Oct 19

467 - How Learning English Helps with Loneliness, Anxiety & Depression

LISTEN with the Interactive Transcript (and SPEAK) on the RealLife App for FREE Have you ever scrolled through social media feeling connected to everyone, yet somehow more alone than ever? In this episode, Ethan and Ksenia discuss how modern technology impacts our mental health a ... Show More

38m 18s

Oct 5

466 - 7 English Phrases Every English Learner Should Know

LISTEN with the Interactive Transcript (and SPEAK) on the RealLife App for FREE Have you ever felt a conversation freeze because you missed a word and didn't know how to respond? In this episode, Ethan and Justin discuss cultural fluency—the subtle habits that go far beyond basic ... Show More

35m 49s

Sep 21

465 - Improve Your English with MOVIES — Talking About the Best Films of 2026: The Odyssey, Michael Jackson, Toy Story 5, and more

LISTEN with the Interactive Transcript (and SPEAK) on the RealLife App for FREE What makes a blockbuster — and what makes it a flop? In this episode, Ethan and Ksenia chat about some of the movies they've watched in cinemas this summer, from The Odyssey and Toy Story 5 to Michael ... Show More

35m 40s

Jul 2017

204: Experimenting with subtitles in English movies

<p>Crystal asks: "What do you think about watching English movies with foreign language subtitles"</p> <h2>Episode Summary:</h2> <ul> <li>If studying in a way that's helping, keep doing it!</li> <li>With movies, it's worth experimenting with different audio/subtitle combinations< ... Show More

11m 14s

Jun 2023

The art of subtitling

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

6m 15s

Jul 2016

119: I can't understand English TV

<p>Mateusz asks: "I have trouble understanding TV in English. What should I do?"</p> <h2>In this episode:</h2> <ul> <li>TV, movies and radio are "larger than life" and often contain language that's not common or everyday</li> <li>Watching TV can help, but it's not a quick fix</li ... Show More

13m 10s

Jul 2025

Why You Understand English But Can’t Speak? Slow English for Fluency & Shadowing | Easy Podcast

Do you understand English but still struggle to speak fluently? You're not alone — and this episode is for you.In this slow and clear English Unleashed podcast, Tom explains why many learners can understand English but can't speak it — and more importantly, how to fix it.You’ll l ... Show More

23m 41s

Oct 2021

[#41 Conversations Episode: British Accent] How to learn English by watching TV shows and movies

<p>Improve your English skills by listening to today's conversations episode, where I am joined with Tamas from Tamas Bradford Teaching, where we chat about: <em> How to learn English by watching TV shows and movies</em></p> <p><strong>Download the full transcript</strong> in my ... Show More

34m 42s

Apr 2024

Intermediate English Conversation: Chatting about movies (B2 English)

<p>Practice your listening skills as we discuss going to the movies and watching movies at home. Learn questions we usually ask and how to make sentences related to the movies. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and follow/subscribe :) It really help ... Show More

11m 47s

Mar 2025

Learn English through TV: Listen to this Before Watching TV in English

Learning English through TV is possible. But a lot of learners don't do it the right way. Have you ever watched a TV show in English but struggled to understand what was happening? Do fast conversations, slang, and accents make it difficult to follow along? This lesson will give ... Show More

15m 26s

Jul 2021

Spoken English | Hafta, Hasta, Dunno, Lemme, Gimme | The Key to Unlocking Native Speech

<p>One of the most common questions I receive from all of you is "How come I can't understand native speakers?" "What can I do to better understand native speakers?" Or, "Why is it so difficult to understand native speakers?!" </p> <p>This podcast episode will help you bette ... Show More

7m 29s

#405 Why You Can't Understand MOVIES in ...