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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

Release Date: 01/27/2025

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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the . Do you ever get stuck after saying “Hi! How are you?”  In this episode, Izzy shares a simple, step-by-step guide to keep any conversation flowing naturally. You’ll learn how to go beyond small talk, avoid awkward silences, and connect more deeply with anyone in English — even if you’re not sure what to say next. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have practical tips you can use immediately to make real connections and speak with confidence. .......... Follow us on:

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the . Ever felt your mind go blank in an important meeting? 😬 You’re not alone! In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Izzy shares his inspiring journey from feeling nervous and stuck at work to confidently leading meetings, giving feedback, and expressing himself clearly in English every single day. Discover how he overcame insecurity, built fluency, and transformed his professional life — and how you can too. 🚀 .......... Follow us on:

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the . Ever felt your mind go blank in an important meeting? 😬 You’re not alone! In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Izzy shares his inspiring journey from feeling nervous and stuck at work to confidently leading meetings, giving feedback, and expressing himself clearly in English every single day. Discover how he overcame insecurity, built fluency, and transformed his professional life — and how you can too. 🚀 .......... Follow us on:

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the . Ever felt your mind go blank in an important meeting? 😬 You’re not alone! In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Izzy shares his inspiring journey from feeling nervous and stuck at work to confidently leading meetings, giving feedback, and expressing himself clearly in English every single day. Discover how he overcame insecurity, built fluency, and transformed his professional life — and how you can too. 🚀 .......... Follow us on:

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the . Movies aren’t just for entertainment — they can be your secret tool to speak English more naturally and confidently! In this episode, Izzy and Ethan reveal how to turn your favorite films into powerful speaking practice, with four simple but effective exercises you can do right at home. Forget boring drills — learn how to use movies to build fluency, express yourself better, and finally break through that intermediate plateau. .......... Follow us on:

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If you have the issue of sounding like a robot when you speak English and not really being your true self, then today's lesson will be perfect for you. There are small but powerful tools called fillers and discourse markers that make your speech flow naturally and sound more conversational. Fillers do more than just fill pauses; they help to organize your thoughts, manage conversations, and even show your emotions or attitude. And that’s what you’ll learn and practice in today’s lesson, all in a fun and interactive way with Ethan and Izzy. Let’s get started!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

  • What fillers and discourse markers are
    Which filler word Ethan uses the most and whether he can spot any fillers Ksenia used by analyzing a clip from an earlier podcast episode
  • Why filler words are like spices and why you should be mindful of how much you use them.

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