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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 t ...
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#424 - Test Your English! — Do You Know These 20 Advanced Expressions for Everyday Life? Improve Your Vocabulary for Real-Life Situations
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. The English language is packed with idiomatic expressions — those quirky phrases that often don't make sense if you take them literally. But once you learn how to use them, they can bring a whole new level of color, personality, and depth to your conversations! In this episode, we ex…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In today’s lesson, Ethan and Izzy dive into a lively discussion about their favorite childhood movies. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you to practice your English with real, natural conversation! You’ll discover advanced expressions, get some great movie recommendations, and learn …
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. English pronunciation can be tricky — sometimes even the most common words trip us up! In today's episode, we’ll dive into some fascinating examples of words that are often mispronounced. We’ll share practical tips and clever tricks to help you master these challenging pronunciations…
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#421 - 6 Reasons You Still Feel NERVOUS When Speaking English — 6 Things Not to Do, How to Stop Feeling Insecure and Face the Fear of Making Mistakes in English
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. There are six common reasons why you might freeze up or feel nervous when it’s time to speak English. In today’s episode, Ksenia and Izzy dive deep into these challenges, sharing their personal experiences and practical insights to help you overcome them. You’ll learn the dos and don…
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#420 How I Achieved My Dream of Living in the U.S. as an English Learner —How I Went, Where, and My #1 Tip for You
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, I sit down with my co-host to ask him all about his unforgettable journey as a work-and-travel exchange student in the U.S. Hear all about his time working at a ski resort, the culture shocks he faced, the life lessons he gained, and how watching TV shows at home hel…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into the world of apps that aren’t strictly about learning English but are perfect for helping you immerse yourself in the language. These tools can transform your everyday activities into opportunities for natural learning and fluency building. Whether it’s …
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#418 The English Lesson Nobody Taught You — How I Became a Confident, Natural English Speaker (Without Textbooks)
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. The traditional school method may have helped you study English, but it didn’t prepare you to truly live it. That’s why communicating in English can still feel like a challenge. In today’s episode, we introduce the RealLife Way of learning English! Using a real-life news story, we’ll…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. If you feel like your English sounds slow and robotic, this lesson is going to help you to become a fast, natural English speaker. Also, this lesson is super practical. You're going to practice a lot with clips from great series, movies, songs, common proverbs, and tongue twisters. B…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Learn how to speak English naturally in any situation! In this lesson, discover how to use scripts to make meaningful conversations, avoid getting stuck when expressing yourself, and expand your vocabulary with confidence. Let’s build your fluency together! Show notes here. .........…
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#415 Why Making Friends as an Adult is So Hard (and How I Build Friendships) — Podcast for English Learners
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of adult friendships, why they’re so tricky, and practical ways to build genuine connections. Perfect for English learners, you’ll pick up real-life language skills while discovering tips to grow your social circle. Ready to make some mean…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Get ready for a powerful dose of inspiration and English learning in our latest episode! We’re diving into 10 life-changing books that helped shape our journeys — and will boost yours too. From popular reads like Atomic Habits to unique gems like the Leonardo da Vinci biography, we’l…
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#413 Years of Study, But No Progress? Here's How to Level up from Intermediate to ADVANCED English — 5 Things You Should Stop Doing and 1 Method You Should Apply
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In today's episode, you'll learn where you're actually wasting time when learning English, and what you should stop doing. Instead, we will teach you a method that actually works! It has worked for us, has worked for our students, and it will definitely work for you! No more frustrat…
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#412 20 GREAT MOVIES to Improve Your English and Gain Real-Life Fluency — Ethan and Izzy's Top Recommendations
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In today's lesson, you will discover 20 movies that are excellent for you to practice your English with, expand your vocabulary, and improve your listening skills so you can start to understand natives without subtitles even when they speak fast. At the end of the lesson, we will giv…
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#411 5 Easy Ways to Practice Speaking English with Real People — Even If You Don't Have a Native Speaker Friend
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Don’t have a native English speaker friend? No problem! In this episode, we’ll share five proactive ways you can practice speaking English, even if you don’t live in an English-speaking country. From creative language exchanges to practical tips you can try today, we’ll guide you ste…
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#410 How to Stop Being Embarrassed When You Speak English — 3 Steps to Speaking Confidently, Tactics You Can Apply in Your Next English Conversation, and More!
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, you will learn some tricks that you can use in your next English conversation to stop feeling shy and start speaking more courageously. You will learn some advice from Leo DiCaprio and get an invitation to a 30-day speaking challenge from Ethan. And of course, you’ll…
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#409 5 Secrets of BUSY PEOPLE Who Became Fluent in English — Even With a Crazy, Fast-Paced Lifestyle
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Let’s face it, life is hectic, and finding time to learn English can feel impossible when you’re juggling a million things. You might picture sleepless nights, missed deadlines, or complete burnout — but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, we chat with two RealLife stude…
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#408 How to Pronounce the Most DIFFICULT Sounds in English — 90% of Learners Can't Say These English Words (Can You?), and Fixing the Most Confusing Pronunciation Mistakes.
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Struggling with tricky English sounds? You're not alone! In this episode, we break down some of the most difficult words that 90% of learners mispronounce. Discover how to fix common pronunciation mistakes and finally speak with confidence. Think you can say these words correctly? Tu…
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