Smart English Coach

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 access link here:https://smartenglishcoach.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 23 - 25) where she'll share many more ideas and examples to succeed in your job applications.The Summit is completely free - make sure you get your access link here:https://smartenglishcoach.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 get your access link here:https://smartenglishcoach.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 sure you get your access link here:https://smartenglishcoach.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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. The Summit is completely free - make sure you get your access link here:https://smartenglishcoach.com/summitSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 a few ways for you to get the same results.Link in this episodeJoin the English Fluency Club to activate your curiosity and connection!Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

‘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 episodecome down to (phrasal verb) = when something is the most important factor"It all comes down to your goals."lifelong learner = when you learn throughout your life"As an lifelong Italian learner ..."So if you love the idea of watching your favourite TV show, or finding out more about the world through documentaries, Netflix should be high on your list. When you combine it with any one of the three activities I suggest, it will also be a fantastic English learning tool as well!Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 episodeto boost your confidence = to increase your confidencea growth mindset = the belief that you can improve and reach your goalsLink in this episodeEnglish Fluency Breakthrough - my new program to help you gain confidence, fluency and vocabulary.Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

When I ask people about their biggest problem in English, they almost always say that it's fluency.But what's surprising is that even people with a high level of English say that they don't feel fluent.In this episode, I talk about why fluency is a problem, and I also share five strategies that I use with my students.Link in episodeIn March I'm starting my new group program "English Fluency Breakthrough". Leave your email here if you'd like more information - and to get an early bird discount.Vocabulary notesstakes = when the prize is high if you succeed"In a high-stakes situation like a job interview, you need to show your best qualities."ad-hoc = when something is necessary"I deal with grammar mistakes on an ad-hoc basis."to dumb down = to make something easier to understand, often to appeal to more people (negative connotation)"You don't need to dumb down your English."Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.