Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

Read the blog post on my website -https://fabiocerpelloni.com/priority/

Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/lsetgclOHsU?si=C4FBMMeUXolfeecm In this episode you'll hear a conversation with Luke Thompson about the art of going on stage and making people laugh. Luke is from the UK but he's based in Paris, France. He's the creator and host of Luke's English Podcast, a successful show for learners of English with a loyal audience in countries al...

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 footprint. Which one of us is the more environmentally friendly? Listen to find out. If you'd like to improve your spoken English skills with movies, Cara is giving a live class on October 27th (2023) called ‘3 Simple Ways To Use Subtitles To Adva...

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 writer. She's originally from Spain but has lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages. She's also the author of THE LEMON TREE MINDSET, a nonfiction book for anyone who wants to reinvent themselves and find a new path in life. That's e...

A conversation with Masha, a Ukrainian English teacher living in Spain, on how reading, learning, and personal growth can lead to positive transformation and a more fulfilling life journey. Key highlights: Masha's Journey The power of books Book recommendations Applying knowledge from books Balancing productivity and enjoyment Masha's book club starting soon Episode Links Masha on Instagra...

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Two people who have chosen not to have children engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the child-free lifestyle. We hope our conversation will broaden your understanding of this life choice and perhaps even challenge your own beliefs about parenting. Episode Links The article I wrote: Take No Shame in Saying You Don’t Want Kids -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/dont-want-kids/ Get in touch wi...

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and my Australian friend Amber. We discussed: Australian culture The pervasive and excessive drinking embedded within the Aussie culture Amber's battle with and recovery from alcoholism Australian spiders, sharks, and the endless white beaches of Australia Anyone who's ever had a habit they can't kick (whether that's social...

Thoughts on a YouTube video I watched by Cal Newport, an American nonfiction author and associate professor of computer science. Links Cal's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRBkIdc_VYU My nonfiction reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/ www.fabiocerpelloni.com

We're bombarded with advice but we must think with our own head. Episode Links YouTube Live with the Grammar Detective - https://youtube.com/live/zMXW6bnnEDo Here too is the Linkedin livestream link:  https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7076996447576993793/ My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ The article I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/languag...

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’m saying this against my own interest as I’m one of those who write these articles. But there’s a balance you need to maintain between the language learning advice you seek and the effort you put in to actually learn. Links The article - https://fabiocerpellon...

Some unprepared reflections about why most people don't read enough. My Reading Community

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," "Don't worry about failing," "Focus on the process, not the results." Nothing new, obvious, clichè even. But can you actually apply this? Here's my ramble. Episode Links The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday -- https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358 My nonfiction reading comm...

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 activity for personal and language development. Reading books made me become a better speaker and writer but it also changed my actions, my mind, and my life. A book about storytelling made me start a podcast and connect with the world through my stories. A bo...

In this episode, I'm talking with Marty Green, an English teacher, and mentor who guides non-native English speakers to find their English personalities and become their confident selves. Marty had to learn English when, at a very young age, her family moved from Poland to Australia. It wasn't easy but she was determined and motivated to become a proficient speaker of the language. Marty h...

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with Rachel Williams from Fluent Medical English. Rachel was a nurse working on the hospital wards and in the theatres (operating rooms) in England. She worked alongside nurses from the Philippines, India and Poland, doctors from Iraq, Germany and Spain. She saw the challenges they faced, communicating in a second, or third language in stressful situ...

The second half of the conversation with Paul Duke, The English Grammar Detective. (Listen to the previous episode for Part 1) Paul helps English teachers and learners understand the complexities and nuances of grammar. He’s an English Instructor, online tutor, and content creator based in Vancouver, Canada. Paul was a private investigator and executive security specialist. In that profession, he...

In this episode, I'm talking with Paul Duke, The English Grammar Detective. Paul helps English teachers and learners understand the complexities and nuances of grammar. He's an English Instructor, online tutor, and content creator based in Vancouver, Canada. Paul was a private investigator and executive security specialist. In that profession, he learned a lot about asking questions and ac...

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 website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/ I reply to all. My private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Part 2 of the interesting conversation about anxiety and fears with Samantha Lantagne, an English language coach, and facilitator from Canada who has a background in psychology and mental health. Samantha delivers workshops and presentations on psychology and mental health topics for workplaces and she's a polyglot herself. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It was a long conver...

An interesting conversation about anxiety and fears with Samantha Lantagne, an English language coach, and facilitator from Canada who has a background in psychology and mental health. Samantha delivers workshops and presentations on psychology and mental health topics for workplaces and she's a polyglot herself. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It was a long conversation so I...

Some personal stories about why knowing your "why" is helpful when learning. My reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/ The blog post I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/hard-work/

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 reading an interesting self-development book. practice speaking and writing in English. work on grammar and vocabulary. learn about the negative effects that our ego has on us and how to develop a humble mindset. find inspiration and motivation and keep...

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 buildings and takes the most amazing photos. I interviewed her in my house a few weeks ago and in this episode you'll hear her talk about: why she likes traveling alone hitchhiking and couchsurfing. falling from a building to avoid being sexually a...

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 helps. www.fabiocerpelloni.com Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrJir4xvm10