The Power of English Language Coaching

Jane’s sketch note to brainstorm the advantages of language coaching

You’ve decided you want to improve your English skills for work or want to build better connections in your international team, what’s the next step? For many professionals, traditional language classes don’t help with the specific challenges people face in their careers. This is where personalised business English language coaching makes all the difference.

In today’s globalised world, the ability to communicate effectively in English has become a cornerstone of professional success. In Germany, it can often feel like everyone around you at work speaks English fluently, they make it look easy. I understand how frustrating that can be!! According to a 2023 Statista survey, 12.31 million people living in Germany said they had very good English language skills. However, the reality is more nuanced: over 23 million people said they had “quite good skills” and over 34 million people said they had “poor or no knowledge” of English. So, if you feel there is something missing when it comes to your English skills -- don’t worry -- you’re not alone!

How could language coaching help you?

Language coaching helps the learner build self-awareness to find their own solutions to communication challenges. Unlike traditional teaching, coaching is a positive, future-focused, and self-motivating approach.

A language coach does not teach, instruct, or offer advice. Coaches provide support and ask powerful questions to help their clients find their own way on their language learning journey.

The learner is given space and time to work on their personal, individual goals, ultimately feeling more empowered!

Let me tell you a little more about how I work as an English language coach…

My steps towards building effective communication with personalised business English language coaching

Step 1: Identifying your unique needs.

We start by collaborating to find out what you really need to do to make meaningful progress. This means I listen carefully to your challenges and ask targeted questions to help you find specific areas you want or need to improve.

Step 2: Setting clear goals and making a plan.

Together, we not only create clear, SMART goals for your English learning journey. But by using coaching tools and techniques, we also plan for potential obstacles. This is where I step in to support you as your language coach—helping you stay on track even when challenges arise.

Step 3: Motivating and encouraging you

Once we’ve developed a learning strategy, we determine the type of support you need. This might involve regular accountability check-ins to keep you aligned with your goals. If nerves or a lack of confidence are holding you back, we’ll work together on mindset strategies to overcome these barriers.

Step 4: Providing skill-specific training

When needed, I can take on a trainer role, offering practical exercises, tips, and feedback to help you master specific skills. Whether it’s polishing your presentation delivery or perfecting client meeting facilitation, this targeted training ensures you develop the tools you need to succeed.

With my integrated approach to language coaching and business English training, you gain a learning experience that is learner-focused, strategic, and goal-oriented. It’s not about memorising grammar rules or vocabulary; it’s about excelling in real-world scenarios. Whether it’s delivering impactful presentations, navigating high-stakes meetings, or crafting persuasive emails, this approach guides you on your way to success.

Imagine the confidence boost of knowing you can clearly articulate your ideas in a meeting with international clients or the career opportunities that open when you can effectively network across countries and cultures. With language coaching, these goals become achievable, creating not just better communication but also long-term career growth and stronger teams. That is the power of English language coaching. It brings me great joy to be able to help people and companies unlock their potential thanks to a transformative language coaching approach.

I invite you to book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore how to unlock you or your team’s potential through business English language coaching.

Hello,

I’m Jane Carvell, a business English trainer and language coach. I help German-speaking professionals improve their English communication skills, so that they can build better connections and flourish in an international working world.