Real Talk-Practice Listening with Real English Conversations (Udemy.com)
An upper intermediate American English listening, vocabulary and pronunciation course - Listen to real native speakers!
Created by: Emma Daskam
Last updated April 2026
What you will learn
- Upper Intermediate to Advanced English Listening Practice + Vocabulary and Pronunciation
- How to speak like a native speaker and understand a variety of different American English speakers
- Over 500 vocabulary words in context
How it compares
Against the other 535 rated Udemy courses in Language Learning on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 82% of them
- Reviews161#405 of 536 by number of reviews
- Length8.2 hourslonger than 68% of them
- Last updatedApril 2026more recently than 78% of them
Course Description
Learn to understand native English speakers from the US by learning how they really talk!
Have you tried all the apps and textbooks but still have problems with everyday conversations in English?
It's time to change your focus.
Do you feel "stuck" with your English? Maybe you've almost given up because...
You're overwhelmed with the amount of vocabulary (phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions) you need to learn and don't know where to begin.
You feel like you translate in your head instead of thinking in English.
You don't feel comfortable speaking with English speakers and you often have to ask them to repeat themselves.
Despite all your efforts, your English isn't getting any better.
As a certified English teacher who specializes in teaching intermediate level students, I'm here to tell you that it's not your fault. You just need something real!
The way to quickly take your English from an intermediate to an advanced level is by consistently listening to real native speakers talking about common topics that are relevant to our lives.
You also need to take the vocabulary you hear from real people, study it, and learn to use it in context. No translations!
Think about it, how did you learn your native language?
You learned it naturally, from real people: without translating, without textbooks, without apps!
Introducing... Real Talk English!
An American English listening, vocabulary and pronunciation course based on audio interviews from REAL native speakers!
The perfect course for all adult intermediate English learners who want to build their confidence in understanding people from the United States.
You'll learn how to...
Understand a variety of different American English speakers when they talk about real-world situations.
(So you can stop asking them to repeat themselves or pretending like you understood them when you actually didn't!)
Correctly use and remember 100s of new words, expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs.
(So your real personality can shine when you're having conversations in English.)
Expand your vocabulary on different topics by hearing new words in context.
(Without translating words in your brain!)
Pronounce things more naturally when speaking in English.
(So you can feel confident and understood.)
What's inside the Real Talk English course?
32 short audio interviews of real people from the United States
8 different topics
Adventure, Animals, Annoying Things, Career and Work, Crime, Education, The Environment, Family
32+ listening comprehension activities and quizzes
Vocabulary PDFs, quizzes, and games
Real Talk English video pronunciation guides
Learn how Americans pronounce things by watching my video guides, listening to real people, and repeating after them.
Speaking and Writing practice activities to do on your own
Optional mini challenges at the end of each topic
PDF audio transcripts with each interview
BONUS: Understand Native Speakers video series
BONUS: 8 downloadable Real Talk English PDF workbooks!
Frequently Asked Questions
What English levels is this course for?
This course is best for anyone with an intermediate level of English whose goal is to achieve an advanced level.
What age group is this course for?
This is a course made for adults, so it's for anyone who's 18 or older.
How much time is required?
This is an 8-week course. (That's about 2 months of learning!) I recommend that you study one new topic weekly for the next 8 weeks. However, there's no time limit for this course; you'll get lifetime access. This way you can learn at your own pace and come back to study and review whenever you'd like, even after you complete the course!
Does this course teach grammar?
This is not a grammar course. This course is focused on listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Will this course help me with my speaking?
Yes! With this course, you will mainly improve your listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. These three skills combined will help you to have awesome conversations with native English speakers! It also includes speaking practice questions in each unit.
Will I learn British or Australian English with this course?
No, this is an American English course.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
161 Reviews
Emma Daskam
Hi, I'm Emma. I specialize in teaching adults General English and Conversational English, and I love what I do! I'm a CELTA certified English teacher from the United States, and I've been teaching English to people from all over the world since 2015. My specialty is teaching intermediate and advanced level adults, but I have experience teaching all different levels of English, from A1 to C2. I've taught people of many different ages and backgrounds, both online and in person. Online, I've taught over 2,000 online English lessons, and that number continues to grow. My favorite part of the job is seeing my students' English improve and watching their confidence grow when speaking. Seeing my students make real improvements with their English is what makes teaching worthwhile for me!
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Reviews
By Ceyhun Çadirci on 7/19/2024
To be honest, it's clear that this course was created with great care by a good teacher. The best part is that it has its own system, which helps you practice what you learned in the previous lesson in the next one. However, there is one problem with how the course is planned. If this problem didn't exist, the course would be more enjoyable. The problem is that too many people talk about the same topic. Even though everyone discusses different aspects, it’s still the same subject. After a while, you get bored and lose interest in following the course. Instead, they could include a wider variety of topics from different areas. For each topic, only 2 or 3 people should speak. When they move to a new topic, another 2 or 3 people could present. This way, the course would remain the same length and wouldn't require more people, but it would cover more topics and be more useful and engaging. In the end, we would still hear from all the speakers.
By Farooq Akhtar on 5/7/2024
Really good exercises, to improve my listening comprehension. I liked how important key vocabulary keywords are the foundation for the comprehension. It makes it much easier to listen, speak and talk about the topic.
By Alberto Ornelas Carlin on 7/27/2022
I took this course because I need to improve my understanding and how to speak in conversations.
By Rikao Westgrass on 2/11/2022
I really like your teaching way. All speakers are natural speed. It isn't like a textbook. Thank you for your lesson. I've just started this course. I believe my English listening skills are improving after a few months!
By Dalyla Silva Lemos de Souza on 9/12/2021
I am loving this course! It's very good, each day I am learning more english language and improving my listening skills. Thank you so much!
By Neil on 8/9/2021
Thanks for creating this wonderful course. As this course teaches how to understand native English speakers, most non-native speakers will find this course to be highly rewarding and beneficial! Thanks, Emma, for your personal contribution to the development of the course. Yours respectfully, Neil.
By Abu Shamsutdinov on 8/7/2021
I really enjoyed this course! It's a great opportunity to enrich your vocabulary and hone skills in recognising native speakers.
By Melissa Muñoz toro on 5/18/2021
El curso de Emma es excelente , es explicado con mucha claridad , desde lo más básico hasta el nivel más alto , es paciente , simpática y realmente siento que Su inglés nativo me ha ayudado a aprender eficazmente Lo que no aprendí en otras academias , Sin dudas la mejor profesora de inglés que he tenido !!!
By Sandry rojas on 5/17/2021
This is my favorite online English course. I'm improving my listening skill, I'm increasing my vocabulary in an easy fun way, and learning a lot. I like that these are not grammar lessons but real conversations about everyday topics. I strongly recommend this course for everyone who wants to learn real English and is tired of learning English in a traditional way.
By Ameanlin on 5/17/2021
It's great course for me.
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Overall Score : 96 / 100






