice little home away from home? In this podcast lesson we are going to be breaking down (explaining) more than 23 expressions related to home, teaching some connected speech pronunciation, and helping you are feel much more at home when speaking English. Also, check out the video from YouTube where you can activate auto-generated subtitles. They are not perfect but pretty good. See Show Notes
09/02/2017 • 1 hour 3 minutes 55 seconds
135 - Australian Abbreviations
Grab yourself a cuppa (a cup of tea/coffee) because this podcast is going to be a bloody ripper (really good)! Chad and Ethan talk about Chad's experience returning to Australia after living in Brazil for such a long time, and you will also learn about how Australians abbreviate lots of common words. We would love to know what you think about the new format, and you can also watch the video of us chatting on Youtube. SEE SHOW NOTES
02/02/2017 • 1 hour 9 minutes 34 seconds
#134- Relationship Idioms from Friends TV Series
Today we've got an awesome, hilarious, and highly educational podcast about Relationship Idioms From Friends TV Series. We also talk about education, and the fascinating psychology of multiple intelligences and how it can help you discover your unique talent and style for learning English.
27/01/2017 • 36 minutes 18 seconds
133 - Ethan Travels Asia and Plays With Cats
Ethan is in Asia! Our beloved Mr V (Ethan) is helping our brothers and sisters from Japan to Thailand with their English speaking skills, while connecting and making as many new friends as possible. In this episode we will hear about his travels so far, explaining all the most important vocabulary and pronunciation along the way. SEE SHOWNOTES
19/01/2017 • 58 minutes 59 seconds
132 - Boost your Confidence with Emma from MMM English
G'day mates! (How Australians say hi) We are really happy to be introducing you all to a new friend of ours, another amazing online English teacher from down under (Australia), Emma from MmmEnglish. Emma has been helping people all over the world improve their English speaking skills, confidence, and preparing them for using English in the real world for both professional and personal situations. In this episode she explains her most impactful learning techniques, and she has even created a special weekly planner which you can download right now and really take your English up a level. SEE SHOW NOTES
13/01/2017 • 1 hour 59 seconds
#131- The Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Today we have a very trippy, futuristic podcast, as we talk about the coming Artificial Intelligence Revolution. The is the craziest the RealLife guys have ever talked with their podcast, but listen along, blow your mind, and let's expand our visions of the emerging future as we talk about the rapidly expanding horizon of what's possible ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
06/01/2017 • 54 minutes 50 seconds
130 - Revolutionize Your Pronunciation (with Rachel's English)
We had the great pleasure of interviewing one of our favorite online teachers, the pronunciation master herself, Rachel from Rachel's English. If you don't know Rachel, she's been a huge inspiration to how we teach pronunciation here at RealLife. In this conversation, we talk about a lot of awesome stuff, but here are a few of the highlights: Rachel's story as an opera singer and how she started teaching pronunciation The importance of learning to listen and imitate the rhythmic patterns of native speakers Is it okay to practice your English with other non-native speakers and learners? Using media and repetition of native speech samples to improve your pronunciation
29/12/2016 • 35 minutes 47 seconds
129 – The RealLife Christmas Special!!
Happy Holidays! We are all back in our motherlands and we wanted to record a special podcast to send our love and warm wishes to you RealLifers during this special time of year! In this week's podcast, you will learn what Christmas is like in each of our homes (NOT like what you've seen on TV) and we will teach you a bunch of useful holiday vocabulary! Are you ready for a jolly old English learning time? Then let's jump in... press play or download below!
22/12/2016 • 51 minutes 20 seconds
128 - How to Do Anything Better
Do you want to be a better English learner? Or maybe you want to finally lose weight at the gym? Or perhaps become a world-class martial artist? There is a fundamental mindset that can help you do of these things--Really, anything you want! Today we discuss this topic with the one, the only Kevin Conwell from Feel Good English, who is not only an expert English teacher, but also has a background in psychology, which means he is a master of the mindset required to learn a language. Excited to learn more? Just press play or download the episode! http://reallifeglobal.com/do-anything-better/
15/12/2016 • 1 hour 2 minutes 35 seconds
127 - Become More Outgoing In English
Are you taking yourself too seriously when it comes to speaking English? It's time to step out of your comfort zone, stop getting too stressed out about what other people think of you, and become a much more outgoing English speaker. SEE SHOW NOTES
08/12/2016 • 54 minutes 48 seconds
126 - Facebook and Politics
Ready to dive into one of the most frequent questions lately? Can you guess what it is? "What the hell is happening in the United States??" As Americans living in Brazil, we have been getting asked A LOT about the recent elections in the United States. Although we are not going to be talking too much about our political preferences, in this RLR episode we will discuss why the elections may have resulted how they did. More importantly, we will use this as an example of why Global Communication and being a diplomatic communicator is SO crucial nowadays! And we have a special guest, Teacher Vanessa from the United States, to help us. Ready to improve your English (with over 50 new words and phrases!--See below) and learn about some really cool topics? Then jump into today's episode! Shownotes (with all the new vocabulary and references): <a href= "http://reallifeglobal.com
01/12/2016 • 1 hour 8 minutes 15 seconds
125 - Love, Sickness, and Halloween
Are you ready to really test your English comprehension with an Aussie (Australian), a Yank (American), and a Brit (British) all in one podcast? Today you can with our special guest, Jack Askew! SEE SHOW NOTES
24/11/2016 • 53 minutes 3 seconds
124 - Cooking with the RealLife Guys
Do you consider yourself a master chef? Would you know how to name all the equipment in a kitchen? Unfortunately we are not going to help you become a better cook, but we will at least help you with some new cooking vocabulary, teach you some very important aspects of native pronunciation, and hopefully help you have a fun time learning kitchen English. SEE SHOWNOTES
17/11/2016 • 59 minutes 5 seconds
123 - Build a Business with Startup English
Have you ever wanted to quit your job? Start your own business? Find your inner entrepreneur? We love talking about new business ideas, and trying to find creative new ideas which could help us with RealLife. In this episode we have decided to do exactly that, and hopefully inspire someone out there to start their own entrepreneurial journey. We talk about our startup, give you some cool resources you can use to learn more about entrepreneurism, and teach you some really cool new vocabulary to help you understand more about all these ideas. See show notes here!
10/11/2016 • 1 hour 1 minute 12 seconds
122 - Business English with a Twist
In this episode we have a chat with Shanthi Cumaraswamy from English with a Twist. Shanthi has been teaching business English to professionals for over 6 years now, and has a long history of working in the business and finance world. Get some great tips and discover more about the interesting things she is doing with her teaching.
24/10/2016 • 51 minutes 44 seconds
121 - Enlighten your English with Meditation
Are you looking to have less anxiety? Improve your general well-being? Who knows, maybe even improve your learning potential? In this episode we talk about some of the benefits one can get from a simple meditation practice, how meditation has had an effect on our lives, and more importantly we break some preconception people typically have about meditation in general. Ohmmmmm Yeahhhh!!!!! See Show Notes: www.reallifeglobal.com/meditating
13/10/2016 • 59 minutes 27 seconds
120 - English in Japan with Drew Badger
In this episode or RealLife Radio we have another special guest, the founder of English Anyone, Drew Badger! In this interesting conversation you are going to learn all about Drew's adventures with Japanese culture and his unique teaching style, which he uses to teach Japanese babies!! To discover more about Drew you MUST watch all his youtube videos, and also take a look at his website. See shownotes Song: The Cat Empire - Midnight
06/10/2016 • 56 minutes 9 seconds
119 -16 Ways to Say Beautiful
Do you agree with the expressions beauty is in the eye of the beholder? In this episode of RealLife Radio we will take you though 16 different ways to say 'beautiful' and teach you all the little differences between each word. Using the wrong word in a situation can lead to a very embarrassing moment, as you will discover with some of Justin's stories about false cognates. We hope you enjoy and would love to get some feedback and suggestions about future podcasts ;) See Show Notes
30/09/2016 • 49 minutes 5 seconds
118 - How the Best Teachers Motivate Students
Have you ever had a fantastic teacher? One that made you LOVE whatever subject they were teaching? A teacher who made you excited to go to class every day? We all know what a big difference a good teacher can make. But what makes the best teachers special? How do they motivate us to be curious and love learning? We brought back Fluency MC, master teacher, trainer and knowledge entertainer, to help us discuss how the best teachers motivate their students. Whether you are a learner looking to add passion to your own routine, or a teacher wanting to spice up your classroom, you are going to get a TON of value out of this episode of RealLife Radio...
22/09/2016 • 46 minutes 12 seconds
117 - What the Best English Learners Do Differently
Are you learning English incorrectly? Did you know that 90% of English learners never achieve English fluency? In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to teach you some of the common habits that the 10% of successful learners possess. Awww Yeah!!!! See show notes here
19/08/2016 • 43 minutes 59 seconds
116 - 5 Reasons Why 90% Of English Learners Fail
Are you learning English for the wrong reasons? One of the main reasons why so many people fail to become a fluent English speakers is actually because of the wrong motivations for learning. Are you one of these people? Find out in this episode of RealLife Radio. Aww Yeah! See Show Notes Here
29/07/2016 • 56 minutes 30 seconds
115 - A New Way of Education
Every thought the education system was 'F'-ed up? We always have and in this podcast cast we talk a little bit about what we think is wrong with the way the education system works. See full shownotes
19/07/2016 • 43 minutes 7 seconds
114 - Are You Ready For Global English?
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08/07/2016 • 49 minutes 21 seconds
114 - Accidents with your English
Are you CLUMSY? In this episode learn a ton of new vocabulary related to accidents, accident prone people, and how to avoid accidents in the future. Awww Yeah!!
19/05/2016 • 40 minutes 39 seconds
113 - Business Words & Police Sirens
The RealLife English Podcast is finally back! And now it's unedited. Learn, laugh, cry, and most importantly have a lot of fun with your English learning. In this episode we talk about what has been going on at RealLife English, and teach you a bunch of business terms based on this very funny youtube video. Learn more about RealLife English: ★ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/RealLifeEnglishBH ★ WEBSITE: http://www.RealLifeGlobal.com ★ PLATFORM: http://reallifeglobal.com/coming-soon/ ★ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GetRealLifeEnglish/ ★ TWITTER: @reallifeglobal ★ INSTAGRAM: @reallife_english ☯For Business Inquiries contact: [email protected]
10/05/2016 • 57 minutes 18 seconds
112 - Tips From a Model English Learner
In this great episode you are going to get some first hand English learning tips with our good friend, and podcast listener, Geanderson Esteves. Get some great advice from this model English learner who has really connected his life to his learning.
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11/02/2016 • 42 minutes 50 seconds
111 - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... English fluency!
Become a super English speaker in this action packed episode of the RealLife Poodcast. Check out all the new words and notes below to help you follow along and learn as much as possible. Aww Yeah!!
Words You Should Know:
Kickball – kid’s version of soccer
A lot of catching up to do – to give someone a lot of lost information due to their absence
Tuned in to – to be on the same frequency (common for radio stations)
Spread the word - to share information amongst peers
Stepping up – take responsibility for something
Booklist – a list of books which you want to read
Villain laugh – a scary laugh made by a bad person
a ……… or two – a rough estimate of quantity
Invisibility – to ability to be invisible
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04/02/2016 • 34 minutes 6 seconds
110 - Become a More Natural English Speaker
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
21/09/2015 • 33 minutes 25 seconds
109 - Practice Your Speaking, AND Make Friends Around the World
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
18/08/2015 • 34 minutes 3 seconds
108 - English Slogans
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.
06/08/2015 • 41 minutes 32 seconds
107 - How to Pass the IELTS Speaking Exam
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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25/06/2015 • 40 minutes 37 seconds
106 - Finding Your Passion Through English
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.<br style="color: #3
11/06/2015 • 38 minutes 27 seconds
105 - Fluency Tips from a Self Taught Learner
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.See Shownotes
28/05/2015 • 35 minutes 51 seconds
104 - Rap Your Way to English Fluency (with Fluency MC)
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!See Show Notes
22/05/2015 • 39 minutes 11 seconds
103 - Homosexuality, Fashion, and Women's Clothing
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!
14/05/2015 • 33 minutes 54 seconds
102 - The Most Popular TV Phrases
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!<span style="color: rgb(
30/04/2015 • 32 minutes 16 seconds
101 - Can Drinking Alcohol Be GOOD For Your English?
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.See Show Notes!
24/04/2015 • 37 minutes 57 seconds
100 - The Fascinating Story of RealLife English
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.
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16/04/2015 • 38 minutes 6 seconds
99 - LOL: Make People Laugh in English
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.<a href="http://www.reallifeglobal
09/04/2015 • 36 minutes 36 seconds
98 - How to Understand an Aussie
You reckon you could throw another shrimp on the Barbie for me?Have you ever spoken to an Australian? (Chad doesn’t count)<span sty
02/04/2015 • 33 minutes 37 seconds
97 - Sports Idioms for Your Life
Are you ready to raise the bar (definition below) with your English?<br style="color: #333333; font-family: Ge
26/03/2015 • 34 minutes 40 seconds
96 - Kickass Habits and British Accents
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.
19/03/2015 • 37 minutes 55 seconds
95 - The Power of Knowing WHY You're Learning
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.
12/03/2015 • 31 minutes 33 seconds
94 - American Sports Metaphors
Today our plan for you is to give you an opportunity to hit your English out of the park [definition in episode].<br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13
05/03/2015 • 35 minutes 39 seconds
93 - Wordplay with Names and The Big Bang Theory
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.
26/02/2015 • 35 minutes 31 seconds
92 - How to Learn English Without Classes
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.
19/02/2015 • 35 minutes 22 seconds
91 - How to Think Like a Fluent English Speaker
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.
12/02/2015 • 35 minutes 11 seconds
90 - Maximize Your Fluency with Power Idioms
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.
05/02/2015 • 34 minutes 58 seconds
89 - Max's Journey of Determination
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
29/01/2015 • 33 minutes 10 seconds
88 - West African English, Football, and Azonto Dancing
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
22/01/2015 • 30 minutes 28 seconds
87 - Fluency Interview and the Schwa Sound
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
15/01/2015 • 33 minutes 10 seconds
86 - New York English & The Qu'ran (with Special Guest)
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
03/01/2015 • 34 minutes 58 seconds
85 - Breaking the Law
Have you ever had a run in with the law? Maybe you have unfortunately been a victim of a crime.Either way, in this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to get a whole lot of great information related to the law, different crimes, and punishments.
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31/12/2014 • 30 minutes 53 seconds
84 - How to Revolutionize Your English with Podcasts
Get ready to start revolutionizing the way you study English! With this episode we are going to give you the RealLife Radio Power Lesson so you can start taking your English fluency to the next level. Get amazing insight into English pronunciation while learning tons of new expressions, slang, and phrasal verbs in these innovative lessons. <p style= "margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 23.799999237
25/12/2014 • 33 minutes 30 seconds
83 - The Power of Body Lanuage
Do you ever find yourself hunching over or sitting with your arms crossed?
These forms of body language can really affect your verbal communication as well. In this episode you are going to get a lot of useful new vocabulary, including phrasal verbs and slang, all related to improving your body language.
Also discover the difference between STUFF and THINGS and remember to participate in the weekly challenge. Aww Yeah!
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18/12/2014 • 32 minutes 18 seconds
82 - Public Speaking and Presentations
Have you ever had to speak in public? Did you nearly pee your pants?
In this episode of RealLife Radio you’re going to get some great advice about preparing to speak in public, learn some really common aspects of connected speech, and improve your pronunciation and comprehension with Eminem!
See more info and get the show notes here
11/12/2014 • 31 minutes 56 seconds
81 - Happy Holidays
The end of the year is near which means it’s time for a lot of parties, food, and family.
This is a great time to stop and smell the roses (take time to appreciate things) and be grateful for all you have. In this episode we explore all the different holidays that happen at the end of the year, teach you about some common native pronunciation that confuses most learners, and get some inspiration from basketball legend, Michael Jordan. Enjoy!
See Show Notes : http://www.reallifeglobal.com/happy_holidays
04/12/2014 • 32 minutes 47 seconds
80 - Success and the City
Are you more of a city slicker, or a country hick? Either way I'm sure you can see the good side and bad side of both lifestyles.
In this episode we are going to explore all the aspects of living in a big city from traffic to work. Also, learn about one woman's 10 hour walk through New York city, and we explain the difference between the words city, town, and village. See shownotes here
27/11/2014 • 30 minutes 38 seconds
79 - How to Be Tough in English
You have to be really tough if you want to learn a language and becoming truly fluent in it. Luckily for you this episode is going help you become as tough as nails (see meaning in shownotes).
In this episode you will greatly extend your English vocabulary, hear about a rugby fan who has balls of steal (hear meaning in episode) and learn all the different ways of using the word check. Aww yeah!!
20/11/2014 • 31 minutes 29 seconds
78 - How to talk about Hair
Getting your hair cut in a second language can be a very difficult and even scary thing to do. You don’t want to mess up your style with a bad haircut.
In this episode you are going to: learn lots of vocabulary related to getting your hair cut learn the difference between appointment, commitment, meeting, and plans learn why you should not ask someone to marry you in a boat. Click to see all the vocabulary in the show notes
13/11/2014 • 33 minutes 14 seconds
77 - The Big Move
Have you made any big moves in your life recently?
We are about to make some big moves with RealLife English and have based this episode of RealLife Radio all about that.
Also in this episode you are going to learn all about Apollos Hestor’s great speech for a local news station that went viral on YouTube. We’ve even made it into a FREE RealLife power lesson for all of you who haven’t joined the fluency circle yet.
Click here to see the sample power lesson
06/11/2014 • 30 minutes 45 seconds
76 - How to Not Offend People in English
Have you ever offended somebody when speaking English purely because you were unfamiliar with their culture?
In this episode you are going to learn about being more politically correct when speaking English and how to avoid using the wrong words when talking about “touchy” subjects. Also, hear about an Australian pig that got drunk and started a fight with a cow.
Do you want to get MORE from RealLife Radio? Join the Fluency Circle and you will recieve the RealLife Radio Power Lessons EVERY WEEK! <a style="text-align: center;"
31/10/2014 • 33 minutes 28 seconds
Bodily Functions and Sounds
Describing sounds can be a very difficult thing to do, especially in another language.
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn the names of the most common, and sometimes most unpleasant, body noises and bodily functions. Also, you’ll hear the story of the creepy homeless pickup artist, and the difference between recommend and suggest.
23/10/2014 • 33 minutes 9 seconds
74 - Aussie English
In this episode we are going to be focusing on all things Australia. You are going to get some insight about the history of the Australian accent, get some examples from some stereotypical Australian stars, and learn why it’s really important to know what the word “dunny” means if you happen to be travelling to the land down under (Australia).
16/10/2014 • 31 minutes 29 seconds
73 - How to be Successful at Anything
Do you consider yourself a motivated English learner? Do you believe you are studying English for the right reasons?
In this this episode we are going to inspire you to think about your reasons for speaking English and discover how having a strong “why” will really excel your English fluency without you even noticing. Aww Yeah!!
09/10/2014 • 32 minutes 50 seconds
72 - Extreme Emotions: From Sad to Happy
Are you ready to laugh, to cry, and more importantly learn a lot of new English words and expressions?
In this episode we are going to take you through an emotional learning experience describing and different emotional states, starting from the bottom of the barrel and finishing on top of the world! See show notes at: reallifeglobal.com/emotions
02/10/2014 • 32 minutes 39 seconds
71 - Proverbs & Disney Characters Gone Wild
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 been bad cartoon characters, and discover the differenc
25/09/2014 • 34 minutes 31 seconds
70 - It's Cool to be Kind
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 question from a RealLife Radio member, Rawda from Egypt.
18/09/2014 • 30 minutes 43 seconds
69 - Transportation, Travel, and Phrasal Verbs
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!!
12/09/2014 • 34 minutes 29 seconds
68 - Trust, Dishonesty, and the Ice Bucket Challenge
Would you consider yourself a trustworthy person? Or, are you a bit shady?
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going really extend your vocabulary with tons of new expressions and general vocabualry all related to trust. Also, we talk about the ice bucket challenge craze, and answer a question which is a common mistake for many English learners.
04/09/2014 • 31 minutes 10 seconds
67 - Accidents, Knives, and Nails
Accidents happen to everyone, but learning a crapload of English in this podcast is by no means an accident!
Expand your vocabulary, English comprehension, and even your pronunciation with this action packed episode of RealLife Radio. From knives falling from balconies to burning your leg with cup noodles, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
28/08/2014 • 34 minutes 20 seconds
66 - Hospitals, Sickness, and Getting Pissed
Prepare yourself for an action packed episode of RealLife Radio that is going to teach you a large variety of vocabulary so commonly used in everyday life.
From name mix ups at hospital to taking the piss out of friends, this raunchy episode of RLR might gross you out a little but relax, we will finish you off with a happy ending. Aww Yeah!
21/08/2014 • 35 minutes 34 seconds
65 - Working Out with Phrasal Verbs and Expresssions
In this episode you are going to get a crap load of new vocabulary, including all the phrasal verbs that go with the word work. You are also going get some insight into how Justin gets his arms to be so big and muscular with gym and exercising vocabulary.
14/08/2014 • 37 minutes 23 seconds
64 - How to Express Anger (Pet Peeves, Road Rage and Rednecks)
Do you get pissed off quickly and for very insignificant things? Then you are going to love this episode of RealLife Radio.
You are going to discover new ways to express anger when someone, or something is irritating you, plus we teach you the difference between history and story, and find out about the angry redneck you gets instant karma.
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07/08/2014 • 35 minutes 54 seconds
63 - Make English a Part of Your Life
Hey there ladies and gentlemen, have you ever wondered how many different ways you can connect your English learning to your life?
Well, in this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to give you some great alternatives to practice your English by surrounding yourself with the language more, by any means possible. Awww Yeah!!
31/07/2014 • 37 minutes 54 seconds
62 - Using Bad Words Out on the Town
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to discover the most EXPENSIVE place to use bad words in the world! Plus you're gonna get a whole lot of new vocabulary all related to going out with friends and having fun, and the confusing difference between the words house and home. Awww Yeah!!
24/07/2014 • 27 minutes 24 seconds
61 - Shopping in a Nutshell
In this episode you are going to find out about a Miley Sirus's tragic loss, learn a lot of shopping terms and expressions, AND discover some cool alternatives to using swear words and bad language. Awww Yeah!
17/07/2014 • 34 minutes 30 seconds
60 - Music to Our Ears
In this weeks episode of RealLife Radio Chad and Justin's conversation topic is all about music and the effect it can have on language learning, and cultural understanding. Also, learn about a man who nearly died chasing after a $20 bill, get a great resource for learning with music, and discover whole lot of new vocabulary. Awww Yeah!!!
10/07/2014 • 40 minutes 18 seconds
59 - World Cup, Football Fever, and Brazil
In this episode Chad, Justin, and Ethan talk about the new RealLife Global Social network, and how you can connect to the world through English. Also, learn a lot of new vocabulary related to the World Cup and find out about what things are like in Brazil right now.
13/06/2014 • 37 minutes 26 seconds
58 - Marriage Advice, Travel Accommodation, and the Expression "Just Saying"
In this episode your are going hear some interesting ways other listeners listen to the podcast, get some marriage advice from Bill Murray, expand your vocabulary in relation to travel accommodation, AND learn how to use the expression, "Just Saying." Enjoy
29/05/2014 • 31 minutes 23 seconds
57 - Hero Cats, Digital Learning, and the World Cup in Brazil
In today’s Episode of RealLife radio Chad and Justin talk to Ludimilla (the first female on the show) about her experience learning English from a young age with the help of technology, and her perspective of the World Cup in Brazil. You'll also discover the amazing story of a heroic cat who saved a baby, hear about Justin's iguana's cool spikey mohawk, and hear the first female Awww Yeah in history.
23/05/2014 • 36 minutes 44 seconds
56 - Mother's Day Special (Mama's Boys)
Chad and Justin talk about all the trouble and problems they caused their mother's as children, fond memories of their mom's growing up, and introduce you to offensive "yo mama" jokes. SPECIAL GUEST: Noah Haas
10/05/2014 • 33 minutes 59 seconds
55 - Let's Talk Romance
Do you have a soft spot (sensative sid) for romance? In this episode Chad and Justin's main conversation is all about romance and their opinions about the subject. Also learn about a creepy Chinese photographer and how to use a lot, a few, and a little correctly. Awww Yeah!!
01/05/2014 • 31 minutes 57 seconds
54 - Embarrassing Moments
In this episode, Chad and Justin talk about embarrassing moments in language learning and life.
We also talk about the world famous viral youtube video for English learners, "The Italian Man Who Went to Malta," we teach all the uses (and different pronunciations) of the word, and we teach you more than 30 new words and expressions.
24/04/2014 • 31 minutes 8 seconds
53 - Easter and Spring Break
Chad and Justin talk about humorous expressions related to Easter and Spring Break.
17/04/2014 • 32 minutes 23 seconds
52 - Learning With TV Shows
Get the full transcript and conected speech pronunciation lesson from our site right now, Aww yeah!!! reallifebh.com/podcast-52
20/03/2014 • 34 minutes 47 seconds
51 - Slang Expressions
See all the show notes and get the full transcript lesson at reallifebh.com/podcast-51
13/03/2014 • 34 minutes 31 seconds
50 - Things NOT To Do When Speaking English
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech, lots of new words and expressions, plus some grammar tips! Aww yeah!! See blog - www.reallifebh/podcast-50
06/03/2014 • 34 minutes 13 seconds
49 - Sports
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech, lots of new words and expressions, plus some grammar tips! Aww yeah!! See blog - www.reallifebh/podcast-49
27/02/2014 • 37 minutes
48 - The Hero's Journey
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech! Aww yeah!! Get the lesson at: http://reallifebh.com/podcast-48
20/02/2014 • 33 minutes 44 seconds
47 - Travel Tips
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn Engslih! Download this podcast new and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech! Aww yeah!!
Get the lesson at: http://reallifebh.com/podcast-47-travel-tips<st
13/02/2014 • 30 minutes 32 seconds
46 - Habits
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Words You'll Learn
A stand up guy
Good old times
Christmas tree
Chimney
Fire place
Stocking
Mantle
Christmas eve
Egg nog
Apple Cider
Give it a kick
National Lampoon's Christmas vacation (see here)
Sucks
Stuffing
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19/12/2013 • 30 minutes 19 seconds
43 - Courage Expressions
Words You'll Learn
Rocking an afro
Jagermeister
Have something down
Guts
Balls
Nuts
Sack
A bunch of
Words to Know
Raining cats and dogs - to be raining a lot
Dilly dally - spend time on irrelevant things
Drilling exercise - a repetitive to
12/12/2013 • 30 minutes 15 seconds
42 - Hard Work
Words You'll Learn
Right off the bat
Tom boy
Pull something off
Double or nothing
Bust ass
Pampered
Spoiled
Words to Know
To swear - to say bad words e.g. f@#k / sh#t
Artistic license - to be able to break the rules because of your artistic abilities
Juggling - to keep two or more objects in the air at one time by alternately thro
05/12/2013 • 31 minutes 25 seconds
41 - Fire Expressions
Words You'll Learn
Pop in
Eager
In shape
Low blow
Put something out
Words to Know
Face-to-face - To be talking to someone in person
Yell - To make your voice really loud and sometimes aggressive
Hit below the belt - To punch someone in the lower region of their body (generally the balls)
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28/11/2013 • 23 minutes 58 seconds
Trevor's Last Podcast - 5 Ways to Say Goodbye - #40
To find the links to the resources, go to http://reallifebh.com/trevor-says-goodbye/
Words You'll Learn
M.I.A.
The Maharishi Effect
For old times' sake
The DMV
Split
Beet
Words to Know
Transcontinenta
21/11/2013 • 25 minutes 2 seconds
#39 - English & Global Citizenship
In this special edition of the RealLife Podcast, Justin and Ethan talk about how learning English can make you a global citizen.
World citizenship is a collection of processes, skills, character traits, and attitudes that together form an identity that transcends geographic and political borders to include all of humanity.
Read the Article
How Learning English Can Make You a World Citizen
O inglês como chave para a cidadania global
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07/11/2013 • 20 minutes 20 seconds
38 - Halloween
Words You’ll Learn
Take into your own hands
Tracks
Skeleton
Carcass
Toilet paper someone's house
Words to Know
Ghostbusters- Guys that kill ghosts (see the RealLife Ghostbusters here)
Pegan Holiday- A christian holiday
Wardrobe /
31/10/2013 • 21 minutes 45 seconds
37 - Dating
Words You'll Learn
Blind date
Potent
Testing the waters
a player
Talk yourself up
Drown out
Words to Know
Yours truly - expression to reference yourself
Apply - to candidate yourself
Grant - money given to organizations to accelerate their work
The shit - something that is re
24/10/2013 • 22 minutes 10 seconds
36 - House
Words You'll Learn
On strike
To get your fix
Screen name
Kudos
Hiss
To live under a rock
Talking smack
Flimsy
Trippy
Words to Know
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03/10/2013 • 29 minutes 43 seconds
# 35 Travel Expresssions
Words to Know
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18/09/2013 • 32 minutes 47 seconds
34 - Gangster Expressions
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Words You'll Learn
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11/09/2013 • 28 minutes 13 seconds
33 - People's Character
Words to Know
Kidnap – to steal a personRansom – money asked for when someone is kidnappedFleas – little bugs found on animalsKick it off – to start with excitementBlend – to mix and combineStrict policy – rules that are taken very seriouslyMap (Verb) – give structure to something and help you understandMediocre – something or someone very average or plainLuxurious – things that represent wealth and are of high qualitySlack off – to be lazy and not work when you are supposed to<br /
04/09/2013 • 32 minutes 1 second
32 - Start the RLE Movement in YOUR City
Words to Know
Numb- when you can't feel your body because it's really coldBrain freeze- a sudden headache caused by cold drinksStreet cred- a good reputation on the streetsDilly dallying- wasting time on silly thingsAdam's apple- round part of a man's throat Tuned / Untuned- when a iinstrument sounds really good or badHumble- Someone who is very modestStruggle- To progress with difficultyMultifaceted- to have many different aspectsBoost- a push to help you get better or higherInternship- a training period for business professionals Go over- to cover or talk about a particular topic<br /
29/08/2013 • 33 minutes 42 seconds
31 - People's Names
Words to Know
Disrupting - something that takes your attention away
Vipassana - a technique of meditation taught by the Buddha. There are 10 day courses held in centers all over the world where you can learn the technique. More details.
Pots and pans - used for cooking food on a stove [fire].
Ecovillage - communities with the goal of becoming more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable.
Da bomb - awesome, great, cool, amazing
Polar bear - a bear
13/08/2013 • 29 minutes 59 seconds
30 - Food
Words to Know
Kitty litter – a toilet for cats The masses – large groups of people On the ball – someone who is very smart and doesn’t miss anything Branch out – to extend to new places Country side – the interior regions of a country
07/08/2013 • 31 minutes 8 seconds
29 - Numbers
Words to Know
Standing up - when all of your weight is on your feet, not sitting
Bimonthly - two times a month
Pissed off - angry
Legit - short for legitimate
Upset - sad
Old chestnut - something you've heard many times before
Lipstick - makeup that you put on your mouth
Shovel - a tool used to dig into the ground
Boogie board - a small board used to catch waves
Swoop
30/07/2013 • 22 minutes 54 seconds
28 - Weapons
Words to Know
Silky- Something made from silk, typical with lingerie
Undergarments- Underwear
Dope - Cool
A bunch - A lot
Reckless- To do something without caring about others safety
Hatchet- A small ax used to cut down small trees
Bury- Put something in a hole in the ground and cover with dirt
Bearer of bad news- The person who holds bad news
Blame- To accuse someone of something
Drug money- Money made from selling drugs
Break into- Enter somewhere using force of breaking doors
On the bench- In sports, when a player is not on the field
Wrap up- To finish
In the flesh- In person</
23/07/2013 • 28 minutes 47 seconds
27 - Clothes
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Words to Know
Rays - Short for "sun rays"
Porch - the front of a house or building
Chillin' out - slang for not doing much
Gang - a group of people
Insightful - smart
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16/07/2013 • 25 minutes 56 seconds
26 - Anger
Words to Know
Burp- to expel gas from the stomach from mouth
Push up- movement used to workout your chest and arms
Full house- the place was very crowded
Head over- go to
Figure out- to solve a problem
Pound down- to drink a lot very quickly
Brainwash- make someone believe what you want them to believe
From the bottom of my heart- with total sincerity
Bullet- metal that you shoot out of a gun
Tie down- use rope to hold something still
Drug addi
09/07/2013 • 31 minutes 17 seconds
25 - Chad's Fired
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Words to Know
Stick around - stay
Slackline
02/07/2013 • 26 minutes 48 seconds
24 - Jurassic 5 Songs
Words to Know
Weight off your shoulders - a big relief
Schedule- your personal time organizer
Updates - additional improvements
Peeps - friends, people in your social group
Hometown - the city where you were born
Background information - previous information about a story
Taking it to another level - making something better and more intense (in a god way)
Break up - to stop a relationship; when a band stops playing
Pretty much - basically
Damn straight - to show agreement (strong e
25/06/2013 • 28 minutes 41 seconds
23 - Annoyance
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Words to Know
Electrocuted - to be injured or killed by an electric shock
Earbuds - headphones
Stove - what you use to
18/06/2013 • 29 minutes 4 seconds
22 - Elements
Special guest-Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo
Words to Know
Cholesterol – fatty substance you find in food from McDonalds
Vegemite – a bitter paste eaten by Australians
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11/06/2013 • 32 minutes 9 seconds
21 - Resistance
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Words to Know
Pets - animals that live in your house
Feed - to give food to
Concrete - a building material; what sidewalks are made of
Asphalt - the black material that roads are made of
Stick around - stay
Wad up - what you do to a piece of paper to turn into a ball
Crumpled up - same as above
To iron
04/06/2013 • 25 minutes 10 seconds
20 - Relationships
Words to Know
Ear buds- noise receptors in your earVirtual haircut - life like video, you must hear with headphones (click here to watch)Every now and then - sometimesLeft over - the remains of somethingKink - problems in technologyPop up - to appear unexpectedlyRings a bell - sounds familiarBrutal - a bad or awkward situationIntertwined - to become joined togethe
28/05/2013 • 34 minutes 37 seconds
19 - Movement
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Words to Know
Young grasshopper - A common thing for a Martial Arts master to call a student.
Period - Menstrual cycle
Cramps - Painful contractions of muscles
Hypnosis - a state of consciousness where you are very open to suggestions (see photo)
Blood - the red liquid in your body that comes out when you are cut
Cologne - scented water to make men smell good (perfum
18/05/2013 • 28 minutes 55 seconds
18 - Keep
Words to Know
Tan- darkened skin from the sunWorm- an insect that lives in the ground and eats poopWealthy- to have lots of life’s richesParty-goer- a person who goes to parties<b style="padding: 0px; margin: 0p
14/05/2013 • 28 minutes 47 seconds
17 - Weather
Words to Know
Shade- different tones of coloursSkeptical- to not like or believe in something before you try itrooted/cheering- to support a team or a personSpring out- appear suddenly<br style="padding: 0px; mar
04/05/2013 • 25 minutes 57 seconds
16 - Karma
Words to Know
Grizzly bear - an extremely dangerous bear.
Plantation - a place where plants are grown to sell.
In a row - continuously.
Sock - what you put on your feet before your shoes.
Picnic - an event that involves taking a pre-made food to be eaten outdoors.
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29/04/2013 • 24 minutes 40 seconds
15 - Luck
Words to Know
Wheelie- When you ride a bike with the front tire off the groundUnicycle- Bicycle with one wheelMake sense of something- To understand something<br style="padding: 0px; margin
21/04/2013 • 27 minutes 24 seconds
14 - Distress
Words to Know
Laundry - cleaning your dirty clothes
Sin - an immoral act
Craving - a powerful desire for something
Gross - unattractive, disgusting, ugly
Plastered - very drunk
Posh - upperclass, elegant. (British English)
Mischief - harm or trouble caused by someon
Mayhem - violent or damaging disorder or chaos
Big deal - something important
Aight - a slang way to say "alright"
Daydream - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract's your attention.
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14/04/2013 • 22 minutes 43 seconds
13 - Hapiness
Words to know:
Crook- Sick in Australian English
under the weather- Expression for being sick
Fasting- To spend a long time not eating
working out- Training at the guy, doing weights
buff- A strong persons with defined muscles
07/04/2013 • 26 minutes 21 seconds
12 - Life
Words to Know
Tease - something to tempt you to stay until the end of the podcast
Shout outs - saying positive things to people who aren't with you
Mic - (pronounced mike) short for microphone
Such a shame - so unfortunate
Bottom of my heart - with sincerity
Step above - more advan
31/03/2013 • 22 minutes 10 seconds
11 - Sleep
Words to Know
Awesome- another way to say coolStick around- to stay in the same placeMorphing- to cut words and mix them, ex. want to/ wannaWith ease- to do something with no difficultySack- a bag generally used for potatoesHay- dried grass usually eaten by farm animalsNap- a very quick sleepSnooze- another word for sleepImpulsive- to so something without thinking about it very muchJab- to punch, can be used
24/03/2013 • 19 minutes 2 seconds
10 - Time
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Words to Know
Well done - another way to say "good job"Nourish - to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition<
17/03/2013 • 20 minutes 1 second
9 - Water
Chad and Trevor teach you all about 5 new expressions you're going to to love! Plus some cool tips and joke.Words to know
Drop- when something fall, in this case the weatherStay tuned- continue listeningBite size- A small size to make it easyRocks- When something is cool and of good qualityBloke/Sheila- Australian slang for man/womanMove on- To continueBad breath- When your mouth doesn't smell good, often from eating garlicAwkward- Uncomfortable with a person or situationForro- Brazilian
09/03/2013 • 27 minutes 25 seconds
8 - Hang
Learn 5 new expressions with Chad and Trevor. Also, a new tip about how to practice if you don't live in an Englihs speaking country, the diference between "get up" and "wake up" and all the RLE news.Expressions:Get the hang of somethingHave something hanging over your headLeave someone hangingHang in thereHang out
03/03/2013 • 19 minutes 26 seconds
Real Life English for Brazilians: Words that don't translate into English
Learn how to say 9 terms that don't translate well into Portuguese from English with Chad and Justin from Real Life English.These terms are:SaudadesVoce SumiuQuanto TempoNamorarShoppingMarcarCombinarAceitarDar um Jeito
01/03/2013 • 12 minutes 58 seconds
7 - Body Parts
Words to Know:
Watermelon- Delicious fruit, 90% of Trevor’s dietUndercover- When something is secret, not many people knowA Parody- A copy of a famous video/songOld English- English used in centuries agoHand cuffs- Metal straps used by police officers to hold people’s hands togetherUnwritten laws- laws in society that everyone knows even though they’re not officialCarpentry- Working with wood<br style="padding: 0px; ma
23/02/2013 • 17 minutes 7 seconds
6 – Partying
Imrprove your English the Real way with Chad and Trevor from Real Life English. Learn 5 cool new expressions:- Let your hair down -Party pooper -To go all out -Paint the town red -Social Butterfly
Check out http://reallifebh.com/podcasts for notes on the episode including words to know and links.
16/02/2013 • 18 minutes 45 seconds
5 - Expressions Using the Word WORK
Improve your English with Chad and Trevor teaching you some cool new expressions related to work.
Expressions:
Don't Give Up Your Day Job Dirty Wor
10/02/2013 • 15 minutes 37 seconds
How to Use the Word FUCK (part I)
Learn 13 different uses for the word FUCK. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/how-use-word-fuck
06/02/2013 • 21 minutes 26 seconds
Sex and Dating Terms
Learn the dating hierarchy. Learn the difference between hooking up, seeing someone, going out, dating, hanging out, going steady, and more! With Ethan and Trevor. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/sex-and-dating-terms
05/02/2013 • 19 minutes 1 second
Australian Slang
Learn some common Australian slang with Chad and Trevor. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/speak-australian-english-australian-slang-expressions
05/02/2013 • 14 minutes 38 seconds
4 - Animals
In this podcast, the expressions you’ll learn are:
Until the cows come home
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
I’m so hungry I can eat a horse
To smell a rat
A wolf in sheeps clothing
Plus:
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