Real English Radio

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/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:52 Determine your purpose3:58 Everybody starts somewhere8:25 Your ego can get you into trouble9:51 It’s about more than just lifting weight12:14 Track your progress14:13 Take advice from others (cautiously)16:29 There’s no downside to lifting (or learning)19:03 Continuing is easier than starting22:55 Just do the thing

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/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 Finding your original voice0:32 Intro3:47 Tip #110:24 Tip #215:35 Tip #318:18 Tip #421:14 Tip #525:25 Tip #628:32 Tip #734:58 Tip #840:23 Tip #941:52 Tip #1044:33 Finding your original voiceLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelemacks/video/7438016324074245422?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vxAKwRcNAZ

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/realenglishradioLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@dax_oliver_writer/video/7627246776562519327?_r=1&_t=ZT-99i2O7LKoxi

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/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 The Valley Girl accent0:47 Episode intro3:00 Speech analysis15:42 More examples25:18 Final thoughtsLink to the videos used in this episode:Clip #1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@michellee_lim/video/7341510309045292334Clip #2 - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlyngiannini/video/7625812183267527950?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661Clip #3 - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisoakleyy/video/7403136243799756075?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661Clip #4 - https://www.tiktok.com/@elizapearl0/video/7094073907539397931?q=valley girl accent&t=1780262046661Clip #5 - tiktok.com/@itsamyareias/video/7283559075987017006

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/realenglishradioCheck out my boy Glynzell’s new album ‘Undefined’https://ampl.ink/UNDEFINEDTimestamps:0:00 No more intros5:00 Making music is fun9:27 Carry The Crown14:30 Life is about moments24:30 Hobbies27:28 Is this just an American thing?45:29 Drive-in movie theaters50:27 Is this the end of social media?

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 Greetings1:07 Shoe shopping6:54 I need your help8:18 Manchester Untied secures Champions League football11:37 Nasty motorcycle accident22:27 Rude service workers34:42 People who hover in your space44:36 In defense of the slacker56:42 Invincible (Amazon) & Beef (Netflix)

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 flies1:31 An easy way to become less likableLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bless.speaks/video/7613439855913110806?_r=1&_t=ZT-959rt3RiW5e

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 Intro1:58 Motorcycle riders course8:41 Lessons learned (reaffirmed)31:46 Be the initiator48:46 How ‘bout them Red Devils!?55:15 Tattoos