Bonus: Improve Your Speaking Confidence

Bonus: Improve Your Speaking Confidence

Update: 2026-03-301
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This bonus episode of the Level Up English podcast introduces the relaunch of private English coaching classes available at levelupenglish.school. These one-to-one lessons are designed for intermediate to advanced learners who struggle with speaking confidently, feel stuck at their current level, or lack direction. The program offers personalized feedback, structured plans to address speaking challenges, and a system to track progress, helping students to "smooth out" their English and "open up" to speak more naturally. Features include a speaking assessment, a student dashboard with progress tracking and motivational elements, and assistance with exam preparation. Special introductory discounts and flexible scheduling are available, with limited spaces.

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00:00:00
Introduction to Private Lessons and Target Audience

This bonus episode announces the relaunch of private English coaching classes on levelupenglish.school, targeting intermediate to advanced learners who struggle with speaking confidence, translation, or feel stuck. The lessons aim to help students grasp advanced concepts and improve their speaking fluency.

00:03:22
Personalized Feedback and Structured Learning

The private lessons address common issues like lack of speaking feedback and direction by providing personalized corrections, a clear progress plan, and a system to track and work through mistakes. This structured approach helps learners "smooth out" their English for more natural and consistent speech.

00:05:46
Student Features, Motivation, and Exam Support

A new speaking assessment is offered with an initial discount. The student page provides free registration, progress tracking, corrections, vocabulary, homework, speaking feedback, and motivational "journey" elements. The program also assists with IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge exam preparation.

00:09:12
Overcoming Hesitation and Special Offers

The concept of "opening up" to speak more confidently is emphasized. Special offers, including a beginner's discount, are available. Lessons are primarily on Tuesdays, with flexibility for scheduling, and limited spaces are offered.

Keywords

grasp


To fully understand or comprehend something, especially a concept or skill. In language learning, it means being able to understand advanced vocabulary and grammar.

smooth out


To make something, like speech, sound more natural, consistent, and fluent by removing unnatural pauses or phrasing. It improves the overall flow and naturalness of the language.

fall behind


To fail to keep up with the expected progress or pace of learning. It implies losing momentum, motivation, or not achieving desired learning outcomes.

open up


To become more willing and comfortable expressing oneself, particularly in speaking a foreign language. It involves overcoming nervousness and speaking more confidently.

speaking assessment


An initial session to evaluate a student's English speaking level, discuss their goals, and identify areas for improvement. It forms the basis for a personalized learning plan.

Q&A

  • What is the main purpose of the Level Up English podcast's bonus episode?

    The bonus episode aims to share new vocabulary with listeners and announce the relaunch of the host's private English coaching classes, which are designed to help learners improve their speaking skills and overcome common challenges.

  • Who would benefit most from the private lessons offered?

    These private lessons are ideal for intermediate to advanced English learners who struggle with speaking confidently, frequently translate from their native language, feel stuck at their current level, or lack direction in their studies.

  • How do the private lessons help students improve their speaking?

    The lessons provide personalized corrections, a clear plan for progress, and structured feedback. They aim to "smooth out" the student's English, making it sound more natural and consistent, and help them "open up" to speak more confidently.

  • What features are available on the student page after signing up?

    The student page offers free registration, statistics on lessons and vocabulary, a section for corrections and new vocabulary, homework assignments, speaking feedback, a language log for notes, and a "journey" section with badges to track progress and stay motivated.

  • What is the meaning of the phrase "to fall behind" in the context of language learning?

    "To fall behind" means not keeping up with the desired pace of learning, losing motivation, or failing to make progress. The host's structured approach aims to prevent students from falling behind.

Show Notes

If you’d like more personalised support with your English, I offer private lessons focused on real conversation, fluency, and targeted feedback.


🇬🇧 You can book a lesson here: 

https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/


If you can’t find a suitable time, feel free to email me: 

michael@levelupenglish.school

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