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465 - Improve Your English with MOVIES — Talking About the Best Films of 2026: The Odyssey, Michael Jackson, Toy Story 5, and more
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LISTEN with the Interactive Transcript (and SPEAK) on the RealLife App for FREE What makes a blockbuster — and what makes it a flop? In this episode, Ethan and Ksenia chat about some of the movies they've watched in cinemas this summer, from The Odyssey and Toy Story 5 to Michael and Project Hail Mary. Join us as we compare our reactions, share surprising opinions and personal stories, and dig into what makes a movie worth seeing on the big screen. Along the way, you'll pick up natural English expressions and vocabulary you can use when talking abo...
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Ah yeah, citizens of the world! Welcome to the RealLife English Podcast, where is our mission to help you speak English confidently and naturally, connect to the world, and actually use your English as the doorway to living your greatest life.
Stick around until the end, because Cassini and I are going to be discussing box office hits we've seen in theaters this year. This lesson is perfect for you to feel more confident and natural with everyday conversations about blockbusters that you loved or hated.
By the way, Ksenia, what did these two expressions mean? Box office hits and blockbusters? Yeah, I was just about to ask you, Ethan. So I believe, correct me if I'm wrong,
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