Confidence in English

Build your confidence step by step in spoken English in just 6 weeks.

When you finally dare to speak do you doubt your pronunciation?

Speaking a second language is not something you just learn and then speak confidently straight away, it takes time and your mindset is important

Once you join Confidence in English, this is what you’ll experience:

Translate less
Talk more in meetings
Feel better about your pronunciation
Feel more confident about your voice in English

All group classes will be conducted on the Zoom platform so please make sure you have access to a computer or phone that supports zoom with sufficient internet and a camera so that you can participate fully

1) Introduction to confidence and pronunciation

Speech sounds & IPA
Phonetics & Phonology
Syllables & word stress

2) The Schwa

The stress system of English
Misplacing primary stress
Schwa words & phrases

3 & 4) Long & Short Vowel Sounds

Tense /i/ as in sheep
Lax /i/ as in ship
The ah /a:/ as in father
The /ae/ as in cat

5 & 6) Introduction to Prosody

Intonation
Word stress
Content vs function words
Connected speech

Confidence in spoken English
Limiting beliefs and mindset
Motivation
Daily practice
Listening to your voice in English
Personalised coaching on specific pronunciation challenges

Intermediate and upper intermediate non native English speakers (B1 and B2 in the Common European Framework) who want to improve their confidence in spoken English by speaking more clearly.
Please note that this is not a course for beginners, intermediate is the minimal level in order to be able to take the course.
If you decide you want to take this course, we’ll have a quick call to align and answer any questions you may have

Before joining this class, I was hesitant to talk freely in public. I used to talk so quietly that no one could understand me clearly. Saskia's confidence and pronunciation program helped me overcome my limiting beliefs. I can see so much difference in me. I am talking more confidently and my voice is audible to my colleagues. I am able convey my message clearly.

This program helped me correct my pronunciations. Daily practice is helping me improve my accent as well. My favorite thing about this course is, it is not limited to it's curriculum, it's more than that. I got good friends. Tasks are well designed to emphasize your confidence and pronunciation needs.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who's looking to improve English pronunciation and get motivation to take next step in English learning journey.

Module 1 | Saturday 30th Jan 10am-12 noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hours

Module 2 | Saturday 6th Feb 10am-12 noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hour

Module 3 | Saturday 13th Feb 10am-12noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hours

Module 4 | Saturday 20th Feb 10am-12 noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hours

Module 5 | Saturday 27th Feb 10am-12 noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hours

Module 6 | Saturday 7th March 10am-12 noon Mexico time, 5pm-7pm Central European time | 2 Hours

Mindset Coaching Sessions

Session 1 | Wednesday 3rd Feb Time to be confirmed | 1.5 Hours

Session 2 | Wednesday 10th Feb Time to be confirmed | 1.5 Hours

Session 3 | Wednesday 17th Feb Time to be confirmed | 1.5 Hour

Session 4 | Wednesday 24th Feb Time to be confirmed | 1.5 Hours

Session 5 | Wednesday 4th March Time to be confirmed | 1.5 Hours

I didn't realize that I had to improve my pronunciation, I never paid attention about some sounds and neither give importance to the sound like "schwa“

Now I feel more confidence, I paid attention about the sounds in consequence, I can understand better, the people understand me better and this is motivating for me to continue practice my english to improve

I feel more confidence, for me is very important, because in this way push me and it motivates me to continue practice and study my english, before this course I don't have a lot interest to improve my English, of course I wanted, but I wasn't motivated

I liked may things, but in particular the dynamic and environment is very good, and the method of the course is excellent, because we can participate many time in the class and you ask many question and in this way we have to be very concentrate in the class other things were; recording myself in a video, it was a very good challenge

I recommend your course, it’s great, is motivating, and it help to feel confidence

I started Parker Business English in 2018 after a 15 year career in the corporate world and particularly marketing which I had enjoyed but left me wanting more. I use my business experience to help others with their communication in English be it speaking, writing, reading, listening and most of all confidence.

I have lived and worked in the UK, (I’m a British native), Hong Kong and Mexico City in international agencies and client side companies. My language learning journey with Spanish and particularly working in Spanish has allowed me great insight into the challenges English learners face such as direct translation.

I did the intense but great CELTA certificate (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and haven’t looked back since. I have lived in Mexico City for the past 10 years so my specialities are Spanish speakers, business English and Marketing. However I love helping all English learners from all over the world.

I love helping English learners get more confident about English, this is one of my passions. I use a flexible and personalized approach to English learning that includes communication coaching. I adapt to the needs of my clients and each and every one is very different with different challenges.

I believe that language learning is a life long process that should be enjoyed and there are so many things we can do to improve if we have the right mindset.

“Tome cursos en diferentes escuelas sin tener exito en realemente ser capaz de hablar en ingles. Llevo un ano con clases personalizados con Saskia y he progresado mucho en confianza y progreso. Siendo ahora capaz de hacer presentaciones profesionales y algo por lo cual recomiendo es por el profesionalismo que imprime para que realmente avance dia a dia”

“I took courses at different schools without really succeeding in being able to speak English. I have been in personalized classes with Saskia for a year and have made a lot of progress in confidence. Being now able to make professional presentations is something I recommend Saskia for as well as her professionalism so that you really advance day by day "

I’ve been taking classes for 3 months with Saskia and I’m really happy with my progress, from the first class my confidence has improved and each class my conversation skills get better. She has a lot of patienceand is very flexible. I love that her classes are made to achieve your personal goals, I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn or improve their English language skills.

I am very happy with the improvement I have had in English, when I started with my teacher Saskia I was very embarrassed to speak and I did not know how to say a sentence, or any grammar because I did not understand it, now I can speak perfectly in English, in a short time I reached a good level of English! On the other hand, whenever I have a grammatical doubt, she explains it to me in a way that I will always remember, she explains everything in a very simple way. She is a teacher who is very involved in your learning and in a very individual way because we each have different problems with English, and that is what makes you improve a lot.

Investment

This course is an investment in you and your English and I’m so excited to be working with you, helping you and getting to know you better.

Stop struggling with English and not speaking because you think your English isn’t good enough. Let’s make this happen!

I notice more fluency and more confidence when I speak, also pay more attention and I don’t translate any more instead search the way to say it in English, I still tend to avoid to speak some times but I’m working on it What I like most about the course is the interaction with the classmates, the teacher, and the coaching sessions In spanish I would say, No lo pienses te lo recomiendo 100%, es la mejor inversión que vas a hacer. Don’t even think about it, I recommend it 100%, it’s the best investment you’re going to make Thank you for everything Saskia, I’m looking forward to start another course with you.

FAQS

What's included in the course?

6 Pronunciation sessions (2 hours each session)
5 Mindset coaching sessions (1.5 hours each session)
Personalised feedback
Live classes on Zoom
Unlimited personalized support from me for duration of course
Homework after each class
A resource library in Google Drive
All classes will be in English in a friendly and supportive environment where we will be practicing
A total of 20 hours of live classes

Can I get a refund if I don’t like the course?

Yes you are entitled to a full refund (within 14 days) if after taking 3 classes you feel this course is not delivering its promise.

What if I miss classes?

All classes will be recorded so that if you miss them you can watch the replay. That said I would highly encourage you to black out time in your diary for classes are they will be dynamic and a chance to speak, learn, participate and ask questions.

In order to see results it is necessary to attend the course and do all the homework.

Will this course cover grammar?

Although grammar is not the core of this course we may cover come brief grammar questions that students may have….The focus of this course is on usage and pronunciation of English.

How can I contact you?

If you have any questions, queries or doubts please get in contact with me at the following email address: saskia@parkerconsulting.mx or on Skype: Saskia Parker

Confidence in English

Once you join Confidence in English, this is what you’ll experience:

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