Learn vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and culture with fun and informal unscripted dialogues from your RealLife English Fluency Coaches. Here's what other people have to say about the Real Life English Podcasts: "I religiously listen to you guys on the way to work. When I have to stop at the traffic lights, people look at me thinking, "What's she up to?" Because they see me laughing and I'm by myself. Anyway, it's the best way to learn real everyday English." ... "I'm glad you guys don't follow the other podcasts which are mostly boring and too formal. I want to learn real daily English, not from books. You are head and shoulders above the rest. Aww yeahhhh." ... "The most effective way to boost your English. Fun and loaded with content. Learn English with the Real Life Guys the way it's actually used. No boring exercises." ... "The RealLife English Podcast is the best way to learn English." ... "I'm majoring in English and admire your podcasts. I can say that this is the best way to improve your English, you must listen this!! Real conversations and fun. :)"
#375 - What’s YOUR English Level? Discover Which Level Should Be Your Goal, When You Should Stop Studying, and How You Can Go From the B1 Level to C1 in 2024
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Must you possess an advanced level of English to kickstart your journey with an international company?
Don't let language barriers hold you back: tune in to today's episode and discover the key insights and tips that could propel you toward realizing your dream job today!
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2/5/2024 • 45 minutes, 48 seconds
#374 - The Number 1 Skill EVERY Fluent English Speaker Has, Powerful Exercise to Level Up Your Speaking Skills for Real Conversations, and 10 Basic Words You’re Probably Pronouncing Incorrectly
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Fluency is the ability to keep the conversation flowing. It's not about avoiding mistakes or knowing all the words! In this episode, you'll learn about paraphrasing - the #1 skill to reach English fluency!
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1/29/2024 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
#373 - 15 Essential Expressions You Must Learn for EVERYDAY Conversations in English, and More: Understand Sentences that Start Like “Had I had …” (Conditionals)
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Let's call it a day or let's call it a night, but first don't forget to grab a bite!
These are some of the great phrases natives use in everyday situations. Listen to the full episode to learn the meaning and use them in your conversation! We also talk about the new Wonka movie and watch a funny show with the movie cast. You can't miss it!And as a bonus, we review all 5 Conditional types of sentences with our explanations and examples.
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1/22/2024 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
#372 - 10 Ways to Respond to “What’s up?” in ENGLISH Conversations, Sound Natural & Confident with These Phrasal Verbs, and new Money Heist Netflix series
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Explore a spectrum of answers to a common greeting in English - "What's up?" and learn some useful phrasal verbs in today's episode. Plus, stay tuned for our latest Netflix series recommendation – making language learning fun, natural and convenient!
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1/15/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
#371 Bonus - How I Remember EVERY Word I Learn in English
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If you still use sticky notes to memorize your vocabulary, this episode is for you! Advance your English learning with spaced repetition system. We'll guide you and show you how they work in our app!
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1/11/2024 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
#371 - Use THESE WORDS to Sound Like a Native English Speaker – Most Learners Don’t Know About Them
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You're right on time for today's episode! Or is is just in time? Today we are talking all about collocations, or frequent word phrases. Tune in to be ready to use them in your next English conversation!
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1/8/2024 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
#370 Bonus - Simple Guide to Speaking English in Meetings Naturally — and Not FREEZING UP
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In this episode, we will give you 6 EASY Tips to Speak Confidently during work meetings and any other English-speaking events.
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1/4/2024 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
#370 - How I Understand Movies & TV in ENGLISH 100% WITHOUT Subtitles
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Is it bad to use subtitles while watching movies in English? No, it's not! We'll talk more about it in today's episode. And of course, as always, we're sharing tips on how to improve your listening skills. Don't miss it!
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1/1/2024 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
#369 Bonus - You Are Learning English Vocabulary WRONG… Check Out This Lesson and Learn a BETTER WAY Now
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Is your vocabulary learning method correct? Are you applying such modern tools as ChatGPT? Listen to our today's episode and learn about some new ways to approach the art of mastering the English vocabulary!
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12/28/2023 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
#369 - The Perfect ENGLISH STUDY PLAN for You — Improve Your English 20+ Minutes a Day
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There are so many resources out there that are supposed to help English-learning students instead you feel lost. Does that sound familiar? Listen to today's episode and grab the best study plan to succeed in your English journey next year!
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12/25/2023 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
#368 Bonus - 8 SECRETS to Get the TOP SCORE on Your English Writing Exam
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You've got to listen to this! Whether you're prepping for a writing exam or just need some tips on improving your writing in English - in this episode, we answer a burning question from one of our students so you could also benefit from it.
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12/21/2023 • 5 minutes, 49 seconds
#368 - Simple Guide to SPEAKING English with a BRITISH ACCENT vs. AMERICAN ACCENT
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Oh, for God's sake! Can you say this English phrase in British and American accents? Notice that British sounds are more rounded and American are more open and wide! This and other "pronunciation secrets" from movie celebrities and dialect coaches are in today's episode!
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12/18/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
#367 Bonus - Why Most English Learners STOP IMPROVING After the Intermediate Level
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Do you put enough time and effort into your English learning but can't see progress? That may be really frustrating. Listen to this episode to get tips from our Fluency coaches on what you can do if you feel stuck with your English level.
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12/14/2023 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
#367 - How I’ve Learned 1000+ ENGLISH Words INCREDIBLY QUICK
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Enjoy, Enjoyable, Enjoyment - learn all about Word Formation in today's episode! An amazing way to expand your vocabulary in no time!
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12/11/2023 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
#366 (Bonus) - Which One is Correct: CRAZIER or MORE CRAZY? — Learn the Rule and Finally Never Forget!
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Can learning a language be faster, easier and more fun? Stop. Is it more fun or funnier? In this episode, we are answering a burning question from our student about the comparative degree of adjectives, which may be surprisingly tricky!
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12/7/2023 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
#366 - Is JACK from TITANIC Actually from THE FUTURE? — Check Out These 4 Crazy Movie Theories!
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If retelling the plot of a movie feels boring and not challenging anymore - raise the bar! Go crazy with movie theories - think of the hidden meanings or alternative stories, or just join us in this funny conversation about movie conspiracy theories and you'll never watch your favorite movie in the same way again!
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12/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
#365 Bonus - Super Funny ENGLISH GAME to Play with Friends
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Hey! This is Thiago, and we need your help! We've created this survey https://forms.gle/8R8CKUe5azFQ8Jq28 to understand how we can make the best lessons on this podcast, and guide you on your English learning journey. Would you be able to respond to the questions? Thank you so much!
Are you a gamer? How about the word games? Three English coaches, a MadLibs app, and a hilarious story. If you have a list of English words you want to learn this week - activate them in this game. See how it's done in today's episode!
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12/1/2023 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
#365 - Advanced English TEST! How Many Alternatives Can You Name?
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Hey! This is Thiago, and we need your help! We've created this survey https://forms.gle/8R8CKUe5azFQ8Jq28 to understand how we can make the best lessons on this podcast, and guide you on your English learning journey. Would you be able to respond to the questions? Thank you so much!
Many times you’ve heard us saying here at RealLife that learning English can and should be fun! Today, we’re bringing you a riveting episode in which our hosts will play some funny games that you can laugh and learn with!
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11/27/2023 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
#364 Bonus - 4 Secrets to ADVANCE Your English Level FASTER
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Hey! This is Thiago, and we need your help! We've created this survey https://forms.gle/8R8CKUe5azFQ8Jq28 to understand how we can make the best lessons on this podcast, and guide you on your English learning journey. Would you be able to respond to the questions? Thank you so much!
In today’s episode, we speak about how you can use our RealLife Way method to help you work on your English fluency and effectively fast-track the process without making yourself burned out. Those are very practical tips, so it’s a must-listen for all English learners!
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11/23/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
#364 - How Long Did it Take Me to Get FLUENT in English?
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Hey! This is Thiago, and we need your help! We've created this survey https://forms.gle/8R8CKUe5azFQ8Jq28 to understand how we can make the best lessons on this podcast, and guide you on your English learning journey. Would you be able to respond to the questions? Thank you so much!
Learning a language is a great and exciting journey. It's not without its obstacles, of course, so to keep pushing forward and overcome inevitable difficulties, many learners want to know how long it will take them to reach that goal - to speak English fluently. Today, you'll hear what our coaches have to say about their learning journeys and yes, they'll also answer this question: "How long?.."
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11/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
#363 Bonus – How to Make FEWER MISTAKES in English in Casual Conversations
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Wouldn't it be great if you could speak English both confidently and accurately, without making too many mistakes? Well, it is possible, but you need to now how to balance passive consumption with active study time. In this episode, we help one of our followers do just that.
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11/16/2023 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
#363 The Most Confusing English Mistakes | CAN or CAN'T? — WORD or WORLD? and More!
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How to tell the difference between “CAN” and “CAN’T”? How to correctly pronounce the word “World” in English? The English language is full of minor, subtle differences in sound. Studying and learning these differences can make you better understand spoken English and have more accurate pronunciation. Join us in this fun podcast to learn more about English pronunciation!
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11/13/2023 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
#362 Use These 15 Phrasal Verbs to Speak ENGLISH More Like a Native, 15 Expressions with "GO" for Daily Use (Go After, Go Over), and How to Use Them Correctly
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Are phrasal verbs a nightmare for you? Well, they don’t need to be! Join us in this fun conversation to learn at least 15 new phrasal verbs, why phrasal verbs are important and how you can learn them faster.
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11/6/2023 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
#361 Guide to Speaking English Confidently When TRAVELING Abroad, Funny Stories from our Adventures, Avoid Making These Mistakes in Your Next Trip, Useful English Expressions for Travel Situations
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We believe that learning comes from getting out of your comfort zone. Being in unfamiliar situations and overcoming challenges offers a fast-track to personal development and growth. And one of the best ways to get out of your comfort zone is by traveling and getting to know different cultures. In today's episode, we share some of our personal travel stories. You'll also learn lots of vocabulary related to travel.
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10/30/2023 • 48 minutes, 25 seconds
#303 The 80/20 of Vocabulary: How to Advance Your English FAST!
What if I told you that in order for you to improve your English, you need to study less? What we mean by that is you need to narrow your focus down to just a few essential topics. There’s so much information on the internet these days about English learning that it can be quite daunting to know which topics to focus on. So today we will give you the three fundamental topics that we recommend you focus on. We call it the 80/20 of vocabulary. Show notes here. .......... Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and the Art of Gambling The 80/20 of Vocabulary PDF Stuck on the Same Level of English FOREVER? Do This. Simple Way to Learn 1000+ Words in English Learn More Than 1000 ADVANCED Words (in a Few Minutes) 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, the opportunity to listen to podcasts, not only with audio and transcripts, but also to speak English with other learners from around the world, at the touch of a button, for free. Download here .......... Sign up for the RealLife Native Immersion Course here .......... Follow us on: RealLife English (YouTube) Learn English with TV Series (YouTube) Instagram: reallife.english
9/19/2022 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
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What’s up, Global Citizen? I’m Ethan, your RealLife English Fluency Coach, and I want to personally welcome you 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, relevant 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, I 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!
9/14/2022 • 1 minute, 52 seconds
154 - Developing this ONE Skill Will Help You Speak Better English
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] to do it? Let's see--download or listen now!
8/3/2017 • 40 minutes, 38 seconds
153 – Do YOU Want to Speak English Like a Native?
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 Podcast!
7/27/2017 • 35 minutes, 57 seconds
152 - How to Go Beyond the Classroom & Live Your Life in English
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, and making it a part of your everyday life that you don't even really have to think about. It is simple, it is fun, and although it is not always easy, it is extremely fulfilling. But in this episode, Justin and Ethan will make it more effortless with tons of new tips and resources. Are you ready? Then press play!
7/20/2017 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
151 - The 3 Pillars for English Learning Success
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 mindset, you will be unstoppable. Let's do exactly that in this episode of the RealLife English podcast, aww yeah!
7/13/2017 • 37 minutes, 11 seconds
150 - 5 Steps to Stop Learning English, and Start LIVING it: The RealLife Way
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 SPEAK English PART V - Be the Change Your Wish to See in the World If you listen to every episode in the next few weeks and apply the principles, then we have the following promise: We will Inspire you to awaken the determination you need to realize your true potential, not only as an English learner, but as a human being. We will Empower you build the strategies, skills, and courage you need to step outside the classroom into the real world, and not just learn English, but to live it. We will Connect you to a world beyond beyond borders, a global consciousness, community, and realization of the fact that no matter what divides us, that what unites us is far greater. We are super excited to present you with this dynamic, new methodology for English learning, so without further ado, let's jump into the lesson!
7/6/2017 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
149 – Shopping, Flirting, and Dressing like Steve Jobs
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...
6/29/2017 • 43 minutes, 58 seconds
148 – You Can't Run From English Fluency
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://reallifeglobal.com/running/
6/23/2017 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds
147 – Confident Phone Conversations
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://reallifeglobal.com/phone
6/9/2017 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
146 – How To Pass The Visa Interview
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.
6/1/2017 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
145 - Do You Have The Balls To learn English?
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. In this episode of the podcast we are going to explore testicles. All the different ways we refer to these man parts, and how we can use them in everyday speech to reference courage, commitment, excitement and much more.
5/4/2017 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
144 - Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock
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.
4/27/2017 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds
143 - Learning English After Brexit
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 English and is currently living and teaching English in Italy.
4/20/2017 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
142 - Find Love and Get Married in English
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
4/13/2017 • 55 minutes, 47 seconds
141 - Be a more Open Minded Learner and Traveler
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 more active global citizen. Aww Yeah!
4/3/2017 • 43 minutes, 27 seconds
140 - Going to the Movies in English
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.
3/22/2017 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
139 - Beautiful English Pronunciation
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 like Spanish or Portuguese. We had a lot of fun and laughs with this episode, and we hope you will, too! See Show Notes
3/14/2017 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
138 - How To Tip Your Waiter And Get Better Service In English
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
3/6/2017 • 56 minutes, 39 seconds
137 - Going to the Doctor in English
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
2/25/2017 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
136 - What's Up Homie? (23 Home Expressions)
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
2/9/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
135 - Australian Abbreviations
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
2/2/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
#134- Relationship Idioms from Friends TV Series
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.
1/27/2017 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
133 - Ethan Travels Asia and Plays With Cats
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
1/19/2017 • 58 minutes, 59 seconds
132 - Boost your Confidence with Emma from MMM English
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 special weekly planner which you can download right now and really take your English up a level. SEE SHOW NOTES
1/13/2017 • 1 hour, 59 seconds
#131- The Artificial Intelligence Revolution
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.
1/6/2017 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
130 - Revolutionize Your Pronunciation (with Rachel's English)
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 native speakers Is it okay to practice your English with other non-native speakers and learners? Using media and repetition of native speech samples to improve your pronunciation
12/29/2016 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
129 – The RealLife Christmas Special!!
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!
12/22/2016 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
128 - How to Do Anything Better
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 learn more? Just press play or download the episode! http://reallifeglobal.com/do-anything-better/
12/15/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 35 seconds
127 - Become More Outgoing In English
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
12/8/2016 • 54 minutes, 48 seconds
126 - Facebook and Politics
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 and being a diplomatic communicator is SO crucial nowadays! And we have a special guest, Teacher Vanessa from the United States, to help us. Ready to improve your English (with over 50 new words and phrases!--See below) and learn about some really cool topics? Then jump into today's episode! Shownotes (with all the new vocabulary and references): http://reallifeglobal.com/facebook-politics/
12/1/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 15 seconds
125 - Love, Sickness, and Halloween
Are you ready to really test your English comprehension with an Aussie (Australian), a Yank (American), and a Brit (British) all in one podcast? Today you can with our special guest, Jack Askew! SEE SHOW NOTES
11/24/2016 • 53 minutes, 3 seconds
124 - Cooking with the RealLife Guys
Do you consider yourself a master chef? Would you know how to name all the equipment in a kitchen? Unfortunately we are not going to help you become a better cook, but we will at least help you with some new cooking vocabulary, teach you some very important aspects of native pronunciation, and hopefully help you have a fun time learning kitchen English. SEE SHOWNOTES
11/17/2016 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
123 - Build a Business with Startup English
Have you ever wanted to quit your job? Start your own business? Find your inner entrepreneur? We love talking about new business ideas, and trying to find creative new ideas which could help us with RealLife. In this episode we have decided to do exactly that, and hopefully inspire someone out there to start their own entrepreneurial journey. We talk about our startup, give you some cool resources you can use to learn more about entrepreneurism, and teach you some really cool new vocabulary to help you understand more about all these ideas. See show notes here!
11/10/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
122 - Business English with a Twist
In this episode we have a chat with Shanthi Cumaraswamy from English with a Twist. Shanthi has been teaching business English to professionals for over 6 years now, and has a long history of working in the business and finance world. Get some great tips and discover more about the interesting things she is doing with her teaching.
10/24/2016 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
121 - Enlighten your English with Meditation
Are you looking to have less anxiety? Improve your general well-being? Who knows, maybe even improve your learning potential? In this episode we talk about some of the benefits one can get from a simple meditation practice, how meditation has had an effect on our lives, and more importantly we break some preconception people typically have about meditation in general. Ohmmmmm Yeahhhh!!!!! See Show Notes: www.reallifeglobal.com/meditating
10/13/2016 • 59 minutes, 27 seconds
120 - English in Japan with Drew Badger
In this episode or RealLife Radio we have another special guest, the founder of English Anyone, Drew Badger! In this interesting conversation you are going to learn all about Drew's adventures with Japanese culture and his unique teaching style, which he uses to teach Japanese babies!! To discover more about Drew you MUST watch all his youtube videos, and also take a look at his website. See shownotes Song: The Cat Empire - Midnight
10/6/2016 • 56 minutes, 9 seconds
119 -16 Ways to Say Beautiful
Do you agree with the expressions beauty is in the eye of the beholder? In this episode of RealLife Radio we will take you though 16 different ways to say 'beautiful' and teach you all the little differences between each word. Using the wrong word in a situation can lead to a very embarrassing moment, as you will discover with some of Justin's stories about false cognates. We hope you enjoy and would love to get some feedback and suggestions about future podcasts ;) See Show Notes
9/30/2016 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
118 - How the Best Teachers Motivate Students
Have you ever had a fantastic teacher? One that made you LOVE whatever subject they were teaching? A teacher who made you excited to go to class every day? We all know what a big difference a good teacher can make. But what makes the best teachers special? How do they motivate us to be curious and love learning? We brought back Fluency MC, master teacher, trainer and knowledge entertainer, to help us discuss how the best teachers motivate their students. Whether you are a learner looking to add passion to your own routine, or a teacher wanting to spice up your classroom, you are going to get a TON of value out of this episode of RealLife Radio...
9/22/2016 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
117 - What the Best English Learners Do Differently
Are you learning English incorrectly? Did you know that 90% of English learners never achieve English fluency? In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to teach you some of the common habits that the 10% of successful learners possess. Awww Yeah!!!! See show notes here
8/19/2016 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
116 - 5 Reasons Why 90% Of English Learners Fail
Are you learning English for the wrong reasons? One of the main reasons why so many people fail to become a fluent English speakers is actually because of the wrong motivations for learning. Are you one of these people? Find out in this episode of RealLife Radio. Aww Yeah! See Show Notes Here
7/29/2016 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
115 - A New Way of Education
Every thought the education system was 'F'-ed up? We always have and in this podcast cast we talk a little bit about what we think is wrong with the way the education system works. See full shownotes
7/19/2016 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
114 - Are You Ready For Global English?
See Show notes
7/8/2016 • 49 minutes, 21 seconds
114 - Accidents with your English
Are you CLUMSY? In this episode learn a ton of new vocabulary related to accidents, accident prone people, and how to avoid accidents in the future. Awww Yeah!!
5/19/2016 • 40 minutes, 39 seconds
113 - Business Words & Police Sirens
The RealLife English Podcast is finally back! And now it's unedited. Learn, laugh, cry, and most importantly have a lot of fun with your English learning. In this episode we talk about what has been going on at RealLife English, and teach you a bunch of business terms based on this very funny youtube video. Learn more about RealLife English: ★ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/RealLifeEnglishBH ★ WEBSITE: http://www.RealLifeGlobal.com ★ PLATFORM: http://reallifeglobal.com/coming-soon/ ★ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GetRealLifeEnglish/ ★ TWITTER: @reallifeglobal ★ INSTAGRAM: @reallife_english ☯For Business Inquiries contact: fluencyteam@reallifeglobal.com
5/10/2016 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
112 - Tips From a Model English Learner
In this great episode you are going to get some first hand English learning tips with our good friend, and podcast listener, Geanderson Esteves. Get some great advice from this model English learner who has really connected his life to his learning.
Want to practice your speaking, and make friends from all over the world? Join RealLife Global
How to maximize your learning with this podcast:
Revise the show notes below to check all the new words, and podcast content.
Download or listen online to the episode.
Ask any questions in the comments below.
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2/11/2016 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
111 - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... English fluency!
Become a super English speaker in this action packed episode of the RealLife Poodcast. Check out all the new words and notes below to help you follow along and learn as much as possible. Aww Yeah!!
Words You Should Know:
Kickball – kid’s version of soccer
A lot of catching up to do – to give someone a lot of lost information due to their absence
Tuned in to – to be on the same frequency (common for radio stations)
Spread the word - to share information amongst peers
Stepping up – take responsibility for something
Booklist – a list of books which you want to read
Villain laugh – a scary laugh made by a bad person
a ……… or two – a rough estimate of quantity
Invisibility – to ability to be invisible
Morph – to transform your body into another form or shape
Chillin’ like a villain – expression used to say you are relaxing and doing nothing
Chill out – to relax
Take a chill pill – funny way to tell someone to relax
Up to date with something – to have all the latest news about something
Click here to see the rest of the show notes
2/4/2016 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
110 - Become a More Natural English Speaker
Gabby tells us about her story in becoming a world class English teacher, and how Go Natural English was born. Get some great tips and insights for Gabby and her amazing work.
Speak English with people from all over the world with our new platform RealLife Global
9/21/2015 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
109 - Practice Your Speaking, AND Make Friends Around the World
In this episode we are going to teach you how to practice your English speaking, and make a lot of cool new, share your culture, and discover the world, with the NEW RealLife Global platform. Click here to go to platform
8/18/2015 • 34 minutes, 3 seconds
108 - English Slogans
In this episode we talk, and teach you about some of the most popular English slogans, what they mean, and even explain why some of them are grammatically incorrect.
8/6/2015 • 41 minutes, 32 seconds
107 - How to Pass the IELTS Speaking Exam
Are you thinking of taking the IELTS test? Or any academic English test in the future, like TOEFL or one of the Cambridge English Exams?
In this episode of RealLife Radio or special guest, Jessica Beck, will debunk (show the falsness) 4 myths people have about the most nerve racking part of all these test... the speaking section!
SEE SHOW NOTES
6/25/2015 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
106 - Finding Your Passion Through English
In this episode, our special guest, Adir ferreira, tells us about his awesome English learning journey from living in the one horse town (very little city) of bebedouro, to becoming one of the most well respected online teachers in Brazil.He also teaches us the importance of taking action with your learning, and how by always pushing your limits, you can achieve anything. SEE SHOWNOTES
6/11/2015 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds
105 - Fluency Tips from a Self Taught Learner
Aww Yeah!! In this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to get some great learning advice from a self-taught fluent English speaker. Ludmila, from Brazil, is a great example of how someone with the right motivation, and enough will power, can quickly outgrow traditional language learning methods, and achieve true lifelong fluency.See Shownotes
5/28/2015 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
104 - Rap Your Way to English Fluency (with Fluency MC)
Have you ever tried learning English with music? What about Hip Hop music?
In this episode of RealLife Radio we are chatting with the virally famous online English educator Jason R Levine, Fluency Mc. Learn all about his innovative approach to learning languages through rap music, and more importantly having fun with the language. Aww Yeah!See Show Notes
5/22/2015 • 39 minutes, 11 seconds
103 - Homosexuality, Fashion, and Women's Clothing
In this long lost (we totally forgot about this one) episode of RealLife Radio, we talk about how some silly conservative groups have problems using the word gay, different kinds of fashion, and we also give our best description of what we know about women's clothing (which is not a lot).We hope you enjoy!
5/14/2015 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
102 - The Most Popular TV Phrases
We have a very special episode this week for you TV lovers out there. We talk about catchphrases from many of our favorite shows, like Friends, the Simpsons, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, and more!This is an episode you can't miss! Get a little insight into American culture, jokes, and of course English.
See ShowNotes
4/30/2015 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
101 - Can Drinking Alcohol Be GOOD For Your English?
Have you ever noticed that you when you drink alcohol you suddenly become more confident? From our experience with our English speaking parties, we have noticed that after a little bit of alcohol, people’s English tends to get a little better, and flow a lot more. In this episode we explore the idea that drinking alcohol could help your English speaking ability. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.See Show Notes!
4/24/2015 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
100 - The Fascinating Story of RealLife English
Let’s celebrate 100 episodes of RealLife Radio. Aww Yeah!!!
For such a special occasion we are going to focus this podcast on telling the story of RealLife English, and how this whole movement started. From 2 roommates, to a community of over 120,000 English learners and speakers from all over the world, and plenty more exciting stuff coming in the very near future.
We also wanted to give big thanks to everyone who has supported us and given us great feedback from the very begining.
- See Shownotes
4/16/2015 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
99 - LOL: Make People Laugh in English
Do you feel like your English is a little dull and boring?
Well, in this awesome episode of RealLife Radio we are going to help you start changing that. You are going to learn some cheesy (see below) jokes that work really well for ice-breakers when speaking English.
Also, we are going to give you some great pronunciation tips, lots of new vocabulary and expressions, and help you understand a scene from the Simpsons, featuring family Guy characters.See Show Notes
4/9/2015 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
98 - How to Understand an Aussie
You reckon you could throw another shrimp on the Barbie for me?Have you ever spoken to an Australian? (Chad doesn’t count)The Australian accent is considered one of the hardest to understand by many people, and today we are going to put your listening comprehension to the test.With our special guest Matt Newton from Australia in the studio, you are going to learn a lot about Australia, the accent, food, stereotypes, and much more. Aww Yeah!SEE SHOWNOTES
4/2/2015 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds
97 - Sports Idioms for Your Life
Are you ready to raise the bar (definition below) with your English?Today you are going to do that by learning all about sports expressions and references that are commonly used in English. Although these expressions are related to sports, they are figurative expressions and can be used in all situations.You are also going to learn and get inspired with today's Killer Quote, and get some comical insight into American humor with the Killer Clip. Aww yeah!See Shownotes
3/26/2015 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
96 - Kickass Habits and British Accents
In this episode you RealLife radio you are going to discover how important is to have a strong purpose for your English learning journey, and how to get motivated to do that.
We are joined with our special guest Jack Askew who will motivate us with today’s killer quote, open our eyes to his teaching and learning methodology, and help us with our pronunciation.
3/19/2015 • 37 minutes, 55 seconds
95 - The Power of Knowing WHY You're Learning
Do you want to learn English with a NINJA?
Well, today you are going to do just that. We have Kevin Conwell (a.k.a the Ninja English teacher) to help you guys with you journey to English fluency.Learn about all the lessons Kevin learned from his language learning adventures, and discover the power of finding purpose to why you are learning English in the first place.
3/12/2015 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
94 - American Sports Metaphors
Today our plan for you is to give you an opportunity to hit your English out of the park [definition in episode]. In this episode of RealLife radio you are going to learn all about baseball, pick up tons of new expressions, get inspired by another kick ass quote, and you might even get to third base [listen to episode to understand joke]. See Show Notes
3/5/2015 • 35 minutes, 39 seconds
93 - Wordplay with Names and The Big Bang Theory
It would be a good idea to go to “the John” before listening to this podcast.
Did you know that “the John” is another name for bathroom? In the English language there are many expressions based around people’s names, and today you are going to learn a lot of them!You will also get a great vocabulary lesson from the TV series The Big Bang Theory, and an awesome quote to get you really motivated.
2/26/2015 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
92 - How to Learn English Without Classes
Do you think you are lazy when it comes to studying English?
Well, let us introduce you to Olly Richards, an English polyglot who has taught himself 7 languages. In this episode you are going to discover how Olly managed to learn all of these language despite his busy schedule, and being a lazy language learning student.
2/19/2015 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
91 - How to Think Like a Fluent English Speaker
Are you ready to start THINKING like a successful English learner?
In this episode you are going to learn all about how having the right mindset can immediately make you a more successful language learner, and also help you become a better learner in life.
2/12/2015 • 35 minutes, 11 seconds
90 - Maximize Your Fluency with Power Idioms
Start making your English more powerful by using figurative expressions! In this episode Max explains how using idioms in spoken English can really help you connect more to people and sound a lot more fluent. Also, we will be testing our newest section, Killer Quotes! Learn popular expressions and get improve your pronunciation with clips from movies and TV series.
2/5/2015 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
89 - Max's Journey of Determination
Listen to the story of our good friend, Max from Argentina, and how he became a fluency English speaker despite all of the challenges he faced.
You will also learn about the power of having someone holding you accountable for your learning and how the pronunciation of words can change when using the possessive S. Check the noted below before listening to MAXimize your comprehension. Aww Yeah! - CLICK HERE t see shownotes
1/29/2015 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
88 - West African English, Football, and Azonto Dancing
One of the amazing things about the English language is the fact that it gives people the opportunity to share their culture with people from all over the world.
In today’s episode we have a very special guest, Richard from Ghana to teach us all a little about his country and culture. Learn a lot of new words and expressions, practice your listening comprehension with his West African accent, and learn how to dance Azonto!
Show notes: http://www.reallifeglobal.com/ghana
1/22/2015 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
87 - Fluency Interview and the Schwa Sound
With the help of our special guest, self-taught English learner Rob Dog from Sao Paulo Brazil, we have a theory packed episode that will blow your mind (impress you a lot).
Make sure you read through all the show notes below to fully prepare for the episode and if you want to take your English to the next level, join the fluency circle and get access to the RealLife Radio power lessons! CLICK HERE TO GET A FREE POWER LESSON
1/15/2015 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
86 - New York English & The Qu'ran (with Special Guest)
Do you consider yourself a NASTY English learner?
No, I don’t mean nasty meaning someone who is mean to others. I mean nasty like a boss, a baller, someone who’s English is off the hook.
If you don’t know what I am talking about then you have to check out this episode of RealLife radio with our special guest, Bilal from New Jersey. Aww yeah!
See show notes here
1/3/2015 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
85 - Breaking the Law
Have you ever had a run in with the law? Maybe you have unfortunately been a victim of a crime.Either way, in this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to get a whole lot of great information related to the law, different crimes, and punishments.
See show notes here
12/31/2014 • 30 minutes, 53 seconds
84 - How to Revolutionize Your English with Podcasts
Get ready to start revolutionizing the way you study English! With this episode we are going to give you the RealLife Radio Power Lesson so you can start taking your English fluency to the next level. Get amazing insight into English pronunciation while learning tons of new expressions, slang, and phrasal verbs in these innovative lessons. Download Power Lesson Here
12/25/2014 • 33 minutes, 30 seconds
83 - The Power of Body Lanuage
Do you ever find yourself hunching over or sitting with your arms crossed?
These forms of body language can really affect your verbal communication as well. In this episode you are going to get a lot of useful new vocabulary, including phrasal verbs and slang, all related to improving your body language.
Also discover the difference between STUFF and THINGS and remember to participate in the weekly challenge. Aww Yeah!
See Shownotes
12/18/2014 • 32 minutes, 18 seconds
82 - Public Speaking and Presentations
Have you ever had to speak in public? Did you nearly pee your pants?
In this episode of RealLife Radio you’re going to get some great advice about preparing to speak in public, learn some really common aspects of connected speech, and improve your pronunciation and comprehension with Eminem!
See more info and get the show notes here
12/11/2014 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
81 - Happy Holidays
The end of the year is near which means it’s time for a lot of parties, food, and family.
This is a great time to stop and smell the roses (take time to appreciate things) and be grateful for all you have. In this episode we explore all the different holidays that happen at the end of the year, teach you about some common native pronunciation that confuses most learners, and get some inspiration from basketball legend, Michael Jordan. Enjoy!
See Show Notes : http://www.reallifeglobal.com/happy_holidays
12/4/2014 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
80 - Success and the City
Are you more of a city slicker, or a country hick? Either way I'm sure you can see the good side and bad side of both lifestyles.
In this episode we are going to explore all the aspects of living in a big city from traffic to work. Also, learn about one woman's 10 hour walk through New York city, and we explain the difference between the words city, town, and village. See shownotes here
11/27/2014 • 30 minutes, 38 seconds
79 - How to Be Tough in English
You have to be really tough if you want to learn a language and becoming truly fluent in it. Luckily for you this episode is going help you become as tough as nails (see meaning in shownotes).
In this episode you will greatly extend your English vocabulary, hear about a rugby fan who has balls of steal (hear meaning in episode) and learn all the different ways of using the word check. Aww yeah!!
11/20/2014 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
78 - How to talk about Hair
Getting your hair cut in a second language can be a very difficult and even scary thing to do. You don’t want to mess up your style with a bad haircut.
In this episode you are going to: learn lots of vocabulary related to getting your hair cut learn the difference between appointment, commitment, meeting, and plans learn why you should not ask someone to marry you in a boat. Click to see all the vocabulary in the show notes
11/13/2014 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
77 - The Big Move
Have you made any big moves in your life recently?
We are about to make some big moves with RealLife English and have based this episode of RealLife Radio all about that.
Also in this episode you are going to learn all about Apollos Hestor’s great speech for a local news station that went viral on YouTube. We’ve even made it into a FREE RealLife power lesson for all of you who haven’t joined the fluency circle yet.
Click here to see the sample power lesson
11/6/2014 • 30 minutes, 45 seconds
76 - How to Not Offend People in English
Have you ever offended somebody when speaking English purely because you were unfamiliar with their culture?
In this episode you are going to learn about being more politically correct when speaking English and how to avoid using the wrong words when talking about “touchy” subjects. Also, hear about an Australian pig that got drunk and started a fight with a cow.
Do you want to get MORE from RealLife Radio? Join the Fluency Circle and you will recieve the RealLife Radio Power Lessons EVERY WEEK! Learn more here
10/31/2014 • 33 minutes, 28 seconds
Bodily Functions and Sounds
Describing sounds can be a very difficult thing to do, especially in another language.
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn the names of the most common, and sometimes most unpleasant, body noises and bodily functions. Also, you’ll hear the story of the creepy homeless pickup artist, and the difference between recommend and suggest.
10/23/2014 • 33 minutes, 9 seconds
74 - Aussie English
In this episode we are going to be focusing on all things Australia. You are going to get some insight about the history of the Australian accent, get some examples from some stereotypical Australian stars, and learn why it’s really important to know what the word “dunny” means if you happen to be travelling to the land down under (Australia).
10/16/2014 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
73 - How to be Successful at Anything
Do you consider yourself a motivated English learner? Do you believe you are studying English for the right reasons?
In this this episode we are going to inspire you to think about your reasons for speaking English and discover how having a strong “why” will really excel your English fluency without you even noticing. Aww Yeah!!
10/9/2014 • 32 minutes, 50 seconds
72 - Extreme Emotions: From Sad to Happy
Are you ready to laugh, to cry, and more importantly learn a lot of new English words and expressions?
In this episode we are going to take you through an emotional learning experience describing and different emotional states, starting from the bottom of the barrel and finishing on top of the world! See show notes at: reallifeglobal.com/emotions
10/2/2014 • 32 minutes, 39 seconds
71 - Proverbs & Disney Characters Gone Wild
Proverbs are often defined as "short expressions of popular wisdom." How many do you know, and are they a part of your everyday vocabulary?In this episode of RealLife TV you are going to learn lots of new proverbs that are commonly used in amongst native speakers, discover why Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob have been bad cartoon characters, and discover the difference between strange, weird, and other similar words. Aww Yeah!!
9/25/2014 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
70 - It's Cool to be Kind
Have you been kind to a random stranger today?
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going to learn a whole lot of vocabulary related to being kind and generosity, learn about Leon Logothetis and his journey around the world totally reliant on other people's kindness, and listen to us answer a really good question from a RealLife Radio member, Rawda from Egypt.
9/18/2014 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
69 - Transportation, Travel, and Phrasal Verbs
Have you been having problems with speeding drivers in your neighborhood? Well, in this episode of RealLife radio you are going to discover how a clever granny [grandmother] managed to find an "appealing" solution.
Also, a ton of new vocabulary, including phrasal verbs, slang expressions, and colloquialisms. Aww Yeah!!
9/12/2014 • 34 minutes, 29 seconds
68 - Trust, Dishonesty, and the Ice Bucket Challenge
Would you consider yourself a trustworthy person? Or, are you a bit shady?
In this episode of RealLife Radio you are going really extend your vocabulary with tons of new expressions and general vocabualry all related to trust. Also, we talk about the ice bucket challenge craze, and answer a question which is a common mistake for many English learners.
9/4/2014 • 31 minutes, 10 seconds
67 - Accidents, Knives, and Nails
Accidents happen to everyone, but learning a crapload of English in this podcast is by no means an accident!
Expand your vocabulary, English comprehension, and even your pronunciation with this action packed episode of RealLife Radio. From knives falling from balconies to burning your leg with cup noodles, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
8/28/2014 • 34 minutes, 20 seconds
66 - Hospitals, Sickness, and Getting Pissed
Prepare yourself for an action packed episode of RealLife Radio that is going to teach you a large variety of vocabulary so commonly used in everyday life.
From name mix ups at hospital to taking the piss out of friends, this raunchy episode of RLR might gross you out a little but relax, we will finish you off with a happy ending. Aww Yeah!
8/21/2014 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
65 - Working Out with Phrasal Verbs and Expresssions
In this episode you are going to get a crap load of new vocabulary, including all the phrasal verbs that go with the word work. You are also going get some insight into how Justin gets his arms to be so big and muscular with gym and exercising vocabulary.
8/14/2014 • 37 minutes, 23 seconds
64 - How to Express Anger (Pet Peeves, Road Rage and Rednecks)
Do you get pissed off quickly and for very insignificant things? Then you are going to love this episode of RealLife Radio.
You are going to discover new ways to express anger when someone, or something is irritating you, plus we teach you the difference between history and story, and find out about the angry redneck you gets instant karma.
Awww Yeah!!
8/7/2014 • 35 minutes, 54 seconds
63 - Make English a Part of Your Life
Hey there ladies and gentlemen, have you ever wondered how many different ways you can connect your English learning to your life?
Well, in this episode of RealLife Radio we are going to give you some great alternatives to practice your English by surrounding yourself with the language more, by any means possible. Awww Yeah!!
7/31/2014 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
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!!
7/24/2014 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
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!
7/17/2014 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
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!!!
7/10/2014 • 40 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
6/13/2014 • 37 minutes, 26 seconds
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
5/29/2014 • 31 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
5/23/2014 • 36 minutes, 44 seconds
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
5/10/2014 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
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!!
5/1/2014 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
4/24/2014 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
53 - Easter and Spring Break
Chad and Justin talk about humorous expressions related to Easter and Spring Break.
4/17/2014 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
52 - Learning With TV Shows
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3/20/2014 • 34 minutes, 47 seconds
51 - Slang Expressions
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3/13/2014 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
50 - Things NOT To Do When Speaking English
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3/6/2014 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
49 - Sports
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2/27/2014 • 37 minutes
48 - The Hero's Journey
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2/20/2014 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds
47 - Travel Tips
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2/13/2014 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
46 - Habits
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2/6/2014 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
45 - New Year's Resolutions
Click here to recieve Pronunciation Transcript LessonSome 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 learn a lot about a location or place
Shoutouts
Anotonella (Antz) -“I absolutely love your podcast cast, I always learn a new word or expression and I just have so much fun listening to you guys, keep it up.”
Polo: “Thanks for helping me improve my listening skills and the good time I spend listening to your podcast, I really enjoy it a lot. Keep up the great job, greetings.”
News
The RealLife Podcast just got better with our new transcript pronunciation lesson
Slim mum of four breaks steak-eating world record by devouring 72oz hunk of meat in under three minutes (see article)
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SongAloe Blac - Wake me up
1/27/2014 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
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 don't need
Role Modal - a person who sets a good example for kids
Frosty the snowman - a man made from snow who speaks
Fuzz - thin body hair, often that of a man's beard
Lap - the top part of your legs that can be used as a seat for other people
White Christmas - a Christmas filled with snow
Extended family - aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, in-laws etc...
Immediate family - brother, sister, mum, dad
Macho - to be very chauvinistic towards woman
You're missing out - you're not experiencing something that's really good
Ego trip - when you falsely think that you are the king of the worl
News
A big thank you to everyone who came to the RealLife Christmas with Soul party
RealLife English event in Rio - Learn More here
Shout Outs
Eduardo from Belo Horizonte! Thanks for hanging out with us :)
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12/19/2013 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
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 HORIZONTE - See invitation
The RealLife Christmas party in BARCELONA - See invitation
The RealLife English Manifesto will be available soon
Shout Outs
Joana Romano - 5 star iTunes review
Calliger - 5 star iTunes review
Learn how to leave a 5 star iTunes review here - This will help our ranking and more people will see the podcast. Aww Yeah!
Question
Leticica Senna - What is the freaking difference between bEd and bAd - Minimal pairs
Expressions
Go for it
Step up your game
To have guts
Put on a brave face - Fake it until you make it
Grow a pair - Nut up - sack up
Tip
Get some help with your pronunciation minimal pairs with Sheep or Sheep
Joke
What do you call a deer with no eyes??
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Song
Rasta Courage - SOJA
12/12/2013 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
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 billiards where the objective is the sink all the balls
Shit - in some cases "shit" can mean your things or your activities
World class - the best in the world at something
News
RealLife English Christmas with Soul Party in Belo Horizonte - 14/12/13
RealLife Tripppin party in São Paulo - 07/12/13
New RealLife party meetup facebook groups:- Argentina- Indonesia- Brasilia- Madrid
Shout Outs
Bu (Brazil, Florianopolis) - 5 star iTunes Review
Danny (Italy) - 5 star iTunes Review
Question
Rawda asked: Can we use the word DUDE for women?
Nana asked: How do you use the word AIN'T?
Watch our friend Rodrigo "Dawg" explain how to use the word AIN'T
Expressions
Go all out / Give it your all
Hit the ground running
Hustle
Get your shit together
Bust your ass
Tip
Revolutionize your pronunciation with Justin's class on Wiz IQ
Joke
What do you get from a pampered cow???
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Song
Green Day - Working Class Citizen
12/5/2013 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
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 before a women gives birth, has a baby
News
The next RealLife Tripppin party in São Paulo
English and coffee meetup in Barcelona
Shout Outs
Amanda Oliveira
Anjin - 5 star iTunes review
Question
What's the difference between "have" and "Take"? - Watch video here
Expressions
Fire in the belly
Fire someone up
Fight fire with fire
There's no smoke without fire
Where's the fire?
Tip
Meetup with people and speak English in your city with Meetup.com
Joke
Two fish in a tank...
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SongMichael Franti - Yell fire
11/28/2013 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
Trevor's Last Podcast - 5 Ways to Say Goodbye - #40
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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
Twinge - a brief experience of an emotion (often unpleasant)
Wandering (mind) - when you have difficulty focusing on one thing
Ramblings - lengthy, confusing, irrelevant talks
Expressions
Peace (out)
Catch ya later / catch ya on the flip side
Take it easy
Hit the road
Let's split
Connect with Trevor and His New Project
To find more about the meditation revolution, check out Trevor's website, The Universal Beat.
There, you can:
Meditation and awakening to your true self on his blog
Learn the weekly worldwide synchronized meditation on world peace
Support the cause and by purchasing a T-shirt (seen on the right)
Resources
The Maharishi Effect - proof that group meditation reduces crime.
The Science of World Peace
How Meditation Can Improve Your English
Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xQaAj52K2g
11/21/2013 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
#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
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Watch with Portuguese Subtitles
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Song: Where Is The Love? (Blackeyed Peas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc
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11/7/2013 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
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
Phonetics- the different sounds of a language
Boogie- mucus that has dried up in your nose
News
Don't miss the RealLife Halloween party for anyone that's in Belo Horizonte
Don't forget to check out our blog to read some of our content
Shout Outs
5 Star review - Paulo Henrique Rabelo
Expressions
Stop dead in your tracks
A witch hunt
Scared shitless / scare the shit out of someone
A skeleton in the closet
Trick or treat
Tip
Help your pronunciation with Rachel's English
Joke
Which ghost is the best dancer...?
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Song -
I put a spell on you - Screaming Jay Hawkin
10/31/2013 • 21 minutes, 45 seconds
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
Disclaimer - denial of responsibility or connection
New Zealand - Country close to Australia where people have a funny accent
News
RealLife Halloween party in Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro
Shout Outs
The podcast fans Justin met at the RealLife Tripppin party in São Paulo - Fabiano Gomes, Valdomir Batista da Rocha, Gui Gênova and Adonis
Question
What's the difference between dating and seeing someone?
Expressions
Play the field
Chat up
Hook up
Get turned down
Wingman
Tip
Learn with RealLife 1 minute videos. See here
Joke
I always keep a picture of my wife and kids in my wallet because...
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Song
Flight of the Concords - If you're in to
Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
10/24/2013 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
Deadline - the time that something is needed to be completed.
Clear up - remove any doubts
Up-to-date - aware of what's currently happening
Rag - an old, small towel that's used to clean
Breeze - a small amount of wind
Dr. Dre - a famous rapper/producer
News
Weekly English events in Rio. Yoga in a castle on the sand this Saturday, October 5th.
No podcast last week due to technical difficulties (we accidentally deleted it).
Trevor did the first Real Life party in Rio, Ethan did the first Real Life party in Barcelona, and Justin and Chad did the first Real Life party in São Paulo
Trevor started doing One Minute English Video Lessons
Shout Outs
Castilhoft from Brazi
天天 from China
Mvbpereira from Brazil
Question
How do you use and respond to "What's up?" including how NOT to say "what's up."
Expressions
Back to the wall
Hit the roof
Wipe the floor
To sit on the fence
House of cards
Tip
Practice your English with Google Games
Joke
What's rhymes with....
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Song
House of Cards by Radiohead
10/3/2013 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
# 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 unstable situation All you can eat buffet- a buffet when you can eat as much as you want repetitive times Staple- a small piece of metal used to hold pieces of paper together Hardcore fan- fans who are really dedicated and don’t miss an episode
News
RLE party in Belo Horizonte was awesome as normal
The first RLE parties in Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona on the 19th of September
Shout Outs
Eduardo – Special shout out from RLE Podcast listener from Belo Horizonte
Question
What’s the difference between luggage, baggage, suitcase and duffle bag
Expressions
Put the pedal to the metal
Whatever floats your boat
Jump ship
A rocky road
Slippery slope
To go to town (on something)
Tip
Learn English with Tripppin
Joke
Find out what anti jokes are (see more jokes here)
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Song
Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Road Tripping
Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
9/18/2013 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
34 - Gangster Expressions
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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 pulling the trigger
Revolver - a type of gun similar to a pistol
(When something is) behind you - you're not worry about it anymore, it's in the past
Abundance - a large quantity of good things
Maxing out - the most something can do/get
Bribed - to persuade someone with often illegal offers
(To do something) rain or shine - You're going to do it no matter what the weather is like
Aww yeah - not ohh yeah
Cali - short for California
Kidnapped - when someone is taken by force, generally to get a ransom [money]
Sprinkle - to drop/pour/scatter small drops of a substance over something
News
The 30th RLE Party in Belo Horizonte on Saturday the 14th.
The first RLE party in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday the 19th.
The first RLE party in Barcelona on Thursday the 19th.
Shout Outs
Quel123
Castilhoft
Manoel Lopes
Question
How do you use the word EVEN?
Expressions
Fo shizzle
That's whack
Bling
Let's bounce
To scope it out/scope something
Tip
EngVid.com
Joke
What is your greatest weakness?
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Song
Rite Where U Stand by Gang Starr
Return from Ganster Expressions to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
9/11/2013 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
33 - People's Character
Words to Know
Kidnap – to steal a personRansom – money asked for when someone is kidnappedFleas – little bugs found on animalsKick it off – to start with excitementBlend – to mix and combineStrict policy – rules that are taken very seriouslyMap (Verb) – give structure to something and help you understandMediocre – something or someone very average or plainLuxurious – things that represent wealth and are of high qualitySlack off – to be lazy and not work when you are supposed toDump someone – to end a relationship in a bad waySuitable – appropriate and/or accurate Cheesy – something of bad taste and/or out of styleThe Boogeyman – a mythical character that lives in children’s closetsStare down – look at someone in an intimidating way
News
People are starting to help us organise the party
New quotes competition - participate here
Max is an administrator, Awww Yeahhh!!
Shout Outs
5 star podcast review
Question
Is it correct to use the word wanna etc. - Learn more from Justin's article here
Expressions
Average Joe
Class act
Good-for-nothing
Cold as ice
A cry baby
Tip
Game Zone – Play online ESL games for free
Joke
Chuck Norris jokes - See more here
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Song
As Cold As Ice - Foreigner
Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
9/4/2013 • 32 minutes, 1 second
32 - Start the RLE Movement in YOUR City
Words to Know
Numb- when you can't feel your body because it's really coldBrain freeze- a sudden headache caused by cold drinksStreet cred- a good reputation on the streetsDilly dallying- wasting time on silly thingsAdam's apple- round part of a man's throat Tuned / Untuned- when a iinstrument sounds really good or badHumble- Someone who is very modestStruggle- To progress with difficultyMultifaceted- to have many different aspectsBoost- a push to help you get better or higherInternship- a training period for business professionals Go over- to cover or talk about a particular topicStoked- excited and enthusiasticChill- very relaxed
News
The RLE party has become fomous in B.H.
Shout Outs
5 star review from Иринуся from Russia (Irene)
Question
What's the difference between the two ""TH" sounds in English. Watch the video
Expressions
Have a blast
Hit it off
Variety is the spice of life
Hold your own
A shot in the arm
Tip
The English Helper App - Created by Alison Barros
Quote
"The people who are crazy enough to change the world are the ones who actually do" -Steve Jobs
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Song
Talking Blues - Bob Marley
8/29/2013 • 33 minutes, 42 seconds
31 - People's Names
Words to Know
Disrupting - something that takes your attention away
Vipassana - a technique of meditation taught by the Buddha. There are 10 day courses held in centers all over the world where you can learn the technique. More details.
Pots and pans - used for cooking food on a stove [fire].
Ecovillage - communities with the goal of becoming more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable.
Da bomb - awesome, great, cool, amazing
Polar bear - a bear with white fur that lives in very cold climates
Parenthesis - (this is surrounded by parenthesis)
Mellow - calm, tranquil
Signature - when you write your name to verify that you agree with a document
Mentions
How to Say Saudades: Words That Don’t Translate to English (with Bilingual Audio!)
30 Uncommon Ways to Learn English
News
Trevor is now in Rio, we plan on starting the Real Life English Party there in October.
The Real Life English Party XXVII in Belo Horizonte was a great success, we'll see you next time on September 7th.
Shout Outs
Sony Vietnam
Question
What is the difference between "that" and "which"?
Expressions
Happy as Larry
John Hancock
Any Tom, Dick, and Harry
Jack of all trades
Pandora's box
Tip
7 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking English and Communicate with Courage
Trick
How the Buddha can help you learn English
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Song
Dramatic Song by Toby Turner
8/13/2013 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
30 - Food
Words to Know
Kitty litter – a toilet for cats The masses – large groups of people On the ball – someone who is very smart and doesn’t miss anything Branch out – to extend to new places Country side – the interior regions of a country Guarana – a Brazilian fruit used to make a popular type of soda Vegan – Someone who doesn’t eat anything that comes from an animal Chalk – pen used to write on blackboard made from a dry powder Meru – Justin’s cat Bring up – to raise a child, be a parent Icing – the covering layer of a cake that is very sweet Brain power – the capacity of your brain Broth – a hot dish similar to soup Boo Hoo – noise to imitate someone crying News
The Next RLE party is going to be on the 10th of August at Devassa bar
Don’t forget to watch all the videos from the movie marathon
Shout Outs
Lorena Lopez Ramirez (Archidona Spain)
Wagner Sodre (Goias)
Question
How to use, Either or / Neither nor
Expressions
· Chalk and Cheese
· Cut the mustard
· Icing on the cake
· Food for thought
· Too many cooks spoil the broth
· You can’t have your cake and eat it too
Tip
Use Ted Ed to practice daily with questions to practice your comprehension. http://ed.ted.com/
Joke
Knock Knock jokes - See more here: http://www.funology.com/knock-knock-jokes/
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Song
Pearl Jam - Breath
8/7/2013 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
29 - Numbers
Words to Know
Standing up - when all of your weight is on your feet, not sitting
Bimonthly - two times a month
Pissed off - angry
Legit - short for legitimate
Upset - sad
Old chestnut - something you've heard many times before
Lipstick - makeup that you put on your mouth
Shovel - a tool used to dig into the ground
Boogie board - a small board used to catch waves
Swoop - to move rapidly down through the air
Mercy - showing someone compassion instead of punishing them
Chop - to cut through something
News
Trevor is moving to Rio and will start the Real Life English Party and other events there. If you want to meet up with Trevor and have a coffee, beer, açaí, coconut water or whatever, send him an email at Trevor@RealLifeBH.com
Shout Outs
Marcelo Moreira from Belo Horizonte, Brazil—5 star iTunes review
Alex Rivera from El Salvador, @alexrivera210
Question
Sometimes the verb "to come" can be used as the word "to go." For example, "I'm coming with you," not "I'm going with you." Why is this?
See the article on How to Use the Word "Go" for more info.
Expressions
Put two and two together
The whole nine yards
One fell swoop
Back to square one
101
Tip
Mimic Method by Idahosa
Joke
The two rules for success
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Song
Can I Kick It? by a Tribe Called Quest
Return from Expressions related to NUMBERS to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
7/30/2013 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
28 - Weapons
Words to Know
Silky- Something made from silk, typical with lingerie
Undergarments- Underwear
Dope - Cool
A bunch - A lot
Reckless- To do something without caring about others safety
Hatchet- A small ax used to cut down small trees
Bury- Put something in a hole in the ground and cover with dirt
Bearer of bad news- The person who holds bad news
Blame- To accuse someone of something
Drug money- Money made from selling drugs
Break into- Enter somewhere using force of breaking doors
On the bench- In sports, when a player is not on the field
Wrap up- To finish
In the flesh- In person
Scottish- Someone from Scotland
Pull a muscle- Hurt your musscle when doing physical activity
News
Movie marathon
Learn Englih with Music - Help us make the E-book
Google hangout this week
Shout Outs
RLE is MEGA DOPE! -- 5 star iTunes review (myonlinenglishteacher16 from the Philippines)
Question
Why do I see YET used as BUT?
Expressions
Dodge a bullet
Bury the Hatchet
Don’t Shoot the messenger
Pull out the big guns
Cross swords
Tip
NPR application google chrome extension - Get it here!
Joke
"So, have you heard about the oyster who went to a disco and pulled a mussel?" Check out Billy Connely
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Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXEJjtBouRA - Original Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6PEboTpcfI - Obama Version
7/23/2013 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
27 - Clothes
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Words to Know
Rays - Short for "sun rays"
Porch - the front of a house or building
Chillin' out - slang for not doing much
Gang - a group of people
Insightful - smart
Picnic - a meal eaten outdoors, usually at a park
Guru - a spiritual teacher
Açaí - a delicious Brazilian fruit
Hatch - an opening allowing passage from one side to another
Pour - to cause a liquid to flow out from a container
Sorbet - a dessert containing frozen fruit, similar to ice cream
Grammys - awards for music
Emmys - awards for movies
Sock - what you put on your feet before before your shoes
Sleeves - the part of your shirt that touches your arm
Expose - to make visible
Speech - a discourse given to an audience
Mess - something that is dirty or disorganized
Fair weather friend - mentioned in Episode #17 - Expressions related to Weather
All ears - paying complete attention
Fire at - shoot at
News
Hangout III - Using the Internet to Learn English - watch the video or download the audio
Kiva - Give back to the world by giving microloans to people in developing countries
Real Life Yoga Picnica - Last yoga picnic for awhile will be this Sunday at 4pm.
Shout Outs
Taeko Araki, Blog comment
Kumiko Kunii from Japan, 5 star iTunes revie
Gustavo Rocha, admin of the polyglot group, Language Learners
Max Ahumada, comment from the Hangout
Question
What's the difference between "fast" "quick" and "rapid"? by Bob, @roledi, from Mexico City.
Expressions
Dressed to the nines
To fit like a glove
Caught with your pants down
At the drop of a hat
Under your belt
Tip
Puns
Joke
Do what to William??
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Song
Hip Hop Saved My Life by Lupe Fiasco
7/16/2013 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
26 - Anger
Words to Know
Burp- to expel gas from the stomach from mouth
Push up- movement used to workout your chest and arms
Full house- the place was very crowded
Head over- go to
Figure out- to solve a problem
Pound down- to drink a lot very quickly
Brainwash- make someone believe what you want them to believe
From the bottom of my heart- with total sincerity
Bullet- metal that you shoot out of a gun
Tie down- use rope to hold something still
Drug addict- someone addicted to drugs
Free solo rock climbing- rock climbing with no ropes; check out Alex Honnald
Fairy- small mythical woman who flies
Splatter- to splash with small blobs
My old man- my dad, father
News
Real Life Twitter has over 40,000 followers
The RLE party was a huge success
The RLE party will be in Rio in the near future
The second last yoga picnic
Shout Outs
Natalia - Russia
Monettchi - USA
Vinicius Arcanjo - Brazil
Question
What's the difference between "earn" and "win?"
Expressions
A loose cannon
Are you out of your mind?
Have a bone to pick with someone
Away with the fairies
The shit hits the fan
Tip
Learn English with music and help the world. See here
Joke
Knock, knock... who's there?? Interrupting cow (what is a knock knock joke?)
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Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUXsWcwjwvw
7/9/2013 • 31 minutes, 17 seconds
25 - Chad's Fired
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Words to Know
Stick around - stay
Slackline - a balancing game (see picture)
Face to face meetup - meeting in person
Deduction - to have arrived at a fact by logic
Descendant - a blood relative of an older person
Get back on track - get back on the correct path
Get it on - have sex
Wallet - where people keep their money when walking around
Run over - when a vehicle drives over something
Keep it real - be real, be true, be cool
News
The Real Life English Party will be this Saturday starting at 5pm at Devassa in Savassi.
Yoga Picnic this Sunday at 4pm
We had our second Google Hangout, join the newsletter to learn about any future hangouts
The RLE Facebook community is blowing up!
Shout Outs
Leandra Clara from Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Cecilia B. Silveira-Marroquin from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Zakaria Ledda
Jorgevinotinto from Canada
Tanja Alberndorfer from Austria
Tomek from Poland
Question
How to use the word "get."
Expressions
To see through someone
Lead astray
Lead someone on
See it to believe it
Light at the end of the tunnel
Tip
Preposition article related to Location and Movement
Joke
Confucius say...
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Song
Zebra by John Butler
7/2/2013 • 26 minutes, 48 seconds
24 - Jurassic 5 Songs
Words to Know
Weight off your shoulders - a big relief
Schedule- your personal time organizer
Updates - additional improvements
Peeps - friends, people in your social group
Hometown - the city where you were born
Background information - previous information about a story
Taking it to another level - making something better and more intense (in a god way)
Break up - to stop a relationship; when a band stops playing
Pretty much - basically
Damn straight - to show agreement (strong expression)
Reek - to smell really bad
Cut the crap - expression to tell someone to stop doing stupid things
Batman - Masked hero who brings criminals to justice while wearing a cape
Break down - explain piece by piece
The gist - the general concept
Hook up - to meet people somewhere
Shortcut - a quicker way to get somewhere
Dopey - someonw who doesn't sound intelligent by the way they talk and act
News
We have nearly finish the beta version of the Fluency+ course and are planning on making more podcasts with our extra time
The next RLE party is going to be on the 6th of July
Shout Outs
Lua Alvarez (new facebook administrator)
Max Ahumada (Facebook member of the week, thanks a lot Max)
Mira - Saint-Petersburg, Russia (5 star iTunes review)
Mistrzooo - Poland (5 star iTunes review)
FeLanfranchi - Brazil (5 star iTunes review)
Questions
There were no queations this week, WTF?!?! If you have a question coment below or send us an Email at theguys@reallifebh.com
Expressions
Work it out
Get along
Get it together
End up
Do justice to something
Tip
Use this awesome resource the learn everything about the prepositions IN ON AT read here
Jurassic 5 article read here
Joke
Mitch Hedburg - I'm sick of following my dreams...
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Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXD7P6oTvyc
Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts
6/25/2013 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
23 - Annoyance
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Words to Know
Electrocuted - to be injured or killed by an electric shock
Earbuds - headphones
Stove - what you use to cook your food with fire
Chopped - cut through the base of something
Stick around - stay until the end
Viral - the rapid spread of something on the internet
Keep it up - continue doing a good job
Postman - someone who delivers mail
Poking - jabbing or prodding someone with something (usually your finger) (see photo)
Rambling - talking about something in an unorganized and confusing manner.
Shenanigans - mischief, playing around
Mess up - to make a mistake
Handlebars - what you use to steer/direct a bicycle/motorcycle
Cracked - to break something without the parts completely separating
Reinforce - strengthen or support
News
Find out more about the Real Life Yoga Picnics
11 Things I Like About Living in Belo Horizonte by Josh, the Brazilian Gringo
Shout Outs
Practice your English while you get your haircut with expert Irish hairdresser, Simon
30 Uncommon Ways to Learn English
Victor Cordero, originally from the Dominican Republic but living in Vietnam
Stoichka Varbanova, unknown location.
Yago Santiago, São Paulo, Brazil @yago_yago
Questions
What's the difference between "a little" and "a few"?
Expressions
To walk on egg shells/walk on thin ice
Add fuel to the fire
Blow a fuse
Eat someone alive
Give someone a piece of your mind
Tip
How to best use this podcast to learn English
Joke
Why is Santa so jolly (happy)?
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Song
Believe by the Dirty Heads
6/18/2013 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
22 - Elements
Special guest-Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo
Words to Know
Cholesterol – fatty substance you find in food from McDonalds
Vegemite – a bitter paste eaten by Australians
Acai – fruit sorbet found in Brazil
Fair-weather friend – a friend who only appears when things are good, see episode 1
Show up – arrive late or unexpectedly
Heaps of – a lot of (common in Australian English)
Open my eyes to something – realize something for the first time
B.H. – Belo Horizonte, the capital city of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Biarch – gangster way to say “bitch” but is also used to joke around
Fo shizzle – for sure, slang used commonly by Snoop Dogg
Captain Planet – superhero TV show
Profits – money made by a company
Keep your head above water – figurative expression meaning you are just surviving financially
Puppet – a small figure or animal that you put your hand in the play with, see here
Space out – to not be paying attention to anything around you
Meat head – guys who are so muscular that they don’t have a neck
Beat up – to punch and kick someone aggressively
Behind someone’s back – to say something about someone so they can’t hear you
Flatuate – to fart
Toot – to fart
Let one rip – to fart
Cut the cheese – to fart
One cheek sneak – to fart
Weirdo – a strange person
Skeptical – when you are doubtful before you try something
Parody – something that imitates a song for comic effect or ridicule
News
162 people went to the RLE party in Belo Horizonte last Saturday, thanks to everyone who came!!
Chad went to yoga for the first time. Warning - don't do yoga under a tree full of birds
Shout Outs
Members from Real Life English recorded live at the RLE party.
Gustavo Igor
Ana Leticia
Brunao Teixeira
Gustavo Rocha
Questions
Whats the difference between "may" and "might"?
Expressions
On fire
Tread water
On earth
Pump Iron
Pass wind
Tip
How to make your trip to the USA better with CRAIGSLIST
Joke
Vote which joke is better in the comments below:
Always remember that you are unique... just like everyone else. (Trevor)
Why don't blind people go skydiving? Because it's not much fun for the dog. (Josh)
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Song
Brailian gringo presents Gringo Style
6/11/2013 • 32 minutes, 9 seconds
21 - Resistance
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Words to Know
Pets - animals that live in your house
Feed - to give food to
Concrete - a building material; what sidewalks are made of
Asphalt - the black material that roads are made of
Stick around - stay
Wad up - what you do to a piece of paper to turn into a ball
Crumpled up - same as above
To iron - to remove wrinkles out of clothes (see photo)
Eighths - to cut something into eight pieces
Picnic - a meal outdoors
Chestnut - a type of nut (see photo)
Strict - following the rules exactly
Tough guy - a strong, intimidating person
Cave - a large underground chamber
Overwhelmed - too much to handle/withstand
Carpet - a floor or stair covering made from thick woven fabric
Rug - a floor covering of shaggy or woven material, generally not covering the entire floor
Bin - trashcan
Sweep - to clean by brushing away dirt or trash
Broom - a long handled brush; what you use to sweep
Playground - an outdoor area provided for kids to play, usually at a park or school
Jungle gym - a structure of bars or other material for kids to play on
Slippery - difficult to hold on or stand on because it's smooth, wet, or slimy
Falling apart - breaking into little pieces
News
The Real Life English Party is on Saturday, June 8th at Devassa in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, starting at 5pm. Click here for pictures of the last party.
The Real Life Yoga Picnic is going to be on Sunday, June 9th, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Be sure to attend because...
Trevor is thinking about moving to Rio de Janeiro to start Real Life English parties and events there. If you have any advice for Trevor on where to stay, give him an email at Trevor @ reallifebh . com
Mentions
How to Be a Better Communicator with the Present Continuous
Yoga Picnic
Shout Outs
Thank you to Rodrigo Pena and Nurullah Bati, the new admins of the Real Life English Facebook Group
Question
What is the difference between bring and take?
Expressions
To hold back
Quit while you're ahead
Cave in
Sweep it under the carpet/rug
Let it slide
Tip
Duolingo - a fun way to learn grammar.
Joke
Politics
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Song
Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons
6/4/2013 • 25 minutes, 10 seconds
20 - Relationships
Words to Know
Ear buds- noise receptors in your earVirtual haircut - life like video, you must hear with headphones (click here to watch)Every now and then - sometimesLeft over - the remains of somethingKink - problems in technologyPop up - to appear unexpectedlyRings a bell - sounds familiarBrutal - a bad or awkward situationIntertwined - to become joined togetherShaky - an unbalanced situationBlended - crushed in a blender (see photo)Dutch - a person/language from the NetherlandsSplit the bill - divide the billBlindfold - a piece of fabric used to cover your eyesSet up - organise somthing for someone elseFacestalk - to stalk someone on facebookFiends with benefits - friends who have sexual intercourseBusted -broken
News
New introduction to the podcast
We have a present for all of our podcast listeners - see more at the podcast page
The next Real Life party is on the 8th of June - we will charge R$5 to cover costs and donate to KIVA
Shout Outs....
Itunes review - Al from Basque Country
Itunes review - Sorasoroya Thailand
Questions
What's the difference between "advise" and "advice?"
Expressions
There's a thin line
On the rocks
To go dutch
A blind date
In the friend zone
Tip
ANKI - flashcard program used to help remember new vocabulary!!
Joke
Steven Wright - I busted a mirror and got 7 years bad luck...
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Song
Jurassic 5 - The Thin LIne
5/28/2013 • 34 minutes, 37 seconds
19 - Movement
To see all the links go to RealLifeBH.com
Words to Know
Young grasshopper - A common thing for a Martial Arts master to call a student.
Period - Menstrual cycle
Cramps - Painful contractions of muscles
Hypnosis - a state of consciousness where you are very open to suggestions (see photo)
Blood - the red liquid in your body that comes out when you are cut
Cologne - scented water to make men smell good (perfume is for women)
On top of the world - To feel absolutely amazing (this was an expression in Episode #13)
Warm and fuzzy - happy and comforted
Liquor - alcohol that is very strong: rum, whiskey, vodka, tequila, etc.
The more the merrier - the more people, the more fun it is
Handsome - good looking (used for men)
Inside joke - a joke that only people within a selected group would understand because it refers to a previous humorous situation
Intervals - a space between two things, a gap
Cleared it up - removed any confusion
Relevant - closely connected or appropriate
Make up - cosmetics that are generally used by women to make them "more attractive"
Lips - what you kiss with
Opposed - contrasting or conflicting with each other
Gazelle - a small, four legged animal with horns (see photo)
Mankind - human beings considered collectively; the human race
Saying - a short expression, generally containing wisdom
Jamming - to play/improvise with other musicians
Chunk - a thick, solid piece of something
Strap - a piece of flexible material used to carry or hold on to something
Swing dance - (watch a swing dance flash mob)
Bullshit - nonsense
Turn off - switch off
Foul mouths - people who swear/curse
Hatchet - a small ax
Ax - a tool typically used for chopping wood (see photo)
News
The RLE Party is confirmed for July 8th at Devassa in Savassi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The party starts at 5pm.
The podcast will now be released by 12 noon on Tuesdays.
The Real Life English Podcast was downloaded 2,000 in one day.
We now have 30,000 followers on Twitter. Aww yeah!
Shout Outs
Little House, Argentina - "Think, idea, try, do, do again, and again, keep doing, success"
Rodrigo Pena, Brazil - "Which country would you like to visit? What would you do there?"
Fahad - @9o_fahad
The feng Friends of Guangdong, China - iTunes review
Questions
What is the difference between "avenue," "street," "boulevard," and "road"?
Expressions
Jump to conclusions
By leaps and bounds
Spread yourself to thin
Swing by
Breaking my balls
Tip
Immerse yourself in English by changing the language of your phone, computer, Facebook, Twitter, email, software, and everything you can into English.
Joke
Put down - to place on a surface, (I can't put it down - when a book is so good you can't stop reading)
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Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxKp22hmBY
For full lyrics click here
Chorus:
I crave you like a breath underwaterI'm someone's son and you'll be somebody's daughterAnd we're both somebody, intertwined together we can be hotter
Crave - a powerful desire desire
Intertwined - twisted together; connected or linked closely.
For more info about the interview of how Kai saved some people's live's by smashing a guy in the back of the head with a hatchet click here.
5/18/2013 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
18 - Keep
Words to Know
Tan- darkened skin from the sunWorm- an insect that lives in the ground and eats poopWealthy- to have lots of life’s richesParty-goer- a person who goes to partiesLook forward to- to be excited about something that will happen in the futureBore to tears- to be so bored that you feel loke cryingRole model- someone who sets a good example for childrenMy bad- another way to accept the blame for somethingParty pooper- someone who ruins a party or has bad energy at a partyHotwire- to start a car without using a keyKilling it- doing a really good jobHushed- keep it quietTrickery- the name of acts that can trick youVenue- a place where you have shows and parties
News
Ethan has left Brazil and in planning on going to Spain in the near future
The next party “should” be on the 8th of June
Shout Outs
Rizky Cahya Putra, Indonesia ?@Rizkycepe
ALEX RIVERA, El Salvador ?@alexrivera210
Yago Santiago, Brazil ?@yago_yago
Chom, Thailand ?@glassymoony
Wilialberth Jiménez, Venezuela
Babe-yokki, Thailand (iTunes review)
Manoonoi, Thailand (iTunes review)
Question
What’s the difference between ‘fault’ & ‘mistake’ ? From: Merina Marwah, Indonesia @meriiina
Expressions
Keep the ball rolling
Keep an eye out
Finders Keepers
Keep it on the download
Keep it up
Tip
The Macmillan verb wheel game play it here
Joke
Mitch HedburgI don’t have a girlfriend but…I like escalators because…
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5/14/2013 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
17 - Weather
Words to Know
Shade- different tones of coloursSkeptical- to not like or believe in something before you try itrooted/cheering- to support a team or a personSpring out- appear suddenlySpot light- light used for attracting attentions to someoneStage- elevated floor where people performWheeze- noise made when having breathing problemsKinky- a person who likes strange styles of sexGet along- to have a good relationship with someone
News
The Real Life Party was awesome, next one is probably the 25th of MayNew skype class schedule: reallifebh.com/skype
Shout Outs
Rodrigo P. Honorato (A.K.A. Dawg)Itunes ChinaItunes SpainItunes Brazil
Questions
What’s the difference between “oh yeah!” and “awwwww yeah.”
Expressions
A fair weather friend
To steal someone’s thunder
Under the weather
Come rain or shine
Snowed under
Tip
Have fun and Learn English reading Marvel comics at any convenient time
Joke
Why did the parrot die?!?!Check out more one-liner jokes with Mitch Hedburg
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5/4/2013 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
16 - Karma
Words to Know
Grizzly bear - an extremely dangerous bear.
Plantation - a place where plants are grown to sell.
In a row - continuously.
Sock - what you put on your feet before your shoes.
Picnic - an event that involves taking a pre-made food to be eaten outdoors.
Illustrative - a good example or explanation.
Mysticism - the belief that union with the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender.
Ambigram - a word that you can also read upside down.
Piggyback ride - when you carry someone on your back.
Threat - a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, or damage in response to someone else's action or inaction.
Milder - not as strong.
Regift - when you give away something that was given to you.
Portal - an Internet site providing access or links to other sites.
News
Adir Ferreira from Transparent Languages is in the house! He came all the way from the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil to hang out with the Real Life Guys and go to the Real Life English Party XXV (click the link to check out the pictures).
We had an awesome time at the Real Life English Party on Saturday and the Real Life Yoga Picnic (click to join the yoga group) on Sunday. Thanks to everyone for attending!
Also Ethan is leaving Brazil in one week, he plans to move to Spain in the fall and start Real Life English there!
Shout Outs
Niphawan (Katie), Thailand
Yenny Gutierrez
Gabriel Vera, Medellín, Colombia
Alex Rivera, El Salvador
CashFlowsToo, Maryland, USA
Heather, USA
Questions
What is the difference between "gone" and "been"?
Expressions
To have it coming
To reap what you sow
What goes around comes around
You get what you give
To bite off more than you can chew
Tip
Transparent.com
Joke
Hedgehog - An animal, like Sonic the Hedgehog
Hedge - a fence or boundary made from plants
Hog - someone who is selfish and doesn't want to share.
Adir
Transparent.com
AdirFerreira.com.br
Facebook
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Song
Instant Karma by John Lennon
4/29/2013 • 24 minutes, 40 seconds
15 - Luck
Words to Know
Wheelie- When you ride a bike with the front tire off the groundUnicycle- Bicycle with one wheelMake sense of something- To understand somethingRain or shine- To do something no matter what happensStub my toe- To hit your toe on somethingLeprechaun- Magical Irish manGinger- A person with red hair4 leaf clover- Grassy plant with leaves that represent luckWhine- To complain
News
The Real Life party is going to happen next weekend
Real Life yoga will also happen on the 28th of April
Shout Outs
Rendra Doolz, fortress of solitude ?@RenzKaim
Alex Riveira, El Salvador ?@alexrivera210
Daniel Viotto, Natal Brazil ?@viottoeanahi
Eudniz Ferreira, Recife Brazil ?@doidniz
Shout out to Salt Lake City, Utah
Transparent
Questions
How to use the words; Sore, pain, hurt and ache
Expressions
Just my luck
Beginners luck
A lucky streak
The luck of the Irish
Do’t push your luck
Tip
How to connect to people, learn about other cultures and practice your English with the Real Life English community
Joke
An Australian man in The U.S.A.
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Song
Boa Sorte / Good Luck by Vanessa da Mata featuring Ben Harper
4/21/2013 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
14 - Distress
Words to Know
Laundry - cleaning your dirty clothes
Sin - an immoral act
Craving - a powerful desire for something
Gross - unattractive, disgusting, ugly
Plastered - very drunk
Posh - upperclass, elegant. (British English)
Mischief - harm or trouble caused by someon
Mayhem - violent or damaging disorder or chaos
Big deal - something important
Aight - a slang way to say "alright"
Daydream - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract's your attention.
News
25,000 followers on Twitter.
Because of all the followers on Twitter, Trevor cannot respond to everyone's tweets. If you'd want to make sure your question is answered, please send an email to Trevor at RealLifeBh dot com.
Adir Ferriera from transparent.com and adirferriera.com.br is coming to Belo Horizonte for the next Real Life English PARTY on April 27th.
Shout Outs
Thank you Fabio Costa for the iTunes review
Alex Rivera, El Salvador @alexrivera210
David Wale Soto @dwale20
Irina Gruzdeva, Russia @gruirkonst
Questions
The difference between "will" and "won't" by @AhlamAlfaify from Saudi Arabia
Expressions
Looking over your shoulder
Up in arms
Get your knickers in a twist/get your panties in a bunch
To have a go at someone
Something on your mind
Joke
Pain in the ass - A small irriation
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Song
Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello
4/14/2013 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
13 - Hapiness
Words to know:
Crook- Sick in Australian English
under the weather- Expression for being sick
Fasting- To spend a long time not eating
working out- Training at the guy, doing weights
buff- A strong persons with defined muscles
Spice up- Make something more interesting (figurative)
Give it a kick- Add something to make it stronger/better
Spokesman- A person who speaks to represent a company or country etc.
Moonwalk- To walk on the moon, famous Michael Jackson dance
Dirty Harry- Famous movie with Clint Eastwood Coconut water- The only thing Trevor needs to be satisfied
Stride- Walking with long steps to look cool
Fist pump- Celebratory punch in the air
On cloud nine- To be euphorically happy
Hold you down- To be restricted to do something
Legit- Seems to be true or of good value (slang from the word legitimate)
Clunky- Awkwardly heavy or clumsy
News
Trevor apologizes for not responding to tweets in the last week, we've been working hard on the Real Life English Fluency+ Course .
Shout Outs
@englishrt
@aaali69
Aline (a comment from video #2 of the free RLE mini-course.)
Afifa Sayyida (a comment from video #2 of the free RLE mini-course.)
Expressions
Make someone's day
Jump for joy
Over the moon
Top of the world, walking on sunshine
Walking on air
Tip
Ted.com - How Body Language Changes Who You Are
Joke
Keep your mouth shut.
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Song
Clint Eastwood by the Gorillaz
4/7/2013 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
12 - Life
Words to Know
Tease - something to tempt you to stay until the end of the podcast
Shout outs - saying positive things to people who aren't with you
Mic - (pronounced mike) short for microphone
Such a shame - so unfortunate
Bottom of my heart - with sincerity
Step above - more advanced
Fluke - an accident
Dish - a dish with food. For example, what's your favorite dish?
Chili - a tomato-based dish that generally has beans, corn, meat, and cheese. (see pic)
Cut off - to separate completely with a knife.
Play on words - A joke that uses words that have two meanings.
News
5,000 members in the Facebook Group
22,500 followers on Twitter
New Free Real Life English Learning Methodology mini-course
Shout Outs
Michael Josefowicz, New York @toughLoveforx
Izzatuz, Uzbekistan @izzatuz
Martuita, Spain @MartuitaM
Ana S. @soares_anamaria
Romina Prado, Spain @RominaPradov
Nancy Valente
Rawda Essam
Questions
Shawty, what's that word mean? by Laura Ruslan, Indonesia @Laurafadilah
Expressions
Larger than life
Life's a bitch
The best things in life are free
That's the way the cookie crumbles
Living life in the fast lane.
Tip
Practice your listening skills and learn English with Music LyricsTraining.com
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Song
Day in The Life by the Beatles
3/31/2013 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
11 - Sleep
Words to Know
Awesome- another way to say coolStick around- to stay in the same placeMorphing- to cut words and mix them, ex. want to/ wannaWith ease- to do something with no difficultySack- a bag generally used for potatoesHay- dried grass usually eaten by farm animalsNap- a very quick sleepSnooze- another word for sleepImpulsive- to so something without thinking about it very muchJab- to punch, can be used to express an insultGut- your stomach or bellyCouch- sofaMisdiagnose- to diagnose incorrectlyMisapply- to use or apply incorectlyRemedies- relieves pain, cures disease, or corrects a disorder
News
The Real Life English PARTY is back. We have started our English speaking parties again and we all had an awesome time.
The Real Life English methodology videos are being enjoyed by many of our community members, to watch them sign up here
Shout Outs
Vienna @winaavienaa
Rafael @Rafrazao91
Verónica Ramos Pérez @Veronicadjemila
Ana Coelho
@SANIORETAAA
@CoolstrayCat_me mentioned the article How To Not Kill Yourself With The Present Perfect
Daniel Menezes @danielfmgeo
Pangasi R @equivalent_ Interest
Matheus Henrique @eumattheus
Starlin @Starlincito
Jeng Sri @JengSriHann
Questions
What should I do to learn pronunciation with easy ? Listening music or what? Watching film? Or what? @IGotSooYoung
Expressions
To hit the sack
Asleep at the wheel
Cat nap
Sleep on it
You snooze you lose
Tip
We tell you how you can meet new people, practice your English and find a place to stay when travelling through COUCH SURFING
Joke
Trevor tells us a funny joke about politics
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Song
Wiz Khalifa - No Sleep
3/24/2013 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
10 - Time
See full notes with links at realifebh.com/podcasts Episode #10
Words to Know
Well done - another way to say "good job"Nourish - to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good conditionPunctuality - arriving on timeMeet up - to go to the same location as someoneTend - regularly or frequently do somethingOutcome - the way things happenGoogle hangouts - A way to video chat with 10 people.Arrow - A weapon that looks like this "—>"Knights - A soldier from the Middle Ages who often rides on horseback (see photo).Armor - Metal protection worn by knights to protect their bodyFruit flies - Insects that eat fruit.
News
Real Life English hopes to announce to have another Real Life English Party on Saturday the 23rd in Belo Horizonte.
Also the three part video series of the Real Life English Learning Methodology has begun to release. This is only available for our subscribers. Click here to join.
Shout Outs
Trevor W.
Felipe Iderci
Agnaldo C. Genova Ge
Fernandez Gultom @FernandezGultom
Jack @besttruek
Sibel Türkoglu @sibelturkoglu
Arne Saknvessemm @saknvssemm
Questions
“I’ve always wanted to know the difference between into and onto. Could you guys please explain? ;)” by Arne Saknvessemm @saknvssemm
“How do we use the word "ain't" ? I still don't understand. Thx for your help :D.” by Riyan @apriyannto
Expressions
Time flies when you're having fun
Better late than never
Long time no see
Behind the times
Time will tell
Tip
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Song
Time Will Tell by Bob Marley
3/17/2013 • 20 minutes, 1 second
9 - Water
Chad and Trevor teach you all about 5 new expressions you're going to to love! Plus some cool tips and joke.Words to know
Drop- when something fall, in this case the weatherStay tuned- continue listeningBite size- A small size to make it easyRocks- When something is cool and of good qualityBloke/Sheila- Australian slang for man/womanMove on- To continueBad breath- When your mouth doesn't smell good, often from eating garlicAwkward- Uncomfortable with a person or situationForro- Brazilian partner danceEase your way in- Enter in a slow and gradual speedDope- Slang word for really cool, can be used to speak about marajuanaMischief- Bad things, usually done by kidsGet away with something- To escape a situation without being punished
Expressions
Like a fish out of water
Blow something out of the water
Water under the bridge
To be in deep water
To dive into something
News
Justin tells about the new Real Life English T.V.
TipLearn English with the Fluency MC
JokeWe talk about Rodney Dangerfield and give you some of his classic jokes
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3/9/2013 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
8 - Hang
Learn 5 new expressions with Chad and Trevor. Also, a new tip about how to practice if you don't live in an Englihs speaking country, the diference between "get up" and "wake up" and all the RLE news.Expressions:Get the hang of somethingHave something hanging over your headLeave someone hangingHang in thereHang out
3/3/2013 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
Real Life English for Brazilians: Words that don't translate into English
Learn how to say 9 terms that don't translate well into Portuguese from English with Chad and Justin from Real Life English.These terms are:SaudadesVoce SumiuQuanto TempoNamorarShoppingMarcarCombinarAceitarDar um Jeito
3/1/2013 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
7 - Body Parts
Words to Know:
Watermelon- Delicious fruit, 90% of Trevor’s dietUndercover- When something is secret, not many people knowA Parody- A copy of a famous video/songOld English- English used in centuries agoHand cuffs- Metal straps used by police officers to hold people’s hands togetherUnwritten laws- laws in society that everyone knows even though they’re not officialCarpentry- Working with woodMidget- A little person, physical abilityConvict- PrisonerCondescending- To treat someone as if you are superior to them.
NewsJosh Plotkin (Brazilian Gringo) The release of GRINGO STYLE
Shout Outs:Facebook member of the week - Muhamad Azeem SayutiQuestionThe difference between “Shall” and “Will”
Expressions with body parts!
Cost an arm and a leg
The rule of thumb
My hands are tied
Give someone the cold shoulder
On your toes
JokeDiscover the double meaning of “a little condescending.”
TipHow to listen to any podcast in half speed
Song:
Cold Shoulder by Adele
2/23/2013 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
6 – Partying
Imrprove your English the Real way with Chad and Trevor from Real Life English. Learn 5 cool new expressions:- Let your hair down -Party pooper -To go all out -Paint the town red -Social Butterfly
Check out http://reallifebh.com/podcasts for notes on the episode including words to know and links.
2/16/2013 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
5 - Expressions Using the Word WORK
Improve your English with Chad and Trevor teaching you some cool new expressions related to work.
Expressions:
Don't Give Up Your Day Job Dirty Work All In A Days Work Throw A Spanner In The Works Work It Out
Plus some awesome tips and a joke.
2/10/2013 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
How to Use the Word FUCK (part I)
Learn 13 different uses for the word FUCK. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/how-use-word-fuck
2/6/2013 • 21 minutes, 26 seconds
Sex and Dating Terms
Learn the dating hierarchy. Learn the difference between hooking up, seeing someone, going out, dating, hanging out, going steady, and more! With Ethan and Trevor. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/sex-and-dating-terms
2/5/2013 • 19 minutes, 1 second
Australian Slang
Learn some common Australian slang with Chad and Trevor. Read the article at http://reallifebh.com/speak-australian-english-australian-slang-expressions
2/5/2013 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
4 - Animals
In this podcast, the expressions you’ll learn are:
Until the cows come home
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
I’m so hungry I can eat a horse
To smell a rat
A wolf in sheeps clothing
Plus:
One thing the Real Life Guys do every Friday.
The difference between “wish” and “hope.”