Smart English Coach

About Smart English Coach

Smart English Coach helps advanced English learners communicate clearly, confidently and naturally at work. Each episode shares practical strategies to help you express complex ideas, choose the right words, and speak with authority. Hosted by Clare Whitmell, English teacher and coach with 30+ years’ experience helping professionals reach advanced fluency. Explore the Advanced English Academy for deeper training and coaching.

Publisher

Clare

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

149 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Economy, economic, economical: are you using the right word?

   How can you make your English more precise without learning more words? In this episode, I explore three useful word families: economy, culture and society, and the subtle differences between their various forms. As a writing examiner for an advanced English exam, I see how developing this kind of vocabulary control can help distinguish a good candidate from a strong one. You'll discover how paying attention to word families can help you express yourself more precisely and make better use of ...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Vocabulary Upgrade: Wheel

   How much can you do with one ordinary English word? In this episode of Vocabulary Upgrade, we look at the word wheel and some of the less obvious ways English speakers use it. You'll also discover why looking for patterns can be such a useful way to learn and remember vocabulary. Listen to the episode and see how many expressions you already know. Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the podcast Never miss an episode! Get free English coaching tips here. Get the transcript Follow me on LinkedIn and ...

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Why You Need Somewhere To Experiment With Your English

   If you already have a good level of English, you probably know a lot of language that you don't always use. In this episode, I talk about why advanced learners need opportunities to experiment with English: trying new vocabulary and expressions, getting feedback and trying again. A supportive environment makes this much easier. When you know it's OK to make mistakes, you're more willing to try using English in new ways. If you'd like somewhere to practise, get feedback and keep developing you...

Reach and audience

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

49 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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