实际 / 实际上
Meaning
实际 is a noun or adjective: 1. Noun — “reality”, “the actual situation”. 2. Adjective — “actual”, “practical”. 实际上 is an adverb: “actually”, “in fact”.
1. 实际 as a noun
你们做计划应该联系实际
2. 实际 as an adjective
听说你大学二年级的时候就开始在广告公司工作了
我认为不会，实际工作能让我更理解书本上的知识
3. 实际上 as an adverb
It often marks the gap between what's expected and what's actually so.
要想别人对你好，你得先对别人好
实际上，我们很多人做不到这一点
实际 vs. 实际上
实际 → a noun or adjective: 实际情况, 实际工作.
实际上 → an adverb: 实际上不是这样。
实际 → the actual, practical situation.
现实 → reality, real life: 现实生活.