Smart English Coach

When you read your CV, does it make you feel proud of your strengths and achievements?

Do you use words and phrases that are inspiring - or is your CV full of 'generic' words like "Responsible for...…

Not everybody knows how to write a CV in English.  It isn't a skill where we often get training, so it's difficult to know where to start.

In this podcast episode, I share some things you should do in…

This episode is for you if you want to get a job in an English-speaking country, or a job where you'll need English to communicate.

I share my top 5 tips to prepare you to get your 'dream' job.  The b…

Lisa Jayne Wood, the founder of the  'Your English Self' program, explains why it's so important to learn English with other people. In this episode, find out:

- why traditional learning isn't enough …

Do you have 'sensible' or 'sensitive' skin?
Do you enjoy reading 'romances' or novels in general?
Is the price 'convenient' or cheap?

These are just three common false friends in English. Being aware of…

If you've ever been unsure about your English grammar when you're speaking, this episode is for you!

One of the most effective ways to learn English is to find patterns, rather than trying to learn ea…

Many English words have more than one meaning, and they can also combine with other words to make natural English phrases.

For example, we can say "just about", "just enough" and "just in time" - and …

Some things seem easy and quick to learn in English, while other things take much longer.

In this episode, find out which things to focus on for quick results, and which things you'll need more time f…

Should you set goals for your English - and should these be 'SMART' goals? SMART goals are very popular in personal development and business, but they can be controversial. In this episode:

- 3 reason…

How can you measure your progress in English? How do you know when you're improving, and what you should focus on next?

It can be difficult to answer these questions if you aren't able to get feedback…

Why should you take an English exam? In this podcast, Craig from inglespodcast.com explains the advantages of English qualifications.

Episode highlights:
- how exams help you reach your English goals
-…

Fast spoken English can be difficult to understand, and this episode is for you if you've already tried watching TV and films - but without success. Episode highlights:

- two reasons why English is ha…

If people find you hard to understand in English, it might be because of one of these three common problem areas!

Episode highlights
- three areas of English pronunciation you can improve
- examples of …

Why does speaking in another language cause us anxiety and embarrassment? In this podcast episode, I talk about why we get anxious - and share my own story about "pronunciation shame".

Episode highlig…

We often focus on learning new things in English - new vocabulary or new constructions. While it's great to have a more sophisticated level of English, it's also important - and helpful - to maintain…

People often tell me that as they get older, they find learning and remembering new things more difficult. So if this sounds familiar, this podcast episode is for you!

I show you ways to "train your b…

One of the biggest problems when you learn a language is that when you try something new, you don't get any feedback or corrections on it. So you take a risk - but don't know if you're making a mista…

In this interview with Fabio Cerpelloni, find out why joining a non-fiction book club can be such an interesting and 'real-life' way to learn English.

Highlights of this episode:
- why Fabio started a …

Athletes use visualisation in their training to help them succeed in competitions. Can you use the same method for your English goals? Highlights of this episode:

- how visualisation works
- how you c…

Even at advanced level you can feel shy in certain speaking situations. In this episode I share three strategies to help you boost your confidence.

Episode highlights
- three different types of situati…