When you know the most important reason for learning English, you can make progress faster - even when you have 'bad' days with English!

In this episode I share the three reasons why it's so powerful, and an easy way to discover your 'big why'.

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Join the English Fluency Club to speak English regularly and improve your general English level

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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, find out:
- why a teacher can make you feel less confident
- three things you can do to regain your motivation and confidence

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English Fluency Club (regular English speaking in a fun atmosphere)
3-word story (deadline for the competition - 21 August 2025)

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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 teacher who runs language holidays in Scotland which don't feel like English classes.

In the episode we talk about how to feel more confident in English through connecting your experiences to your English - and why it's important to have fun and pleasure using English.

Listen to the episode for your chance to win a beautiful, unique piece of Scottish jewellery!

Vocabulary notes

jaded with = tired of (social media)
itchy = when your skin is uncomfortable and you have to scratch it to make it feel calm
handstand = when you 'stand' on your hands (with your legs vertically in the air)

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Blue Noun - Ruth's website
Alone With English - A 6-part audio guide to learning English

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