Join the conversation and share your thoughts! From the surprising misadventures of a parrot to an unusual case of mistaken identity, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss quirky real-life stories with interesting or unexpected twists. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. realc...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Join Donielle and Khrystyna for a relaxed coffee break episode filled with laughs, quirky “Would You Rather” questions, and a surprisingly effective sleep hack. From elevator stories to fashion debates, it’s an easygoing chat for fun listening and vocabulary practice! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in ...
May 24, 2025•17 min•Ep. 36
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna open up about the everyday stressors we all face. We share how stress shows up in our lives and our personal tips for managing it. Tune in for relatable stories, vocabulary-rich natural conversation, and a few laughs along the way. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used ...
Apr 22, 2025•33 min
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! What’s your favorite way to relax? In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna chat about hobbies — from baking and reading to board games and gardening — and share some laughs along the way. Grab a cup and join the conversation! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural an...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about their social media preferences and habits. They discuss which platforms they use most, the kind of content they enjoy, and their thoughts on pros and cons of social media. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language no...
Feb 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 33
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this Coffee Break episode, Donielle and Khrystyna play a fun round of Tell Me Some Things... where they discuss hilarious do’s and don’ts for various situations. Grab your coffee and join the laughs! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regard...
Jan 02, 2025•20 min•Ep. 32
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna need a break from the daily news headlines, so we're scouring the interwebs to uncover uplifting and funny news stories. Join us for a lighthearted conversation filled with moments designed to bring a smile to your face. We hope these stories brighten your day, too! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more ...
Nov 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 31
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we're exploring the colorful world of body-related idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions! With so many to choose from, we’re putting fate in the hands of a spinning wheel, landing on a body part, and uncovering a few surprising idioms featuring each one. Don't turn your nose up at these useful idioms - this episode is full of fun, laughs, and phrases you’ll want to keep an eye out for ! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this ...
Oct 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 30
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we continue our conversation about restaurants and restaurant culture in the United States, including explaining a little about how tipping works here. And of course, because it's us, we'll also talk about favorite restaurant foods. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additiona...
Sep 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 29
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we're discussing all things restaurant related: eating out, take out, cuisines, etc. But it turns out that this is a big topic, and since we love talking about food, we're calling this a part 1, and we'll continue our discussion next time! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and ad...
Aug 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 28
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna dive into some of the puzzling customs, habits, and practices that leave us scratching our heads. Join us for a lighthearted conversation about things that just don't make sense to us and our attempts to figure out what the reason might be that they persist. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information...
Jun 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 27
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we're talking about a famous U.S. city that receives millions of visitors per year: Chicago, Illinois! Donielle has lived there, and Khrystyna has visited many times, so we're sharing our experiences and discussing places to visit and famous Chicago foods to try. show notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in...
May 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 26
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today, Donielle and Khrystyna are discussing experiences renting and living in apartments. We also discuss an interesting court case, sparking conversations about the diverse cultural influences shaping perspectives on adult children continuing to reside in their parents' home. Download the show notes for this episode for lots more helpful language info! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for eac...
Apr 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 25
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna start off the discussion with a funny news story about not-so-big lottery winnings. We then talk about our own luck when it comes to winning things, and imagine what we would do if we ever hit it big in the lottery! Download the show notes for this episode for lots more helpful language info! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you wi...
Mar 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 24
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Another fun installment in our coffee break series - a quick game or fun discussion that's perfect for when you're short on time and would prefer to listen to a shorter recording. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long with a discussion about a topic, a quick Q&A, or a fun game. Because these are short conversations that we will be sprinkling in with the regular episodes, the show notes will also be brief – just focusing on a few key words a...
Feb 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 23
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, our conversation revolves around various phrasal verbs that include the verb "come" but you'll also hear about lots of other phrasal verbs and expressions! Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language...
Jan 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 22
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common dreams, dream meanings, and our own dream habits. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. realcoolenglish.com/podcast Music: Wake...
Jan 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 21
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about weddings: culture, traditions, and superstitions, and you'll hear a little about their own wedding experiences! Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes reg...
Dec 02, 2023•36 min•Ep. 20
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Superstitions are common in just about all cultures, and they are so much fun to discuss! In today’s episode Donielle and Khrystyna talk about superstitions that are common in the U.S., and Khrystyna shares some unique Ukrainian superstitions. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the v...
Oct 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 19
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we are trying something new! In addition to our regular, full-length episodes, we are starting a new series we are calling Coffee Break. Each episode will be a short discussion about a topic, a quick Q&A, or a fun game. Because these are short conversations that we will be sprinkling in with the regular episodes, the show notes will also be brief – just focusing on a few key words and phrases used in our discussion that we think may be hel...
Sep 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 18
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss an activity almost everyone can relate to in some way: watching TV. In this conversation, you'll hear about favorite genres of shows, specific show opinions, and television watching habits. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabul...
Aug 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 17
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today we're doing something a little bit different! Khrystyna has just returned from a fun family trip to Ireland, and Donielle is talking to her about her experience. You'll hear about some of the places she visited, her impressions of Ireland, and you know us already - of course we manage to talk a little about coffee and food she enjoyed during her trip. Join us as we discuss this amazing vacation destination! Be sure to download the show notes f...
Jun 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 16
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In today's episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are having a little fun with animal idioms! English is full of interesting idioms that we frequently use in conversations, but it's not always so easy to understand them from context alone. Today we are talking about some of our favorites with an animal theme. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes fo...
May 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 15
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common everyday annoyances and our personal pet peeves. Not sure what a "pet peeve" is? Tune in to find out! Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regar...
Apr 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 14
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are talking all about jobs - different types of jobs we have had, our dream jobs and more. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. realcoole...
Feb 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 13
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, we're mixing things up a bit! One of the most important things to learn for conversation skills is phrasal verbs because we use them SO often in our daily speech. They are often difficult to learn without some context and lots of examples, so we thought this was a perfect way to help make them a bit easier. Today our conversation is all about phrasal verbs that contain the word PUT. Be sure to download the show notes for even more c...
Jan 27, 2023•37 min•Ep. 12
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, we are talking about getting a fresh start with a new year! You'll hear us discuss different ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and other New Year's Day traditions, including making new year's resolutions. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in t...
Dec 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 11
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, we are talking about another popular holiday in the United States - Thanksgiving! You'll hear a little about the holiday's history, common ways to celebrate it in the U.S., and what we traditionally eat for Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about ...
Nov 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 10
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Things are getting spooky in here! In this episode, we are talking about one of the most popular holidays in the United States - Halloween! You'll hear a little about the holiday's history, traditional ways to celebrate it in the U.S., and our personal favorite things about Halloween. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. Th...
Oct 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 9
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! If there's one thing Donielle and Khrystyna love as much as coffee, it's breakfast foods! In this episode we talk about our favorite things to have for breakfast and discuss some common breakfast foods in the United States and other regions. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content! Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the voc...
Jul 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 8
