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 hard to understand- three activities that can helpEpisode linksLyricstraining.comTubequizardMy new pronunciation course (get a discount with this link!)Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 some language-specific problem areas, and why a "Sound Chart" can helpLinkGet your sound chart and learning plan hereSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 highlights- three things you can do to not feel anxious about your pronunciation, and- your invitation to a free workshop on the 10 most difficult sounds in EnglishInvitation linkFree workshop on English pronunciationSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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 and review what you already know.Highlights of this episode:- four reasons why it's important to review what you already know - five ideas for review activities- two 'rules' for review / maintenance activitiesLink to earlier episode about mistakesHow To Stop Worrying About Mistakes In EnglishSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.