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Guessing Asian Nationality | Learn Real English

Guessing Asian Nationality | Learn Real English

Guessing Asian nationality is kind of like a game show in this video from YouTube. In this lesson we’ll see the video, learn key vocab and…

Idiom | Ace Up One’s Sleeve

Idiom | Ace Up One’s Sleeve

The idiom an “ace up one’s sleeve” originated in 1800s America, but began life life much earlier in a slightly different form. It means to…

Paris Olympics | Learn Real English

Paris Olympics | Learn Real English

The 2024 Paris Olympics has arrived. In this lesson we’ll look at interviews and commentary to learn the key phrases, how to use them, and…

Hayato Sumino in Hong Kong | Learn Real English

Hayato Sumino in Hong Kong | Learn Real English

Hayato Sumino made his Hong Kong debut. In these video lessons we’ll learn what Hayato said, study the key phrases, and learn and how to …

Idiom | Play Cards Close to One’s Chest

Idiom | Play Cards Close to One’s Chest

The idiom “to play one’s cards close to one’s chest” originated in 1800s America, most likely from the card game poker. The idiom means to…

Forrest Gump | English Movie Lesson

Forrest Gump | English Movie Lesson

Learn to talk like a native speaker with ‘Forrest Gump.’ We explored some of the most useful vocab to help you understand this movie like a native speaker.

Idiom | Call a Spade a Spade

Idiom | Call a Spade a Spade

The idiom “call a spade a spade” has a long and colorful history. The spade in question is not the suit from a deck of playing cards, but …

AI Mayor | Learn Real English

AI Mayor | Learn Real English

An AI mayor has invaded in Yokosuka. In this lesson we’ll look at the videos, see what said and discus the ethical issues. A sign of the times or …

Bob Marley | Learn Real English

Bob Marley | Learn Real English

Bob Marley, famous for reggae, has seen renewed interest due to ‘One Love.’ In this lesson we’ll see interviews with Marley, learn key …

Idiom | Keep Your Shirt On

Idiom | Keep Your Shirt On

The idiom “keep your shirt on” refers to the tendency of men to take their shirt off before fighting, which helps explain what the phrase …