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Smart English Coach

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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13:20

How To Speak Confidently In English Meetings

Smart English Coach ·

2025/04/08

In this episode, guest speaker Hannah Yurk explains how to speak confidently in English meetings. She shares some ways to reframe the way you think about your English so that you feel less anxious in meetings. She also has some great tips for preparing for meetings so that you can increase your confidence. Hannah Yurk is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where she'll share three things to do if you forget a word in a meeting. The Summit is completely free - make su...

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18:26

How To Present With Confidence And Fluency In English

Smart English Coach ·

2025/04/07

In this episode, guest speaker Maurice Jeths explains how to create a presentation in English where your ideas flow logically, and where you can connect with your audience. He shares some ideas to help you present with confidence and fluency, so that even the 'Question and Answer' section of your presentation is easy and comfortable for you! Maurice Jeths is speaking at the Professional English Summit (April 23 - 25) where he'll share five techniques to present with confidence and fluency. T...

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4:22

How Curiosity And Connection Help You To Enjoy English

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2025/03/26

Speaking English can be so much more than doing a classroom exercise. Imagine how it feels when people want to find out more about you, when they listen to you and encourage you. That's the power of curiosity and connection. These two things bring people together and create ways for easier and more satisfying conversations. In this podcast episode, I talk about a recent lesson in the English Fluency Club where curiosity and connection led to some amazing conversations in English. I also share...

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9:41

When And How To Use Netflix To Learn English

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2025/03/12

‘Netflix is not your teacher!’ I hear this comment a lot, but is it true? Can Netflix help you learn English? In this episode, I talk about three times when Netflix is a great choice. But rather than just watching or listening passively, choose an activity that will really improve your English. Get my suggestions for three types of learning activities you can do with Netflix. Vocabulary in this episode come down to (phrasal verb) = when something is the most important factor "It all comes dow...

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8:14

Why Confidence In Your English Is So Important

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2025/02/26

Confidence in your English is the start of a better life. This sounds like a very strong statement, but I've seen people who are confident in their English go on to make huge changes in other areas of their life. In this episode, I share two reasons why confidence in your English is so important and I show you, step-by-step, how being confident when you speak can lead you to the life you want. Vocabulary in this episode to boost your confidence = to increase your confidence a growth mindset =...

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15:37

How I Help My Students To Get More Fluent In English

Smart English Coach ·

2025/02/12

When I ask people about their biggest problem in English, they almost always say that it's fluency. But what's surprising is that even people with a high level of English say that they don't feel fluent. In this episode, I talk about why fluency is a problem, and I also share five strategies that I use with my students. Link in episode In March I'm starting my new group program "English Fluency Breakthrough". Leave your email here if you'd like more information - and to get an early bird disc...

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11:02

How To Feel Empowered When You Learn English

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2025/01/29

Learning English has its 'ups and downs', and it can sometimes be difficult to feel 'empowered', or 'in control' of the language learning process. This can make you feel demotivated.In this episode, I share three strategies that can make you feel more in control, so that learning English is enjoyable, rather than frustrating.Link in this episodeIn March, I'm starting my first group programme to help you feel confident and fluent in English. Get more details (and an early bird discount) here:s...

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8:07

How To Deal With The 'Ups And Downs' Of Learning English

Smart English Coach ·

2025/01/15

Learning English is different from learning other skills, and you'll have both 'ups' and 'downs' as you learn. It can be frustrating to feel you aren't always making progress, and in this episode I share my thoughts on why you experience 'downs' and what you can do about it.Links in this episodeYou are not alone when you learn English! Join The English Fluency Club - a welcoming place to connect with other English learners, to share your experiences and to feel understood!Send us a textSubscr...

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8:30

How Can Introverts Become Fluent In English?

Smart English Coach ·

2024/12/11

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Smart English Coach podcast!This episode is for you if you're an introvert and a naturally shy person. How can you get fluent in English if you prefer to be on your own, rather than with other people?I share some useful strategies to help you build your fluency in ways that feel comfortable to you. (If you're an extrovert, you might find these ideas useful as well!)Vocabulary noteto blurt out = say something suddenly, without thinking. You "blurt out a secr...

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6:36

How To Choose What To Study In English

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2024/11/27

How do you choose which activities to do in English, or which teachers to follow, when there's so much choice?This is a really good question to ask, so that you can avoid confusion and overwhelm.In this episode, discover the four questions you can ask yourself in order to choose what to study. Your answers to these questions will help you to stay motivated and they'll also help you to continue making progress in English.Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free wee...

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35:19

The Power of Personalised Feedback For Fluency

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2024/11/13

Maurice Jeths speaks seven languages, so he knows the best methods for learning languages quickly.In this episode, find out- his top five methods for fluency, and- how personalised feedback can help you move up levelsMaurice uses personalised feedback in his voice chat programs, to help people feel motivated by making rapid progress.Find out more about how Maurice can help you here:Information via Google FormOn LinkedInSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free week...

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9:17

How To Be Less Critical About Your English

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2024/10/30

We often criticise ourselves for not being 'good enough', but self-criticism can destroy confidence. So in this episode I share my 'C.R.A.P' method to reduce self-criticism and frustration with your English.Yes - you read that correctly! Self-criticism is so damaging, that it deserves the 'crap' word!I share four steps you can take to restore your confidence in your English and to enjoy your achievements.Vocabulary notesGive yourself some leeway = room for free movementCut yourself some slack...

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6:48

Is Fluency More Important Than Accuracy In English?

Smart English Coach ·

2024/10/16

If you had to choose between fluency and accuracy in English, which would you choose? Speaking without hesitation, or speaking without mistakes?Many people would probably choose fluency - but it's a little more complicated than that!In this episode, I share my ideas on- the 'deeper' reasons why fluency is often the main goal- why some mistakes are more important than others- two things you can do if you can't correct your mistakesVocabulary notesdig deeper = find the deeper reasons for someth...

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4:13

How To Feel Inspired For Learning English

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2024/10/02

Inspiration is a really positive emotion for learning English as it can motivate you and give you a goal.In this episode, I share some ways that you can use inspiration to make progress in English. It's a short episode, which was 'inspired' by a comment by a student!Vocabulary role-model = someone who provides a 'model' for you to followreverse engineering = when you work backwards from a resultSend us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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19:33

How To Be More Fluent In English Through Rap

Smart English Coach ·

2024/09/18

Jason Levine (also known as "Fluency MC") combines learning English with rap, and his English 'shows' in schools help students become more confident and more fluent in English.In this episode, he shares why he started writing songs to help English students in New York with the TOEFL test.Find out:- how rhythm and rhyme can help you to learn English (and why our brains love music so much!)- why rap is one of the best music types for learning English- why you don't need to be able to sing!As a ...

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18:46

6 Ways To Get More Fluent In English

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2024/09/11

In this episode, special guest Craig Wealand (from inglespodcast.com) shares six ways of getting more fluent in English. Craig is a very experienced English teacher that you might remember from the Advanced English Summit in April.Craig's six fluency tips range from 'paid' to 'free', and in this episode you'll find out:- a surprising way to get English conversation practice- three ways to make sure an English course is right for you- three free - but super effective - ways to get more f...

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5:26

What's Your Gameplan For Learning English?

Smart English Coach ·

2024/08/28

Do you have a gameplan (strategy) for improving your English?In this episode, I share a simple - but very effective - 'gameplan' that I heard about from a student recently.It was effective, because it brought spectacular results in quite a short period of time.If you don't have a gameplan for English, I also give you a five-step plan to create your own!Send us a Text Message.Subscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here.

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23:54

How To Use 'Coaching Circles' To Write An English CV

Smart English Coach ·

2024/08/14

If you have a big goal in English, it's a good idea to divide it into smaller steps. But there's something else you can do, so that you feel inspired and motivated at each step. This extra tool for goal-setting is called "coaching circles", and it's extremely powerful.In this episode find out:- what 'coaching circles' are, and why they're so good for helping you make progress in English without stress- how to use them for writing an English CV- how they can help you build your confidence step...

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5:15

3 Advantages of Self-Study English Courses

Smart English Coach ·

2024/07/31

Why should you choose self-study English courses over 'classroom' textbooks or online resources?In this podcast, I share three reasons why self-study courses can be a great option if you're learning English on your own.There's actually a fourth reason why it's a really good time to invest in your English this week!Check out the link below to get my special 50% discount!https://smartenglishcoach.com/offerSend us a Text Message.Subscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coac...

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25:31

How Journalling Helps You With Your English

Smart English Coach ·

2024/07/17

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). ...

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