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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

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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 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/
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Episodes

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!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Jul 24, 201427 min

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Jul 17, 201435 min

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!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Jul 10, 201440 min

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Jun 13, 201437 min

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

May 29, 201431 min

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message...

May 23, 201437 min

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

May 10, 201434 min

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!!

May 01, 201432 min

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Apr 24, 201431 min

53 - Easter and Spring Break

Chad and Justin talk about humorous expressions related to Easter and Spring Break. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Apr 17, 201432 min

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Mar 20, 201435 min

51 - Slang Expressions

See all the show notes and get the full transcript lesson at reallifebh.com/podcast-51 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Mar 13, 201435 min

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Mar 06, 201434 min

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Feb 27, 201437 min

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

Feb 20, 201434 min

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Feb 13, 201431 min

46 - Habits

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 full transcript at: reallifebh.com/podcast-46 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message...

Feb 06, 201431 min

45 - New Year's Resolutions

Click here to recieve Pronunciation Transcript Lesson Some Connected Speech Examples Would you – "Woul-dja" I don't know - "I-dunno" What do you think? – "Wha-da-ya-think?" We can – "we-kin" Words to Know Go out with a bang – to finish something with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. Soul searching – spending time alone and contemplating about life. Freak of nature – a person who can do something that any normal cannot. Keep it up – continue to do a good job Get to know a person/place – to lea...

Jan 27, 201430 min

44 - Christmas Special

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 Lava lamp (see here) Brainwash Words to Know Ayahuasca/yagé - Indigenous plant taken during spiritual rituals Tri boarder - Where three countries meet To make the most of the fact - take advantage of the situation Consumer holiday - a holiday that is based on people buying things they do...

Dec 19, 201330 min

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 help memorize things Sum up courage - to collect all of your courage when you need it Take something to a new level - to become better or more professional at something J-man - what Chad calls Justin sometimes News The RealLife Chrismas with Soul Party in BELO...

Dec 12, 201330 min

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 throwing and catching them Skydiving - the activity of jumping out of an airplane Hustle (negative use) - to trick some in order to take advantage of them Pool - game of bi...

Dec 05, 201331 min

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) Rumors - Stories told about people that aren't necessarily true Gotcha - Abbreviation for "I have got you" - I understand Ladies man - A man who is good at attracting women's attention Be in labor - The stage be...

Nov 28, 201324 min

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 Transcontinental airplane - a plane that flies between continents Break up - end a relationship (usually a romantic one) Synchronized - doing something at the same time (often in different locations) Two-timing - someone who cheats on their husband or wife Infidelity - same as above Blow you away - impress you Twi...

Nov 21, 201325 min

#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 Cómo Aprender Inglés Puede Convertirte en un Ciudadano Global Jo...

Nov 07, 201320 min

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 / closet- place where you put your clothes in Costume- fantasy clothes you wear at a halloween party Fond memories- memories from your past which make you happy Tin man- Character from the Wizard of Oz who is made from tin ( see here ) Your little one- your child Phonet...

Oct 31, 201322 min

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 really good (shit - something bad) Flirt - To make playfully romantic or sexual comments to someone Criteria - the requirements Brag - to say good things about yourself To take the floor - take control in explaining something ...

Oct 24, 201322 min

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 Note: the definitions given are based on the context that they're used within the podcast. Bargain - to try and get a better deal Juvenile - young It's downhill - it just gets worse Made up - invented, Back in my day - when I was younger Tamed - animals suitable to have as pets Fired - what your company does to you when they no longer want you to work for them. Deadl...

Oct 03, 201330 min

# 35 Travel Expresssions

Words to Know Braid - to tie hair together to make a thicker piece of hair Pick up line - phrase used to attract a person you are interested in Wuss/wimp - coward Let someone down - to not fill expectations, disappoint To kill something - to do a perfect job Follow through with something - to do a job or task until you have finished without quitting Deadline - to final time you have to finish something Ask around - to ask many people the same question to get many opinions Bumpy - turbulent, and ...

Sep 18, 201333 min

34 - Gangster Expressions

Click here to download in iTunes [ podcast URL goes here (hyperlink) ] Click here for 10 free podcasts and transcripts Words You'll Learn Saudades Missing in Action (M.I.A) Every cloud has a silver lining C.E.O. Shrink Short and sweet A'ight Grillz To rock something Let's make like a banana and split Banana split Earmuffs (literal and figurative) Words to Know Yakuza - organized crime group in Japan Russian roulette - a game where you put a gun with one bullet in it to your head and take turns p...

Sep 11, 201328 min

33 - People's Character

Words to Know Kidnap – to steal a person Ransom – money asked for when someone is kidnapped Fleas – little bugs found on animals Kick it off – to start with excitement Blend – to mix and combine Strict policy – rules that are taken very seriously Map (Verb) – give structure to something and help you understand Mediocre – something or someone very average or plain Luxurious – things that represent wealth and are of high quality Slack off – to be lazy and not work when you are supposed to Dump som...

Sep 04, 201332 min
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