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Clapton: His Life Struggle ｜ Learn Real English
Eric Clapton’s life has been filled with struggles and it’s a fascinating peak into what makes this guitar god into who is. In this lesson…
2025 World Figure Skating Championships ｜ Learn Real English
The 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships saw the return of Riku Miura & Ryuichi Kihara. In this lesson, we’ll look at their…
Iggy Pop On David Bowie ｜ Learn Real English
Musician Iggy Pop had a long collaborative relationship with David Bowie. In this lesson, we’ll see an interview that reveals Iggy’s true…
Get Back’s Dark History ｜ Learn Real English
Get Back, the Beatles’ hit, has a dark and controversial history. In this English lesson we’ll learn how the lyrics sparked a feud and…
Idiom ｜ Not For All The Tea In China
The idiom “not for all the tea in China” alludes to the presumed huge quantity of tea in China. The idiom is used to say that nothing…
The Stones vs The Beatles ｜ Learn Real English
Since the 60s fans have been comparing the Rolling Stones vs the Beatles. In this English lesson we’ll hear what the bands say, learn the…
Idiom ｜ Why Buy The Cow
The idiom “why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free” dates back to the 17th century but has little to do with cows or milk. It…
2025 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships ｜ Learn Real English
The 2025 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships saw the return of Riku Miura & Ryuichi Kihara. In this lesson, we’ll look at …
Clapton Steals Harrison’s Wife ｜ Learn Real English
Eric Clapton stole George Harrison’s wife. In this English lesson, we’ll take a look at how that happened, learn the key phrases and how to…
John Lennon’s Last Words ｜ Learn Real English
John Lennon’s last words to Paul McCartney were deep and emotional. In this lesson, we’ll see Paul McCartney talk to Carl Perkins and learn…