Olly Richards, iwillteachyoualanguage.com and langpreneur.com , is a polyglot online teacher, author, and entrepreneur. After buying a one-way ticket to Paris at the age of 19, there was no turning back on the language learning journey for him. Since then, Olly has learned more than eight languages fluently and has developed his own method, StoryLearning, to help thousands of people speak a foreign language. He is originally from the UK, but Olly is a true global citizen. Over the last 15 years,...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about whether or not you SHOULD TRY to sound like a native and how this correlates with accent reduction, intelligibility, identity and your DEEPER PURPOSE for learning English. Is this a particular goal you have as part of your English language journey? Have you ever faced any prejudice for the accent that you have? Whatever your thoughts are on the subject, it's a really interesting one and so you'll enjoy listening to our discussion about it. Show not...
Jun 30, 2021•34 min
Anna Khoma, @HannahKhoma on Instagram, is an English learner and teacher, accent coach, and vlogger from Chernivtsi, Ukraine. On her YouTube channel, English Fluency Journey, she shares her own journey to get to a native level of English, and her continued journey learning English. Anna started studying English seriously shortly after her son was born, about four years ago. At that point, she had never spoken English. Through hard work, passion, and dedication, she has been able to achieve the i...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this week’s podcast, Ethan and Ollie talk all about money. You will learn idioms and expressions related to money that you can start using today in your real-life conversations or on the RealLife App. Learning these idioms and expressions will make you sound more natural when you speak English. So, take out your pen and paper, and get ready to write some of these expressions down. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have publicly launched much anticipated Real...
Jun 23, 2021•34 min
Jack Askew, tofluency.com and teachingeslonline.com , is an online ESL/EFL teacher, a web designer, and blogger. In 2008 he was offered a promotion at the marketing company he was working in, but he decided to quit and pursue his dream of traveling to South America instead. Since then he has been teaching English online and he has also worked in schools in Spain and Ecuador. He is originally from Preston in the United Kingdom, but he currently lives in the USA with his wife and two children. On ...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this week's podcast, Andrea and I are answering your questions. We asked you on Instagram, what you want to know about English or about us. And the great thing about your questions is they are rich in language and vocabulary. So you are going to learn lots of new expressions in this podcast. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have publicly launched much anticipated RealLife English Podcast and Speaking App , which will give dedicated learners, just like you, ...
Jun 16, 2021•36 min
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about connected speech! You'll learn about how we often don’t pronounce some words, how we reduce others and how we change some sounds in order to flow more naturally with our speech. This is a really interesting topic that will not only allow you to understand native English better, but you can also use this in your everyday speech too. At the end, we put ourselves to the test with the classic “Betty Botter bought some butter“ tongue twister. So, stick ...
Jun 09, 2021•36 min
In this episode of the show I had an amazing conversation with Hadar Shemesh, an incredibly skilled and insightful accent and fluency coach from Israel. She moved to NYC when she was 21 to pursue acting, where she worked as a bartender at a Jazz club to support herself. According to her, she used to get criticized because of her strong Israeli accent, but acting helped her become a "diligent speech student." We start off talking about how we can often feel uncomfortable speaking a foreign langua...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this week's podcasts, Ethan and Ollie get their competitive spirit out with the best online games that you can use to practice your English. Learning through games is an excellent way to make your learning experience a lot more fun and dynamic. So, if you like the idea of taking your English out of the classroom and having fun, don't miss out on this episode! Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have publicly launched much anticipated RealLife English Podcast a...
Jun 02, 2021•37 min
In this debut episode of the show, you are going to learn a ton and get a lot of inspiration from Vanessa. She's an American English teacher who has over 3 million subscribers on her Speak English with Vanessa YouTube channel. In this episode of Beyond Borders with Ethan she talks about her time living in France, where working as a nanny she taught English to the two children she was babysitting. She also tells us about why she deleted all the social media apps off of her phone, how her perspect...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min
This week we have a reason to celebrate. We’re now a 4 million people community on YouTube! And because a lot of people are congratulating us on YouTube, we decided it’d be fitting to record a podcast on different ways to say congratulations. This is a word that learners often misuse, so we detail the different situations when it is okay to say “congratulations” (hint: not on someone’s birthday!). Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are ...
May 26, 2021•38 min
At RealLife English we're coffee lovers! That's why we're bringing you this podcast in which you'll learn vocabulary on how to order your favorite coffee, whether you're traveling abroad or ordering in a café at your local chain. We also talk about details about the specific coffee culture from The US, UK and Australia. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipated RealLife English Podcast and Spea...
May 19, 2021•40 min
Have you ever heard someone say that something speaks volumes? Or ever wondered about the difference between “speak up” and “speak out”? In today’s podcast Ethan, Andrea and Ollie talk all about different expressions with the word “speak.” Not only will you learn what these actually mean, but you'll learn how to use them in everyday conversation as well. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipate...
May 12, 2021•32 min
Ethan, Andrea and Ollie are back together in the virtual studio to discuss words used in English that come from other languages in English. These are called loanwords and are very common in everyday (and not so everyday) speech. You’re also probably using some of these loanwords in your native language too. An important aspect of using these words is knowing how to pronounce them, as a few of them have special sounds. Also get ready to have some laughs as Ollie impresses Andrea and Ethan with hi...
May 05, 2021•34 min
In this week’s episode, Ethan interviewed Rachel from Rachel’s English. Rachel is an American pronunciation expert from Philadelphia, and with her YouTube and course she has helped millions of learners to understand and speak English clearly and naturally. In this lesson, you will learn what to do if perfectionism makes you scared of making mistakes and gets in the way of fluency. You will get advice to start practicing speaking English and how to train your pronunciation at home, alone. And so ...
Apr 28, 2021•34 min
In today’s podcast, Andrea and Ollie teach you lots of expressions and phrasal verbs with the word look , which is an extremely useful word that you can use in a variety of different everyday situations. When it comes to phrasal verbs, we know that they tend to be difficult to learn, that’s why we’re teaching them to you with their context and funny stories of when we have used them. So, you’ll learn the phrasal verbs for some standard verbs like inspect, reflect, search, investigate. This will ...
Apr 21, 2021•35 min
This week's podcast is all about idioms! Part of being fluent in the language is being able to speak with idiomatic expressions when they're appropriate. For example, when someone asks you "How are you?", don't always fall back to the old "I'm fine, and you?" Think of ways you can add variety to your language. For example, you could say "as right as rain". Today, Andrea and Olli teach you weather related idioms, and in doing so they touch on a cultural aspect that has to do with British people a...
Apr 14, 2021•37 min
In today's podcast we talk all about Easter traditions and how this festival is celebrated in the US, the UK, and Australia. Easter is originally a religious tradition, but nowadays a lot of people see it as a family celebration where you get to share delicious Easter chocolate eggs with your loved ones. So, we talk a little bit about both these sides of Easter tradition. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release t...
Apr 07, 2021•36 min
In today’s podcast, we’re talking all things Slang! Ollie teaches us some funny Australian slang expressions. You’ll also learn the American and British alternatives to these words, so no matter what your favorite version of English is, you’ll learn tons of vocabulary today with us. They also talk about how slang changes based on region and generation. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipated ...
Mar 31, 2021•35 min
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about how you can use dating apps to practice your English. We discuss why these apps are useful to learn English and how you can start today. We'll also tell you how you can start a conversation and reply as well as some safety issues to be aware of. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipated RealLife English Podcast and Speaking App , which will give d...
Mar 22, 2021•39 min
Is it possible to get fluent in 3 months as many companies claim? Can you do it without leaving your home country? In today's podcast, Ethan, Andrea and Ollie, define what fluency is and what effect a 3-month plan can have on your ability to speak English. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipated RealLife English Podcast and Speaking App , which will give dedicated learners, just like you, the...
Mar 15, 2021•38 min
In today's podcast, we're talking all about how to complain in English. As you're probably aware we have a culture of not really complaining, so when we do, we do it in an extremely polite way. So, we'll teach you lots of phrases and tips on how to complain politely whether you're at work, traveling, in restaurants, or hotels and in many more places. Show notes here . .......... We’re super excited to announce that we have started testing, and are getting ready to release the much anticipated Re...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min
Over the past year, we've been spending a lot more time at home, but this doesn't mean that you have to stop learning English or making progress in your language learning. We have some great tips for you that are going to help you get some structure in your language learning as well as some ideas on how you can continue learning and practicing at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Mar 01, 2021•31 min
Platforms like Zoom, Skype of Google Meet are used more now than ever before. Some of our students have brought up some of the challenges that come with speaking in English while using these platforms. What do we say when the audio isn't working? Or when the other person's screen freezes? Or when we accidentally interrupt ourselves? Ethan, Andrea and Ollie share some strategies, tips, and vocabulary to use in video conferences, no matter if it's a business meeting, a team meeting, meeting with y...
Feb 22, 2021•47 min
In this week's episode of the RealLife English podcast, your new fluency coach Ollie guides you through a whole range of different Australian TV series that you can start watching now, from movies, series, reality shows to soup operas! He also shares some fun Aussie idioms you'll love hearing about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Feb 15, 2021•36 min
We're thrilled (excited) to introduce you to Ollie, our newest Fluency Coach at RealLife English! Can you guess where he's from? (Hint: He doesn't have a US or a British accent) This episode is your chance to get to know Ollie as we put him in the hot seat and ask him about his language learning, travel adventures, inspirations, and much more! As you'll see, we ask him some interesting questions that you'll find useful next time you meet someone new! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
Feb 08, 2021•43 min
In this podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about their favorite songs from 2020 that can help you to learn English in 2021. Not only do they talk about their favorite songs, but they talk about some favorite vocabulary and phrases from them and they break them down for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Feb 01, 2021•45 min
In this podcast, Ethan and Andrea discuss how you can improve your listening comprehension. Did you know that 60% of our time spent communicating is by listening? And that we only retain 25% of that information? This could even be less when English isn't your native language. Be all ears in this fantastic episode and find out how you can become a better listener and improve your comprehension. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jan 25, 2021•24 min
Last year we did "10 Best Netflix Series to Learn English with in 2020" on our YouTube channel and you loved it! Well, it's 2021 now and we're sharing with you our picks for the best shows that you can use to keep it rocking with your English learning this year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
Jan 18, 2021•47 min
In today's wicked (UK) podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about slang words that you need to know. The reason why slang is so important is because it helps you understand what people are talking about, whether in TV, songs, or when you converse with a native. Ethan also shares some tips on how you can incorporate slang into your vocabulary and actually also start using it. So, don't miss out on this AWESOME opportunity to get your slag game on point! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
Jan 11, 2021•37 min
