Speak Easy Sessions

You’ll know this as Speed Networking!

“It’s fun, brings great contacts, and helps me finally speak English more freely.” 
Dorit Flor, klopfecke.de

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“You get to meet people from all over the world and practice speaking English together. My last session included people from Germany, Iran, Ukraine, Sweden, and Georgia.

Christine runs this for free, and the value is amazing. She gives prompts and pairs you up in breakout rooms, which makes it easy and fun. You walk away having met really interesting people. I’ll definitely keep coming back.”
Michi Lantz

Drop in, speak and leave a little lighter.

No preparation, no scripts.

Who this is for

This is for professionals who want a low-pressure space to actually speak English. You don’t need to feel fluent or completely confident. You just need to be ready to speak.

Maybe you understand everything in a meeting, but go quiet the moment it’s your turn.

Maybe you’re sharp and witty in your own language but feel a step slower in English.

Or maybe your English is already strong, and you just want to keep it active through real, spontaneous conversations.

All of you belong here.

This isn’t a classroom, and no one is here to correct you. You simply speak, alongside other professionals, in a space designed to feel easy.

What happens in the session

A 30-minute Zoom session every two weeks on a Thursday, 12:15–12:45 CET.

Here’s how it works:

• A short, friendly welcome
• A fresh topic from me to get you speaking straight away
• Conversations in pairs or a small group, depending on the group size
• Always small enough that you actually get to speak

No preparation, no performance, no long setup.

You just start speaking.

What it feels like

It feels easier than you expect.

You aren’t performing, and nobody is marking your grammar.

The people you meet come from all over the world, bringing different backgrounds and accents. Because the conversation partners keep changing, you stay in the moment.

The speaking starts to flow before your brain has time to overthink it.

Most people leave with the same quiet shift: less hesitation, more ease, and more of their English ready when they need it.

The idea behind Speak Easy Sessions grew from my earlier Speed Networking events, created to help professionals connect, share ideas and overcome barriers.

Recognised locally

📰 Heinsberger Zeitung

In May 2023, my Speed Networking initiative was featured for helping entrepreneurs overcome barriers and connect with each other.

“Um Hürden für Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer abzubauen, lädt Christine Burgmer regelmäßig zum Speed Networking ein.”

What participants say

“Can strangers really connect without being in the same physical space? Tall order. I was surprised. What a “space” of warm welcome and genuine curiosity about each other.

Time flew by. We all wanted to chat more.

Christine’s recipe for quality conversation:
1. An ice-breaker question that gets conversation flowing.
2. A deeper question that gives self-introduction a fun spin.
3. Her care for everyone’s passions and amazing memory of details.

As a newcomer, I felt at ease in no time.”

Handan Bao, Conference Interpreter

What does it cost?

Nothing. It is completely free.

I run it as an open space to keep your spoken English active and real.

No fees. No hidden costs. No pressure.

How to join

Register using the form below. You will receive your Zoom link and reminders by email.

Next session: 30 July 2026