Do any of these sound like you?
⭐️ You need to use English at work to talk to colleagues, clients or customers but you always feel stressed when you have to speak.
⭐️ You need to use English for phone calls, emails, business meetings or presentations but you’re worried that your English isn’t good enough.
⭐️ You want to be able to engage in small talk with your colleagues or clients but you struggle because you don’t know what to say or how to say it.
⭐️ You’re looking for a new job or a promotion but feel your level of English is holding you back.
I can help!
⭐️ You need to use English at work to talk to colleagues, clients or customers but you always feel stressed when you have to speak.
⭐️ You need to use English for phone calls, emails, business meetings or presentations but you’re worried that your English isn’t good enough.
⭐️ You want to be able to engage in small talk with your colleagues or clients but you struggle because you don’t know what to say or how to say it.
⭐️ You’re looking for a new job or a promotion but feel your level of English is holding you back.
I can help!
Here are some things I hear from clients ALL THE TIME:
“I feel nervous or scared in a conversation. I’m worried about making mistakes or sounding like a child. I’m anxious about what other people will think of me if I try to speak English so sometimes it’s easier not to say anything at all.”
“Sometimes I feel awkward because I don’t know what to say. I even avoid situations where I might have to talk to somebody! I don’t like going into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee in case I have to make conversation!”
“I want to be able to talk about a wider range of topics but my vocabulary and grammar are limited. I can’t say exactly what I want to say and this is frustrating.”
“I feel left out of conversations because it’s difficult to understand what people are saying. I feel too shy about my English to join in.”
“I learnt English at school but it was a while ago and I’ve forgotten a lot of it now. I’ve lost my confidence. My younger colleagues know more English than I do and I’m feeling left behind.”
“I want to be taken seriously at work and not feel overlooked. It’s difficult enough being a woman and getting my male colleagues to take me seriously but my lack of confidence in English makes things feel even harder.”
“I’ve been learning English for a while but I don’t feel that I’m making progress. If I could get to a higher level of English, I would enjoy going to work so much more. I might even apply for a better job!"
“I feel nervous or scared in a conversation. I’m worried about making mistakes or sounding like a child. I’m anxious about what other people will think of me if I try to speak English so sometimes it’s easier not to say anything at all.”
“Sometimes I feel awkward because I don’t know what to say. I even avoid situations where I might have to talk to somebody! I don’t like going into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee in case I have to make conversation!”
“I want to be able to talk about a wider range of topics but my vocabulary and grammar are limited. I can’t say exactly what I want to say and this is frustrating.”
“I feel left out of conversations because it’s difficult to understand what people are saying. I feel too shy about my English to join in.”
“I learnt English at school but it was a while ago and I’ve forgotten a lot of it now. I’ve lost my confidence. My younger colleagues know more English than I do and I’m feeling left behind.”
“I want to be taken seriously at work and not feel overlooked. It’s difficult enough being a woman and getting my male colleagues to take me seriously but my lack of confidence in English makes things feel even harder.”
“I’ve been learning English for a while but I don’t feel that I’m making progress. If I could get to a higher level of English, I would enjoy going to work so much more. I might even apply for a better job!"
She Speaks English
I created my programme, She Speaks English, to help women like you to be able to use English more confidently so that you can achieve your full potential in your career.
After working with me...
... you’ll feel more comfortable using English at work, whether that’s talking to customers, writing emails, giving presentations or just making small talk in the office.
... you’ll feel able to have conversations with colleagues and clients in English without feeling nervous or awkward all the time or worried about making mistakes.
... you’ll be able to join in the conversation and talk about a range of different topics with confidence.
... you’ll feel confident enough with your English to take the next steps in your career.
... you’ll know strategies and techniques that enable you to continue to work on your English independently.
After working with me...
... you’ll feel more comfortable using English at work, whether that’s talking to customers, writing emails, giving presentations or just making small talk in the office.
... you’ll feel able to have conversations with colleagues and clients in English without feeling nervous or awkward all the time or worried about making mistakes.
... you’ll be able to join in the conversation and talk about a range of different topics with confidence.
... you’ll feel confident enough with your English to take the next steps in your career.
... you’ll know strategies and techniques that enable you to continue to work on your English independently.
So what does the “She Speaks English” programme look like?
💙 For three months, we’ll meet online for one-to-one sessions which are highly tailored to you and your needs.
💙 There will also be some mini challenges which you can easily complete in your own time between sessions.
💙 You will be invited to join a small and supportive community on Slack for women like you who are working on improving their English. This will enable us to support each other in a safe space.
💙 Finally, as a member of the group, you will also be invited to informal group chats on Zoom once a month so you can get to know like-minded people and practise your conversation skills.
What my clients say
"Before we worked together, I definitely didn't feel confident and I understood that I had to "break" the barrier. I had experience talking about my work, but this was limiting and wasn't helpful in day-to-day life in the UK, so I decided to have some lessons that would help me.
I wanted to talk with a teacher who had experience and Katie is quite patient.
I feel that I speak much more fluently than before. I make mistakes but I'm not so focused on this anymore, because I see everyone makes some mistakes, so it is not the end of the world. The most important thing is to be able to pass on the information so people understand and I think in most cases I am capable of doing that now. There is no need to be ashamed of any mistakes or bad pronunciation.
Katie also helped me understand how people in the UK live, what the differences from Russia are, and what to expect from a cultural perspective as we discussed holidays and some memorable dates. This helped me to adjust for sure.
I would like to add thank you for all your help! Your patience and openness helped me not only with my English but also to understand British people a little bit more. There were insights into the culture and I don't feel a stranger here. The lessons were a really important part of my relocation to the UK."
Polina, Russia/UK
I wanted to talk with a teacher who had experience and Katie is quite patient.
I feel that I speak much more fluently than before. I make mistakes but I'm not so focused on this anymore, because I see everyone makes some mistakes, so it is not the end of the world. The most important thing is to be able to pass on the information so people understand and I think in most cases I am capable of doing that now. There is no need to be ashamed of any mistakes or bad pronunciation.
Katie also helped me understand how people in the UK live, what the differences from Russia are, and what to expect from a cultural perspective as we discussed holidays and some memorable dates. This helped me to adjust for sure.
I would like to add thank you for all your help! Your patience and openness helped me not only with my English but also to understand British people a little bit more. There were insights into the culture and I don't feel a stranger here. The lessons were a really important part of my relocation to the UK."
Polina, Russia/UK
"At the beginning, I needed to obtain a B2-level certificate for my work and my English abilities were rusty. I felt clumsy and incompetent. After that, I continued to work with Katie to practise conversation because it's my weak point as well as listening. At university, I studied mainly grammar and literature.
I chose Katie because she inspired me with trust and her expertise. Maybe I was afraid of not understanding at first and sometimes I’m still afraid but I think it’s better to find a solution and to improve.
Now I feel better about my English than before. Recently, I realized that I have good enough skills in grammar and I improved my listening and conversation but it always needs practice.
I got my English certificate for my job and now I’m a little more confident in speaking. Moreover, studying with Katie, I found out about cultural aspects of English native speakers that are reflected in the use of language.
Katie is kind and always careful about students' needs. She works taking care of details, she gives you the right tips according to your requests. She puts you at ease. I like that she’s also interested in my life. It’s a good approach to working together.
Thanks to Katie, I understand English better now than during my university studies."
Roberta, Italy"
How much does it cost?
This is a brand new programme which I’m trying out so I’m offering a special price to a small number of people while I’m in the testing phase.
The initial price will be £597.
Pay in full or pay in three instalments of £199.
For this you’ll get:
This is a brand new programme which I’m trying out so I’m offering a special price to a small number of people while I’m in the testing phase.
The initial price will be £597.
Pay in full or pay in three instalments of £199.
For this you’ll get:
- a one-hour one-to-one lesson with me on Zoom each week for three months
- a Mini Challenge each week to complete in your own time plus feedback where needed
- access to a private Slack group, both during the programme and even after the programme is complete
- invitations to monthly group calls on Zoom
FAQs
I’m very busy. Will I have time to complete your programme?
I’ve designed the programme to help you to fit it into your busy life as easily as possible. We’ll meet just once a week for a one-hour lesson. The other aspects of the programme can be done in just a few minutes at any time that suits you.
What kind of progress can I expect to see in three months?
After three months, most of my clients feel a lot more confident in their ability to communicate in English and use English in their job. Depending on your specific needs, we’ll be able to improve your grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation and you’ll be equipped with strategies to continue working on these areas on your own.
What if I want more than three months?
I’m sure you will notice progress and improvement after three months but of course, there’s always more to learn! If you would like to continue working with me after the three months, we can certainly organise that.
How does the community work?
The community will consist of a Slack group where you can meet other women like you and make new friends. You’ll be able to share ideas, support each other and practise your English. You’ll also have the chance to join informal group chats on Zoom each month.
What if I decide this programme isn’t right for me?
If you change your mind part way through the programme, or if life gets in the way and you can’t complete it for any reason, I can give you a partial refund according to how long we’ve worked together.
I’m very busy. Will I have time to complete your programme?
I’ve designed the programme to help you to fit it into your busy life as easily as possible. We’ll meet just once a week for a one-hour lesson. The other aspects of the programme can be done in just a few minutes at any time that suits you.
What kind of progress can I expect to see in three months?
After three months, most of my clients feel a lot more confident in their ability to communicate in English and use English in their job. Depending on your specific needs, we’ll be able to improve your grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation and you’ll be equipped with strategies to continue working on these areas on your own.
What if I want more than three months?
I’m sure you will notice progress and improvement after three months but of course, there’s always more to learn! If you would like to continue working with me after the three months, we can certainly organise that.
How does the community work?
The community will consist of a Slack group where you can meet other women like you and make new friends. You’ll be able to share ideas, support each other and practise your English. You’ll also have the chance to join informal group chats on Zoom each month.
What if I decide this programme isn’t right for me?
If you change your mind part way through the programme, or if life gets in the way and you can’t complete it for any reason, I can give you a partial refund according to how long we’ve worked together.
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A bit about me
Hi, I'm Katie, an English teacher from the UK. I work with professional women who need to use English at work and are looking for help with their language skills and confidence. If that's you, I’m here to help you overcome your worries and fears about your English so that you can reach your full potential in your career. I’ve been teaching English since the year 2000, first in classrooms in Poland and in Cambridge, and then one-to-one online. |
