RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

RealLife English
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Nov 28, 2013 • 24min

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... 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 Michael Franti - Yell fire  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Nov 21, 2013 • 25min

Trevor's Last Podcast - 5 Ways to Say Goodbye - #40

To find the links to the resources, go to http://reallifebh.com/trevor-says-goodbye/ 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Nov 7, 2013 • 20min

#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  Join the RealLife International Community Join over 16,000 members from 60+ Countries The Video That Inspired This: Overview Effect http://vimeo.com/55073825 Watch with Captions in English  Watch with Portuguese Subtitles  Watch with Spanish Subtitles Song: Where Is The Love? (Blackeyed Peas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc Take 2 Minutes to Leave an iTunes Review (It Helps Us A LOT)! Simple article showing you how to do this (with Pictures)!  As a THANK YOU for your review, we'll give you 10 FREE & EXCLUSIVE RLE Podcasts w/ TRANSCRIPTS! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Oct 31, 2013 • 22min

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...? 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 -  I put a spell on you - Screaming Jay Hawkin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Oct 24, 2013 • 22min

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... 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 Flight of the Concords - If you're in to   Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Oct 3, 2013 • 30min

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....  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 House of Cards by Radiohead --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Sep 18, 2013 • 33min

# 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)  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 phras --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Sep 11, 2013 • 28min

34 - Gangster Expressions

Click here to download in iTunes [ podcast URL goes here (hyperlink) ] Click here for 10 free podcasts and transcripts 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? 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 13,000+ 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 Rite Where U Stand by Gang Starr    Return from Ganster Expressions to Real Life English ESL Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Sep 4, 2013 • 32min

33 - People's Character

Words to Know Kidnap – to steal a person Ransom – money asked for when someone is kidnapped Fleas – little bugs found on animals Kick it off – to start with excitement Blend – to mix and combine Strict policy – rules that are taken very seriously Map (Verb) – give structure to something and help you understand Mediocre – something or someone very average or plain Luxurious – things that represent wealth and are of high quality Slack off – to be lazy and not work when you are supposed to Dump someone – to end a relationship in a bad way Suitable – appropriate and/or accurate  Cheesy – something of bad taste and/or out of style The Boogeyman – a mythical character that lives in children’s closets Stare 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 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 As Cold As Ice - Foreigner Return from Expressions ------- to Real Life English ESL Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
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Aug 29, 2013 • 34min

32 - Start the RLE Movement in YOUR City

Words to Know Numb- when you can't feel your body because it's really cold Brain freeze- a sudden headache caused by cold drinks Street cred- a good reputation on the streets Dilly dallying- wasting time on silly things Adam's apple- round part of a man's throat   Tuned / Untuned- when a iinstrument sounds really good or bad Humble- Someone who is very modest Struggle- To progress with difficulty Multifaceted- to have many different aspects Boost- a push to help you get better or higher Internship- a training period for business professionals  Go over- to cover or talk about a particular topic Stoked- excited and enthusiastic Chill- 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 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 Talking Blues - Bob Marley  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message

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