Smart English Coach

Clare
undefined
Jun 5, 2025 • 46min

7 Strategies For English Fluency

This episode contains the recording of a workshop I gave on 7 strategies for English fluency.These are the same strategies that I teach inside the English Fluency Breakthrough program, and they will help you to reduce hesitation in English by 30% - 40%, and to increase your vocabulary by up to 40%.Get all the details of the English Fluency Breakthrough program here:English Fluency Breakthrough ProgramSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
May 28, 2025 • 12min

Why Momentum Is So Important For Learning English

Why do lots of motivated people stop learning English?In this episode, I share the story of a student who went from shy to confident in three months - and how this progress helped him to create 'momentum' in his English.This episode is for you if you feel that studying English is like a task, rather than something to enjoy!Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
May 14, 2025 • 33min

How To Use Voice Chats To Improve Your English Speaking

How can you become more confident when you speak English?In this episode, guest Elena Mutonono talks about how to make language learning sustainable, and why it's so important to practise speaking.Find out why traditional English classes and activities don't always help to improve speaking, and why 'voice chat programs' are a great way to get more fluent and confident.Elena also gives some great tips for learning English on your own, which don't involve AI.Vocabulary noteshustle = a lot of energetic activitysustainable = something that can be maintained over timeburn out = become exhausted through doing something for too longequate = be the same as something elsebe in a bind = be in a difficult situationLink in this episodeelenamutonono.comSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 30, 2025 • 12min

5 Insights From The Professional English Summit

3 days, 6 English teachers, people from more than 25 countries... the Professional English Summit was dedicated to helping you get ahead in your career.Even though the talks were on different aspects of professional English, the same themes came up again and again.In this episode, I share the five insights that I hope will inspire you and your professional English journey.Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 16, 2025 • 33min

Why 'Connection, Not Perfection' Will Bring You Success

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 15, 2025 • 25min

How To Pass A Job Interview In English

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 14, 2025 • 16min

How To Improve Your English Listening And Pronunciation

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 9, 2025 • 14min

How To Give An Effective Presentation In English

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 8, 2025 • 13min

How To Speak Confidently In English Meetings

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
undefined
Apr 7, 2025 • 18min

How To Present With Confidence And Fluency In English

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. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app