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This episode is for you if you don't feel confident about your English.We talk about 'Imposter Syndrome' especially with work - that feeling that you aren't good enough, or that you don't deserve a high position.But if you've had a bad experience with English in the past, you might also not be very self-confident - and this can lead to slower progress in English.In this episode, I talk about the '3 P's' - and how they effect your English.I also share 5 ways to overcome them so that you can reach your full potential in English!Next week - on October 11th - I'm giving a live workshop on how to become a confident speaker of English. You get 7 strategies for confidence, and we'll look at ways that you can change your ideas about English so that you can get to fluency faster.Get the link to the workshop here:Become A Confident English SpeakerSend 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.

Is it possible to be a really advanced speaker of English - but still not feel very confident about your English?The answer, unfortunately, is yes.In this podcast, I look at both the visible and the invisible parts of learning a language, and how a lack of confidence can make you feel blocked and anxious.If this is something that you have experienced, come along to my new workshop on October 11th. We'll identify the situations which are difficult in English, and explore practical strategies to help you increase your confidence - and get fluent more quickly.Become A Confident English Speaker is free for members of the English Fluency Club (email me to get the link) or $10 for non-members of the Fluency Club.Go here to sign up!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.

Don't feel guilty if you've stopped studying English for a while.  In fact, the research shows us that taking breaks can benefit learning. In this podcast, find out - the three main reasons why taking breaks is so useful, and - how different lengths of breaks can be helpful.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.

Learn how to prepare for a job interview with an American company. Explore using culture maps to understand cultural differences and their impact on interview performance. Discover tips for answering behavior interview questions and developing positive working relationships. Gain insights into communication styles, language use, and feedback in different countries. Understand the value of communication skills for career advancement.

Discover five exciting activities to improve your English this summer, including word games, reading news headlines, combining non-fiction with personal growth, pursuing hobbies in English, and enhancing listening skills with movie clips.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever experienced (or if you’re experiencing) the intermediate plateau: that you've got to a point in your English when progress feels much slower than before.It's really common at the B2 or upper-intermediate level, but there are lots of things you can do to get past it!In this episode:- six reasons why we get to a plateau (adapted from "The Plateau Effect" written by Bob Sullivan and Hugh Thompson)- the 3 C's approach to getting past the intermediate plateau, with ideas for you to try.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.

It's my birthday this week, and to celebrate I'm offering a 50% discount on all my advanced English courses.The promotion is for you if you're at an intermediate level and want to progress to advanced level - without spending lots of time or money! You can get all these courses at just 50% of their normal price:Advanced English Pronunciation In 30 DaysAdvanced English Speaking In 100 StepsAdvanced English Vocabulary In 30 Days10 Steps For Advanced English (Grammar)English For Your CareerPhrasal Verbs MasterclassTo get your 50% discount coupon go to the pageSmartEnglishCoach.com/offerThe promotion lasts for ONE week only, and the first 40 people every day can get the discount. There's no limit on how many courses you can buy, so take advantage and get all the ones you think you'll need.I also offer a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee on all my courses if you aren't completely satisfied. Just let me know within the first 30 days and I'll send you a full refund.This promotion is ideal for you if you have some time to study English over the summer. All the lessons are "bite-sized" so you see progress quickly. Start now, and by September you'll feel much more confident about your English!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.

You've got an English interview soon. How can you prepare for it so that you can be confident? Careers and interview expert Kristine Knutter shares her best tips!- How to be less nervous in an English interview- The biggest interview mistake to avoid- How to prepare for a group interview and a Zoom interview- Mindset tips for enjoying the interview moreFollow her tips to stand out at your next English interview!Links in this episodeExpress to Impress (Kristine's website where you can get a free Interview Preparation Guide)Kristine also recommends getting feedback on your speaking via a free tool called Yoodli.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.

If you want to feel fluent when you speak English, the quickest way is to use 'fluency phrases' - the 'blocks' of English that help you to build sentences almost without thinking.Two types of fluency phrases we've looked at are collocations and signalling phrases. (See links below.)But the third type is 'fixed phrases' - phrases that you don't need to add anything else to. They're complete, automatic phrases which help you sound natural when you speak.In this episode, find out- three different types of fixed phrases, and- how to learn themYou might also find that you already know and use a lot of them!Links in this episodePart 1: CollocationsPart 2: Signalling phrasesTwo-word phrasesThree-word phrases  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.

What do the phrases "I'd like to ...". "You wouldn't .... would you?" and "Can I just say..?" have in common?Answer: They're all examples of 'signalling' phrases that we can use to show the other person what we're going to say.Signalling phrases are a type of 'fluency phrase' (a block of language) that helps us speak more easily and automatically. In this podcast episode, find out:- the three types of fluency phrase- four reasons why they help you speak more fluently- how to learn themEpisode linksThe Quickest Way To Get Fluent In English (Part 1)The English Fluency Club (where you can get 'The Fast Phrase Finder')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.