Who is this program for? Professionals, Founders & Entrepreneurs who ... ... Are busy ... Need flexibility ... Feel they aren’t taken seriously because of their English skills ... Struggle with insecurity when speaking with international clients or investors ... Avoid networking opportunities due to (often perceived) language barriers ... Believe they need perfect English to succeed (spoiler alert: they don’t!) ... Have a reasonable degree of fluency (can hold a conversation, accuracy is not important) ... Want to work with someone who is real and a native English speaker ... Are overwhelmed with learning or bored with traditional methods ... Are not progressing as much as they would like ... Want to practice talking about subjects that matter
Why is this method different? - Topics that are interesting and focused - You practice when it suits YOUR schedule - The focus is speaking - to improve both English accuracy and other communication skills - No more exhausting classes, no more studying grammar tables - Natural repetition to enhance retention - You take responsibility for preparation which also improves retention
How does it work? Firstly, think of it in terms of speaking in front of an audience. you prepare your notes, then you practice in front of the mirror, and when the big day comes, you go on stage and present. My program follows a similar concept
- I send you 2 written prompts/questions per week (Monday and Thursday), via WhatsApp (or your chosen app). Each month will be a different theme. I'll talk more about themes later - In your own time, prepare your answer and practice - When you are ready, record your message, which should be no longer than 2-5 minutes, then send it to me - Within 24 hours I respond with corrections and suggestions of the most important points, with explanations* - You practice again following my advice and re-record your message (if you wish) - Again, I correct if necessary (we can do this as many times as needed) *(if no correction is needed, I can send you an extra, optional, prompt)
Themes Let me give you some examples of themes covered: Networking / Problem Solving / Professional Development / Leadership / Innovation & Creativity Remember, it is 1 theme per month and this is why: One theme per month allows you to go deeper into the subject, meaning: - your answers will go beyond surface level responses - you will repeat and reinforce vocabulary
Prompts / Questions So let's take a look at what this really looks like with real prompts / questions that I will send you. Theme: Innovation & Creativity Week 1: Prompt 1: Describe a time when you found a creative solution to a problem. What was the result? Prompt 2: What creative ideas or innovations are companies in your sector working on right now? Week 2: Prompt 3: Think about a situation where you had to innovate under pressure. What did you do? Prompt 4: Imagine you are given unlimited resources to develop a new product. What would it be? Week 3: Prompt 5: How do you encourage creativity in your work? Do you have a specific routine or process? Prompt 6: Discuss this quote: “Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” Elon Musk Week 4: Why do you think innovation is important for companies in today’s market? If you could lead an innovation project in your company, what would you focus on?
Now you can see what I mean... the 'theme' gives you the opportunity to dig deeper! Imagine 12 months of business themes - not only will you have improved your English accuracy, communication skills and confidence, but this regular reflection will have a huge positive impact on your professional development! An extra win!
How much is the program? 120 euros per month
When can I start? The program starts on the 1st of each month (so the Monday or Thursday closest to the 1st)
Your questions This doesn't seem like a lot of work per week. Will I really progress? Absolutely YES! You already know you can communicate! This program focuses on the QUALITY of your communication, talking about that are important to you. This program has been designed for busy professionals, founders and entrepreneurs who generally have other priorities. Too much is often overwhelming and generally results in quitting. My aim is for you to get straight to the point, without wasting time so it is manageable on a consistent basis.
Surely a 1:1 personal class is better? We are all so familiar with this traditional way of teaching that it feels strange to consider another way. Remember, you are here because YOU WANT TO IMPROVE, not because you want to spend an hour with a teacher ;). But... if 1:1 coaching is what you want, I have a few hours per week available for this too.
1 week free trial! I totally understand that this is probably a new concept for you, so I am very happy to offer you a 1 week free trial!