The next time you hear “In English, please!” you can stay relaxed. Because you’ll be prepared. No matter what industry you work in or what role you hold – our training will help you practice switching gears as if it were nothing and build your confidence in English.
During our sessions, you’ll do most of the talking while I observe and analyse. I use my methodology: finding confidence in five steps. You’ll receive my valuable feedback and input: Where are you with your English, which structures do you know, which could you improve, and what vocabulary do you need? Then it’s time to get down to work, putting what’s new for you into practice: You’ll practice what feels unfamiliar—new patterns, new structures, wordings. In the final step, we’ll round it all off with practice, practice, practice—by speaking, speaking, speaking. At all times, the focus will be 100 percent on you and your topics.
As a business English coach and author of five books, I specialize in one-on-one coaching and corporate training. I am a native German speaker with 30 years of experience in communication in both German and English, which means I understand the nuances of your needs in both languages. I work with my methodology and focus on the relevant five core English tenses first, the Big5.
English Speaking Confidence can be of great help to you. I’m happy to talk with you and find out how we can level up your English skills.
I’ll professionally guide you in approaching the English language from a perspective that makes speaking spontaneously easier and makes using English more enjoyable. Language is a powerful tool, and from my own experience, I know that people are impatient and want to make quick progress. You can rest assured that I’m committed to advancing your personal progress. I give you my word on that. Because that’s what I want, too—targeted training.
It only makes sense that I try to share with you something that has worked for me. I’ve had the opportunity to work with many specialists and executives, and I know that it’s extremely important not to lose your professionalism in an international setting.
“Birgit quickly took us to the next English level.”
Business English Coach · Author of 5 books · 30 years of English · 20+ years as a trainer · 1:1 online coaching · Company trainings
My English Speaking Confidence coaching focuses on spoken English and fluency. We work with real situations from your job — meetings, presentations, small talk, or discussions — so you can express your ideas clearly, naturally, and with confidence.
My Offer for You: English Speaking Confidence
One-on-one coaching for people who already speak English—but want to reach a new level of confidence in English—just as they do in their native language, German.
We’ll work on your specific, individual professional situations:
International meetings and phone calls
Presentations and impromptu speeches
Difficult or important conversations
Tailored vocabulary and idioms
Confidence in the language structures where you still hesitate
Correcting incorrect phrasing, avoiding mistakes
Online · 1-on-1 · tailored to your everyday professional life
After this training, you will have spent 11 hours speaking intensively in English about your topics.
I can help you lose that fear of switching to English spontaneously.
Switching between German and English—no problem. If you practice it. My strength lies in my experience in business and communication in both languages. You can discuss complex topics with me and be sure that I understand you. We’ll find the right words for you in English.
My promise: I will help you make personal progress. Tell me where you feel unsure. In a brief conversation, we’ll figure out what we can start working on right away.
Let’s work together to solve your problem with speaking English. You’ll overcome your insecurity when speaking English.
What clients say:
Feedback: “It’s impressive how Birgit always found the right translations for technical terms during our conversations—terms that many people probably wouldn’t even know how to interpret in German.”
Feedback: “Birgit offers both professionalism and flexibility. For me, this is the perfect language coaching—well worth every penny!”
Feedback: “I’ve made significant progress with a manageable amount of effort. For me, personalized coaching is much more effective than general training.”
My focus in coaching isn’t just on the language itself. My focus is on how you come across in English.
Please get in touch.
Typical Topics in Business English Coaching
- Leading and Presenting in English
- Conducting performance reviews, giving feedback
- Leading meetings and presenting arguments
- Giving instructions, delegating, preparing pitches, convincing clients
- Self-confident and targeted communication – always
- Generating momentum, getting your ideas across
My methodology: find English Speaking Confidence in five steps – English Fitness Faster.
My clients have a broad background and work in many industries, which I can handle well because of my background as a business journalist.
- energy sector
- finance and banking
- law firms
- judiciary
- metal industry
- education
- coaching
- and many more
Why am I the coach you’ve been looking for?
Because I know what you need. I understand your longing to be more fluent and I understand how little time you have to lose. I am a fast-track learner and achiever. Please take a look at my background and you will find out: I am always looking for an optimized path to achieve what I am aiming at. This is what I also apply to my trainings.
Language matters. The way you feel matters.
What I can do for you as your English coach
We will find the wordings you need most in your daily business – in intensive sessions, where you do most of the talking.
With a background as a journalist, I never run short of interesting and relevant questions to ask you. No matter what business you work in and what background you have. You will get a boost in new vocabulary and different ways of saying the things you really need to talk about at work.
My promise:
We will only work on relevant issues and language aspects – only what is truly of interest for you. Please find out more in a personal call.
For more information please read on here. Since my target group is people with German as their mother tongue, I keep the information part in English on this website short.
However, listen to me speaking more English here: Three English Experts the Podcast for English Learners