Asynchronous Speaking Programs
Do you need to quickly improve your fluency and comprehension of technical English to unlock opportunities in the mining industry?
Are you feeling overwhelmed or bored with traditional English classes that don’t relate to your professional work?
Is your already hectic schedule as a mining professional making it hard to commit to regular English classes?
Asynchronous speaking programs give you the ability to improve your English skills in the most efficient way!
Expand your vocabulary, grammar and topic knowledge by watching/listening to pre-session learning materials developed by me each week.
AND
Improve your speaking fluency by engaging in lively discussions/debates on issues that are topical in TODAY’S industry.
Impress your colleagues with your industry knowledge and your English speaking skills.
You know that you need to focus on the skills (vocabulary, functional language, communication style and topics) that you need in the workplace today in order to see the most effective transformation in your English communication skills.
Inside each 4-week program
Topical, mining industry-related content.
Interactive discussion opportunities.
Private, personalised feedback to guide you to rapidly improve your speaking skills.
- A 5-10 minute weekly podcast English lesson by me, focusing on the vocabulary and grammar you need to excel at your own speaking prompt.
- Participate in 6 private speaking tasks in the first 3 weeks with guided prompts to follow.
- Receive personalised feedback from me on all tasks with an opportunity to re-record your answer based on the feedback.
- Join in the interactive discussion task in week 4 with the group.
- Unlimited support from me by Telegram throughout the 4 weeks.
- A workbook to take notes and track your improvement.
The cost for each 4 Week Speaking Program is USD$ 100.
If you’re like many mining professionals I work with, you’ve spent years sharpening your technical skills.
You’ve nailed geological modelling, mastered metallurgical accounting, or know every inch of your site’s operations.
But speaking clearly and confidently in English is still a challenge.
That’s exactly what we fix here.
A 4-week speaking program to help non-native English speakers in the mining and minerals sector:
Expand your industry and workplace vocabulary so you sound more professional and confident Practice real-world speaking activities in English Improve pronunciation, tone, and fluency Learn how to communicate across different cultures Get personalised feedback and guidance to sound more natural
Each program is developed for you, based on your role and needs.
Week 1-3:
- 1 x 5-10 minute podcast episode to hear new vocabulary and natural speaking styles.
- 2 x questions to record your answer to and send to me in private.
- personal feedback by recording from me. Including supportive feedback and discussion topics to increase your understan ding of natural English styles.
Week 4
- A personalised, tailored week-long task (debate/discussion/presentation etc..) to give you real-world practice with the new skills from week 1- 3.
FAQ's
What topic will the speaking program cover?
As an industry professional myself, I can focus on a wide range of topics. I have worked as a geologist, chemist, metallurgist and process engineer throughout Australia and South East Asia. The topics can be developed (in agreement with you) on a wide range of topics so it is directly relevant to your job….and interesting!
If you purchase a month’s program after the 4th of the month, you will automatically be added to the next month’s program. If you wish to make alternative arrangements, email me directly.
Do I have to do a task activity in week 4?
It is completely up to you. However, the benefit of doing a real-world task are considerable. You will overcome fear more quickly, you will put your learning into context and you will get much more out of the program.
Why should I buy this program now?
Improving speaking skills can take time. It takes regular, structured practice to see real benefits. By focusing on the communication skills you need, you will rapidly transform your confidence in your speaking abilities. However you will still need some extra time to expand your vocabulary and grammar skills in order to approach fully-natural English. The sooner you start to speak, the quicker the transformation WILL occur.
Will I improve my grammar in this program?
This is a fluency-focused program. There is no direct activity for improving grammar or vocabulary. However, these skills will naturally be improved indirectly as you use your skills daily. And this will be included in the feedback stage of the program if needed.
What platform do you use for these programs?
All communications are sent and received on the Telegram app. There will be a group chat available for asking any questions and getting to know each other, as well as the 4th week’s discussion task. However all other tasks (including feedback) is done with me in a private chat.
I have a really busy schedule. Do I need to be available at a set time?
No. This is the real benefit of this kind of program. You can do the activity at any time of the day that suits you. It takes just 10-15 minutes a day. And if you cannot do it one day, you can catch up on the next day. Each week will have 1-1.5 hours of work in total, but spread out in small amounts each day, so you can fit it around the busiest schedule.
I am not sure my English level is high enough for this program.
The real benefit of this kind of program is that everyone will be at different levels, but everyone will get the same benefit from the activities. You will need to be at an intermediate level in order to understand the videos, podcasts and articles. If you are at a pre-intermediate level of English, you can contact me and I we can discuss your situation individually to see if this will be suitable.
If you don’t know what your current level of English is, and what solution will be best for you, take my free online placement test here to get an instant result. It takes about 15 minutes.