

Smart English Coach
Clare
Smart English Coach helps you get to advanced English level FAST. Get the strategies, mindset and shortcuts for fluent and confident English speaking. Presented by Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach, with 20+ years' experience of teaching students from around the world.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 6min
How To Train Your Brain To Learn English Effectively
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 brain" so that you can learn more effectively and make better use of your studying time.Link in episodeAdvanced English Vocabulary In 30 Days (including 5 vocabulary memorisation techniques and 5 strategies to increase your vocabulary)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.

Oct 22, 2022 • 7min
A 4-Step Format To Improve Your English
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 mistake. In this episode, I show you how you can use the 'WILD' 4-step format for using new English and getting feedback.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.

Oct 16, 2022 • 20min
The Advantages Of Non-Fiction Book Clubs
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 non-fiction book club- the advantages of reading non-fiction compared to fiction- what improvements you can get in your English from reading non-fictionContact Fabio: fabiocerpelloni.comstolaroidstoriesSend 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.

Oct 12, 2022 • 6min
How You Can Use Visualisation For Your English Goals
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 could use it for your English speaking goals- three ways to make it successfulSend 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.

Oct 5, 2022 • 6min
How To Be More Confident When You Speak English
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 situations where you might feel less confident about your speaking- three practical ways to increase your confidenceContact meIf you have any questions about this episode, don't hesitate to get in touch!SmartEnglishCoachSend 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.

Sep 28, 2022 • 6min
How To Feel Proud Of Your English
You've worked hard to get to your level of English, but maybe you aren't 100% comfortable with your achievements. Perhaps you find it difficult to accept praise or compliments for your English. In this episode I show you how to feel proud of your English and your achievements so that you feel more confident in your abilities. Highlights of this episode:- a way to identify your achievements - questions to ask yourself to continue your success- how to increase your confidence in the futureContact mehttps://smartenglishcoach.com/contactSend 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.

Sep 18, 2022 • 5min
How To Make A Great Impression With Your Writing
How you write in English is important - and often it's the first impression that you make on someone new. In this episode, discover three ways to improve your writing:- how to save time when you write - how to add sophistication and interest to your writing- two things you can do for more professional writingEpisode links10 Steps To Advanced English (get a discount on this course)Contact mehttps://smartenglishcoach.com/contactSend 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.

Sep 14, 2022 • 8min
3 Ways To Improve Your English Speaking
How can you make your speaking more polished at advanced level? In this episode, get three ways to speak more smoothly:- how to end phone calls confidently and professionally- ways to help others understand you more easily- how to sound natural and avoid repetition when you speakEpisode linksAdvanced Speaking In 100 Steps (get a discount on my speaking program)Contact mehttps://smartenglishcoach.com/contactSend 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.

Sep 2, 2022 • 8min
How To Deal With Failure At Advanced English Level
What happens when you're disappointed by your English - or you experience a failure or setback because of your English?Episode highlights:- practical ways to deal with setbacks - how to reframe negative emotions- my personal story Contact meSend 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.

Aug 29, 2022 • 6min
How To Motivate Yourself At Advanced Level
When you already have a good level of English, how can you motivate yourself to continue studying? In this episode:- two different types of motivation- goals and activities for both types of motivation at advanced level- how to find social interaction activities when you study aloneEpisode linksMOOC online coursesEnglish Fluency ClubSend 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.


