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 episodeIn 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 discount.Vocabulary notesstakes = when the prize is high if you succeed"In a high-stakes situation like a job interview, you need to show your best qualities."ad-hoc = when something is necessary"I deal with grammar mistakes on an ad-hoc basis."to dumb down = to make something easier to understand, often to appeal to more people (negative connotation)"You don't need to dumb down your English."Send us a textSubscribe to the podcastNever miss an episode! Get free weekly coaching tips here. Get the transcriptFollow me on LinkedIn and subscribe to my newsletter. You'll get the transcript each time there's a new podcast episode.
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