How can you sound professional and confident when you speak English? What makes your sentences beautiful, powerful and impressive? In this episode (inspired by one of my students), I share three tips for making beautiful English sentences! I've also got some more advanced tips for you to try. Say 'bye-bye' to boring, 'adios' to uninspiring, and 'au revoir' to unimaginative! Check out the episode to find out how to make a great impact with your English. Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an...

There are obvious advantages for learning languages - particularly for your brain. And of course, learning English has lots of other benefits too.  A better-paying job, greater study opportunities, international networking are all examples. But then there are the life-changing advantages of learning English. These are things that I'm seeing more and more with my students. In this episode,  I share five of these advantages. They're all linked to personal development, and they have the...

In this conversation with Michael Lavers, from the Level Up English Podcast, discover some of the secrets for successful English learning: - how to be more confident (even if you think you're too 'old' to learn English well) - the importance of your body and posture for successful learning - if the 'fake it til you make it' approach is useful - the 1% sports coaching method for English learning We also talk about how living in different countries has shaped the way we teach English. Michael...

Learning English can be very "up and down".  When it goes well, you feel confident and motivated, but sometimes it's hard to see your progress. Other times, something doesn't go well, and you lose confidence. At times like this, it really helps to have an 'achievement diary'. In this episode, I share why an achievement diary helps you see progress in your English, and how it can help you go even further with your English. I also show you how to create a simple achievement diary so that you...

It isn't 'perfect English' that will get you the dream job in an international company. Being able to communicate in English is obviously important, but there are other things that an interviewer wants to see or hear.  In this podcast episode, I share three 'truths' about interviews which will help you to be more confident. I also share details about my new speaking program, Confident Interviews. It's perfect for you if you want a job in an English-speaking organisation, or in a company...

If working in an international company is your ambition, this episode is for you! An essential part of getting a high-paid role (with the career development opportunities you want) is the job interview. The good news is that you don't have to memorise "perfect answers" to hundreds of possible interview questions. In fact, there are only a few types of interview questions that you'll need to answer - and when you have a 'structure' for answering them, it becomes much, much easier! You can...

This episode is for you if you're worried about sounding too simple when you use English. For example, if you always use basic grammar or vocabulary, or if your everyday phrases seem too elementary. In this episode, I have a few ideas about basic English! You'll discover: - a problem with making basic mistakes in English (it's all about other people's perceptions) - why being clear is the best 'test' of your English - what's best for everyday English Enjoy the episode! Subscribe to the...

Estefania, who's from Spain, now trains Spanish people to work in the UK aviation industry. In this episode, she gives her advice for passing an English interview for aviation roles, and also shares some of the ways she immersed herself in English while living in a non-English speaking country. If you also aspire to work in aviation, you can follow Estefania here: @auxiliardelenguas (Instagram) Get Estefania's course and ebook here: Flight Mode (course) Smash Your Cabin Crew Interview...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn English with other people? What could you expect from the experience? How would it help you with your English goals? In this episode, I take you 'behind the scenes' of the English Fluency Club - the club that I've been running for the last four years. It's been the most satisfying and rewarding thing I've done as a teacher, and I share with you the six things that I've learnt! If you're interested in the English Fluency Club, the page...

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...

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...

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. Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

This episode is for you if you want to work for an American company! Kristine Knutter shares her tips for successful job interviews. In the conversation we talk about: - Erin Meyer's 'Culture Maps' and how they help you prepare for interviews - how to answer typical 'behaviour' interview questions - 3 crucial speaking tips for American interviews -  typical management styles and how to develop positive working relationships in American and British companies Links in this episode Express to...

Get five activities that will help you improve your English this summer. They're perfect for you whether you're lazing on the beach, or waiting for the rain to stop! Some of these activities are quick, while others are more of a longer project - but they are all fun! Links in this episode Wordle from the NY Times Crosswords The Mirror Non-fiction book club Guide to understand movies Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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...

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 Days Advanced English Speaking In 100 Steps Advanced English Vocabulary In 30 Days 10 Steps For Advanced English (Grammar) English For Your...

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 more Follow her tips to stand out at your next English interview! Links in this episode Express to Impress (Kristine's website where you...

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...

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...

My #1 tip for English fluency is to use 'fluency phrases' when you speak. Fluency phrases are the 'building blocks' of conversation, because very often, all you need to do is just fill in the details to create sentences easily and quickly. In this episode, I look at one type of fluency phrase: collocations. - six common types of collocations that help you with fluency - the two main reasons why they're so useful Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips...

If you say things to yourself like "I should be better at English by now", or if you're always searching for more grammar or vocabulary courses, then this episode is for you! Mindset coach Rhiannon Carter helps you feel more positive about your English. She can help you overcome negative thoughts so that you reduce anxiety and become  more confident. This is a truly eye-opening episode! In it you'll learn: - how to trust your English - how to go beyond the intermediate plateau - the...

We're often better at one area of a language than another. So maybe your speaking skills are better than your writing, or your grammar knowledge is better than your listening ability. But when one area of English is less strong than another, it makes sense to focus on that area. One reason is that it gives you a great opportunity to see progress - which is motivating! (It's often harder to see progress at advanced levels.) In this episode: - two reasons why upgrading all your skills is...

What happened when a British English teacher and an American English teacher got together to talk about games? We didn't always understand each other - and those weren't the only differences! But, American teacher Vickie Kelty showed how playing games can help you develop your English and reduce speaking anxiety. Of course, games are also fun, and they allow you to explore the English you know in new and challenging ways! Episode highlights - Three types of games to play in English - Some...

One of the biggest fears about speaking English is that people won’t understand you. This could be because of your pronunciation, or because you use English that other people don't understand. "Intelligibility" -  how easy it is for people to understand you - is really important, obviously. In this podcast, I show you two ways to be more easily understood, through pronunciation and "rescue" English. There are lots of suggestions for you - as well as an invitation to join the English Fluency...

It's no secret. Repeated practice helps you get better at most things - including English! But the 'secret' is in how you use repetition. In this episode I show you how you can use it for vocabulary, speaking and pronunciation. Try out some of the activities to improve your fluency, accuracy and confidence. Even choosing just one or two can make a big difference. Links in this episode How to remember new vocabulary (episode 4, with Paul) Invitation to the Fluency Workshop (May...