RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
Episodes
#281 Why Should You Learn English?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English is one of the best things you can do in your life. However, since this is a mid-term to long-term endeavor, sometimes we lose sight o...
#280 Why You Aren't Fluent Until You Understand the Culture
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning a language goes beyond memorizing words and basic grammar rules. Understanding culture is like having a context that allows you to give the r...
#279 10 Useful SLANG Words to Make Your Conversations More Interesting
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slang is unavoidable, no matter what language you're learning, and it's becoming increasingly more common in movies, TV series, and especially on soci...
#278 What to Do If Somebody Doesn't Understand What You Said in English
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As language learners, one of the most demotivating situations to be in is when someone says, "I don't understand you.". It can feel as though all of t...
#277 Interview with a UKRAINIAN about the War
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before a couple of weeks ago, most of us knew relatively little about the Eastern European country, Ukraine, but today, it's on everyone's mind. Here ...
#276 Foodie Podcast! 20 Idioms & Expressions Related to EATING
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know by now that here at RealLife English we're foodies (we love food!) It must be a common thing for English speakers because we have so...
#275 Do you Run Out of Things to Say When you Have Conversations in English? Try These Fun Questions!
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea is officially a way to have her baby. And so it will be a little while until we hear her on the podcast. I know I don't just speak for myself w...
#274 Fast & Easy Trick to Expand your English Vocabulary
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest challenges for Upper-intermediate learners is to continue making progress in their English. We've had countless students tell us a...
#273 How Well do you Know Andrea & Ethan?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where in Britain is Andrea from? Is Ethan a cat or dog lover? Did Ethan use to work as a bus driver? Who learned to ride a bike as an adult? We get as...
#272 British vs American BABY Vocabulary Differences + Special Announcement!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ethan and Andrea are going to discuss baby vocabulary, as well as the differences between American and British English when it comes to this ty...
#271 20 Clever Word Combinations in English you Should Add to your Vocabulary (Brunch, Staycation and MORE)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's become very popular and trendy to combine words in English in recent years, but this can leave learners feeling pretty confused and conversations...
BB (Special 10): How To Improve Your Pronunciation Fast and Effectively On your Own
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As language learners, we often strive for perfect pronunciation, because how we sound is the first thing people hear when we speak. We're afraid that ...
#270 Can YOU say these English Tongue Twisters for Speaking & Pronunciation Training?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Did you try to read that out loud? Did you find it hard? That's a tongue twiste...
BB (Special 9): How to Overcome Your Negative Inner Voice | "I'm not Good Enough to Speak English Fluently
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to a study published by the Journal of Behavioral Science, approximately 70% of people suffer from imposter syndrome. People of all ages, fr...
#269 Common Mistakes Spanish and Portuguese Speakers Make
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have a treat for you with not one, but two special guests. I'll be joined by two members of the RealLife English team to share ...
BB (Special 8): 24 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from 24 Teachers and Experts
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been studying English for a long time but are still frustrated that you can't speak it naturally and fluently? Then today's episode is for yo...
#268 8 New Year's Superstitions from Around the World!
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that there are many New Year's traditions followed by different cultures, but were you aware that there are also some interesting sup...
BB 24: How to Improve your Pronunciation Alone with Mark Hancock
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hancock is an English Language Teacher, Teacher Trainer, and Materials Writer. He has more than 30 years of experience teaching English and prese...
#267 How to Make your Fluency (and Life) Dreams Come True in '22
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is upon us! Something that we find immensely helpful is to sit down at the end or beginning of the year and review our progress from the last 12 ...
BB 23: Actually Achieve Your Goals in 2022 | Gabriele Oettingen on the Science of Motivation
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriele Oettingen is a Professor of Psychology and author originally from Germany. She has been teaching at New York University and the University of...
#266 1 Language, 3 Accents! US vs UK vs South African English Vocabulary
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that words in English can be different depending on the country you're visiting? Ethan and I have often spoken about these differences on...
BB 22: She Went From Beginner to Fluent in Just 9 Months (and How you Can Too) with Ruri Ohama
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruri Ohama is a Turkish-Japanese Youtuber, med student, and polyglot. She has a Youtube channel completely in English, which was able to grow from 1,0...
#265 5 Christmas Movies that every English Learner NEEDS to Watch
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas week and we couldn't let this season pass without sharing some of our all-time favorite Christmas movies that you can watch this holida...
#264 7 Ways to Make your Studying more FUN
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, and you got it! You want to continue making progress with your English, and you understand that you need to dedicate some studying t...
BB 21: The Neuroscience of Learning a Language | Tips on How to Become a Better Learner
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Baxter, is a creator, English teacher and podcast host from the UK. He has always been passionate about the neuroscience of learning and gradu...
#263 Best TV Series to Learn English in 2022!
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're often asked which series are the best for learners to watch. This year's list is especially tough because there were so many incredible shows on...
BB (Special 7): Do You Want to Be the BEST English Speaker? Do You Want to Be the BEST English Speaker? Listen to THIS!
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling the need to improve ourselves is a positive thing! You don't want to just spend your life lazing about on the couch. Whether intentional or no...
#262 Common English Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the most common mistakes in English, and do you make them? In this episode we go through a list of common mistakes that include many ...
BB (Special 6): How to Learn English Alone, WITHOUT a Teacher, and Make REAL Progress
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English is about sharing ideas, connecting with others, and improving your life! This is what so many schools get so wrong. In this podcast e...
#261 Moving to another country? The Advice you NEED to HEAR!
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to a new country can be an exciting and equally nerve-wracking experience, but there are lots of ways that you can prepare for this! That's why...
BB (Special 5): Really Learn Vocabulary in English with Just a Few Minutes a Day
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably been through a situation where you either needed to say a word, but you couldn't remember it, or that you had to speak in English but ...
#260 OMG! This is How to Use Abbreviations Like a Native
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking all about abbreviations in English. In case you're not familiar with this term, an abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or p...
BB: How Perfectionism Is Preventing You From Achieving YOUR Best English
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"My weakness? Well, I'd say I'm a bit of a perfectionist." How many times have you heard someone saying that or have even said that yourself? It's qui...
#259 4 Ways English Will Change Your Life
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that English is the most widely spoken language in the world. So, by learning it, it will unlock a huge range of opportunities, no ma...
BB 20: Get your Best English Exam Score as Quickly and Easily as Possible with Josh MacPherson from TST Prep
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh MacPherson is an English language instructor and curriculum developer currently based in Japan. With over 15 years of experience teaching English...
#258 What Type of English Learner are You?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what type of English learner you are? The idea is that we learn best according to the archetype of language learners we are. Kn...
BB 19: Learn a Language and NEVER Forget It | Gabriel Wyner from Fluent Forever
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Wyner is an American polyglot, book author, and founder of Fluent Forever. He fell in love with language learning while training to be an oper...
#257 How to Give Compliments in English
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we'll be talking about the topic you've voted for: how to give compliments in English. If you compliment a person, you praise them or say good t...
BB 18: WIN at your Next Job Interview | Tips on How to Tell your Story by Communication Specialist Natasha Broodie
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Broodie is an American communication specialist and founder of Life with the big E. She's a diplomat who previously worked with the United Nat...
#256 15+ English Animal Idioms & How to Use Them
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, you'll get some more practice with your English idiomatic vocabulary by learning some animal idioms. Idioms are a type of ...
BB 17: Practice your Listening Skills The RIGHT Way | Luke's English Podcast
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Thompson is an ESL Teacher, Podcaster, and Stand-up Comedian. He's originally from England and currently lives in Paris. Luke has been helping le...
#255 6 Best Tricks to Become More Confident
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often find yourself shying away from new experiences or opportunities because you lack confidence? Have you had that feeling of your heart raci...
BB 16: Become a Better English Speaker and Avoid Misunderstandings | Cultural Awareness with Jennifer Kumar
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Kumar is an English conversation and cross-cultural coach. She lived in India for more than 10 years and even studied her masters degree ther...
#254 - Surprising Ways Natives Use the Word 'ASS' | Idioms, Slang & Collocation
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most English learners, you've probably heard the word 'ass' used very frequently in English speaking in songs, movies, and TV series. B...
BB 15: Too Busy with Work to Learn English? | Tiffani Shares her Fascinating Journey
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and gentlemen. English learners, teachers, and world changers. My next guest is Tiffani. Tiffani, from speakenglishwithtiffani.com, is a teache...
#253 - 22+ Conversation Starters That ALWAYS Work
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All the time our students tell us that their biggest frustration is that they understand English well, but that they don't have any opportunities to s...
BB 14: Can you Master a Language without Traveling to Another Country? | Gavin from SmallAdvantages
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you in Brazil, you will be no stranger to today's guest, but if you don't know him, you are in for a treat! Gavin Roy is from Ohio in the...
#252: The Number 1 Reason to Learn English
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn't it awesome that English allows you to discover the world and meet people from different countries and learn about other cultures? That's exactly...
BB 13: From No English to Native-level, Veronika Shares her Top Secrets
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Veronika Mark, a language learner and YouTuber from Russia. On her YouTube channel, English with Veronika Mark, she shares the tips ...
#251 - Can you Understand These Jokes in English
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are various types of jokes in English that you may have heard of, such as traditional knock-knock jokes, one-liners and more. Some can be quite ...
BB 12: How Is Learning By Ear the Secret to Success in English Fluency? | Idahosa from the Mimic Method
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Idahosa Ness is a polyglot, musician, and founder of The Mimic Method for learning languages. After traveling to Mexico at the age of 17 without knowi...
#250 - Questions + Answers with Ethan & Andrea | 250th Podcast Episode Special!
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are very excited to celebrate our 250th podcast episode with you today! For this reason, we've selected a few questions that you, our listeners, ha...
BB Special: How Meditation Can Transform your English and Your Life!
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't focus, you're not alone. Let me share a secret with you. So it has taken me more than five years to learn what I need to do to focus on g...
#249 - 10 Tips to Pass the IELTS Exam
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it and we listened. In today's podcast we're bringing you a topic that you have requested us to cover. Many of you are currently studyin...
BB 11: 4 Habits That Will Transform Your English (And Your Life), and more! | Justin Murray, RealLife English CEO
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Murray is the Co-founder and CEO of RealLife English. He's originally from the Seattle area in Washington State in the US but has been living i...
#248 - English Conversation About Travel | Funny Stories!
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Ethan and Andrea share some of their most fun and memorable stories traveling around the world. Here'...
BB 10: Relax, Enjoy and Learn: It's about Connection, not Perfection | Lindsay from AllEars English
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay, from All Ears English, is an American podcast host and producer, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience teaching English as a...
#247 - Feeling Stuck in Your English? Here's WHY and HOW to Improve it!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You often ask us questions about how to reach the next level in your English. At the beginning, progress feels so fast, but then it becomes slower and...
BB Special: Transform Your English with These 4 Experts
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're bringing you another Beyond Borders podcast special as we prepare our next interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. This week...
#246 - Learn about Investment and Cryptocurrency in English | 18 Words and Phrasal Verbs
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week you will learn a lot of English vocabulary related to finances and on top of that you'll learn quite a bit from this crash course of sorts o...
BB Special: Is It Possible To Speak Good English If I Practice With Non-natives?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for the next Beyond Borders interview, featuring a guest you are going to be very excited to learn with, we've put together this lesson ...
#245 - How to Express Your Emotions in English
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people ask us "How are you?", we often get lazy and we use the same old replies such as "I'm good," "I'm great," AND especially "I'm fine." But t...
BB 9: Find the Courage you Need to LIVE your English | Emma from Mmm English
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma, from mmmEnglish, is a YouTube Teacher, English Confidence Coach, and Entrepreneur based in Perth, Australia. She started her channel to help her...
#244 - Talking About Sleep | English Idioms & Vocabulary
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We spend one third of our lives sleeping and it's no wonder that there are so many great words we use instead of sleep in English. By learning them, y...
BB 8: How to Achieve your Full Potential with Philosophy, Reflection and English Fluency | Leo Gomez
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Gomez, founder of Learn your English (.net), is an ESL teacher, trainer and entrepreneur. He has more than 20 years of teaching experience and has...
#243 - Differences in School & University between UK, US & Australia
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, we are talking about differences in schooling in the USA, UK and Australia. It's actually pretty shocking how different th...
BB 7: She speaks 15 languages! How did she do it | Shannon Kennedy
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Kennedy, from eurolinguiste.com, is an American entrepreneur, content creator, language learner and musician based in California. She's a lang...
#242 - No Time to Learn English? Use These Tips to Make it a Daily Habit!
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't have time for English." "I have so many things to do." "Work is busy." "I have lots of university assignments." "In my free time, I want to r...
BB 6: How to Make English Useful and Interesting to You | Christina Lorimer
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Lorimer, christinalorimer.com, is an English instructor, materials writer, academic consultant, and entrepreneur. She is a specialist in Eng...
#241 - 12 Funny English Expressions Kids Use
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a very special podcast where we take a trip down memory lane (remember the past) and talk about expressions that we used to say as kids....
BB 5: Learn from Language Expert who Speaks 8 Languages and How to Learn English with Stories | Olly Richards
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olly Richards, iwillteachyoualanguage.com and langpreneur.com, is a polyglot online teacher, author, and entrepreneur. After buying a one-way ticket t...
#240 - Do I Need to Have a Native Accent?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about whether or not you SHOULD TRY to sound like a native and how this correlates with accent reduction, in...
BB 4: What to Do if People Criticize Your English | Anna from English Fluency Journey
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Khoma, @HannahKhoma on Instagram, is an English learner and teacher, accent coach, and vlogger from Chernivtsi, Ukraine. On her YouTube channel, ...
#239 - Money Idioms and Slang for Everyday Conversation
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ethan and Ollie talk all about money. You will learn idioms and expressions related to money that you can start using today in...
BB 3: What's The Right Path To Fluency? | Jack and Ethan Share Experiences on Teaching and Learning Languages
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Askew, tofluency.com and teachingeslonline.com, is an online ESL/EFL teacher, a web designer, and blogger. In 2008 he was offered a promotion at ...
#238 - Q&A with Andrea & Ollie | "I'm Stuck at Intermediate, what do I do?" and More!
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Andrea and I are answering your questions. We asked you on Instagram, what you want to know about English or about us. And the...
#237 - How to Understand Natives | Connected Speech
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about connected speech! You'll learn about how we often don't pronounce some words, how we reduce others and...
BB 2: "Do I Need to Sound Like a Native?" | Hadar and Ethan's Advice on Fluency
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show I had an amazing conversation with Hadar Shemesh, an incredibly skilled and insightful accent and fluency coach from Israe...
#236 - 10 Free Online Games To Practice Your English!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcasts, Ethan and Ollie get their competitive spirit out with the best online games that you can use to practice your English. Learni...
BB 1: Speak English with Vanessa — How to Find Time to Learn and More…
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode of the show, you are going to learn a ton and get a lot of inspiration from Vanessa. She's an American English teacher who has o...
#235 - 16 Ways to Congratulate Someone | English Phrases & Expressions
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a reason to celebrate. We're now a 4 million people community on YouTube! And because a lot of people are congratulating us on YouTu...
#234 - English for Cafés | How to Order Your Favourite Drink
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At RealLife English we're coffee lovers! That's why we're bringing you this podcast in which you'll learn vocabulary on how to order your favorite cof...
#233 - 12 Expressions & Phrasal Verbs with SPEAK
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say that something speaks volumes? Or ever wondered about the difference between "speak up" and "speak out"? In today's po...
#232 - Words from Other Languages in English & How We Use Them!
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan, Andrea and Ollie are back together in the virtual studio to discuss words used in English that come from other languages in English. These are ...
#231 - Speak Clearly and Overcome Perfectionism | Rachel's English
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ethan interviewed Rachel from Rachel's English. Rachel is an American pronunciation expert from Philadelphia, and with her You...
#230 - 16 Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with 'Look' for Daily Conversations
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, Andrea and Ollie teach you lots of expressions and phrasal verbs with the word look, which is an extremely useful word that you ca...
#229 - 15 Useful Idioms: Weather Idioms to Use in Daily Conversation
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is all about idioms! Part of being fluent in the language is being able to speak with idiomatic expressions when they're appropria...
#228 - How Is Easter Celebrated? UK, US & Australian Traditions
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast we talk all about Easter traditions and how this festival is celebrated in the US, the UK, and Australia. Easter is originally a re...
#227 - How Do Americans and Brits Say this Aussie Slang?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we're talking all things Slang! Ollie teaches us some funny Australian slang expressions. You'll also learn the American and Briti...
#226 - How to Use Dating Apps to Learn English
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we're talking all about how you can use dating apps to practice your English. We discuss why these apps are useful to learn En...
#225 - Fluent English in 3 Months! Is it Possible?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to get fluent in 3 months as many companies claim? Can you do it without leaving your home country? In today's podcast, Ethan, Andrea a...
#224 - How to Complain Politely in English
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we're talking all about how to complain in English. As you're probably aware we have a culture of not really complaining, so when ...
#223 - How to Learn and Practice English at Home Alone
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, we've been spending a lot more time at home, but this doesn't mean that you have to stop learning English or making progress in yo...
#222 - English for Zoom, Skype, Teams, Meet
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Platforms like Zoom, Skype of Google Meet are used more now than ever before. Some of our students have brought up some of the challenges that come wi...
#221 - Best Australian Series to Learn English
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the RealLife English podcast, your new fluency coach Ollie guides you through a whole range of different Australian TV serie...
#220 – 15 Questions for Great Conversations (+ Meet Your New Fluency Coach!)
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're thrilled (excited) to introduce you to Ollie, our newest Fluency Coach at RealLife English! Can you guess where he's from? (Hint: He doesn't hav...
#219 - Best Songs to Learn English with in 2021!
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about their favorite songs from 2020 that can help you to learn English in 2021. Not only do they talk abou...
#218 - How to Improve your Listening Skills
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ethan and Andrea discuss how you can improve your listening comprehension. Did you know that 60% of our time spent communicating is b...
#217 - Best Series to watch in 2021!
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year we did "10 Best Netflix Series to Learn English with in 2020" on our YouTube channel and you loved it! Well, it's 2021 now and we're sharing...
#216 - 12 Slang Words that Natives Use All the Time!
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's wicked (UK) podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about slang words that you need to know. The reason why slang is so important is because it ...