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Send us Fan Mail AI can be an incredible tool for learning English, but what happens when it starts doing too much of the thinking for you? In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between using AI to support your learning and accidentally outsourcing the very skills you’re trying to improve.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next...

Send us Fan Mail So, this week: suits, crap tailors, AI, generic courses… and why human connection still matters when you’re learning English.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Adv...

Send us Fan Mail  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Advanced Accelerator: SOLD OUT C2 Fluency circle: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Most people use Chat GPT the same way they use a Google search engine. This is not going to help you when learning a language. In today's episode I'll show you exactly how to make the most of Chat GPT.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a messag...

Send us Fan Mail  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Advanced Accelerator: SOLD OUT C2 Fluency circle: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Find out exactly what the most common mistakes are with reading part 5 and how to solve them.   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Advanced Accelerator: SOLD OUT C2...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve reached C1 or even C2. Your English is already well above average, so why do you still hesitate, procrastinate or feel frustrated when you make a mistake? The same qualities that helped you reach an advanced level: high standards, discipline and attention to detail; can also become a trap. You start overthinking every sentence, avoiding situations where you might get someth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will be looking at my top motivational tips for August. When you just want to sip a beer on the beach, how can you motivate yourself to study English?   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Lear...

Send us Fan Mail  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Advanced Accelerator: SOLD OUT C2 Fluency circle: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about the science behind proofreading: why your brain “autocorrects” spelling mistakes, why you often read what you meant to write instead of what is actually on the page, and why simply reading your essay again is not enough. I’ll also share practical proofreading strategies you can use in the Cambridge exam, including how to slow your brain down, wha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will look at how to work on your goals over summer while still being able to enjoy the beach and spend time with the family.   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses h...

Send us Fan Mail Scotland have qualified for the world cup for the first time in 28 years and as I proud Scot, I will be watching all the games. In this episode we will talk about different accents in the UK and why you can understand your English teacher perfectly but have no idea what the person on the street is saying.   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Most native speakers wouldn't pass Cambridge Advanced? Why?  In this episode we debate the merits of exams to test students.   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we answer the questions:  What if I forget everything on the day of the exam?  What if I block and can't think of how to start my essay?  What if I can't sleep the night before my exam?  What if I zone out in the middle of the listening exam?   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training...

Send us Fan Mail  What does a torn knee ligament have to do with your English mistakes? More than you might think. In this episode, I’m talking about why “just practise more” often doesn’t work, and how to diagnose the real reason you’re struggling with reading, listening, Use of English or writing, so you can focus on the right kind of practice.   If this episode helped you, make sure you subscri...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a book to help you fall in love with reading again? Here are my favourite books:  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah The Pill...

Send us Fan Mail We all compare ourselves to others and most of the time it makes us miserable. In this episode we will look at the mindset shift that will change the game for you and actually help you improve your English rather than just feeling crap about it.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help w...

Send us Fan Mail You passed C1. So… you’re done, right? Not quite. In this episode, we’re talking about something most advanced learners completely overlook: what happens after you reach a high level. Because the truth is, fluency isn’t permanent.  If you stop using your English, you don’t stay the same… you slowly go backwards. We’ll look at:  Why your English can decline after C1   The skills yo...

Send us Fan Mail “I don’t have any ideas.”  “I’m not creative.”  “I don’t know what to write.” If you’ve ever thought this during a Cambridge exam, this episode is for you. In this week’s podcast, I break down why this problem happens and, more importantly, how to fix it quickly and practically.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t have a bad memory. You just have a bad study method. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly why your English isn’t sticking and what to do instead if you actually want to remember what you learn.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on I...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with your English because you feel like it has to be perfect… or it’s not worth doing at all? In this episode, I’m diving into the “all or nothing” mindset that so many learners fall into and how it’s quietly holding you back. If you’ve ever skipped speaking because you weren’t “ready”, or avoided writing because you knew it wouldn’t be perfect, this one’s for you. I’ll...

Send us Fan Mail 5 things I would do to prepare for any English exam.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat.  Learn more about our courses here:  Cambridge Advanced Accelerator: SOLD OUT C2 Fluency circle: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Two strange things happened to me on Instagram this week. In this episode I’m sharing the lesson these two moments taught me, and why the people around you might be the most powerful factor in your progress.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever told yourself… “I’ll start speaking when my vocabulary is better.”  “I’ll join the speaking sessions when I feel more confident.”  “I’ll prepare properly for the Cambridge Advanced exam when work is less busy.” It sounds sensible. Responsible, even. But what if that voice telling you to wait… is actually the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, I talk about a pa...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to this if you’re doing everything right… and still feel like nothing is happening. In this episode, I share the story of the Chinese bamboo tree and why it perfectly explains what preparing for Cambridge Advanced really looks like. If your progress feels slow, invisible or frustrating right now, this is for you.  If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follo...