Smart English Coach Clare

Journalling is an amazingly effective, free way to improve all areas of your English. It helps not just with vocabulary and writing, but also with your speaking skills and confidence.In this episode, Sarah Morgan shares her best tips for using journalling. Find out:- what journalling is- how she used it to build confidence- how to start journalling - and to keep going at itSarah is going to show you exactly how you can use it at the 'Relax Into Your English' digital retreat (19 and 20 July). ...

How can you improve your English almost instantly? Anna Connelly, from the Confident Business English podcast shows us three simple ideas with a huge impact! In this episode, find out:- three ways to improve your English quickly- how these ways help you to 'automate' and simplify your English where possible- how these ways help you to have more professional and effective conversationsIn fact, these three ideas are so good that I asked Anna for a bonus fourth tip!Links in this episodeMake sure...

How do you become a successful English speaker? At school you learnt grammar rules and vocabulary, but to keep making progress, how you feel about English is important.In this episode, I talk about three emotions that will help you learn English successfully. The episode is based on what I see my students doing, and on my own experience of learning languages.You'll find out:- the emotions that help you learn, and- examples of how to use them to your advantageSend us a Text Message.Subscribe t...

When there's so much advice and so many strategies for learning English, which do you choose? How can you avoid confusion and overwhelm so that you can follow the right learning path for you?In this episode, I share the strategy of one student who has created a clear focus for English learning. I look at:- how you can create your own focus- how to choose learning activities that match your focus- how to 'measure' your resultsI hope you enjoy hearing about my student - and that his story will ...

Short, fun and motivating 'challenges' can help you improve your English fluency quickly.They're great if you don't have many opportunities to speak in English, or if you don't have much confidence. They're even better when you can get expert feedback on your speaking, so you know exactly where your English is already good, and the areas to focus on.In this episode, I share the 3 things that work really well in speaking challenges, and the details of the Summer Fluency Challenge in June 2024....

What can you do to avoid stopping your English study? How can you keep going so that you get all the benefits of an advanced level of English?In this episode, I talk about the five main reasons why you stop learning English, and three things that you can do to keep going.Link in this episodeGet the 30-Day Study Guide when you join the Advanced English Membership!Send us a Text Message.Subscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.