The Reallife English Podcast

Click here to download in iTunes [ podcast URL goes here (hyperlink) ] Click here for 10 free podcasts and transcripts Words to Know Rays - Short for "sun rays" Porch - the front of a house or building Chillin' out - slang for not doing much Gang - a group of people Insightful - smart Picnic - a meal eaten outdoors, usually at a park Guru - a spiritual teacher Açaí - a delicious Brazilian fruit Hatch - an opening allowing passage from one side to another Pour - to cause a liquid to flow out from a container Sorbet - a dessert containing frozen fruit, similar to ice cream Grammys - awards for music Emmys - awards for movies Sock - what you put on your feet before before your shoes Sleeves - the part of your shirt that touches your arm Expose - to make visible Speech - a discourse given to an audience Mess - something that is dirty or disorganized Fair weather friend - mentioned in Episode #17 - Expressions related to Weather All ears - paying complete attention Fire at - shoot at News Hangout III - Using

Words to Know Burp- to expel gas from the stomach from mouth Push up- movement used to workout your chest and arms Full house- the place was very crowded Head over- go to  Figure out- to solve a problem Pound down- to drink a lot very quickly Brainwash- make someone believe what you want them to believe From the bottom of my heart- with total sincerity Bullet- metal that you shoot out of a gun Tie down- use rope to hold something still Drug addict- someone addicted to drugs Free solo rock climbing- rock climbing with no ropes; check out Alex Honnald Fairy- small mythical woman who flies Splatter- to splash with small blobs My old man- my dad, father News Real Life Twitter has over 40,000 followers The RLE party was a huge success The RLE party will be in Rio in the near future  The second last yoga picnic Shout Outs Natalia - Russia  Monettchi - USA Vinicius Arcanjo - Brazil Question  What's the difference between "earn" and "win?" Expressions  A loose cannon Are you out of your mind? Have a bon

http://reallifebh.com/podcasts Words to Know Stick around - stay  Slackline - a balancing game (see picture) Face to face meetup - meeting in person Deduction - to have arrived at a fact by logic Descendant - a blood relative of an older person Get back on track - get back on the correct path Get it on - have sex Wallet - where people keep their money when walking around Run over - when a vehicle drives over something Keep it real - be real, be true, be cool News The Real Life English Party will be this Saturday starting at 5pm at Devassa in Savassi. Yoga Picnic this Sunday at 4pm We had our second Google Hangout, join the newsletter to learn about any future hangouts The RLE Facebook community is blowing up! Shout Outs Leandra Clara from Belo Horizonte, Brazil Cecilia B. Silveira-Marroquin from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Zakaria Ledda Jorgevinotinto from Canada Tanja Alberndorfer from Austria Tomek from Poland Question  How to use the word "get." Expressions To see through someone Lead astray L

Words to Know Weight off your shoulders - a big relief Schedule- your personal time organizer Updates - additional improvements Peeps - friends, people in your social group Hometown - the city where you were born Background information - previous information about a story Taking it to another level - making something better and more intense (in a god way) Break up - to stop a relationship; when a band stops playing Pretty much - basically Damn straight - to show agreement (strong expression) Reek - to smell really bad Cut the crap - expression to tell someone to stop doing stupid things Batman - Masked hero who brings criminals to justice while wearing a cape Break down - explain piece by piece The gist - the general concept Hook up - to meet people somewhere Shortcut - a quicker way to get somewhere Dopey - someonw who doesn't sound intelligent by the way they talk and act News We have nearly finish the beta version of the Fluency+ course and are planning on making more podcasts with our extra time The

Click here for 10 free podcasts and transcripts Words to Know Electrocuted - to be injured or killed by an electric shock Earbuds - headphones Stove - what you use to cook your food with fire Chopped - cut through the base of something Stick around - stay until the end Viral - the rapid spread of something on the internet Keep it up - continue doing a good job Postman - someone who delivers mail Poking - jabbing or prodding someone with something (usually your finger) (see photo) Rambling - talking about something in an unorganized and confusing manner. Shenanigans - mischief, playing around Mess up - to make a mistake Handlebars - what you use to steer/direct a bicycle/motorcycle Cracked - to break something without the parts completely separating Reinforce - strengthen or support News Find out more about the Real Life Yoga Picnics 11 Things I Like About Living in Belo Horizonte by Josh, the Brazilian Gringo Shout Outs Practice your English while you get your haircut with expert Irish hairdresser,

Special guest-Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo Words to Know Cholesterol – fatty substance you find in food from McDonalds Vegemite – a bitter paste eaten by Australians Acai – fruit sorbet found in Brazil Fair-weather friend – a friend who only appears when things are good, see episode 1 Show up – arrive late or unexpectedly Heaps of – a lot of (common in Australian English) Open my eyes to something – realize something for the first time B.H. – Belo Horizonte, the capital city of Minas Gerais, Brazil Biarch – gangster way to say “bitch” but is also used to joke around Fo shizzle – for sure, slang used commonly by Snoop Dogg Captain Planet – superhero TV show Profits – money made by a company Keep your head above water – figurative expression meaning you are just surviving financially Puppet – a small figure or animal that you put your hand in the play with, see here Space out – to not be paying attention to anything around you Meat head – guys who are so muscular that they don’t have a n

Click to download in iTunes Words to Know Pets - animals that live in your house Feed - to give food to Concrete - a building material; what sidewalks are made of Asphalt - the black material that roads are made of Stick around - stay Wad up - what you do to a piece of paper to turn into a ball Crumpled up - same as above To iron - to remove wrinkles out of clothes (see photo) Eighths - to cut something into eight pieces Picnic - a meal outdoors Chestnut - a type of nut (see photo) Strict - following the rules exactly Tough guy - a strong, intimidating person Cave - a large underground chamber Overwhelmed - too much to handle/withstand Carpet - a floor or stair covering made from thick woven fabric Rug - a floor covering of shaggy or woven material, generally not covering the entire floor Bin - trashcan Sweep - to clean by brushing away dirt or trash Broom - a long handled brush; what you use to sweep Playground - an outdoor area provided for kids to play, usually at a park or school Jungle gym - a structu

Words to Know Ear buds- noise receptors in your ear Virtual haircut - life like video, you must hear with headphones (click here to watch) Every now and then - sometimes Left over - the remains of something Kink - problems in technology Pop up - to appear unexpectedly Rings a bell - sounds familiar Brutal - a bad or awkward situation Intertwined - to become joined together Shaky - an unbalanced situation Blended - crushed in a blender (see photo) Dutch - a person/language from the Netherlands Split the bill - divide the bill Blindfold - a piece of fabric used to cover your eyes Set up - organise somthing for someone else Facestalk - to stalk someone on facebook Fiends with benefits - friends who have sexual intercourse Busted -broken News New introduction to the podcast We have a present for all of our podcast listeners - see more at the podcast page The next Real Life party is on the 8th of June - we will charge R$5 to cover costs and donate to KIVA Shout Outs.... Itunes review - Al from Basque Countr

To see all the links go to RealLifeBH.com Words to Know Young grasshopper - A common thing for a Martial Arts master to call a student. Period - Menstrual cycle Cramps - Painful contractions of muscles Hypnosis - a state of consciousness where you are very open to suggestions (see photo) Blood - the red liquid in your body that comes out when you are cut Cologne - scented water to make men smell good (perfume is for women) On top of the world - To feel absolutely amazing (this was an expression in Episode #13) Warm and fuzzy - happy and comforted Liquor - alcohol that is very strong: rum, whiskey, vodka, tequila, etc. The more the merrier - the more people, the more fun it is Handsome - good looking (used for men) Inside joke - a joke that only people within a selected group would understand because it refers to a previous humorous situation Intervals - a space between two things, a gap Cleared it up - removed any confusion Relevant - closely connected or appropriate Make up - cosmetics that are generally u

Words to Know Tan- darkened skin from the sun Worm- an insect that lives in the ground and eats poop Wealthy- to have lots of life’s riches Party-goer- a person who goes to parties Look forward to- to be excited about something that will happen in the future Bore to tears- to be so bored that you feel loke crying Role model- someone who sets a good example for children My bad- another way to accept the blame for something Party pooper- someone who ruins a party or has bad energy at a party Hotwire- to start a car without using a key Killing it- doing a really good job Hushed- keep it quiet Trickery- the name of acts that can trick you Venue- a place where you have shows and parties News Ethan has left Brazil and in planning on going to Spain in the near future The next party “should” be on the 8th of June Shout Outs Rizky Cahya Putra, Indonesia ?@Rizkycepe ALEX RIVERA, El Salvador ?@alexrivera210 Yago Santiago, Brazil ?@yago_yago Chom, Thailand ?@glassymoony Wilialberth Jiménez, Venezuela

Words to Know Shade- different tones of colours Skeptical- to not like or believe in something before you try it rooted/cheering- to support a team or a person Spring out- appear suddenly Spot light- light used for attracting attentions to someone Stage- elevated floor where people perform Wheeze- noise made when having breathing problems Kinky- a person who likes strange styles of sex Get along- to have a good relationship with someone News The Real Life Party was awesome, next one is probably the 25th of May New skype class schedule: reallifebh.com/skype Shout Outs Rodrigo P. Honorato (A.K.A. Dawg) Itunes ChinaItunes Spain Itunes Brazil Questions What’s the difference between “oh yeah!” and “awwwww yeah.” Expressions A fair weather friend To steal someone’s thunder Under the weather Come rain or shine Snowed under Tip Have fun and Learn English reading Marvel comics at any convenient time Joke Why did the parrot die?!?! Check out more one-liner jokes with Mitch Hedburg Connect Follow us o

Words to Know Grizzly bear - an extremely dangerous bear. Plantation - a place where plants are grown to sell. In a row - continuously. Sock - what you put on your feet before your shoes.  Picnic - an event that involves taking a pre-made food to be eaten outdoors. Illustrative - a good example or explanation. Mysticism - the belief that union with the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender. Ambigram - a word that you can also read upside down.  Piggyback ride - when you carry someone on your back. Threat - a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, or damage in response to someone else's action or inaction. Milder - not as strong. Regift - when you give away something that was given to you. Portal - an Internet site providing access or links to other sites. News Adir Ferreira from Transparent Languages is in the house! He came all the way from the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil

Words to Know Wheelie- When you ride a bike with the front tire off the ground Unicycle- Bicycle with one wheel Make sense of something- To understand something Rain or shine- To do something no matter what happens Stub my toe- To hit your toe on something Leprechaun- Magical Irish man Ginger- A person with red hair 4 leaf clover- Grassy plant with leaves that represent luck Whine- To complain News The Real Life party is going to happen next weekend Real Life yoga will also happen on the 28th of April Shout Outs Rendra Doolz, fortress of solitude ?@RenzKaim  Alex Riveira, El Salvador ?@alexrivera210  Daniel Viotto, Natal Brazil ?@viottoeanahi  Eudniz Ferreira, Recife Brazil ?@doidniz  Shout out to Salt Lake City, Utah Transparent  Questions How to use the words; Sore, pain, hurt and ache Expressions Just my luck Beginners luck A lucky streak The luck of the Irish Do’t push your luck Tip How to connect to people, learn about other cultures and practice your English with the Real Life English co

Words to Know Laundry - cleaning your dirty clothes Sin - an immoral act Craving - a powerful desire for something Gross - unattractive, disgusting, ugly Plastered - very drunk Posh - upperclass, elegant. (British English) Mischief - harm or trouble caused by someon Mayhem - violent or damaging disorder or chaos Big deal - something important Aight - a slang way to say "alright" Daydream - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract's your attention. News 25,000 followers on Twitter. Because of all the followers on Twitter, Trevor cannot respond to everyone's tweets. If you'd want to make sure your question is answered, please send an email to Trevor at RealLifeBh dot com. Adir Ferriera from transparent.com and adirferriera.com.br  is coming to Belo Horizonte for the next Real Life English PARTY on April 27th. Shout Outs Thank you Fabio Costa for the iTunes review Alex Rivera, El Salvador ‏@alexrivera210 David Wale Soto ‏@dwale20  Irina Gruzdeva, Russia ‏@gruirkonst Questions The difference between

Words to know: Crook- Sick in Australian English under the weather-  Expression for being sick Fasting- To spend a long time not eating working out- Training at the guy, doing weights buff- A strong persons with defined muscles Spice up- Make something more interesting (figurative) Give it a kick- Add something to make it stronger/better Spokesman- A person who speaks to represent a company or country etc. Moonwalk- To walk on the moon, famous Michael Jackson dance Dirty Harry- Famous movie with Clint Eastwood Coconut water- The only thing Trevor needs to be satisfied Stride- Walking with long steps to look cool Fist pump-  Celebratory punch in the air   On cloud nine- To be euphorically happy Hold you down-  To be restricted to do something Legit- Seems to be true or of good value (slang from the word legitimate) Clunky- Awkwardly heavy or clumsy News Trevor apologizes for not responding to tweets in the last week, we've been working hard on the Real Life English Fluency+ Course . Shout Outs @english

Words to Know Tease - something to tempt you to stay until the end of the podcast Shout outs - saying positive things to people who aren't with you Mic - (pronounced mike) short for microphone Such a shame - so unfortunate Bottom of my heart - with sincerity Step above - more advanced Fluke - an accident Dish - a dish with food. For example, what's your favorite dish? Chili - a tomato-based dish that generally has beans, corn, meat, and cheese. (see pic) Cut off - to separate completely with a knife. Play on words - A joke that uses words that have two meanings. News 5,000 members in the Facebook Group 22,500 followers on Twitter New Free Real Life English Learning Methodology mini-course  Shout Outs Michael Josefowicz, New York ‏‪@toughLoveforx‬ Izzatuz, Uzbekistan ‪@izzatuz‬ Martuita, Spain ‏‪@MartuitaM Ana S. ‏‪@soares_anamaria‬ Romina Prado, Spain ‏‪@RominaPradov Nancy Valente Rawda Essam Questions Shawty, what's that word mean? by Laura Ruslan, Indonesia ‏‪@Lau‬rafadilah Expressions Larger

Words to Know Awesome- another way to say coolStick around- to stay in the same placeMorphing- to cut words and mix them, ex. want to/ wannaWith ease- to do something with no difficultySack- a bag generally  used for potatoesHay- dried grass usually eaten by farm animalsNap- a very quick sleepSnooze- another word for sleepImpulsive- to so something without thinking about it very muchJab- to punch, can be used to express an insultGut- your stomach or bellyCouch- sofaMisdiagnose- to diagnose incorrectlyMisapply- to use or apply incorectlyRemedies- relieves pain, cures disease, or corrects a disorder News The Real Life English PARTY is back. We have started our English speaking parties again and we all had an awesome time. The Real Life English methodology videos are being enjoyed by many of our community members, to watch them sign up here Shout Outs Vienna ‏@winaavienaa Rafael @Rafrazao91 ‏Verónica Ramos Pérez @Veronicadjemila Ana Coelho @SANIORETAAA @CoolstrayCat_me mentioned the article How To Not Kill Your

See full notes with links at realifebh.com/podcasts Episode #10 Words to Know Well done - another way to say "good job" Nourish -  to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition Punctuality - arriving on time Meet up - to go to the same location as someone Tend - regularly or frequently do something Outcome -  the way things happen Google hangouts - A way to video chat with 10 people. Arrow - A weapon that looks like this "—>" Knights - A soldier from the Middle Ages who often rides on horseback (see photo). Armor - Metal protection worn by knights to protect their body Fruit flies - Insects that eat fruit. News Real Life English hopes to announce to have another Real Life English Party on Saturday the 23rd in Belo Horizonte. Also the three part video series of the Real Life English Learning Methodology has begun to release. This is only available for our subscribers. Click here to join. Shout Outs Trevor W. Felipe Iderci Agnaldo C. Genova Ge Fernandez

Chad and Trevor teach you all about 5 new expressions you're going to to love! Plus some cool tips and joke. Words to know Drop- when something fall, in this case the weather Stay tuned- continue listening Bite size- A small size to make it easy Rocks- When something is cool and of good quality Bloke/Sheila- Australian slang for man/woman Move on- To continue Bad breath- When your mouth doesn't smell good, often from eating garlic Awkward- Uncomfortable with a person or situation Forro- Brazilian partner dance Ease your way in- Enter in a slow and gradual speed Dope- Slang word for really cool, can be used to speak about marajuana Mischief- Bad things, usually done by kids Get away with something- To escape a situation without being punished Expressions Like a fish out of water Blow something out of the water Water under the bridge To be in deep water To dive into something News Justin tells about the new Real Life English T.V.  TipLearn English with the Fluency MC JokeWe talk about Rodney Dangerfie

Learn 5 new expressions with Chad and Trevor. Also, a new tip about how to practice if you don't live in an Englihs speaking country, the diference between "get up" and "wake up" and all the RLE news. Expressions: Get the hang of something Have something hanging over your head Leave someone hanging Hang in there Hang out  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message