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Dec 2024
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#418 The English Lesson Nobody Taught Yo...

REALLIFE ENGLISH
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The traditional school method may have helped you study English, but it didn't prepare you to truly live it. That's why communicating in English can still feel like a challenge. In today's episode, we introduce the RealLife Way of learning English! Using a real-life news story, we'll help you absorb new vocabulary and pronunciation effortlessly — just like a sponge.

By the end of this episode, you will:

  • Familiarize yourself with the RealLife way method of learning English with the news clips
  • Learn a variety of words describing such crimes as stealing (different types)
  • Have fun with the hilarious clip from the news

Plus:

  • Expand your vocabulary with a ton of practical expressions.
  • Hear a story from Ksenia about how she got bitten by a stray dog
  • Celebrate the achievements of our Learner of the Week.

 

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