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Aug 31
Simplified Speech #252 – Bikes, gardens, art, and AI coaches
Hang out with your English-speaking friends, Andrew and Indiana, for a catch-up! Indiana has been growing tomatillos on her patio, and she rode 40 miles along New York’s Empire State Trail on a very hot day, though the ride did not go the way she planned. Andrew went to see a Dam ... Show More
37 m
Aug 26
Bonus Episode #180 – Fall Between the Cracks
In this bonus episode, Andrew tells the story of the most stressful morning he’s had in a long time, and it all started with something small that ended up in a place he couldn’t reach. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to impr ... Show More
29m 21s
Aug 18
Chatterbox #352 – Hot hot summer
What does a heat wave actually do to your day? Andrew and Anna compare their summers from opposite sides of the world. Anna is in Madrid, where a hot day reaches 40 degrees and the blinds stay closed until evening. Andrew is in Seoul, where the rainy season just ended but the hum ... Show More
37m 2s
Mar 2025
#433 - How to Stop Using the Same Basic English Words — Speak with a Rich Vocabulary (Like a Native)
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Dec 2023
#366 (Bonus) - Which One is Correct: CRAZIER or MORE CRAZY? — Learn the Rule and Finally Never Forget!
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Jun 2021
#237 - How to Understand Natives | Connected Speech
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this week's podcast, we're talking all about connected speech! You'll learn about how we often don't pronounce some words, how we reduce others and how we change some sounds in order to flow more naturally with our speech. This is a really in ... Show More
36m 17s
Jun 2023
#343 Win the Lottery or Live Twice as Long, Difficult Questions, and Playing a Funny Game!
30m 47s
Apr 2025
10 Common English Idioms with Fruit and What They Really Mean [529]
🚨Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIn this episode, you’ll learn popular English idioms that include fruit words. These ... Show More
22m 38s
Sep 2025
#458 - Stop Sounding Basic in English! — Learn 20 Advanced Expressions You Should Be Using Every Day
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Do you ever feel stuck repeating the same simple phrases like "That's very good" or "I'm not sure"? You're not alone! In this episode, you'll discover 20 advanced expressions that will instantly upgrade your Englis ... Show More
24m 51s
May 2021
#233 - 12 Expressions & Phrasal Verbs with SPEAK
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever heard someone say that something speaks volumes? Or ever wondered about the difference between "speak up" and "speak out"? In today's podcast Ethan, Andrea and Ollie talk all about different expressions with the word "speak." Not o ... Show More
32m 17s
Mar 2022
AEE 1753: Really Versus Actually in English
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This actually really is the best way to learn English. In this episode Lindsay and Aubrey will show you the fine differences between these two adverbs and if you can get this right you will get closer to 99% fluency.
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22m 13s
Nov 2020
Newbie | Guess What I'm Learning?
<p>So someone asks you what you've been up to. Be the life of the party and tell them "I've been studying Chinese"…in Mandarin!!! How many cool points awarded to your side? Uber…at least in our book. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny help out in explaining your studies. You will get ... Show More
13m 55s
Jan 2025
#424 - Test Your English! — Do You Know These 20 Advanced Expressions for Everyday Life? Improve Your Vocabulary for Real-Life Situations
36m 20s
In this episode, Andrew and Indiana play a game called Overrated or Underrated, where they share what they think about popular things. They talk about everyday items like vegan cheese, meal prepping, self-help books, and vision boards. You'll learn what the adjectives "overrated" and "underrated" mean, and how to use them naturally when sharing what you thin ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you ever feel like your Engl ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the <a href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</p> <p>Can learning a language be faster, easier and more fun? Stop. Is it more fun or funnier? In this episode, we are answering a burning question f ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How about a little game? Playin ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The English language is packed with i ... Show More