

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
RealLife English
Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components:
Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker
Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World
Mastery: How to become a confident Global Citizen
In this podcast, you will listen to fun 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, we 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!
Download the App:
https://reallifeglobal.com/app/
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 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, we 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!
Download the App:
https://reallifeglobal.com/app/
Episodes
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Mar 13, 2014 • 35min
51 - Slang Expressions
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Mar 6, 2014 • 34min
50 - Things NOT To Do When Speaking English
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech, lots of new words and expressions, plus some grammar tips! Aww yeah!! See blog - www.reallifebh/podcast-50 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Feb 27, 2014 • 37min
49 - Sports
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech, lots of new words and expressions, plus some grammar tips! Aww yeah!! See blog - www.reallifebh/podcast-49 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Feb 20, 2014 • 34min
48 - The Hero's Journey
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn English! Download this podcast now and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech! Aww yeah!! Get the lesson at: http://reallifebh.com/podcast-48

Feb 13, 2014 • 31min
47 - Travel Tips
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn Engslih! Download this podcast new and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech! Aww yeah!! Get the lesson at: http://reallifebh.com/podcast-47-travel-tips --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Feb 6, 2014 • 31min
46 - Habits
We believe that listening to podcasts is a fun, effective, and natural way to learn Engslih! Download this podcast new and get a full transcript with an included pronunciation lesson based on connected speech! Aww yeah!! Get the full transcript at: reallifebh.com/podcast-46 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Jan 27, 2014 • 30min
45 - New Year's Resolutions
Click here to recieve Pronunciation Transcript Lesson Some 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) Connect If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, please help other people find our podcast by visiting our iTunes page and giving us a positive review. The more 5 star reviews we get the higher we rank in iTunes and the easier it is for other people to find us. Join our Facebook Group: join the daily English discussions with our 12,000+ teachers and learners from over 50 countries. Follow us on Twitter: receive daily tweets about phrasal verbs, slang, grammar exercises, quotes, jokes, and music videos with lyrics. Like our Facebook Page: receive the daily expressions and other great English tips. If you know some ways we can make the podcast better, please send us an email: chad@reallifebh . com Song Aloe Blac - Wake me up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Dec 19, 2013 • 30min
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 :) Connect If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, please help other people find our podcast by visiting our iTunes page and giving us a positive review. The more 5 star reviews we get the higher we rank in iTunes and the easier it is for other people to find us. Join our Facebook Group: join the daily English discussions with our 12,000+ teachers and learners from over 50 countries. Follow us on Twitter: receive daily tweets about phrasal verbs, slang, grammar exercises, quotes, jokes, and music videos with lyrics. Like our Facebook Page: receive the daily expressions and other great English tips. If you know some ways we can make the podcast better, please send us an email: chad@reallifebh . com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Dec 12, 2013 • 30min
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?? Connect If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, please help other people find our podcast by visiting our iTunes page and giving us a positive review. The more 5 star reviews we get the higher we rank in iTunes and the easier it is for other people to find us. Join our Facebook Group: join the daily English discussions with our 12,000+ teachers and learners from over 50 countries. Follow us on Twitter: receive daily tweets about phrasal verbs, slang, grammar exercises, quotes, jokes, and music videos with lyrics. Like our Facebook Page: receive the daily expressions and other great English tips. If you know some ways we can make the podcast better, please send us an email: trevor @ reallifebh . com Song Rasta Courage - SOJA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

Dec 5, 2013 • 31min
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??? Connect If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, please help other people find our podcast by visiting our iTunes page and giving us a positive review. The more 5 star reviews we get the higher we rank in iTunes and the easier it is for other people to find us. Join our Facebook Group: join the daily English discussions with our 12,000+ teachers and learners from over 50 countries. Follow us on Twitter: receive daily tweets about phrasal verbs, slang, grammar exercises, quotes, jokes, and music videos with lyrics. Like our Facebook Page: receive the daily expressions and other great English tips. If you know some ways we can make the podcast better, please send us an email: trevor @ reallifebh . com Song Green Day - Working Class Citizen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message