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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 fantastic and imaginative way to explain your feelings and thoughts in a concise - and often funny - way.

They aren't just for speaking, either. You'll see them everywhere: in articles,  news stories - and on the sides of UK buses!

In this episode, I talk about the reasons why you should (and shouldn't) learn English idioms. I hope you agree with my conclusion!

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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 you can define 'advanced English'
- three ways to improve your English when you already know a lot
- why English development is personal development

My students are achieving amazing career and life goals - and confident English plays a big part in this.

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How can you sound professional and confident when you speak English? What makes your sentences beautiful, powerful and impressive?

In this episode (inspired by one of my students), I share three tips for making beautiful English sentences! I've also got some more advanced tips for you to try.

Say 'bye-bye' to boring, 'adios' to uninspiring, and 'au revoir' to unimaginative! Check out the episode to find out how to make a great impact with your English.

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There are obvious advantages for learning languages - particularly for your brain.

And of course, learning English has lots of other benefits too.  A better-paying job, greater study opportunities, international networking are all examples.

But then there are the life-changing advantages of learning English.

These are things that I'm seeing more and more with my students. In this episode,  I share five of these advantages. They're all linked to personal development, and they have the potential to completely change your life - for the better! 

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In this conversation with Michael Lavers, from the Level Up English Podcast, discover some of the secrets for successful English learning:

- how to be more confident (even if you think you're too 'old' to learn English well)
- the importance of your body and posture for successful learning
- if the 'fake it til you make it' approach is useful
- the 1% sports coaching method for English learning

We also talk about how living in different countries has shaped the way we teach English. Michael shares examples from his background of learning languages, and it's a truly fascinating conversation!

Learn more from Michael here:
Level Up English Podcast
Michael's website and school
Michael's Instagram

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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 progress. Other times, something doesn't go well, and you lose confidence.

At times like this, it really helps to have an 'achievement diary'.

In this episode, I share why an achievement diary helps you see progress in your English, and how it can help you go even further with your English. I also show you how to create a simple achievement diary so that you can start straightaway, and ideas for what to include in your diary.

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It isn't 'perfect English' that will get you the dream job in an international company.

Being able to communicate in English is obviously important, but there are other things that an interviewer wants to see or hear.  In this podcast episode, I share three 'truths' about interviews which will help you to be more confident.

I also share details about my new speaking program, Confident Interviews. It's perfect for you if you want a job in an English-speaking organisation, or in a company where you'll need to speak English.

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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 development opportunities you want) is the job interview. The good news is that you don't have to memorise "perfect answers" to hundreds of possible interview questions.

In fact, there are only a few types of interview questions that you'll need to answer - and when you have a 'structure' for answering them, it becomes much, much easier! You can use these 'structures' time and time again to 'ace' your interview!

In the episode, I also share details of my new (short) speaking program that helps you answer English interview questions confidently and convincingly. Join before December 10th for a special 'early bird' price!

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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 vocabulary, or if your everyday phrases seem too elementary.

In this episode, I have a few ideas about basic English! You'll discover:

- a problem with making basic mistakes in English (it's all about other people's perceptions)
- why being clear is the best 'test' of your English
- what's best for everyday English

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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 English interview for aviation roles, and also shares some of the ways she immersed herself in English while living in a non-English speaking country.

If you also aspire to work in aviation, you can follow Estefania here:
@auxiliardelenguas (Instagram)

Get Estefania's course and ebook here:
Flight Mode (course)
Smash Your Cabin Crew Interview (ebook)

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