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Today’s story comes from a dude named Soza who had an impressive experience with a deceptive woman. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Video clip 2:29 Explanations 38:12 Replay the video Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcmcb6jNMyY/?stkn=cGZuN2lkNGNwc3U5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may not seem like it, but there’s very little difference between going to the gym and learning a foreign language. In this episode, you’ll hear nine things these activities have in common, and how to apply them to your learning journey. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Determine your purpose 3:58 Everybody starts somewhere 8:25 Your ego can get you into trouble 9:51 It’s about more than just lifting weight 12:14 Track your progress 14:13 Take advice from others (cautiously) 16:29 There’s no downside to lifting (or learning) 19:03 Continuing is easier than starting 22:55 Just do the thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve seen tons of videos and courses that promise to teach you how to speak English just like a native speaker. They usually focus on slang, idioms, and pronunciation patterns that only natives use. The idea is, if you just say the same things that natives say, you’ll sound like one too — but here’s the problem: most learners are copying the results, not the process. Trying to sound like a native is pointless if you’re still learning like a non-native. Most people study English the way they’d study math or science — by memorizing rules, formulas, and vocabulary lists. But native speakers don’t study their language… they live it. They’re immersed in it from birth, constantly soaking up and imitating what they see and hear. And long before they ever study grammar formally, they can already speak fluently. So in this episode, I’m gonna give you 10 actionable tips to start living your life in English — and learning the language the way native speakers do. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Finding your original voice 0:32 Intro 3:47 Tip #1 10:24 Tip #2 15:35 Tip #3 18:18 Tip #4 21:14 Tip #5 25:25 Tip #6 28:32 Tip #7 34:58 Tip #8 40:23 Tip #9 41:52 Tip #10 44:33 Finding your original voice Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelemacks/video/7438016324074245422?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vxAKwRcNAZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you’ve experienced the novelty and thrill of traveling to a foreign country, it’s easy to think that your life back home could never be truly fulfilling or meaningful due to its monotany and predictability. You may end up believing that the people who never travel or experience new things are suckers… just empty souls sitting around, waiting to die… but is that really the case? If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@dax_oliver_writer/video/7627246776562519327?_r=1&_t=ZT-99i2O7LKoxi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Valley Girl accent is a style of speaking associated with young women from California's San Fernando Valley (Northern suburbs of Los Angeles) in the 1970s and 1980s. It became famous through movies, TV shows, and pop culture, and many people now use "Valley Girl" to describe both an accent and a speaking style. As you know, it can be extremely useful to focus on one dialect/accent of a foreign language when trying to learn how to sound like a native speaker. In fact, this is something I highly encourage. — All I ask, however, is that when you’re learning to speak English, you don’t chose this one. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 The Valley Girl accent 0:47 Episode intro 3:00 Speech analysis 15:42 More examples 25:18 Final thoughts Link to the videos used in this episode: Clip #1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@michellee_lim/video/7341510309045292334 Clip #2 - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlyngiannini/video/7625812183267527950?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661 Clip #3 - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisoakleyy/video/7403136243799756075?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661 Clip #4 - https://www.tiktok.com/@elizapearl0/video/7094073907539397931?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661 Clip #5 - tiktok.com/@itsamyareias/video/7283559075987017006 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I made a song about this place called Nowhere… you should check it out. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Check out my boy Glynzell’s new album ‘Undefined’ https://ampl.ink/UNDEFINED Timestamps: 0:00 No more intros 5:00 Making music is fun 9:27 Carry The Crown 14:30 Life is about moments 24:30 Hobbies 27:28 Is this just an American thing? 45:29 Drive-in movie theaters 50:27 Is this the end of social media? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may be going nowhere… but at least we can play football when we get there. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:39 Shower thoughts 3:33 Champions League Final 12:18 “You’re not the GOAT without a World Cup trophy” 23:31 Historic World Cup opening goal 28:40 Insane World Cup ticket prices 1:01:32 Americans’ thoughts on the future 1:29:00 Do you have any hobbies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I saved you a seat in the middle of nowhere. Come thru and get comfortable. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Greetings 1:07 Shoe shopping 6:54 I need your help 8:18 Manchester Untied secures Champions League football 11:37 Nasty motorcycle accident 22:27 Rude service workers 34:42 People who hover in your space 44:36 In defense of the slacker 56:42 Invincible (Amazon) & Beef (Netflix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s one simple thing we’re all guilty of doing to people, and it’s ruining our conversations. It causes people to dislike us, lose respect for us, and ultimately avoid talking to us altogether. I’m back with another episode about conversation skills, my friends. Have a listen and see if you identify with this topic. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Catching flies 1:31 An easy way to become less likable Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bless.speaks/video/7613439855913110806?_r=1&_t=ZT-959rt3RiW5e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s this cool place called Nowhere, and I think we should go there. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Motorcycle riders course 8:41 Lessons learned (reaffirmed) 31:46 Be the initiator 48:46 How ‘bout them Red Devils!? 55:15 Tattoos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My good friend Matheus has returned to the podcast yet again, y'all. Today's episode comes from a chat we had about the reason it's so easy for us to make conversation with each other. Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties and lost the second half of this chat, but there's still some good food for thought in this clip! If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life happens in seasons, and it’s vital that you know what season you’re in. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Explaining the metaphor 3:33 How does this affect your life? Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjK9bX2m/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard some crazy stories from the Reddit community. So in this episode, we’ll take a look at 3 stories that go from crazy and comical to straight up hard to believe. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Story 1 — Guy avoids felony charge 5:33 Story 1 — Explanations 27:40 Story 2 — Lifeguard saves a stranger’s life 33:32 Story 2 — Explanations 52:37 Story 3 — Prison nurse sews a man’s Johnson back together 55:05 Story 3 — Explanations Link to the Reddit thread used in this episode 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ala33m/what_crazy_ass_story_do_you_need_to_tell/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some people, the idea that the way you talk is largely determined by the color of your skin is a bit strange. But in the U.S., talking ‘like a black person’ or ‘like a white person’ is an idea that’s deeply ingrained in our culture. This episode is a short story that illustrates the idea and gives you a bit of context to help you understand it. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencers make it seem like it’s the most fun and liberating thing a person can do, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, I talk about some of the pros and cons of traveling the world alone. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 I don’t know why people do this 0:23 Topic intro 2:00 The pros of traveling alone 12:38 The cons of traveling alone Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3USRC5/ The Before Trilogy (The Stranger on a Train Phenomenon) 👉 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_trilogy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.