Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni
Episodes
What I’ll Do to Improve My Writing in 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5 ways I’ll be working on my craft this year:- First, write- Reading (about writing, too)- Feedback- MasterClass- MediumEpisode Links My 3-week wri...
What I Learned about Writing from a Suicidal Writer
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3 lessons from Jennifer Walker, a suicidal physicist turned professional art, travel, and culture writer. Episode Links Watch this episode on my You...
How I Read Books with a Writer's Brain 🧠
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my listeners/watchers asked me how I read books with a writer's brain. Here's my answer. Watch this on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/_5...
Writing Was the Thing That Made Me Want to Live Again: with Pro Writer Jennifer Walker
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stolaroid Stories, you'll hear an interview with Jennifer Walker, a suicidal scientist who became a professional travel writer....
Things My English Teachers Never Taught Me About Writing
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost -- https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Improve-Your-Writing-Updated/dp/1984803689 Join my private email lis...
49 Lessons I Learned About Writing in 10+ Years as a Non-Native English Writer
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the blog post -- https://medium.com/illumination/49-lessons-i-learned-about-writing-in-10-years-as-a-non-native-english-writer-57d195e48dc8...
Creative Writing and Reading in English: An Interview with Aleksandra Aubay
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Aleksandra, an English teacher who's passionate about reading and writing in English -- her second language. Aleksandra shares her th...
3 Writing Practice Approaches for Non-Native English Writers
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/HyeALWGOI30 The blog I wrote -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-approaches-for-non-native-engli...
Improving Your Writing Isn’t Hard
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blog I wrote -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/improving-your-writing-isnt-hard/ Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/msmj9c3w0aA?si=XYB...
Speaking 14 Languages: With Polyglot Lindsay Williams
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/1JGccYaiI8I On the homepage of her website, Lindsay Williams, a polyglot from the UK who speaks 14 ...
41 Useful AI Prompts to Help Non-Native English Writers Write Better in English
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Download 41 Useful AI Prompts to Help Non-Native English Writers Write Better in English -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SH_mfeXlBQjn92Jxmfn5HlZa_...
Revolutionizing the Way We Digest Ideas From Books: With Andrew Zavada From Storist.me
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading lots of books is great if you want to improve your writing. But if your ultimate aim is to improve aspects of yourself, your life or your bus...
My Answers to Your Questions About Writing
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zWRLO8M2OFQ In this episode, I'm answering some of the questions my email subscribers asked me about writ...
Falling in Love with Multiple Sclerosis (most personal story I've ever shared online)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/falling-in-love-with-multiple-sclerosis/ Watch this on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/L3vIvle-o0Q www.fabiocerp...
Launching and Growing a Successful Podcast: With Alastair Budge
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest on Stolaroid Stories is Alastair Budge. Alastair is a successful digital entrepreneur who, in 2019, launched English Learning for Cu...
5 Types of Freelancers (According to Seth Godin)
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/5-types-of-freelancers/ Seth's course -- https://www.udemy.com/course/seth-godin-freelancer-course/ www....
Should Non-Native Speakers of English Improve Their English, or Should Natives Level Down Their Language?
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/non-native/ www.fabiocerpelloni.com
How I Rate The Books I Read
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/rating-scale/
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More info about my book club -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-club-for-business-owners/ The blog post -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/november-202...
What Does It Mean to Live Your "Dream Life"?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read on my blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/dream-life/
Always Tell Creators *How* Their Content Helped You
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read on my blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tell-creators/
The Best Thing That Can Happen to Me When Reading a Book
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/best-thing-when-reading/
Why I Don't Write Long Emails (Blog Reading)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read the article on my blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/long-emails/
Boredom Isn't a Thing Anymore (Blog Reading)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read the article on my blog - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/boredom/
Having More Than One Priority Is Illogical (Blog Reading)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Read the blog post on my website -https://fabiocerpelloni.com/priority/
The Art of Making People Laugh: with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/lsetgclOHsU?si=C4FBMMeUXolfeecm In this episode you'll hear a conversation with Luke Thompson abo...
Calculating Our Carbon Footprint: with Cara Leopold
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Cara and I talk about CO2 emissions. We answer questions from a questionnaire that the WWF UK put together to help us calculate how carbon f...
Reinventing Yourself and Finding a New Path In Life: With Writer Veronica Llorca-Smith
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and with Veronica Llorca-Smith. Veronica is an inclusion consultant, a public speaker and a...
Read, Learn, and Grow: with Masha
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Masha, a Ukrainian English teacher living in Spain, on how reading, learning, and personal growth can lead to positive transformat...
Episode 100: My Book Is Out + 2 Years of Stolaroid Stories
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1691742033&refinements=p_27%3AFabio+Cerpelloni&...
I Don't Want Kids: With Shweta Ramkumar
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two people who have chosen not to have children engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the child-free lifestyle. We hope our conversation wil...
Behind the Australian Drinking Culture: with Amber Martin
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and my Australian friend Amber. We discussed: Australian culture The pervasive and exc...
How to Read 5 Books a Month (tips from Cal Newport)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on a YouTube video I watched by Cal Newport, an American nonfiction author and associate professor of computer science. Links Cal's vide...
Question Everything. Apply Only What Makes Sense to You
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're bombarded with advice but we must think with our own head. Episode Links YouTube Live with the Grammar Detective - https://youtube.com/liv...
You Don't Need Another "How to Learn a Language" Article to Learn a Language
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need another article titled “X Easy Steps to Improve Your Vocabulary” or “How to Speak Y Fluently in 2023” to learn a language. I’...
Why Don't We Read Enough?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some unprepared reflections about why most people don't read enough. My Reading Community
Most Advice Is Obvious. But Can You Apply It?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," "Don't worry about failing," "Focus on the process, not the results."...
I don't see reading as a hobby (new reading community announcement)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this episode on YouTube -- http://youtu.be/OW5HCEylHPU?hd=1 *** Do you see reading as a hobby? I don’t. I see reading as an essential activi...
Work on Your Mindset First, Not Grammar:With Marty Green from Marty Education
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking with Marty Green, an English teacher, and mentor who guides non-native English speakers to find their English persona...
Teaching Doctors and Nurses With Rachel from Fluent Medical English
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with Rachel Williams from Fluent Medical English. Rachel was a nurse working on the hospital wards an...
Learn Grammar With The English Grammar Detective: Paul Duke (Part 2)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The second half of the conversation with Paul Duke, The English Grammar Detective. (Listen to the previous episode for Part 1) Paul helps English teac...
Learn Grammar With The English Grammar Detective: Paul Duke (Part 1)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking with Paul Duke, The English Grammar Detective. Paul helps English teachers and learners understand the complexities ...
A reflection on writing and on the book I wrote
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2w92akqLlk Feel free to email me your thoughts on this. All my contact info is on my webs...
Changing Your Thoughts To Avoid Anxiety: With Samantha Lantagne (Part 2)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the interesting conversation about anxiety and fears with Samantha Lantagne, an English language coach, and facilitator from Canada who has ...
Changing Your Thoughts To Avoid Anxiety: With Samantha Lantagne, a Language Trainer With a Background in Psychology and Mental Health (Part 1)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting conversation about anxiety and fears with Samantha Lantagne, an English language coach, and facilitator from Canada who has a backgroun...
How will learning English help you become the person you want to become?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some personal stories about why knowing your "why" is helpful when learning. My reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/ ...
Join my reading community?📚 We start on 22 May
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 10-week book club for strong B2 (upper-intermediate) and above nonfiction book lovers who want to: meet with other learners and connect through ...
Advice from a Fearless Solo Woman Traveler Who's Been to over 70 Countries
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ambra is one of my best friends and she's one of the most fascinating people I know. She's been to 75 countries. She hitchhikes, falls from bu...
Never have time to do what you want to do? My 2 solutions
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel you never have enough time to do the things you want to do? The same often happens to me. Here are my reflections on this. I hope this he...
A Chat with a Learner of English Who Became Popular Through Her Podcast: Lucia Matuonto
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucia Matuonto is a book author, podcaster, and children’s physiotherapist from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, who speaks English, German, Italian, Spanish...
Stop doing what doesn't work or excite you
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to finish reading a book just because you started it? Should you avoid using subtitles when watching a movie in another language just beca...
You say you’re against war, but are you really?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago I posted an article about war. It's an article I wrote to myself. In this episode I read it out to you and share my reflecti...
Learning English With One of My Learners: Lyn from Taiwan
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Lyn, a learner of English from Taiwan. Lyn has been learning English for a few years. She also worked with me because sh...
How book clubs can help you and why I organise them
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you'd like to help, check out my book club idea -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1st_wYJtR0sCswlw7eki-1FjCsH_t18CG0r6aXrm1nRI/edit?usp=sha...
My 5 reasons for wanting to sound like a native
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I was learning English, I wanted to have a native English accent. I had 5 good reasons for this. Looking back, though, I realize that 3 of these...
Storytelling Battle with Martin from Rock n' Roll English
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I play a personal storytelling game with Martin from Rock n' Roll English, the funniest English teacher and podcaster out there (...
Can you fall in love with learning English?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Falling in love with learning English is what helped me master it. Can this happen to you too? Watch this on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qh9BXp9eGBc ...
Improve Your Writing with Coach Philip Charter
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Philip Charter, an award-winning British writer and writing coach who loves helping multilingual writers share what they ...
You don't need to have 1 hour a day to read a book
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please find 5 minutes a day to sit down and read a book. It's essential. Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/COjE_jW56CE?hd=1 Join my newsle...
Ego is the enemy of learning
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm re-reading "Ego is The Enemy" by Ryan Holiday and in this episode I share some of my reflections on ego and learning. I'm thin...
First Step : A Story About The First English Lesson I Taught
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'll hear a lot of swear words in this episode - f**k, f**king, sh*t, motherfu**er, a*s - but they're all needed 😅 It's a personal st...
Speaking program announcement: "4 Weeks With Fabio"
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell you about my speaking program, how it works, and how it can help you. It's called "4 Weeks With Fabio" and it...
A Chat With a Porn Detox Coach: Roman Mironov
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Roman Mironov, a Russian porn detox coach based in Toronto, Canada. Roman discovered porn in 1996 when he was 14 and qui...
Comparing yourself to others might be helpful
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you compare yourself to other people when you're learning English (or learning anything)? I used to do it and it helped me. I explore this ...
Write to Make Sense of The World: With Trisha from Vagabond English
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Trisha Traughber from Vagabond English. Trisha is a Californian writing coach based in France who helps book lovers and ...
Who inspires you?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjbjgxDMco In this video/podcast episode, I talk about a person who inspires me and why. His ...
How is your teacher responsible for your learning?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheKJnvztJI_LSLV3U06Ppw Some students say, "I had a bad teacher in school so I ...
One of the Most Motivated Learners I've Ever Met, Antonello Zanini, Shares How He Improved His Writing
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Antonello Zanini, an English language learner, software engineer, blogger, and technical writer from Italy. Antonello fel...
Book club announcement and invitation
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXZGix5Dxfo All my book clubs are here - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-discussions/ Th...
What is fluency? Know what it is, so you can improve it.
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VnhZNk64-M What's fluency? Do you need to learn more words to be fluent? How ab...
Further progress = specific problem + focused practice
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/GwggZEjTHIY *** Do you feel the way you use English is good but not as good as you’d like i...
Consume learning advice responsibly 🙂
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/SYP6EeQIX3Q?hd=1 My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Facebook Page - https://www.face...
Start a podcast and speak English every day
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Start a podcast in English. It'll help you develop your language skills in so many ways. You'll develop fluency by speaking at length using the Engl...
A Learner of English Who Started His Own Podcast in English: With Daniel Goodson
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Daniel Goodson. Daniel is a learner of English from Switzerland who started podcasting back in 2016 as a w...
Why reading books can help you in life
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people I know don't read enough. I never read enough either. But I think that if you're not reading you're missing out on something that can real...
Should you worry about language mistakes? Yes and no
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on making language mistakes. I hope this is helpful. There's a video version of this on YouTube. Here's the link - https://ww...
Your English level is enough to read books
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few thoughts on reading books in English. Here's the blog post I talk about in the episode - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/english-books/ I hope...
From intermediate English to advanced English. Here's how I did it.
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A student recently asked me what I did to go from an intermediate level of English to an advanced level. This is what I replied. I hope it helps. Plea...
What is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.2)
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of the conversation with Christian Saunders from Canguro English. If you haven't listened to the first half, I suggest that yo...
What is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.1)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are language teachers who make inspiring and educational content, and Christian Saunders from Canguro English is one of them. Christian is my fa...
Thunderstorm: A Story About Avoiding Pain Before It Comes
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell a personal story that might make you reflect on how you try to avoid uncomfortable situations. Listen to what happened to me i...
How I Got Inspired to Write a Book About My English Language Learning Experience
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear me talk about how I came up with the idea of writing "Any Language You Want", a collection of personal true stories on ho...
A Chat About Learning Grammar with Tania, a Highly Experienced Teacher from Melbourne
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Tania, a highly experienced English teacher from Melbourne, Australia. Tania moved from Australia to Italy in 2006 an...
How to Communicate Your Ideas to the World: with Public Speaking Coach Brenden Kumarasamy
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach based in Montreal, Canada. Brenden is the CEO of MasterTalk, a company that he...
How to Use a SWOT Analysis to Keep Improving Your English [Blog Reading]
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/use-swot-analysis/ Any comments? Please leave a com...
Farewell Speech: A Story About Being Yourself
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I tell a personal story about a time I was leaving a language school in New Zealand. It took place in 2016 but I still remember that m...
Do a SWOT Analysis of Your English [Blog Reading]
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/swot-analysis/ Any comments? Please leave a comment...
Discover Who You Are: With Author and Polyglot, Urmi Hossain
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Urmi Hossain. Urmi is a proponent of self-development and continuous learning. She's also an author. She was born and ra...
What's Language for You? [Blog Reading]
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/bg/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box...
Be Gentle on Yourself: Learning Advice From a US Army Veteran
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my favourite episodes. It's a conversation between me and Christopher, a US Army veteran from Texas. Chris served in the army for over ...
THIS Is the Solution to All Your Language Learning Problems [Blog Reading]
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/problems/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in t...
Setting Goals and Missing Home with Craig from Ingles Podcast
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Craig Wealand from Ingles Podcast. Craig is a super friendly and experienced English teacher, Cambridge examiner and po...
Motivate Yourself: 1 Weird Way To Do It [Blog Reading]
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/motivate-yourself/ Any comments? Please leave a com...
Kids: A Story About Parenting
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell you a story about having children and being a parent. It’s a story that can connect with you if you have or want kids, but I...
Fluency Phrases and Cultural Identity with Clare from Smart English Coach
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach from Smart English Coach. Her beautiful accent is from Oxford, England, and ...
Sahara: A Story About Negative Thinking
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell a personal story about a trip to the Sahara I made while I was in Morocco in the summer of 2022. This is a story that might ma...
Unscripted Stories from Morocco
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell you three personal stories from my four-week trip to Morocco. You won't hear me talk about places I visited or the food I trie...
Stories from an English Learner: Julie from France
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Julie, a French teacher based in Barcelona. Julie is one of the six participants from around the world who joined the S...
Stories from an English Learner: Tanya from Russia
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Tanya, a lovely lady from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Tanya is an advanced English learner who took the Storyworthy Book Prog...
Learn English at Home, Think Positive and Meditate: Sharing Stories With Mary Glazunova
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Glazunova, an English teacher, coach and author from Kyiv, Ukraine. I met Mary at the beginning of 2021 in an onli...