Do you find listening to fast spoken English difficult? If so, this episode is for you! Some of my students came over to the UK recently for an intensive summer program, and there were four 'listening' situations which they found difficult. I explain why the conversations were hard, and share some tips and strategies to help you understand fast spoken English. This episode is for you if you travel to English-speaking countries, or if you have conversations with native English speakers. Link i...
When you know the most important reason for learning English, you can make progress faster - even when you have 'bad' days with English! In this episode I share the three reasons why it's so powerful, and an easy way to discover your 'big why'. Links from this episode Contact me to book individual English sessions Join the English Fluency Club to speak English regularly and improve your general English level Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coachi...
Your English teacher is supposed to help you feel more confident with English - but what should you do if the opposite happens? In this podcast episode, find out: - why a teacher can make you feel less confident - three things you can do to regain your motivation and confidence Links in this episode English Fluency Club (regular English speaking in a fun atmosphere) 3-word story (deadline for the competition - 21 August 2025) Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss a...
In this episode, guest Ruth Pringle invites you to win a gorgeous brooch (piece of jewellery) in her 3-word story competition. Ruth is an English teacher who runs language holidays in Scotland which don't feel like English classes. In the episode we talk about how to feel more confident in English through connecting your experiences to your English - and why it's important to have fun and pleasure using English. Listen to the episode for your chance to win a beautiful, unique piece of Scot...
We have templates to help us write reports and emails - and we can also use them to help us speak with more confidence and fluency. In this episode, I show you how 'speaking templates' (or 'fluency phrases') help us to structure sentences. These templates are flexible and they help you to focus on your message - rather than worrying about every word. If you'd like to practise some speaking templates with my full support, check out my new two-week fluency program: Confident Summer Speaking. ...
You can have great grammar and vocabulary - and still 'freeze' when you speak English. It can happen at all levels of English, and even when you've prepared. In this episode, I look at some reasons why you freeze when you speak, and some strategies to reduce it! Link in the episode Join the English Fluency Club to speak English regularly without stress. Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.
In this episode, Meg Nicholls talks about the challenges of using English at a high level - and how to be more confident in professional situations. Find out: - why 'code-switching' can be stressful - why conversational English is often more challenging than giving a presentation - why your 'mindset' will help you be more confident in English Links in this episode Find out more about Meg on her site megalanguagecoach.com Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free...
This episode contains the recording of a workshop I gave on 7 strategies for English fluency. These are the same strategies that I teach inside the English Fluency Breakthrough program, and they will help you to reduce hesitation in English by 30% - 40%, and to increase your vocabulary by up to 40%. Get all the details of the English Fluency Breakthrough program here: English Fluency Breakthrough Program Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching...
Why do lots of motivated people stop learning English? In this episode, I share the story of a student who went from shy to confident in three months - and how this progress helped him to create 'momentum' in his English. This episode is for you if you feel that studying English is like a task, rather than something to enjoy! Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.
How can you become more confident when you speak English? In this episode, guest Elena Mutonono talks about how to make language learning sustainable, and why it's so important to practise speaking. Find out why traditional English classes and activities don't always help to improve speaking, and why 'voice chat programs' are a great way to get more fluent and confident. Elena also gives some great tips for learning English on your own, which don't involve AI. Vocabulary notes hustle = a lo...
3 days, 6 English teachers, people from more than 25 countries... the Professional English Summit was dedicated to helping you get ahead in your career. Even though the talks were on different aspects of professional English, the same themes came up again and again. In this episode, I share the five insights that I hope will inspire you and your professional English journey. Send us a text Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.
In this episode, guest speaker Lindsay McMahon explains why our goal in learning a language should be to connect with people - rather than to be perfect. She talks about the best ways to deal with mistakes in English, and also shares her three strategies for success in English and in our careers. Lindsay is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where she'll explain how to build great relationships through English. The Summit is completely free - make sure you get your ac...
Job interviews are very stressful - especially if English isn't your first language. But there are ways to make the most of your multilingual abilities. In this episode, guest Kristine Knutter talks about the importance of mindset in your interview, and shares some strategies for showing your unique strengths as a speaker of more than one language. (You'll also learn which accents are considered the most romantic for Americans!) Kristine is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April ...
Why is it that you can understand what you read in English very well - but you can't easily understand what you hear? In this episode, guest Lucy Tilney talks about the connection between listening, pronunciation and memory, and shares her strategies for understanding fast spoken English. Lucy is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where she'll share many more ideas to improve your English listening and pronunciation. The Summit is completely free - make sure you ge...
In this episode, guest speaker Craig Wealand explains how to give a good presentation in English - and the biggest mistakes to avoid. He shares some ways to present both in person and online so that your audience stay interested in what you're saying. Craig is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where he'll share many more ideas to give a great presentation in English. The Summit is completely free - make sure you get your access link here: https://smartenglishcoach.co...
In this episode, guest speaker Hannah Yurk explains how to speak confidently in English meetings. She shares some ways to reframe the way you think about your English so that you feel less anxious in meetings. She also has some great tips for preparing for meetings so that you can increase your confidence. Hannah Yurk is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where she'll share three things to do if you forget a word in a meeting. The Summit is completely free - make su...
In this episode, guest speaker Maurice Jeths explains how to create a presentation in English where your ideas flow logically, and where you can connect with your audience. He shares some ideas to help you present with confidence and fluency, so that even the 'Question and Answer' section of your presentation is easy and comfortable for you! Maurice Jeths is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where he'll share five techniques to present with confidence and fluency. T...
Speaking English can be so much more than doing a classroom exercise. Imagine how it feels when people want to find out more about you, when they listen to you and encourage you. That's the power of curiosity and connection. These two things bring people together and create ways for easier and more satisfying conversations. In this podcast episode, I talk about a recent lesson in the English Fluency Club where curiosity and connection led to some amazing conversations in English. I also share...
‘Netflix is not your teacher!’ I hear this comment a lot, but is it true? Can Netflix help you learn English? In this episode, I talk about three times when Netflix is a great choice. But rather than just watching or listening passively, choose an activity that will really improve your English. Get my suggestions for three types of learning activities you can do with Netflix. Vocabulary in this episode come down to (phrasal verb) = when something is the most important factor "It all comes dow...
Confidence in your English is the start of a better life. This sounds like a very strong statement, but I've seen people who are confident in their English go on to make huge changes in other areas of their life. In this episode, I share two reasons why confidence in your English is so important and I show you, step-by-step, how being confident when you speak can lead you to the life you want. Vocabulary in this episode to boost your confidence = to increase your confidence a growth mindset =...
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