Smart English Coach
Smart English Coach helps you get to advanced English level FAST. Get the strategies, mindset and shortcuts for fluent and confident English speaking. Presented by Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach, with 20+ years' experience of teaching students from around the world.
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How To Be Less Critical About Your English
We often criticise ourselves for not being 'good enough', but self-criticism can destroy confidence. So in this episode I share my 'C.R.A.P' method to reduce self-criticism and frustration with your English.
Yes - you read that correctly! Self-criticism is so damaging, that it deserves the 'crap' word!
I share four steps you can take to restore your confidence in your English and to enjoy your achievements.
Vocabulary notes
Give yourself some leeway = room for free movement
Cut yourself some slack = forgive yourself for mistakes
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