Smart English Coach
Episodes
Is Your English Better Than You Think?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people underestimate their level in English - and this can slow down their progress more than they realise.In this episode, I talk about: why it...
How To Get A Precise English Vocabulary
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many English learners believe they need more vocabulary.But at advanced level, progress comes from something different: precision.In this episode, I e...
What Really Changes At Advanced English Level
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore what really changes between intermediate and advanced English - and how to move beyond the “intermediate plateau.”You’...
Why It Feels Harder To Get To Advanced English Level
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, find out why getting to advanced English feels so different from getting to intermediate level - and why so many people feel stuck at...
4 Myths About Giving Presentations In English
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do presentations feel so scary, especially in English?Jill Cannon-Jones, who specialises in helping professionals deliver clearer, more confident ...
How To Sound More Professional In English
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your English can be correct and fluent - and still not sound fully professional.In this episode, I share the small language choices that change how pr...
The English 'Wins' To Aim For In 2026
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does a real win in English actually look like? In this episode, I explain why success isn’t about more grammar or vocabulary. It's about ...
3 Areas Where You've Made Progress In English This Year
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the year, I explain why progress isn’t only about fluency or perfect English, and how you’ve probably improved more than ...
How to do 'uncomfortable' things in English
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share advice from a psychologist on how to deal with things that make us feel anxious - either because they're difficult or be...
How To Learn English Successfully On Your Own
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't have an English teacher, you can still learn English successfully - with a clear plan and the right approach.In this episode, I shar...
How To Reset Your English Goals
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do if you feel you haven't made the progress you want in English this year?In this episode, I talk about how November is the perfect...
How To Get Out Of Your Grammar Comfort Zone In English
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use the same simple English grammar all the time? Maybe you avoid using certain grammar because you're not sure how to use it. You've...
How To Stop Searching For The 'Perfect Word' In English
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you're in an English conversation and you know there's a perfect word - but you can't find it - you either 'freeze' and ...
How To Understand Fast Spoken English
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find listening to fast spoken English difficult? If so, this episode is for you!Some of my students came over to the UK recently for an intensi...
What's Your Big 'Why' For Learning English?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you know the most important reason for learning English, you can make progress faster - even when you have 'bad' days with English!In t...
Is Your English Teacher Helping You - Or Hurting You?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your English teacher is supposed to help you feel more confident with English - but what should you do if the opposite happens?In this podcast episode...
How To Find Joy In English With A 3-Word Story Challenge
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Ruth Pringle invites you to win a gorgeous brooch (piece of jewellery) in her 3-word story competition.Ruth is an English teach...
How Speaking Templates Help You With English Fluency
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have templates to help us write reports and emails - and we can also use them to help us speak with more confidence and fluency.In this episode, I ...
How To Stop Freezing When You Speak English
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can have great grammar and vocabulary - and still 'freeze' when you speak English. It can happen at all levels of English, and even when...
How To Be Confident Using English At Work
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meg Nicholls talks about the challenges of using English at a high level - and how to be more confident in professional situations.Fi...
7 Strategies For English Fluency
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains the recording of a workshop I gave on 7 strategies for English fluency.These are the same strategies that I teach inside the Eng...
Why Momentum Is So Important For Learning English
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do lots of motivated people stop learning English?In this episode, I share the story of a student who went from shy to confident in three months -...
How To Use Voice Chats To Improve Your English Speaking
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you become more confident when you speak English?In this episode, guest Elena Mutonono talks about how to make language learning sustainable, ...
5 Insights From The Professional English Summit
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3 days, 6 English teachers, people from more than 25 countries... the Professional English Summit was dedicated to helping you get ahead in your caree...
Why 'Connection, Not Perfection' Will Bring You Success
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest speaker Lindsay McMahon explains why our goal in learning a language should be to connect with people - rather than to be perfe...
How To Pass A Job Interview In English
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Job interviews are very stressful - especially if English isn't your first language. But there are ways to make the most of your multilingual abi...
How To Improve Your English Listening And Pronunciation
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that you can understand what you read in English very well - but you can't easily understand what you hear?In this episode, guest Lucy ...
How To Give An Effective Presentation In English
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest speaker Craig Wealand explains how to give a good presentation in English - and the biggest mistakes to avoid.He shares some wa...
How To Speak Confidently In English Meetings
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
How To Present With Confidence And Fluency In English
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest speaker Maurice Jeths explains how to create a presentation in English where your ideas flow logically, and where you can conne...
How Curiosity And Connection Help You To Enjoy English
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 liste...
When And How To Use Netflix To Learn English
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘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 ti...
Why Confidence In Your English Is So Important
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
How I Help My Students To Get More Fluent In English
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Feel Empowered When You Learn English
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English has its 'ups and downs', and it can sometimes be difficult to feel 'empowered', or 'in control' of the ...
How To Deal With The 'Ups And Downs' Of Learning English
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English is different from learning other skills, and you'll have both 'ups' and 'downs' as you learn. It can be frus...
How Can Introverts Become Fluent In English?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
How To Choose What To Study In English
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Power of Personalised Feedback For Fluency
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Be Less Critical About Your English
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often criticise ourselves for not being 'good enough', but self-criticism can destroy confidence. So in this episode I share my 'C.R...
Is Fluency More Important Than Accuracy In English?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you had to choose between fluency and accuracy in English, which would you choose? Speaking without hesitation, or speaking without mistakes?Many p...
How To Feel Inspired For Learning English
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
How To Be More Fluent In English Through Rap
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Levine (also known as "Fluency MC") combines learning English with rap, and his English 'shows' in schools help students bec...
6 Ways To Get More Fluent In English
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, special guest Craig Wealand (from inglespodcast.com) shares six ways of getting more fluent in English. Craig is a very experienced E...
What's Your Gameplan For Learning English?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a gameplan (strategy) for improving your English?In this episode, I share a simple - but very effective - 'gameplan' that I hear...
How To Use 'Coaching Circles' To Write An English CV
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3 Advantages of Self-Study English Courses
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you choose self-study English courses over 'classroom' textbooks or online resources?In this podcast, I share three reasons why s...
How Journalling Helps You With Your English
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
3 Quick English Speaking 'Wins'
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you improve your English almost instantly? Anna Connelly, from the Confident Business English podcast shows us three simple ideas with a huge ...
3 Emotions That Help You Learn English
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Eng...
How To Focus Your English Learning
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Become More Fluent In English With Speaking Challenges
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Short, fun and motivating 'challenges' can help you improve your English fluency quickly.They're great if you don't have many oppo...
How To Keep Learning English
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome In English
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel that your English isn't good enough, or that you can't do your job as well as an English native speaker, this episode is for you...
How To Improve Your English Listening At Advanced Level - A Conversation With Tree Blackmore
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is English more difficult to understand than other languages?This was one of the questions I asked Tree Blackmore. We talked about:- the reasons why l...
How To Really Learn English Vocabulary - Conversation With Luke Thompson
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, listen to Luke Thompson (host of Luke's English Podcast) talk about how to really learn vocabulary - and not just stare at word ...
How To Sound Professional When You Speak English
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you use English for your work, "disfluencies" in English are something you should avoid.In this episode, I interview Craig Wealand, an En...
How To Find Happiness In Learning English
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A simple, but very powerful thing when you learn English is finding happiness from it - because this will help you get quicker results.It isn't j...
The ONE question you should ask yourself for learning English
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To choose the right English learning activities, there's one question you need to ask yourself first.Your answer will help you to avoid spending ...
Should you learn English idioms?
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If I told you that there are an estimated 25,000 idioms in English, would you want to learn them?It seems an impossible task, but idioms are a fantast...
What Advanced English Means
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting to an advanced English level can change your life. It's a really useful goal to have - but what does it mean?In this episode, find out:- ...
How To Make Beautiful Sentences In English
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you sound professional and confident when you speak English? What makes your sentences beautiful, powerful and impressive?In this episode (ins...
The Life-Changing Advantages Of Learning English
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are obvious advantages for learning languages - particularly for your brain.And of course, learning English has lots of other benefits too. A ...
Successful English Learning - Conversation With Michael Lavers
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Michael Lavers, from the Level Up English Podcast, discover some of the secrets for successful English learning:- how to be ...
How An Achievement Diary Keeps You Motivated In English
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3 Things I've Learned About Interviews
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It isn't 'perfect English' that will get you the dream job in an international company.Being able to communicate in English is obviousl...
How To Achieve Your Career Goals With English
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 develo...
Are You Worried About Using 'Basic' English?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 vocabula...
How To Immerse Yourself In English - Estefania's Story
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
How Can An English Learning Club Help You?
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Beat Imposter Syndrome To Speak Confidently
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you don't feel confident about your English.We talk about 'Imposter Syndrome' especially with work - that fe...
How To Get More Confident At Advanced English Level
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why You Should Take Regular Breaks
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
How To Prepare For An English Job Interview
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversatio...
5 Fun English Activities For Summer
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wait...
How To Get Beyond The Intermediate Plateau
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
'Summer Of English' Promotion
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
How To Be Confident In English Interviews
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
The Quickest Way To Get Fluent In English (Part 3)
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel fluent when you speak English, the quickest way is to use 'fluency phrases' - the 'blocks' of English that hel...
The Quickest Way To Get Fluent In English (Part 2)
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do the phrases "I'd like to ...". "You wouldn't .... would you?" and "Can I just say..?" have in common?A...
The Quickest Way To Get Fluent In English (Part 1)
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My #1 tip for English fluency is to use 'fluency phrases' when you speak. Fluency phrases are the 'building blocks' of conversatio...
How Mindset Coaching Helps You Be More Confident At Advanced Level
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Improve All Areas Of Your English
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Games Help You Develop Your English
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened when a British English teacher and an American English teacher got together to talk about games?We didn't always understand each ot...
How To Help People Understand You In English
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Power Of Repetition For English Fluency
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret. Repeated practice helps you get better at most things - including English!But the 'secret' is in how you use repetition...
4 Speaking Activities To Help You Get More Fluent In English
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need lots and lots of practice to get more fluent in English. You don't even need a speaking partner, either!In this episode, I sh...
How To Feel Powerful When You Speak English
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel powerful speaking English, you feel more in control of what you say. You can avoid panic and minimise anxiety about speaking - even if y...
3 Ways To Speak Naturally & Fluently In English
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you three ways that will help you speak more naturally and more fluently in English. They will help you to:- avoid using the &...
How To Connect To English-Speaking Culture Through Movies
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in learning more about a country and its culture - but don't have the opportunity to visit - watching movies can help y...
How To Get To Advanced English Level
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode is Fabienne, an English and French teacher. She talks about her own journey to advanced English level and her work as a teach...
3 Ways To Write Well In English
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you write English for work.In theory we have more time when we write to plan and to check - but this doesn't automatic...
How A Homestay Course Helps You Improve Your English
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Homestays can offer you so much more than a traditional English course in the UK. In this episode, Lucy Tilney from Bristol Homestay Tuition talks abo...
How To Make An Impact When You Speak English
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you have to give a business presentation in English, or make an important speech. How do you start?In this episode, I share some ideas for mak...
10 Verbs To Transform Your English CV
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you read your CV, does it make you feel proud of your strengths and achievements? Do you use words and phrases that are inspiring - or is your CV...
How To Write A CV In English
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everybody knows how to write a CV in English. It isn't a skill where we often get training, so it's difficult to know where to start.I...
How To Prepare To Get An English-Speaking Job
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want to get a job in an English-speaking country, or a job where you'll need English to communicate.I share my top...
Why 'Community' Is So Important For Language Learning
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Jayne Wood, the founder of the 'Your English Self' program, explains why it's so important to learn English with other people. ...
How To Deal With 'False Friends' In English
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have 'sensible' or 'sensitive' skin?Do you enjoy reading 'romances' or novels in general?Is the price 'conve...
Why Learning Patterns Helps You With English Grammar
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been unsure about your English grammar when you're speaking, this episode is for you!One of the most effective ways to learn ...