There are many different ways to talk about things that are old and worn out in English. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two idiomatic expressions you can use to describe these things: seen better days and worse for wear.
Catch Word is the Culips vocabulary series designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. This series teaches you ... Show More
Oct 10
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
Jun 2024
Quick Tips to Supercharge Your English Vocabulary | Business English for Global Professionals
As Albert Einstein once said, "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." When it comes to vocabulary, this couldn't be more true. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into effective and practical methods to help you learn vocabulary faster and easier. Whether ... Show More
15m 52s
Sep 2023
#239 Never Forget English Words Again
Memory is something we've covered a few times on the podcast before, but it's always worth coming back to with more ideas and tips. In this episode, I share advice on how you can stop forgetting English vocabulary, 2 methods of learning new vocabulary that suit all type ... Show More
38m 31s
Sep 2023
#355 How to Remember All the English Words You Need When Speaking, Expanding Your Active Vocabulary, and Fixing Those Old Grammar Mistakes You Still Make
Listen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the RealLife App. One of the most frustrating things every English learner experiences is forgetting words, expressions and grammar rules when it’s time to speak. In today’s episode, we explain why that happens and give you some tips ... Show More
38m 15s
Apr 2023
#215 Animal Idioms You Can Use in Daily Conversation
In this week's episode, we're exploring the fun topic of animals, except we're not learning simple animal words or noises they make. This is more advanced.
We'll be looking at a few animal idioms, expressions and phrasal verbs that you can use in your daily li ... Show More
31m 18s
Apr 2021
#230 - 16 Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with 'Look' for Daily Conversations
In today’s podcast, Andrea and Ollie teach you lots of expressions and phrasal verbs with the word look, which is an extremely useful word that you can use in a variety of different everyday situations. When it comes to phrasal verbs, we know that they tend to be difficult to lea ... Show More
34m 42s
Apr 2021
#229 - 15 Useful Idioms: Weather Idioms to Use in Daily Conversation
This week's podcast is all about idioms! Part of being fluent in the language is being able to speak with idiomatic expressions when they're appropriate. For example, when someone asks you "How are you?", don't always fall back to the old "I'm fine, and you?" Think of ways you ca ... Show More
37m 14s