Have you ever considered living in a micro apartment or tiny home? In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the rising trend of micro apartments in the real estate and housing industry. They explore why tiny living is becoming more popular and share their opinions on the matter.
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Simplified Speech #230 – The golden years and how people spend them
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about retirement. They chat about what it means, how it looks in different countries, and what people dream of doing after they stop working. You’ll hear them share real examples from the United States, Canada, and Korea ... Show More
35m 45s
Oct 6
Bonus episode #158 – The rain stole my thunder
Have you ever had a day that started off terribly but somehow became unforgettable? In this episode, Andrew shares the story of a rainy half marathon that began in total chaos and ended with a sweet surprise. You’ll hear real, everyday English as he talks about staying motivated, ... Show More
37m 13s
Oct 3
Simplified Speech #229 – Things that get on our nerves
In this episode, Andrew and Indiana get honest with each other about everyday things that annoy people. They talk about habits that “get on their nerves,” such as loud chewing, people using their phones while talking, overused clichés, bad driving habits, and even dog owners who ... Show More
22m 5s
Jul 2023
#230 Buying a House in the UK
A listener requested a topic on the housing market in the UK, so I thought I'd give it a shot and make it as interesting as I can. In this episode, I talk about the housing crisis the UK is currently going through, my own experience with buying a house and share some interes ... Show More
32m 8s
Jul 2024
East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
Today's story: The east coast of the U.S., between Washington, D.C., and Boston, is home to about 50 million people. It has rich history, great cultural treasures, top-notch universities, and four distinct seasons. But the winters are harsh, costs can be high, and the pace of lif ... Show More
20m 27s
Feb 2023
#324 The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a CONFIDENT, NATURAL English Speaker: The RealLife Way
Today we’re talking about something near and dear to our hearts - The RealLife Way. The RealLife Way is our unique method that we use to help learners from all around the world to improve their English. It consists of three very simple, but super powerful components - LIVE, CONNE ... Show More
40m 42s
Jun 2021
#240 - Do I Need to Have a Native Accent?
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, intelligibility, identity and your DEEPER PURPOSE for learning English. Is this a particular goal you have as part of your English l ... Show More
34m 28s
May 2022
#284 How to Think Like a Confident, Natural English Speaker
Today’s episode is the first lesson in the “RealLife Way” series, which is an overview of our teaching methodology, The RealLife Way methodology guides you beyond the classroom to Live, Speak, and Master English in the Real World. But before we get into “Living” “Speaking” and “M ... Show More
44m 59s
Jan 2023
#322 What Nobody Told You About Motivation, The Best Way to Build New Habits, and Other Simple Hacks for a Better Life
You should stop trying to become fluent in English. We know, this is a strange thing to say, but if you make fluency your only goal, you may simply never achieve it. Here's the good news: If, instead, you develop PROFICIENCY, you will naturally get fluent. So that begs the questi ... Show More
35m 53s