Smart English Coach

Clare

Smart English Coach

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Clare

Smart English Coach

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Inspiration is a really positive emotion for learning English as it can motivate you and give you a goal.In this episode, I share some ways that you can use inspiration to make progress in English. It's a short episode, which was 'inspired' by
Jason Levine (also known as "Fluency MC") combines learning English with rap, and his English 'shows' in schools help students become more confident and more fluent in English.In this episode, he shares why he started writing songs to help Engl
In this episode, special guest Craig Wealand (from inglespodcast.com) shares six ways of getting more fluent in English. Craig is a very experienced English teacher that you might remember from the Advanced English Summit in April.Craig's six f
Do you have a gameplan (strategy) for improving your English?In this episode, I share a simple - but very effective - 'gameplan' that I heard about from a student recently.It was effective, because it brought spectacular results in quite a shor
If you have a big goal in English, it's a good idea to divide it into smaller steps. But there's something else you can do, so that you feel inspired and motivated at each step. This extra tool for goal-setting is called "coaching circles", and
Why should you choose self-study English courses over 'classroom' textbooks or online resources?In this podcast, I share three reasons why self-study courses can be a great option if you're learning English on your own.There's actually a fourth
Journalling is an amazingly effective, free way to improve all areas of your English. It helps not just with vocabulary and writing, but also with your speaking skills and confidence.In this episode, Sarah Morgan shares her best tips for using
How can you improve your English almost instantly? Anna Connelly, from the Confident Business English podcast shows us three simple ideas with a huge impact! In this episode, find out:- three ways to improve your English quickly- how these ways
How do you become a successful English speaker? At school you learnt grammar rules and vocabulary, but to keep making progress, how you feel about English is important.In this episode, I talk about three emotions that will help you learn Englis
When there's so much advice and so many strategies for learning English, which do you choose? How can you avoid confusion and overwhelm so that you can follow the right learning path for you?In this episode, I share the strategy of one student
Short, fun and motivating 'challenges' can help you improve your English fluency quickly.They're great if you don't have many opportunities to speak in English, or if you don't have much confidence. They're even better when you can get expert f
What can you do to avoid stopping your English study? How can you keep going so that you get all the benefits of an advanced level of English?In this episode, I talk about the five main reasons why you stop learning English, and three things th
If you feel that your English isn't good enough, or that you can't do your job as well as an English native speaker, this episode is for you! I show you why you might have 'Imposter Syndrome', why it can stop your progress in English - and four
Is English more difficult to understand than other languages?This was one of the questions I asked Tree Blackmore. We talked about:- the reasons why listening is difficult - particularly in English- why English vocabulary makes listening diffic
In this episode, listen to Luke Thompson (host of Luke's English Podcast) talk about how to really learn vocabulary - and not just stare at word lists.We talk about the importance of learning vocabulary for advanced level, the mistakes to avoid
If you use English for your work, "disfluencies" in English are something you should avoid.In this episode, I interview Craig Wealand, an English teacher and podcaster,  who specialises in fluency, disfluency and advanced communication skills.C
A simple, but very powerful thing when you learn English is finding happiness from it - because this will help you get quicker results.It isn't just because feeling happy gives you more motivation. There are other benefits that you get when you
To choose the right English learning activities, there's one question you need to ask yourself first.Your answer will help you to avoid spending hours on the wrong activities, and not making the progress you want.Your answer will also help you
If I told you that there are an estimated 25,000 idioms in English, would you want to learn them?It seems an impossible task, but idioms are a fantastic and imaginative way to explain your feelings and thoughts in a concise - and often funny -
Getting to an advanced English level can change your life. It's a really useful goal to have - but what does it mean?In this episode, find out:- how you can define 'advanced English'- three ways to improve your English when you already know a l
How can you sound professional and confident when you speak English? What makes your sentences beautiful, powerful and impressive?In this episode (inspired by one of my students), I share three tips for making beautiful English sentences! I've
There are obvious advantages for learning languages - particularly for your brain.And of course, learning English has lots of other benefits too.  A better-paying job, greater study opportunities, international networking are all examples.But t
In this conversation with Michael Lavers, from the Level Up English Podcast, discover some of the secrets for successful English learning:- how to be more confident (even if you think you're too 'old' to learn English well)- the importance of y
Learning English can be very "up and down".  When it goes well, you feel confident and motivated, but sometimes it's hard to see your progress. Other times, something doesn't go well, and you lose confidence.At times like this, it really helps
It isn't 'perfect English' that will get you the dream job in an international company.Being able to communicate in English is obviously important, but there are other things that an interviewer wants to see or hear.  In this podcast episode, I
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