RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
Episodes
#215 - Actually Achieve Your 2021 Goals with this Podcast
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2021 and many people are thinking about their resolutions. Maybe one of your goals for this year is to improve your English. In this podcast, Eth...
#214 - New Year's Traditions, Vocabulary and More!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aww yeah! 2020 is a wrap! In this podcast, Ethan and Andre talk all about New Year's Eve and New Year's day traditions from the US, the UK as well as ...
#213 - How to Talk about Christmas | 26+ Vocabulary & Expressions
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is right around the corner, and it's only fitting that Ethan and Andrea talk about everybody's (or most people's, right?) favori...
#212 - 7 Habits to Learn English Effectively
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ethan is joined by Max and Izzy. Both exceptional English speakers. They discuss the teachings of one of the most influential self-de...
#211 - 7 Reasons Why People Fail to Get Fluent in English
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm just bad at languages," "I'm too embarrassed to speak," "I'm too old to learn." These are some of the things people learning English tell themsel...
#210 - How to Understand TV series & Movies without Subtitles
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is keeping you from watching a movie or TV show in English without subtitles? In this episode, Ethan, Andrea and Justin discuss 3 key things that...
#209 - 12 Beautiful English Idioms to Help you Understand Natives
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a soft spot for idioms, this podcast will take your breath away! Ethan and Andrea teach you 12 beautiful idioms so that you can understand...
#208 - Are Natives Really Better Teachers?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do native English speakers really make better teachers? There's a lot of controversy surrounding this topic called native-speakerism and so we discuss...
#207 - 20 Native Ways to Say "Stupid" in English
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which of these is NOT the same?: A) Slow-Witted B) Bonehead C) Klutz In fact, all of them are alternatives that you can use instead of "stupid"! Whi...
#206 - British vs American Culture - Do you Know These Differences
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast we're talking about some weird and interesting facts about British Culture. Ethan and Andrea discuss this, as well as similarit...
#205 - American Elections, Politics, and the Danger of Social Media
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the US elections right around the corner, we get deep into the American political situation in this episode. You'll learn some vocabulary related...
#204 - How to Have the Perfect Self Introduction in English
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a great first impression? The easiest way to do this is by creating your unique, personal perfect self-introduction in English! In...
#203 - 12 Idioms with Nationalities & Countries
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast lesson, Ethan and Andrea teach you 12 English idioms and expressions with nationalities or countries. Let us know in the comments i...
#202 - Learn How to Present Confidently in English
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the RealLife English Podcast, Andrea is joined by our very own Agnieszka. She talks all about giving presentations in English. From...
#201 - These 7 Phrases will Make any English Conversation Easier!
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the RealLife English Podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk about a topic that often doesn't get the attention that it deserves: cultural f...
#200 - The Epic Adventure of RealLife English
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the 200th episode of the RealLife English Podcast! If that wasn't enough of a celebratory occasion, we've reached 3 Million subscrib...
#199 - English Expressions that Confuse Everyone!
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan and Andrea go over a list of rather strange-sounding idioms. Have you ever heard "Bob's your uncle!" or "My neck of the woods"? Learn about thos...
#198- How to Teach English to Your Children
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast Andrea is joined by Ksenia and Agniezka, who are both part of the RealLife English team. They share different tips for teaching Eng...
197- British Words That Are Rude in the USA
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast Ethan and Andrea talk about British English words that when you use in the United States (and vice versa), they can get you into tr...
196- American Culture: Geography, Food, Music, Travel, and More
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Justin and Ethan talk about some great things about the American culture that you might not know about! --- Send in a voice message: ...
195- 7 Tips to Drastically Improve Your Pronunciation
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to improve your English pronunciation but you are not sure about how to do this? In this lesson Justin and Andrea give you some practical ...
194- How to Think in English
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get that feeling where you freeze up in conversation because you can't think of how to say something in English? In this lesson Ethan and ...
193- If You Want to Get Fluent Do These 5 Things Daily
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ethan, Andrea and Justin talk about five great things that you can practice every day in order to improve your English communication s...
192- Don't use these everyday American words in Britain!
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast Ethan and Andrea talk about hilarious everyday American words that you shouldn't use if you visit the UK! --- Send in a voice messa...
191- 8 Myths About English Fluency
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast Andrea, Justin and Ethan talk about common myths about English fluency and give great advice on how to improve your learning proces...
190- The Secret to Speaking English As An Introvert
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think that your introversion is a barrier for you when it comes to practicing your English? In this podcast Ethan and Andrea talk about this to...
189- How To Speak English Fast and Understand Natives
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about how can natives speak so fast? In today's podcast Ethan, Andrea and Justin will teach you some useful ways to increase yo...
188 - 15 Useful Expressions Natives Use All the Time
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish that you could speak more like a native? In today's podcast Ethan and Andrea will teach you 15 advanced English expressions that nati...
187- 7 Ways Podcasts Transform Your English and Your Life
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this free audio lesson we will be talking about how podcasts can transform your English and your life. You will have a lot of fun listening to Etha...
186 - 7 Things NOT to Do When Speaking English
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard many things about the things that you should do when speaking English, but have you ever wondered what things you should NOT d...
185 - 1 Language, 2 Accents (British vs. American Words)
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this free audio lesson you will be learning lots of British and American English words and expressions. You will have a lot of fun hearing how diff...
184 - Racism and Global Citizenship
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How should a global citizen react to racism? Right now, this is a controversial, but extremely relevant question. In this episode, we reflect on this ...
183 - How to Master Your Fear
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast you will learn English with a beautiful poem by Gavin Aung Than how to overcome your fears. You will not only get a lot of inspiration...
182 - 12 Native British Expressions
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast you will have tons of fun seeing Ethan trying to guess some British expressions. If you want to laugh a lot while learning English and...
181 - How Great Learners Get Inspired
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Andrea, Justin and Ethan will talk about the ingredients for success, inspired by Simon Sinek's TED talk: Start with Why. You will lea...
180 - In the Kitchen (Cooking Expressions)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aww yeah! In this podcast Ethan and Andrea will be having lots of fun while talking about one of their favorites topics: food. You will learn lots of ...
179 - Do You Really Need a Teacher?
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered 'what does a great teacher do'? What's the difference between a good teacher, and a great teacher? And what is the difference b...
178 - American vs. British Stereotypes
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aww yeah, in today's podcast Ethan and Andrea will be having a lot of fun describing British and American stereotypes. You will learn about these coun...
177 - Coronavirus and Being a Global Citizen
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, Ethan, Justin, and Andrea talk about how to make the best out of the current Coronavirus situation, which we're all going through....
176- The 6 Best British TV Series To Learn English
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have huge, exciting news in this podcast for you! In addition to that, in this episode you will learn some of the best TV series to learn British E...
175 - Classroom English vs Real World English
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aww yeah! The RealLife English podcast is back after a 2 year absence. In this episode, Ethan and Justin give an update on RealLife English, and cove...
174 - Hospitals, Sickness, and Getting Pissed
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we republish one of our classic, most popular episodes, from 2014, a HUMOROUS conversation teaching vocabulary related to hospitals, sickne...
173 – Adventures, Backpacking, and Learning English in a Hostel
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will hear Justin's fun and adventurous story, and we will give you some recommendations for travel and how it can even be more eff...
172 - How to Have Your Best Year Ever
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had a pretty good 2017, but want to do even better in 2018? Do you ever wonder how to make your dreams a reality? In this episode we talk a...
171 - 8 Perfect Christmas Movies for Learning English
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to learn about Christmas is to watch one of the many popular Christmas Movies, which will show you what the holiday is like and ...
170 - Do I Need to Speak without an Accent?
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked whether you need to reduce or "terminate" your accent when speaking English? Or do you think that fluency is speaking without an ...
169 - How to Learn Like a Child
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had someone tell you that you should learn another language like a child? Does this actually work? And if so, how do you do this? In t...
168 - Revolutionize Your English with Podcasts
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to start revolutionizing the way you study English! With this episode we are going to give you the RealLife Native Immersion Course so you ...
167 - Am I Too Old to Learn English?
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I'll never be fluent in English--I'm too old!"? Or maybe you just think that now you are an adult and you can only...
166 - 28 Terms and Expressions Related to Death
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's always hard to find the right words to say when someone dies--and especially when it is not your first language. You don't want to be perceived a...
165 - How to Express & Respond to Appreciation in English
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to express your thanks in English when someone does something nice for you? Or how to respond when someone shows their appreciate to y...
164 - American Stereotypes: What Are We Really Like?
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you usually think of people from the United States? Do you think we're fat, arrogant, and love guns? Or maybe that we're usually tall, blonde,...
163 - 15 Practical English Expressions from Shakespeare
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that William Shakespeare, one of the most famous English writers, hugely shaped how we speak English? In fact, he invented over 1700 new ...
162 - Think and Grow Fluent
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everything starts with your mindset--the way that you intentionally (or unintentionally) cultivate your thought process and habits. When you put in th...
161 - How to Be Funny in English
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been frustrated because you heard other people laughing, but didn't understand the joke in English? And do you want to be able to use yo...
160 - What to Do if No One Supports You
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel alone in your learning, like you don't have anyone who helps and supports you? Who tells you to keep going and is rooting for you to ...
159 - Extreme Fluency with Extreme Sports
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever jumped off a cliff? Or skied down a hill in a meter of snow? Or hopped out of a plane a kilometer above the ground? Ok, maybe we can't...
158 - 6 Powerful Ways to Master English Vocabulary
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Something English learners always complain about is not having the words that they need to express themselves like they would in their mother tongue....
157 – Why the World is Better Than You Think
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan writing you from Barcelona where there were recently some terrorist attacks from the 16th - 18th of August, 2017. Fortunately, I was not persona...
156 – 10 Practical Tips to LIVE Your English
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been following the episodes since the RealLife English Podcast #150 then you will have been completely immersed in the RealLife Way, our m...
155 - How Living a Life Beyond Borders Will Transform Your English Fluency
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the RealLife English Podcast is at the TOP of the RealLife Way--so if you have made it this far, congratulations! You are already well...
154 - Developing this ONE Skill Will Help You Speak Better English
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
153 – Do YOU Want to Speak English Like a Native?
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
152 - How to Go Beyond the Classroom & Live Your Life in English
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
151 - The 3 Pillars for English Learning Success
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
150 - 5 Steps to Stop Learning English, and Start LIVING it: The RealLife Way
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
149 – Shopping, Flirting, and Dressing like Steve Jobs
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
148 – You Can't Run From English Fluency
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 corne...
147 – Confident Phone Conversations
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
146 – How To Pass The Visa Interview
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
145 - Do You Have The Balls To learn English?
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Like any other language, English is filled with so many slang expressions and rude terms, most revolving around human genitalia. Humans tend to find l...
144 - Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
143 - Learning English After Brexit
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
142 - Find Love and Get Married in English
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
141 - Be a more Open Minded Learner and Traveler
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really taking advantage of all the opportunities you have to learn when traveling and experiencing new cultures? In this episode Ethan talks a...
140 - Going to the Movies in English
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
139 - Beautiful English Pronunciation
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
138 - How To Tip Your Waiter And Get Better Service In English
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
137 - Going to the Doctor in English
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
136 - What's Up Homie? (23 Home Expressions)
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
135 - Australian Abbreviations
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 exper...
#134- Relationship Idioms from Friends TV Series
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we've got an awesome, hilarious, and highly educational podcast about Relationship Idioms From Friends TV Series. We also talk about education,...
133 - Ethan Travels Asia and Plays With Cats
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 connec...
132 - Boost your Confidence with Emma from MMM English
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
#131- The Artificial Intelligence Revolution
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a very trippy, futuristic podcast, as we talk about the coming Artificial Intelligence Revolution. The is the craziest the RealLife guys...
130 - Revolutionize Your Pronunciation (with Rachel's English)
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We had the great pleasure of interviewing one of our favorite online teachers, the pronunciation master herself, Rachel from Rachel's English. If you ...
129 – The RealLife Christmas Special!!
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 dur...
128 - How to Do Anything Better
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
127 - Become More Outgoing In English
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
126 - Facebook and Politics
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 America...
125 - Love, Sickness, and Halloween
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
124 - Cooking with the RealLife Guys
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
123 - Build a Business with Startup English
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
122 - Business English with a Twist
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a chat with Shanthi Cumaraswamy from English with a Twist. Shanthi has been teaching business English to professionals for ov...
121 - Enlighten your English with Meditation
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
120 - English in Japan with Drew Badger
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode or RealLife Radio we have another special guest, the founder of English Anyone, Drew Badger! In this interesting conversation you are ...
119 -16 Ways to Say Beautiful
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
118 - How the Best Teachers Motivate Students
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
117 - What the Best English Learners Do Differently
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you learning English incorrectly? Did you know that 90% of English learners never achieve English fluency? In this episode of RealLife Radio we ...
116 - 5 Reasons Why 90% Of English Learners Fail
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 becaus...