Shows
Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWriting Lessons Hidden in a Nutrition BookLast week I finished reading "Eat Well: The Easy Way to Look and Feel Fabulous by Nell Nelson." There are a few lessons for nonfiction writers and readers here. Enjoy the ramble! - Tiny Book Author services - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/services/- Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2025-09-2613 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYour First Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Paper Brick (Simple Ideas for a Tiny Book)Some ideas for a tiny book to help you see "writing a book" less as a daunting task and more of your next accomplishment. Tiny book services - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/services/Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2025-07-2512 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniInterviewing 3 Tiny Book Authors: Challenges, Hopes, and TipsI invited 3 promising authors from my Tiny Book Writing Group. Delphine, Rich, and Rachel have been relentlessly working on their manuscripts, and in this conversation, you'll hear them talk about how they're approaching the writing process, their reasons for writing, the challenges they're facing, and other tiny author-related matters.If you're a writer, an aspiring author, or both, you might enjoy this unedited conversation.*Links*Join the Tiny Book Writing Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writing-group/Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/privateTimestamps00:00 – Introduction02:06 – Exploring the...
2025-07-181h 00Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDraft Where No One Is Judging YouWhen roducing a draft, I sometimes feel an invisible reader judging my writing. Here's a simple solution that's helped me.Developmental Editing for Tiny Authors - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/developmental-editing-for-tiny-authors/Interview with Kay Adams - https://youtu.be/8FvaRuz21uM?si=PEdJ8In7Q6mZ_NlPA book that changed my writing - https://youtu.be/UEJmxMuKecg?si=XirsrvBswBOKsGBoBetter Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2025-07-1009 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Black Belt Mindset for Successful Writing 🥋 -- with Jennifer LawlerJennifer Lawler is my guest today. She’s authored or coauthored more than 30 nonfiction books and nearly 20 novels, including the award-winning Dojo Wisdom series (Penguin). One of those titles — "Dojo Wisdom for Writers: 100 Simple Ways to Become a More Inspired, Successful, and Fearless Writer" — is now on my reading list.Jennifer is a prolific and versatile creative professional. She’s written everything from fantasy and paranormal romance to martial arts guides and career how-tos. She also holds a Ph.D. in medieval English literature and a black belt in Taekwondo — which, as she explains...
2025-07-011h 01Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSelf-Publishing Lessons, Costs, and Services from a First-Time Author: with Dr Alexandra Rogers (Ph.D.)Dr. Alexandra Rogers is a clinical psychologist from California. She recently published Your Journey to Successful Parenting, a project that took her two years to complete. In this conversation, she shares how she did it--what tools and services she used, how much she spent, what she learned along the way, and what she’d do differently next time.If you're planning to self-publish a book, hearing from someone who's been through the process might be well worth your time.Enjoy!***Resources, tools, and services Alexandra used to self-publish her book***Book cover design: 100 Co...
2025-06-2021 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou Might Not Read These Books … But I Will 😄Join the Tiny Book Writing Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writing-group/Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/The speeches we would watch at the end of each day. Don't be put off by the quality of the videos. They're great - https://youtu.be/cz7QHNvNFfA?si=aaQxfporzLNFRwMB
2025-05-3016 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniPlan Your Writing with This Simple TechniqueHow to plan your writing: try this simple technique. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/
2025-02-0805 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBehind the Scenes of My 2nd Tiny BookSome updates and reflections on writing my second tiny book. Enjoy the ramble.
- Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/
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- My website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
2024-12-2013 minOpen Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni12 Books for Writers and Storytellers (Should you read them?)A few thoughts on some of the books about writing I've read.
- The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr
- The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
- Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
- On Writing by Stephen King
- If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
- On Writing Well by William Zinsser
- The Practice by Seth Godin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_uuU5nvJAE&t=308s
- It Was the...
2024-12-1421 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSchool Ruined EverythingDoes school suppress creativity? In my experience, yes. Here's a rant and a few stories.
Videos/Books I mentioned:
- Seth Godin's interview - https://youtu.be/DivRzYrs8BY?si=jcMDnH2yWptQDe-o
- Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&vl=en
- "The Element" by Ken Robinson
- "Stop Stealing Dreams: What is school for?" by Seth Godin https://seths.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stop-stealing-dreams6print.pdf
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2024-10-1819 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDon't Hide Your Creative WorkIsn't it true that on a planet with 8 billion people there will always be someone more skilled and talented and qualified and experienced than us? Being the best in the world shouldn't be the minimum requirement for showing our work. Listen to my ramble for more.
LINKS
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I forgot I blogged about "Show Your Work" by Austin Kleon -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/show-your-work/
Visit my website - https://fabiocerpelloni...
2024-08-0210 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniAnswering Your Questions on Self-publishing a TINY BookA few weeks ago, I published a video titled "You Have a TINY Book in You. Write It." My story resonated with many people. Some viewers asked me specific questions too. This video is to answer those questions. Hope this helps!
LINKS
Subscribe to Better Writers for free. You'll get 1 short email a week to help you achieve 1 goal: become a better writer. -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
The "tiny book" video - You Have a TINY Book in You. Write It.
My (tiny) book - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-langu...
My website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
2024-07-2515 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Journal: with Psychotherapist, Kay AdamsKathleen Adams is one of the most prominent and established voices in the field of therapeutic writing. She's a best-selling author, speaker, and psychotherapist.
She's the founder and director of the Center for Journal Therapy, the premier source of education and training on the power of writing for healing, growth, and change.
She's also the director of the Therapeutic Writing Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of Denver, where she teaches Writing and Healing, a 10-week course. In an internet poll, Kay was listed (with Anne Frank and...
2024-07-191h 10Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou Are Ready to Write a TINY BookYou can write a TINY book today. You don’t need to have a talent. You don’t need to have an extraordinary life. You don’t need to have a big audience. These days you don’t even need a contract with a publisher. I had none of those things, and yet I published a tiny book — one of my proudest achievements in 37 years.
You can do that too.
LINKS
My Book - https://www.amazon.com/Any-Language-Want-Fabio-Cerpelloni/dp/B0CDYT58HW
Visit my...
2024-07-0415 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Book That Changed My Writing"Several Short Sentences About Writing" by Verlyn Klinkenborg. I struggled not to highlight every sentence in this book. I loved it so much. It surprised me in so many ways and taught me things about writing I had never heard before.
Here are my key takeaways, nerdy stuff only writers will find interesting.
LINKS
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The blog about linkers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/avoid-overusing-linking-words/
The blog about this book - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/several-short-sentences-about-writing/
2024-06-2826 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSuccinct, Punchy, Useful WRITING: with Derek SiversIn 1997, Derek Sivers (accidentally) started CD Baby, the largest distributor of independent music in the world. Ten years later, he sold the company for $22 million.
What did he do with the money? Did he buy a Ferrari? A mansion? A private jet?
He gave it all to charity.
He then became a TED speaker and a writer. He's published 5 books:
- Anything You Want (2011) -- Best business book I've ever read.
- Your Music and People (2020) -- Best marketing book I've ever read.
- Hell Yeah or No (2020) -- Best book on productivity and decision-making I've ever read.
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2024-06-211h 33Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Psychology of Creativity with Bree Aesie (from Into the Story podcast)Behind any creation, there's the work of a mind. That mind is often fearful and insecure.
"They might not like this. They might not like ME."
You're an artist. You can't afford to let someone else's mind harm your own. But you're also an artist who wants to be liked and accepted.
Do you have the courage not to be?
I invited my friend, Bree Aesie, to talk about this.
Bree studied psychology and has been building on the internet since 2020. Consistently. She's the host of "Into the Story,"...
2024-06-141h 05Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWrite Without FLUFFSuggestions on how to cut the fluff in your writing (watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/MTll-KJl0ps?si=Szxbcuu_radtBZGL)
Join Better Writers, my weekly newsletter for online writers who speak English as a second language. I share writing tips, insights, and resources to help you do one thing: become a better writer -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
My website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
2024-06-1208 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniKeep Writing Despite Your Fears -- With Henneke Duistermaat from Enchanting MarketingHenneke didn't see herself as a writer. She didn't even think she was creative. In school, English was her worst subject. The next was Dutch, her first language. Henneke never kept a journal, never wrote a poem, never published anything. Later in life, she realised there wasn't that much magic about writing, and discovered a passion that led her to some amazing achievements:
- Publishing “Blog to Win Business,” a book that was recommended as a must read for business writers by Inc.com and HuffingtonPost.
- Landing an interview with Inc.com and Forbes.com...
2024-06-071h 10Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow I Improved My Written English Grammar3 simple things I did to improve my written English grammar (watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/RFYp-3Q3lws)
Join Better Writers, my weekly newsletter for online writers who speak English as a second language. I share writing tips, insights, and resources to help you do one thing: become a better writer. -- https://fabiocerpelloni.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=47708257f1b95e40a2a89f367&id=40e2df9c6a
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2024-05-3112 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Read Like a Writer (Practical Example)Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/15XTQNiN8-Q?si=lk6Qx34pxFQg5j1r
Let me show you how to read like a writer. I dissect a short paragraph by Seth Godin, one of my favourite authors, and take you through 7 writing lessons I learned from it. I hope this is helpful!
BETTER WRITERS (my new writing course for non-native speakers of English -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/better-writers/)
Links and resources:
- Linchpin by Seth Godin -
- Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
- My website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
- The video is based on an...
2024-04-2622 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniReading and Writing Fiction Expands Your Thinking -- with Chris WalkerWatch the episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/xNaqmeugIzc
How do you find the time to read and write? Fiction or nonfiction? How do you come up with ideas for your stories? Do English language exam preparation courses really teach writing? English teacher, writer, and editor (of the International House Journal) Chris Walker joins me in one of the most insightful conversations about writing I've ever had. Enjoy!
Links
Get Chris' books -- https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Christopher-Walker/author/B01N80YT77
The blog post I mentioned -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com...
2024-04-191h 18Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhere I Find My Ideas for WritingI hope this episode will help you find more ideas for writing, so you'll never say "I don't know what to write about" ever again.
Links
My blog - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/blog/
My Medium blog - https://medium.com/@fabiocerpelloni
Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/29p2i9fGWX8
2024-04-0609 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWords of Encouragement for Non-Native English Writers Like MeAn episode where I go through one of my most viewed articles on Medium. The full title of the article is "Words of Encouragement for Non-Native English Writers Like Me: On doubting your writing, imitating writers, English grammar, and publishing with mistakes."
Watch the episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/hzfHy-AhdZ4
Comments? Questions? Reply on Spotify or email me - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/
Links
Read the article on Medium for free -- https://medium.com/writing-cooperative/words-of-encouragement-for-non-native-english-writers-like-me-05c2dc362f21?sk=a5d4386e54ae22e9ba73e63d12b14615
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2024-03-1927 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBarbara Serra: The 1st Non-Native English Speaker to Present a Primetime News Program on British TVBarbara Serra is an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, TEDx speaker, author, and documentary-maker. She was born in Italy but has lived in the U.K. since the 90s. English has been her dominant language since learning it as a teenager in international schools across Europe.
Over 20 years ago, Barbara Serra made history as the first non-native English speaker to present a primetime news program on British TV, a remarkable achievement attained through hard work, determination, and a passion for her job.
Since then, Barbara Serra has worked for some of the most renowned international news...
2024-03-141h 06Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Science of Humanity & Lithuania: with Paulius JuodisWhat's anthropology? How can it change the way we perceive other cultures? And what's Lithuania like? I invited Paulius Juodis, a Lithuanian teacher with a degree in anthropology, to tell us more about these subjects.
You can watch the episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/SZNe0RKcPsE
Links
Get in touch with Paulius: https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis
My interview with Paulius on his podcast: https://youtu.be/Yr4Zstn3T9w?si=rlr2QNMEnN2yAo4s
Resources Mentioned
Timothy Snyder's work: His book "The Reconstruction of Nations: Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, 1569–1999" an...
2024-03-071h 03Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBuilding English Writing ConfidenceSome suggestions on how to deal with grammar mistakes when you're writing in English. I hope this is helpful.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GbJsW9rKyz0
Check out my 3-week writing program -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-program/
Consider joining my private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2024-03-0408 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniIs 'Non-native English Speaker' an OFFENSIVE term?If English isn't your first language, do you get offended if someone calls you a "non-native English speaker"? Is "non-native English speaker" a derogatory term? Let me know what you think :)
Watch on YT -- https://youtu.be/Rfi2kMBBrgc
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2024-02-2904 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Book on the 99 Most Common Thinking Errors We MakeWatch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qndgsE7k2Zo
Here's a book that could help you develop critical and clear thinking skills. It's called "The Art of Thinking Clearly" by Rolf Dobelli. In this episode, I'll share what I learned from it.
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2024-02-2007 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWriting in English to Build a Small Online Business: with Alberto Cabas Vidani from ItalyWatch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/ZbO7WegbCnE
I discovered Alberto on Medium.com and was impressed by the quality of his writing. Alberto is an Italian writer and blogger who helps aspiring content creators become prolific by building custom systems that fit their busy lives. He started blogging in Italian in 2010 but then boldly stepped into the world of English writing to reach a wider audience.
In this conversation, you'll hear him talk about:
His early beginnings in digital content creation
His transition from...
2024-02-151h 02Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDon't Use English Idioms to "Sound Advanced"Do you use English idioms in speaking or writing to sound advanced? To impress someone? To look cool?
Don't.
Episode links
Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/zW1x9ydBwHA
Book: 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost
My book -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-language-you-want/
The video I mentioned -- https://youtu.be/P_AZvuGjS0w?si=kqiGQneeDh-8zcm8
My website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
2024-02-0516 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Power of Thinking about Thinking & Learning Journals: with David Loewen (Doctor of Education)Watch this episode on YouTube --
https://youtu.be/WkYpKVokW4c
A fascinating interview with David Loewen from Canada. David is a writer, thinker and Doctor of Education. He's also the co-founder of Humanity Academy, a social enterprise committed to empowering individuals by unlocking the doors of knowledge, wisdom, and self-awareness.
David and I talked about:
The Humanity Academy
The shortcomings of traditional education systems
The importance of thinking about thinking
Learning journals
Bears, Australia, and Creativity
I'm fascinated by David's work. I hope you'll find this interesting too.
2024-02-021h 27Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat I’ll Do to Improve My Writing in 20245 ways I’ll be working on my craft this year:- First, write- Reading (about writing, too)- Feedback- MasterClass- MediumEpisode Links
My 3-week writing program -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/services/
Watch this episode on YouTube --
https://youtu.be/6253Q9q6mhk
My private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
You'll find all the other links, books, and stuff I mentioned in this blog post I wrote on Medium -- htt...
2024-01-0319 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWriting Was the Thing That Made Me Want to Live Again: with Pro Writer Jennifer WalkerIn this episode of Stolaroid Stories, you'll hear an interview with Jennifer Walker, a suicidal scientist who became a professional travel writer.
Jennifer shares her journey from hitting rock bottom during her PhD to becoming a successful full-time writer. She talked about pitching, tips to improve our writing, non-native English writers and more.
If this conversation inspires you, please leave a comment or email me to let me know. All my contacts are on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
Episode Links
Jennifer's website -- http://www.jenniferdeborahwalker.com/
...
2023-12-1941 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThings My English Teachers Never Taught Me About Writing100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost -- https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Improve-Your-Writing-Updated/dp/1984803689
Join my private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
Start writing on Medium -- https://medium.com/@fabiocerpelloni/subscribe
Get in touch for comments and questions -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/
Watch the episode on my YouTube channel --
https://youtu.be/2l_PUcd_ejg
2023-12-1412 minOpen Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni3 Writing Practice Approaches for Non-Native English WritersWatch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/HyeALWGOI30
The blog I wrote -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-approaches-for-non-native-english-writers/
The blog on writing and perfectionism I mentioned -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-and-perfectionism/
Join my private email list for non-native English writers -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-12-0418 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniImproving Your Writing Isn’t HardThe blog I wrote -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/improving-your-writing-isnt-hard/
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/msmj9c3w0aA?si=XYBiafSssp4LnIw3
Book: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin
Find out more on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
2023-11-2907 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSpeaking 14 Languages: With Polyglot Lindsay Williams
Watch this on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/1JGccYaiI8I
On the homepage of her website, Lindsay Williams, a polyglot from the UK who speaks 14 languages, says this:
“I don't teach languages. I teach you how to learn a language.”
If you’re a teacher, that’s what you should do too if you want to keep your job.
Knowledge is not confined in the expert’s brain anymore. It’s on YouTube, ebooks and websites. So no matter what skills you teach – be they language, cooking...
2023-11-271h 06Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni41 Useful AI Prompts to Help Non-Native English Writers Write Better in EnglishDownload 41 Useful AI Prompts to Help Non-Native English Writers Write Better in English -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SH_mfeXlBQjn92Jxmfn5HlZa_ggbNAlV/view?usp=sharing
Join my private email list for non-native English writers- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
This episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/eR7kwI3NlaM
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-11-2402 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniMy Answers to Your Questions About WritingWatch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zWRLO8M2OFQ
In this episode, I'm answering some of the questions my email subscribers asked me about writing. I give some tips and share bits about my own experience as a writer.
Got a question? Email me at info@fabiocerpelloni.com
Episode links
Fill in the form: https://1f4iz6ffp0q.typeform.com/to/CijMQOym
Blog post about linkers: https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-avoid-overusing-linking-words-as-a-non-native-english-writer-f9eacc97dee4?sk=c902968f819bf78ee93d...
2023-11-1744 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFalling in Love with Multiple Sclerosis (most personal story I've ever shared online)The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/falling-in-love-with-multiple-sclerosis/
Watch this on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/L3vIvle-o0Q
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-11-1411 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLaunching and Growing a Successful Podcast: With Alastair BudgeToday my guest on Stolaroid Stories is Alastair Budge.
Alastair is a successful digital entrepreneur who, in 2019, launched English Learning for Curious Minds, a podcast for learners of English that helps people improve their language skills while learning interesting things about the world.
At the time of writing, Alastair's show has been downloaded over 5 million times in 189 countries. Clearly, Alastair has created something people want.
How did he do that? Was he just lucky?
I invited him on my pod...
2023-11-131h 18Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni5 Types of Freelancers (According to Seth Godin)The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/5-types-of-freelancers/
Seth's course -- https://www.udemy.com/course/seth-godin-freelancer-course/
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-11-1202 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniShould Non-Native Speakers of English Improve Their English, or Should Natives Level Down Their Language?The blog -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/non-native/
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-11-1101 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessMore info about my book club -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-club-for-business-owners/
The blog post -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/november-2023-read/
Email me to join -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/
2023-11-0908 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Art of Making People Laugh: with Luke Thompson from Luke's English PodcastWatch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/lsetgclOHsU?si=C4FBMMeUXolfeecm
In this episode you'll hear a conversation with Luke Thompson about the art of going on stage and making people laugh.
Luke is from the UK but he's based in Paris, France. He's the creator and host of Luke's English Podcast, a successful show for learners of English with a loyal audience in countries all around the world and over 1 million downloads a month. He knows how to make people laugh. And I think that's one...
2023-10-191h 57Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniCalculating Our Carbon Footprint: with Cara LeopoldMy friend Cara and I talk about CO2 emissions. We answer questions from a questionnaire that the WWF UK put together to help us calculate how carbon footprint. Which one of us is the more environmentally friendly? Listen to find out.
If you'd like to improve your spoken English skills with movies, Cara is giving a live class on October 27th (2023) called ‘3 Simple Ways To Use Subtitles To Advance Your Spoken English With Netflix’. You'll learn how to use your favourite film to improve your speaking, listening and pronunciation by yourself.
Find out...
2023-10-1250 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniRead, Learn, and Grow: with MashaA conversation with Masha, a Ukrainian English teacher living in Spain, on how reading, learning, and personal growth can lead to positive transformation and a more fulfilling life journey.
Key highlights:
Masha's Journey
The power of books
Book recommendations
Applying knowledge from books
Balancing productivity and enjoyment
Masha's book club starting soon
Episode Links
Masha on Instagram -- @masha.fluentenglish
Masha's "Read & Grow" Book Club -- https://forms.gle/9aHUJ5tjg3HSKpPF6
Get your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr...
2023-08-1326 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniEpisode 100: My Book Is Out + 2 Years of Stolaroid StoriesGet your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1691742033&refinements=p_27%3AFabio+Cerpelloni&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Fabio+Cerpelloni
2023-08-1208 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniI Don't Want Kids: With Shweta RamkumarTwo people who have chosen not to have children engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the child-free lifestyle.
We hope our conversation will broaden your understanding of this life choice and perhaps even challenge your own beliefs about parenting.
Episode Links
The article I wrote: Take No Shame in Saying You Don’t Want Kids -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/dont-want-kids/
Get in touch with Shweta
Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-dynamics/
Website: https://thehealthydynamics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreesrbuddysmum/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyDynamics
2023-08-0833 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBehind the Australian Drinking Culture: with Amber MartinIn this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and my Australian friend Amber.
We discussed:
Australian culture
The pervasive and excessive drinking embedded within the Aussie culture
Amber's battle with and recovery from alcoholism
Australian spiders, sharks, and the endless white beaches of Australia
Anyone who's ever had a habit they can't kick (whether that's social media, smoking, or any other type of addiction) will find something they can take away from this episode.
We hope you enjoy our candid conversation ranging from...
2023-07-1045 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Read 5 Books a Month (tips from Cal Newport)Thoughts on a YouTube video I watched by Cal Newport, an American nonfiction author and associate professor of computer science.
Links
Cal's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRBkIdc_VYU
My nonfiction reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-06-2709 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniQuestion Everything. Apply Only What Makes Sense to YouWe're bombarded with advice but we must think with our own head.
Episode Links
YouTube Live with the Grammar Detective - https://youtube.com/live/zMXW6bnnEDo
Here too is the Linkedin livestream link: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7076996447576993793/
My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
The article I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/language-learning-advice/
2023-06-2208 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou Don't Need Another "How to Learn a Language" Article to Learn a LanguageYou don’t need another article titled “X Easy Steps to Improve Your Vocabulary” or “How to Speak Y Fluently in 2023” to learn a language.
I’m saying this against my own interest as I’m one of those who write these articles. But there’s a balance you need to maintain between the language learning advice you seek and the effort you put in to actually learn.
Links
The article - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/how-to-learn-a-language/
Self-development Reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-discussions/
My private email list - http...
2023-06-2009 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniMost Advice Is Obvious. But Can You Apply It?"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," "Don't worry about failing," "Focus on the process, not the results."
Nothing new, obvious, clichè even. But can you actually apply this? Here's my ramble.
Episode Links
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday -- https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358
My nonfiction reading community -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/
My private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2023-06-1511 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniTeaching Doctors and Nurses With Rachel from Fluent Medical EnglishIn this episode, you'll hear a conversation with Rachel Williams from Fluent Medical English.
Rachel was a nurse working on the hospital wards and in the theatres (operating rooms) in England. She worked alongside nurses from the Philippines, India and Poland, doctors from Iraq, Germany and Spain. She saw the challenges they faced, communicating in a second, or third language in stressful situations. She then changed careers at 40 to train as an English language teacher and went back to university in 2018 to do her Master’s in Applied Linguistics.
A...
2023-06-0734 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA reflection on writing and on the book I wroteWatch this on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2w92akqLlk
Feel free to email me your thoughts on this.
All my contact info is on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/
I reply to all.
My private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
2023-05-2309 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow will learning English help you become the person you want to become?Some personal stories about why knowing your "why" is helpful when learning.
My reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/
The blog post I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/hard-work/
2023-05-1009 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniNever have time to do what you want to do? My 2 solutionsDo you feel you never have enough time to do the things you want to do? The same often happens to me. Here are my reflections on this.
I hope this helps.
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrJir4xvm10
2023-05-0209 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou say you’re against war, but are you really?A couple of weeks ago I posted an article about war. It's an article I wrote to myself. In this episode I read it out to you and share my reflections.
You can read it here. - https://medium.com/@fabiocerpelloni/you-say-youre-against-war-but-are-you-really-f7ec39540fda?source=friends_link&sk=ff1be6991b46fecc71432e9d55901beb
Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyCa-k7UXAM&t=11s
I hope this is useful.
www...
2023-04-2109 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLearning English With One of My Learners: Lyn from TaiwanIn this episode, I talk with Lyn, a learner of English from Taiwan. Lyn has been learning English for a few years.
She also worked with me because she needed some help with her speaking.
You'll hear us talk about:
Creating an English environment around you
What Lyn found surprising about learning English
Mindset and goals
Our "learning English" stories.
I think Lyn is a brave learner who's doing a great job to improve and I hope this conversation will motivate you.
Episode Links
My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni...
2023-04-1938 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow book clubs can help you and why I organise themIf you'd like to help, check out my book club idea -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1st_wYJtR0sCswlw7eki-1FjCsH_t18CG0r6aXrm1nRI/edit?usp=sharing
Or let me know what you think of book clubs by completing this 2-minute questionnaire -- https://forms.gle/h7Qefjd21NkGwKSu5
The blog post I mentioned in the podcast -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-clubs/
Join my private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
Watch this on YouTube - https...
2023-04-1714 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStorytelling Battle with Martin from Rock n' Roll EnglishIn this episode, I play a personal storytelling game with Martin from Rock n' Roll English, the funniest English teacher and podcaster out there (in my opinion).
The game is called "3-2-1." Martin and I give each other 3 concrete nouns (e.g. pen, book, glass). We then choose one of these nouns and have 2 minutes to prepare to tell a 1-minute personal story about it.
"3-2-1" is a game that Matthew Dicks, a master storyteller from the US, plays in his storytelling workshops. I decided to play...
2023-04-1145 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniCan you fall in love with learning English?Falling in love with learning English is what helped me master it. Can this happen to you too?
Watch this on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qh9BXp9eGBc
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www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-04-0610 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniImprove Your Writing with Coach Philip CharterIn this episode, I talk with Philip Charter, an award-winning British writer and writing coach who loves helping multilingual writers share what they have got to say.
You'll hear us talk about:
Why Phil likes writing
How to get into the habit of writing
Where to publish your writing so people can read it
Exam writing
The power of feedback
How Phil helps multilingual writers
ChatGPT
Most common challenges multilingual writers face
Reading books
Episode Links
Get in touch with Phil - https://linktr.ee/englishwritingcoach
2023-04-0441 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou don't need to have 1 hour a day to read a bookPlease find 5 minutes a day to sit down and read a book. It's essential.
Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/COjE_jW56CE?hd=1
Join my newsletter - www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private
2023-04-0308 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFirst Step : A Story About The First English Lesson I TaughtYou'll hear a lot of swear words in this episode - f**k, f**king, sh*t, motherfu**er, a*s - but they're all needed 😅
It's a personal story about the very first English lesson I taught. It was 2015 and I was in Auckland, New Zealand.
I hope this story will inspire you to be brave enough to take the first step in whatever you're doing in life.
Any comments? Please email me to let me know.
All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-03-2914 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSpeaking program announcement: "4 Weeks With Fabio"In this episode, I tell you about my speaking program, how it works, and how it can help you. It's called "4 Weeks With Fabio" and it's a speaking course to help you improve your speaking.
All info on my website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/4-weeks-with-fabio/
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cRCZyU_z3z4
2023-03-2814 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Chat With a Porn Detox Coach: Roman MironovIn this episode, I talk with Roman Mironov, a Russian porn detox coach based in Toronto, Canada.
Roman discovered porn in 1996 when he was 14 and quickly became a porn addict. He felt alone and miserable. This nasty addiction even made his marriage fall apart in 2012.
At 32, he committed to quitting porn forever. He's 40 now and hasn't consumed porn for 8 years. He feels in charge of his life.
When Roman shared his story online, he discovered he was not alone. Many people resonated with his...
2023-03-2740 min
Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniComparing yourself to others might be helpfulShould you compare yourself to other people when you're learning English (or learning anything)? I used to do it and it helped me. I explore this in this episode.
I hope this helps.
Watch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voeWYvn8WDQ
www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-03-2208 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniOne of the Most Motivated Learners I've Ever Met, Antonello Zanini, Shares How He Improved His WritingIn this episode, I talk with Antonello Zanini, an English language learner, software engineer, blogger, and technical writer from Italy.
Antonello fell in love with learning languages and transformed his freelance business as a software engineer into Writech, a company that provides technical writing content in multiple languages. He has clients from all 6 continents and says achieving this goal would have been impossible without his language learner mindset.
Antonello is one of the most motivated language learners I've met in my life.
You'll hear him talk about:
How he learned English and w...
2023-03-1334 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is fluency? Know what it is, so you can improve it.Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VnhZNk64-M
What's fluency? Do you need to learn more words to be fluent? How about grammar? Know what fluency is, so you can improve it.
This is the blog post I mention in the episode - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/fluency/
I hope this is helpful.
Please feel free to ask me any questions - I love talking about these things.
All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-03-0813 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniConsume learning advice responsibly 🙂Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/SYP6EeQIX3Q?hd=1
My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/fabiofacebookpage
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Some say, “Want to know the best way to get fluent in a language? Don’t study grammar! Speak instead!”
Great advice. I agree.
You can get fluent in a language without studying its grammar and you do have to speak to improve.
My Italian partner Aloha, for example, has never opened a grammar book b...
2023-03-0111 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStart a podcast and speak English every dayStart a podcast in English.
It'll help you develop your language skills in so many ways.
You'll develop fluency by speaking at length using the English that you already have.
You'll listen to yourself and discover what you can do well, which will help you become more confident.
You might have to prepare your episodes and search for words you don't yet have in your brain. This will expand your vocabulary.
You might use words you've recently learned, which will help you review and reinforce vocabulary you've already acquired.
You'll be listening to yourself and notice...
2023-02-2810 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Learner of English Who Started His Own Podcast in English: With Daniel GoodsonIn this episode, I have a conversation with Daniel Goodson. Daniel is a learner of English from Switzerland who started podcasting back in 2016 as a way to improve his fluency.
On his show, My Fluent Podcast, he chats with language learners, teachers, friends and polyglots. He's interviewed dozens of people, including Luke from Luke’s English Podcast.
I used to be shy", Daniel said, "but having lots of conversations on my show made me more confident with handling personal relationships in real life too."
My Fluent Podcast is not the only show he has...
2023-02-2740 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhy reading books can help you in lifeMost people I know don't read enough. I never read enough either. But I think that if you're not reading you're missing out on something that can really help you improve yourself and your life.
I hope this is helpful.
You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Here's the link - http://youtu.be/QuEQguRO_Zk?hd=1
Any comments or questions? Email me - all my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-02-2314 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniShould you worry about language mistakes? Yes and noMy thoughts on making language mistakes. I hope this is helpful.
There's a video version of this on YouTube. Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kDOvcF01u8
My website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/
The podcast episode I mentioned in the video - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/chris/
2023-02-2212 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYour English level is enough to read booksA few thoughts on reading books in English.
Here's the blog post I talk about in the episode - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/english-books/
I hope this is helpful.
Please email me any questions or comments. All my contact info is on my website - fabiocerpelloni.com
2023-02-2109 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFrom intermediate English to advanced English. Here's how I did it.A student recently asked me what I did to go from an intermediate level of English to an advanced level. This is what I replied. I hope it helps.
Please feel free to send me your comments and questions. All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com.
2023-02-2007 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.2)This is the second half of the conversation with Christian Saunders from Canguro English. If you haven't listened to the first half, I suggest that you listen to the previous episode first. (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/christian1/)
In this episode, Christian and I talk about:
why the concept of "best method to learn a language" is misleading.
why Christian would love to burn all language textbooks.
Christian's opinion about using ChatGPT for language lessons.
the only word I remember from 3 Spanish classes I took in 2015 and why I remember it.
why teachers can't really be blamed for how l...
2023-02-1831 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.1)There are language teachers who make inspiring and educational content, and Christian Saunders from Canguro English is one of them.
Christian is my favorite English teacher on YouTube, not least because we share the same teaching philosophy.
His YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers and Christian uses it to "change the way the world learns English".
He's always told his learners the truth: learning a language is hard and it takes many years. I agree. Let me add that learning a second language is one of the most rewarding things you could ever do i...
2023-02-1635 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow I Got Inspired to Write a Book About My English Language Learning ExperienceIn this episode, you'll hear me talk about how I came up with the idea of writing "Any Language You Want", a collection of personal true stories on how I learned English.
Episode Links
Join my private email list (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/)
Become a writer on my Medium publication - (shorturl.at/jnszP)
"How to Live" Book Club - (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/how-to-live/)
2023-02-0313 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Chat About Learning Grammar with Tania, a Highly Experienced Teacher from MelbourneIn this episode I talk with Tania, a highly experienced English teacher from Melbourne, Australia. Tania moved from Australia to Italy in 2006 and for the first time in her life she understood what it meant to not be able to speak a language and communicate. "It was horrible and frustrating," Tania says.
Tania has been teaching English to Italians for nearly 2 decades and even had her own language school for many years. Teaching gives her a huge amount of satisfaction and she says that she has found her purpose in life in helping others communicate effectively in Eng...
2023-01-2130 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Communicate Your Ideas to the World: with Public Speaking Coach Brenden KumarasamyIn this episode I interview Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach based in Montreal, Canada. Brenden is the CEO of MasterTalk, a company that helps people master their communication skills and give effective presentations. He's also a YouTuber. At the time of publishing this (January 2023) his YouTube channel has nearly 30,000 subscribers. Brenden uses it to help people communicate their ideas to the world in the best possible way.
You'll hear me and Brenden talk about:
How and why Brenden started MasterTalk.
Using personal stories to connect with your audience.
Whether having a native English accent is...
2023-01-0742 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Use a SWOT Analysis to Keep Improving Your English [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts.
Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/use-swot-analysis/
Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all.
Join my private email list for inspiration, learning tips and more at www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private
2023-01-0203 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFarewell Speech: A Story About Being YourselfIn this episode I tell a personal story about a time I was leaving a language school in New Zealand. It took place in 2016 but I still remember that moment very well. I hope this story will somehow help you get through those life situations in which you feel you need to show everyone how good you are.
The transcript of this episode (only the story) is available at https://fabiocerpelloni.gumroad.com/l/farewell
If you'd like to support the show, then you could do one of these things:
Write a review on P...
2022-12-2710 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDiscover Who You Are: With Author and Polyglot, Urmi HossainIn this episode I'm joined by Urmi Hossain. Urmi is a proponent of self-development and continuous learning. She's also an author. She was born and raised in Italy by Bengali parents, who wanted her to be the typical Bengali girl: obedient and perfect for the community. In her book called "Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle", she narrates what she had to go through in her childhood. She does this through reflections and confessions about what it felt like growing up in a household that wanted her to be someone she didn't want to be.
...
2022-12-1533 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBe Gentle on Yourself: Learning Advice From a US Army VeteranThis is one of my favourite episodes. It's a conversation between me and Christopher, a US Army veteran from Texas. Chris served in the army for over 20 years. He fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, has a degree in psychology and one in philosophy, and he's the host of Wandering Vibes, a podcast about life and personal growth that I think you'll like.
You'll hear us talk about:
Chris' life story
How not to be hard on yourself when speaking a second language
Living an abundant life
Personal growth activities
The transcript of this episode (the c...
2022-11-3041 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSetting Goals and Missing Home with Craig from Ingles PodcastIn this episode, I'm joined by Craig Wealand from Ingles Podcast. Craig is a super friendly and experienced English teacher, Cambridge examiner and podcaster from the UK. He's based in Valencia and has been living in Spain for more than two decades.
You'll hear us talk about:
The intermediate plateau (briefly)
Setting SMART goals to keep making progress
What it means to know a word
My first class at the British Council Italy
Craig's story about being an expat
At the end of the episode I explain a word that Craig used while he was t...
2022-11-1735 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniKids: A Story About ParentingIn this episode, I tell you a story about having children and being a parent. It’s a story that can connect with you if you have or want kids, but I think you’ll find it even more interesting if you don’t have or want them. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear me talk about a verb I used in my story.
Episode Links
Join my private email list at www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private.
I send out one short email a week with tips about learning English, inspiring stories, l...
2022-11-0213 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFluency Phrases and Cultural Identity with Clare from Smart English CoachIn this episode, I talk with Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach from Smart English Coach. Her beautiful accent is from Oxford, England, and I could listen to it all day! It's so nice and relaxing to hear.
You'll hear us talk about:
The relationship between language and culture.
Why it's a good idea to learn lexical chunks, what Clare calls 'fluency phrases'.
Differences between British and Italian people.
Clare also shares a personal story about a time she found a personal connection with the Italian culture. This is inspired by a photo of a...
2022-10-1932 min
Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSahara: A Story About Negative ThinkingIn this episode, I tell a personal story about a trip to the Sahara I made while I was in Morocco in the summer of 2022. This is a story that might make you look at negative situations in a different way. I promise you don't need to go to the Sahara to learn why I learned. I can't say anything more than this otherwise I'll spoil the story! I uploaded some photos of that trip on my website (link below).
WARNING: I used the F-word a few times in the episode!
You can now get 3...
2022-10-0318 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniUnscripted Stories from MoroccoIn this episode, I tell you three personal stories from my four-week trip to Morocco. You won't hear me talk about places I visited or the food I tried. Instead, you'll hear me rambling on about what I learned by solo travelling for a month. I talk about personal realisation moments, culture, getting old, interesting people, mental limits and Italy. You can see some of the photos I took there on my website (link below).
Some exciting news: you can now get 3 episode transcripts so you won't miss any words while listening to my stories. Link below!
2022-09-1630 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStories from an English Learner: Julie from FranceIn this episode, I'm joined by Julie, a French teacher based in Barcelona. Julie is one of the six participants from around the world who joined the Storyworthy Book Program, a 10-week storytelling/reading/discussion program that I opened in April 2022. She crafted a personal story as part of the course and shared it with the rest of the group. Today you'll hear her tell that story, which is inspired by a photo she'd taken of a language coursebook (link below).
Julie and I also talk about:
how she learned English
communication problems she had when l...
2022-09-0633 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniGirlfriend: A Story About PunishmentIn this episode, you'll hear one of my own true stories from April 2022. It's a story inspired by a photo of my car. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).
At the beginning of the episode, you'll hear me talk about the 'Storyworthy Book Club', an online group program I'm opening again in September that will help you become a better storyteller, communicator and English speaker. At the end of the episode, you'll hear me briefly explain a phrasal verb I used in my story.
Episode Links
The p...
2022-07-1613 min
Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniListening in Another Language: Sharing Stories with Cara from Leo ListeningIn this episode, I'm joined by Cara Leopold from Leo Listening. Cara is an online English listening skills coach, and movie fan who helps adventurous expats and intrepid travellers harness their love of movies to understand authentic English, so they can connect with the cultures behind the films and other movie lovers around the world.
Cara has an amazing community called 'Movie Club'. 'Movie Club' is a community for movie lovers who want to understand authentic spoken English and speak it too. You’ll find new confidence in your listening, speaking and pronunciation skills because you’ll use s...
2022-07-0148 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniIn Life There Is No Time to Waste: Sharing Stories with Professional Musician, Alessio Garavello (without songs)In this episode, I talk with Alessio Garavello, a professional Italian guitarist, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, sound engineer and music producer based in London. Alessio has been working as a session musician for over two decades and has performed live all across Europe with A New Tomorrow, his hard rock band.
I first met Alessio in the UK in 2011. We worked together in a popular coffee chain shop and what immediately impressed me was his English pronunciation. He didn't sound Italian at all. I didn't think it was possible for an Italian to speak English without an...
2022-06-0447 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniArrogant: A Story About Italians AbroadIn this episode, I tell my own true story about being an Italian abroad. This is a story that might make you think about your country and people, and it's inspired by a photo of a pizza I took in 2016. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).
Episode Links
The photo that inspired 'Arrogant' (stolaroid.com/arrogant)
My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories)
Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events)
Michelle Daniel's Instagram (www.instagram.com/theheartofenglish.ca)
The Heart of English Conversation Club (theheartofenglish.ca/conversation-club)
How to get...
2022-02-0412 minOpen Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniGift Card: A Story About IdiotsIn this episode, I tell a true story about a time I went shopping with my girlfriend Aloha. It's a story I briefly told in Italian as a vocal message on Whatsapp to some of my friends. When they heard it, most of them replied, "You MUST tell this story on your podcast!". So, here it is. It's inspired by a photo of me that Aloha took in the shopping mall. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).
Episode Links
The photo that inspired 'Gift Card' (stolaroid.com/gift-card)
My blog po...
2022-01-0511 min