Smart English Coach

Learning English has its 'ups and downs', and it can sometimes be difficult to feel 'empowered', or 'in control' of the language learning process. This can make you feel demotivated.

In this episode, …

Learning English is different from learning other skills, and you'll have both 'ups' and 'downs' as you learn. It can be frustrating to feel you aren't always making progress, and in this episode I s…

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Smart English Coach podcast!

This episode is for you if you're an introvert and a naturally shy person. How can you get fluent in English if you prefer to be on you…

How do you choose which activities to do in English, or which teachers to follow, when there's so much choice?

This is a really good question to ask, so that you can avoid confusion and overwhelm.

In t…

Maurice Jeths speaks seven languages, so he knows the best methods for learning languages quickly.

In this episode, find out
- his top five methods for fluency, and
- how personalised feedback can help …

We often criticise ourselves for not being 'good enough', but self-criticism can destroy confidence. So in this episode I share my 'C.R.A.P' method to reduce self-criticism and frustration with your …

If you had to choose between fluency and accuracy in English, which would you choose? Speaking without hesitation, or speaking without mistakes?

Many people would probably choose fluency - but it's a …

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. I…

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 sha…

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 A…

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 i…

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 g…

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 …

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,…

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…

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 t…

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 …

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. …

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…