Language learning is forgiving. It allows for errors and forgetting. We slowly become better by doing mostly top down, big picture learning, but sometimes we need to look at the details. We just shouldn't expect to remember them.
Sep 18
Learning English in Your Sleep The Truth About Sleep Learning
In today’s episode, Tom talks about one of the biggest questions in language learning: Can you really learn English while you sleep? Many apps, videos, and channels promise you fast results if you just play English audio while you are sleeping. But is it true? Can your brain real ... Show More
11m 55s
Feb 2025
741 : Accelerate Your English: Discovering Your Perfect Learning Style
Are you struggling to make progress in your English learning journey? The secret to faster language acquisition might lie in understanding your unique learning style. In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the four primary learning styles - Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, ... Show More
16m 53s
Apr 2025
#436 - How to Get Fluent in English WITHOUT Studying Grammar — What You Should Focus On Instead, Why Natives Don't Know Grammar, and How I Learned Verb Tenses in English
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In today’s episode, Izzy dives into one of the most debated questions in language learning: Is grammar actually necessary to become fluent? If you’ve ever felt guilty for not remembering all the grammar rules, this ... Show More
22m 51s
Feb 2022
How to Remember English Vocabulary
One of the most frustrating things about learning English is when you know a word the day you learn it, and then a few days later, in an English conversation, you forget it. In this English lesson I'll give you some good solid tips on how to remember English vocabulary after ... Show More
7m 49s
Sep 18
How to Think in English: Stop Translating in Your Head!
Want to stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in English? This slow, clear English podcast is perfect for shadowing practice, daily listening, and improving your fluency — even if you're a beginner! In this episode, Tom speaks slowly, uses simple words, and re ... Show More
16m 58s
Jun 2025
#448 - 5 Reasons Why Most English Learners NEVER Get Fluent — Are You Making These Mistakes?
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this energizing episode, Izzy and Ethan, with over 25 years of combined English teaching experience, break down the 5 biggest reasons why most English learners never reach fluency. You’ll discover why the same o ... Show More
33m 48s