1:1 English Training

Your English Partner

Who is this for?

For executives, entrepreneurs and experienced professionals who want to communicate clearly and comfortably in English.

Perhaps you’re preparing for an important presentation, leading international meetings or negotiating with clients.

Or perhaps you’ve noticed that you become more cautious when speaking English. You think longer, search for words or say less than you would in your first language.

You might already speak English reasonably well but lack the confidence to contribute as much as you’d like. Or perhaps you’re comfortable speaking English but want to make a greater impact in meetings and conversations.

Your experience and expertise are already there. Our work is about helping them come through in English.

First, I listen. Then we practise.

Even our first training session begins with a conversation, not a level test.

I want to hear how you actually use English. What already works well? Where do things become difficult?

Perhaps you need more vocabulary or clearer expressions. Perhaps you’re mentally translating, worrying about mistakes or searching for the perfect sentence.

Or perhaps you know exactly what you want to say but can’t always find the words quickly enough.

Only then do we decide what to work on.

We use situations from your professional life: an upcoming presentation, a difficult negotiation or an international meeting.

Sometimes we’ll work on vocabulary or clearer expressions. Sometimes we’ll look at your message, challenge an assumption or practise handling disagreement and unexpected questions.

And we won’t always talk about business. I’m interested in people, their experiences and what matters to them. Some of the most useful conversations happen when we leave the prepared agenda behind.

There’s no fixed curriculum. We work on what you actually need.

What changes when you use English at work?

✔ You find the words and expressions you need more easily.
✔ You respond more spontaneously, even when questions take you by surprise.
✔ You express your ideas more clearly without making your sentences unnecessarily complicated.
✔ You stay involved in conversations, even when the perfect word doesn’t immediately come to mind.

The difference is that you can concentrate more on what you want to say and the people you’re talking to, rather than constantly monitoring your English.

From my work

“It nearly bankrupted the company. My company.”
A CEO preparing for an important keynote wanted to rely less on his notes and speak more freely.
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“You were real, and we trusted you.”
Feedback a product manager received after giving his first presentation in English without a script. He then answered questions for thirty minutes.
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Your investment

Some clients work with me for a few sessions to prepare for a specific challenge. Others continue for several months, depending on what they need.

After our initial conversation, I’ll suggest an approach that fits your situation and explain the costs.

You’ll know what to expect and what it will cost before deciding whether to go ahead.

Still have questions about how the coaching works? Have a look at my German FAQ section →

Let’s have a conversation.

We’ll start with a relaxed conversation in German. You can tell me what you need English for, what’s difficult at the moment and what you’d like to change.

I’ll share my thoughts and tell you whether I believe I can help.

And if I don’t think I’m the right person, I’ll tell you that too.

There’s nothing to prepare and nothing to prove.

Her simple, straightforward, and highly professional approach convinced me from the very first session…  Thanks to Christine: I got my dream job. 🙂
Julia Riethmüller, Sales Director