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You can speak English when you have time to prepare.
But those spontaneous discussions? Those still feel hard!
Introducing…
You can handle work emails. You manage meetings. You get through presentations when you’ve prepared.
But when colleagues start discussing the news, debating ideas, or talking about “that thing everyone has an opinion on”… you hesitate.
Not because you don’t have opinions. Not because you can’t speak English.
But because when there’s no time to prepare, no script to follow – everything you know seems to disappear.
You stay quiet when you have something valuable to say. You avoid deeper conversations. You feel like you’re always one step behind.
And it’s exhausting!
What Is The Discussion Space?
A weekly online session where international professionals discuss engaging topics in English, from current events to culture, technology to social issues, with people who completely understand what it’s like to live and work in an additional language.
This isn’t conversation practice where you have the same conversations about hobbies every week.
This is a space for discussion – real, spontaneous, meaningful, and in a supportive environment designed to build your confidence week by week.
What You’ll Gain
In the first 6 sessions:
- Confidence to express opinions without over-rehearsing
- Ability to jump into discussions more naturally
- Less translation, more spontaneous thinking
- Phrases for agreeing, disagreeing, and building on ideas
After 12 sessions:
- Genuine confidence in unscripted discussions
- Comfort with varied topics and unexpected questions
- Ability to think and speak at the same time
- Phrases to interrupt and build on other people’s ideas
After 24 sessions:
- True spontaneity – you stop translating all the time, you just discuss
- Confidence in discussing any topic even if you don’t know much about it
- Cultural fluency – you catch references, understand context much better
- The mental exhaustion? Greatly reduced!
How it works…
Before Each Session:
Every Friday, you’ll receive:
- A podcast on that week’s topic (15-20 minutes)
- Key vocabulary and discussion questions
- Time to think about your answers (but not script your answers)
So when you join the discussion session on Wednesdays, you’ll feel prepared, not panicked.
During The Session (60-75 minutes):
We meet every Wednesday at 6pm UK time
- Warm-up: Everyone shares one thought on the topic – structured, comfortable
- Open discussion: Natural conversation flows. You can practise sharing your opinion, building on ideas, disagreeing politely, sharing your experiences
- Feedback: We go through common mistakes I heard in the discussion, and we unpack British references, idioms, or cultural nuances that came up
- Weekly challenge (5 min): One simple thing to try in real life this week
After The Session:
You leave with:
- Confidence from actually doing the thing you were nervous about
- Phrases and patterns you heard others use naturally
- Connection with professionals on the same journey
What makes The Discussion Space Different?
What Makes This Different
It’s not generic “Conversation Practice”
We’re not sitting around asking “What did you do last weekend?” for the 100th time.
We discuss topics such as:
- The news story everyone’s talking about
- AI and its impact on work and society
- British culture nobody explains
- Social issues
- Books, podcasts, ideas your colleagues probably reference
Topics that require you to express opinions, not just make small talk.
It’s designed for professionals
Everyone here is like you:
- Can communicate in English but spontaneous discussions still feel hard
- Great at their job but tired of staying quiet when conversations get deeper
- Competent in prepared situations but struggle when put on the spot (with no time to prepare)
- International professionals working in the UK or overseas
No beginners. No basic English lessons. Just professionals who want to express their full thinking in English.
It’s actually supportive
This isn’t a competition, where the loudest voice wins!
I’ll ensure that:
- Everyone contributes comfortably
- Quieter voices get space to be heard
- The discussion stays engaging, not intimidating
- You’re challenged, not judged
You’ll leave each session thinking “I actually expressed my opinion” not “I forget everything again.”
Meet your Coach
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a certified Neurolanguage Coach® with over 18 years’ experience of helping people from all over the world to become fluent and confident English speakers.
I’ve been working with expats in the UK since 2015, so I understand the unique difficulties you face. When you don’t feel confident, you can start to worry that people will judge you if you hesitate or make mistakes, so you don’t say what you really want to say or avoid having deeper conversations.
What’s the investment?
You can purchase access to The Discussion Space in one of 3 packages: Starter (6 Sessions), Growth (12 Sessions) or Transformation (24 Sessions)
All packages include access to The Discussions Foundations online self-guided course and weekly listening and vocabulary exercises.
You don’t have to attend each week; however, for faster progress, regular attendance is encouraged.
Click a package below to sign up:
This is for you if…
✓ Your English works when you have time to prepare, but spontaneous discussions feel harder
✓ You can handle general work communication but struggle when conversations go deeper
✓ You want to express your actual opinions, not just manage basic conversations
✓ You’re tired of staying quiet when you have something valuable to contribute
✓ You want to discuss ideas and current events with confidence
✓ You’re an international professional working in the UK
This isn’t for you if…
✗ You’re still learning basic English (this is for professionals who can already communicate at work)
✗ You’re looking for formal presentation training (try 1:1 coaching instead)
✗ You want immediate career advancement strategies (try The Professional Speaking Skills Programme)
✗ You want to work on written communication over speaking
Frequently Asked Questions
What do my clients say?
“Sarah is a superb, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher. She helped me develop more confidence in English for business in my first entrepreneurship adventure and better understand the cultural differences of doing business in English-speaking countries. And above all, she provided me with fantastic tips for every situation, totally spot-on! I recommend her services for anyone who is not English native and wants to boost their business internationally. Many thanks again, Sarah!”
“Sarah was a life-saver when she helped me to prepare a presentation for work on marine insurance law. Because English is not my mother tongue, she put a lot of effort, kindness and patience to reduce my strong Spanish accent. I strongly recommend her as a competent and reliable professional.”
“I had taken my IELTS English exam many times before I started the classes with Sarah and finally passed. This was a massive achievement for me and without Sarah’s lessons I would have not been able to succeed. She was very supportive, very committed and truly dedicated to helping me improve my English, especially my writing skills. She helped me to make my dream come true! Now I can carry on progressing in my medical career. I cannot thank her enough and highly recommend her.”
“Sarah helped me to prepare for my IELTS test to study on a medical course. She was supportive and also very knowledgeable. She is very patient and takes her time to explain everything clearly. I would highly recommend her. She has a very open and friendly personality and I felt confident talking to her as I was very nervous taking the test.”
“Sarah helped me and my colleagues with our English skills when I was a machine operator in my company. Before the class, I was shy to speak English but Sarah helped me feel confident, I learnt more about the English language and how to speak politely in the UK. Now I am a supervisor in my company.”
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