This episode of the RealLife English Podcast is at the TOP of the RealLife Way--so if you have made it this far, congratulations! You are already well on your way to not just learning it, but living it! And the ultimate expression of this is when you can use your English to actually change the world! I know it sounds like a big goal, but as Gandhi said, "Be the change that your wish to see in the world," and knowing how to communicate in English is going to exponentially aid you in doing this. J...
Aug 10, 2017•43 min
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] t...
Aug 03, 2017•41 min
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 P...
Jul 27, 2017•36 min
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,...
Jul 20, 2017•36 min
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 ...
Jul 13, 2017•37 min
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 SP...
Jul 06, 2017•37 min
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... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jun 29, 2017•44 min
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...
Jun 23, 2017•43 min
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://...
Jun 09, 2017•42 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jun 01, 2017•42 min
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...
May 04, 2017•51 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reall...
Apr 27, 2017•46 min
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 Engli...
Apr 20, 2017•44 min
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 --- Send in a voice ...
Apr 13, 2017•56 min
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 ...
Apr 03, 2017•43 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Mar 22, 2017•40 min
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...
Mar 14, 2017•53 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message...
Mar 06, 2017•57 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message...
Feb 25, 2017•54 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Feb 02, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jan 27, 2017•36 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message...
Jan 19, 2017•59 min
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 spe...
Jan 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jan 06, 2017•55 min
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 nati...
Dec 29, 2016•36 min
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://po...
Dec 22, 2016•51 min
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 le...
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 3 min
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Dec 08, 2016•55 min
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 a...
Dec 01, 2016•1 hr 8 min
