FLUENCY SCHOOL SUCCESS STORIES
Interviews with Graduates
From initial worries to newfound confidence, discover personal advice and real experiences in these interviews with Fluency School graduates
Discover How They Did It—And How You Can Too
Hear directly from Fluency School™️ graduates as they share their journey from hesitation to confidence. Learn about the challenges they faced, the progress they made, and the advice they have for you.
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Now it’s your turn.
Deisy, Colombia (Living in Canada)
“This is a program that I would say empowered me, to use my voice, to express myself confidently in English. I learned so many strategies I could apply right away.
I love everything about this program. It transforms lives.“
Ngan Tran, Vietnam (Living in Canada)
“The biggest difference I can see is I feel more relaxed and more comfortable. I feel more confident and I have the belief in myself.”
Gloria, South Korea (Living in the US)
“I gained the confidence that I can speak English —even though not as a native speaker — I can get a job, I can participate in this community. This speaking English, it’s not just speaking a language but about conveying my personality, my characteristics to others.
It was really transformative.”
Machiko, Japan
“On the first day of Fluency School, I didn’t have confidence at all. All I had was fear and timidity.
Confidence takes time to build. It doesn’t happen overnight. Furthermore, in my opinion, confidence can’t be achieved by my own effort. It can be achieved by receiving encouragement and recognition from someone I can trust.
Fluency School is the best place to build confidence. Now look at me. The confidence I got here has had a very strong impact. Not only on my English but on my daily life.”
Bashi, Iran (Living in the US)
“For professional meetings, I felt so insecure and unconfident. I wasn’t sure if I could be clear, so I was afraid of saying anything.
Sometimes I think that those moments when I stopped expressing my ideas kind of cost me in a negative way.
I was embarrassed, sometimes I felt scared.
With Fluency School, lots and lots of things changed. First of all, I feel so comfortable, so confident speaking. I feel my conversation is smoother and clearer.
For me, speaking has changed. It was kind of stressful and so much pressure, but now it’s joy.
That changed my whole life.”
Maria, Colombia (Living in the US)
“It helped me to unlock my potential and change my mindset. I learned tools and strategies that allowed me to stop translating in my mind. When I did that, it was like a click, like a new way of speaking in English.”
Andres, Colombia (Living in the US)
“I went to 2 or 3 business schools before Fluency School. And all of them, let’s say, didn’t meet my expectations. So I was tired, frustrated… Once I started Fluency School, I realized that you have a very structured process for students to go from very simple personal introductions to speaking at length. It all makes sense.”
Audrey, China (Living in Canada)
“I’m on the right path. The most important skill for me was small talk strategies. I’m both an introverted person and a nonnative speaker. Now with the strategy of small talk, I know how to really make friends in English.”
Alena
“I feel a lot more confident because I don’t feel lost.”
Ana Maria
“I don’t want to use the word magic… but I have to say, your team and your methodology, it is the best way for me to discover that making a change is possible. After I finished Fluency School, I decided to do some job interviews. And after going through that, I received a job offer.”
“I was so shy and quiet when conversations were happening around me. I was insecure, I didn’t feel like I could say a sentence. Even though I knew how to say it, I was so nervous. I’ve taken so many classes and they helped me to a point but I was feeling like I was stuck there… and that’s how I found Fluency School.”
“I struggled in speaking. But I deeply believe that when a person is ready to work hard, to change yourself, the universe will show the way… you only need to decide. And the way to success was Fluency School for me. I completed Fluency School in April this year and after this course, it has changed my life. Not only English skills, but also my personality. I became more confident, brave.”
Karina, Business Professional, Mexico (Living in the U.S.)
“I took many courses. In college. Online. Of course, those courses helped me. But I really, really wanted to speak English with fluency, with clarity, without panic. Unfortunately, those courses didn’t help me to do that. When I found Fluency School, I absolutely hesitated because I thought, “What if it is another course like others?” After thinking a lot, I decided to enroll. After 1 month, I noticed that those fears that I had disappeared. Why? Because I don’t feel panic when I need to speak English. This school has changed my life.”
“I was silent in meetings. I feared to express myself, to defend my ideas… I was afraid there was something wrong with me. With Fluency School, everything changed. I’m not anxious when I need to speak in English anymore. I don’t panic. If I have to pick a word, it would be freedom. Now I feel free.”
Linda
“I joined other training classes in other institutions, some of them took me several months but at the end I still can’t get there. That was my biggest concern.
Fluency School was over my expectations. Now I feel I’m not so worried about leading discussions or doing a presentation.”
Lizeth, El Salvador (Living in the U.S.)
“This course has changed my whole self-confidence for the better and I am able to express myself more powerfully now… everybody should have the chance to try that.”
“I tried to speak as little as I can, I used to prepare what I want to say, I wrote down my thoughts… luckily I found Fluency School. It gave me my confidence back.”
Maisa, Doctor, Brazil (Now Living in Australia)
“I was afraid to talk to others, make mistakes, and no one understands me. Fluency School helped me build my confidence. Not only in English but for life.”
Jinsa, Scientist, India
“I am a member of the Confident Women Community. I noticed all the Fluency School graduates there, those brave ladies, they were having a different level of confidence and fluency in their English. I had the impression there is something magical happening in Fluency School. I need to join.
And, after Fluency School, it’s completely new me. More confident and daring to take up challenges. I feel more control while I’m speaking and more organized. And I’m able to give any spontaneous response now.”
Katherine, Business Professional, Colombia (Living in the U.S.)
“I used to get very anxious when I was trying to speak in English. I took a lot of courses, in Colombia and in New York too. But I didn’t see any progress in my speaking.
With Fluency School, I could see my progress every week. The first week I could see how shy I was, how difficult it was for me to talk for a little bit. And then at the end, to see how I can speak for 3 minutes, 4 minutes.”
Sandy, Taiwan (Living in Tasmania)
“I didn’t have a job when I joined Fluency School. It was kind of a big decision for me to join. But I didn’t regret. It opens up a lot of opportunities.”
“Do it. Do it. You won’t regret it. I absolutely enjoyed every single class. The next student is going to be my wife. If I can recommend it to my wife, I can recommend it to everyone.”
“Before Fluency School, I felt embarrassed. And I was thinking, usually, that it was my fault that I couldn’t express myself clearly, especially in live conversations… But with Fluency School, I finally answered the question of what I was lacking.”
Fatemeh, a Researcher from Iran (Now living in Canada)
“I never tried an online course before. I was not sure it would work for me… it was a very good decision to join Fluency School.
I enjoyed the classes, the small groups, it was fun. And I really enjoyed speaking English again. It was such a supportive and friendly atmosphere.”
“If you’re ready to take your communication skills to another level, where you are in a supportive environment, and at the end of the 6 weeks you will see benefits, just do it. Do it now. It’s really worth it… It’s really life changing.”
Elinor, Philippines (Living in U.S.)
“Fluency School really helped me to be me and to be true to myself. If you are someone who is not confident, this is the right path for you.”
“When I read about your course, I felt this is mine, this is what I really need. I felt like I came to an English hospital and you were my doctor.”
“I’m a shy person, but I’m more shy when I’m speaking English — was shy. But I got the confidence to speak at my level. Right now, I have the tools to not be stuck. I feel confident with me.”
“I feel confident and I love to talk with others now. Also, I can talk with my neighbors, even some strangers. It’s a very new experience for me.”
“I’ve become a lot less afraid to speak out my thoughts and opinions at work and in life in English.”
“Fluency School was like finding the key to the treasure, something I was looking for.”
“The first thing that I found is I gained a lot of confidence when speaking English with native speakers…. I like the way and method that you teach in the school. It really helps us gain confidence naturally.”
“I joined Fluency School because I have to communicate very precisely with my colleagues and express my idea. I need to be fluent. And I thought this school would help me to improve my English.
There are many changes that I’ve noticed. I’m very impressed by them because I’ve noticed that I feel much more confident when I’m speaking English.”
“One day after Fluency School, we had dinner with our friends. I was just so fluently going into that conversation and expressed myself. I had my opinions. It was a beautiful evening with our friends.
And then my husband said, “Something happened. I don’t think you are a shy person like you said.” You feel more confident when your husband tells you that.”
“After Fluency School I felt confident because now I don’t feel insecure anywhere. It’s not that I’m perfect but now I know what to do when I get stuck. I don’t feel nervous because I have the tools. I know how to get unstuck. When you know that, you feel really powerful.”
“The biggest change is I feel more confident. It helped me to feel brave enough to talk. I feel less quiet and more active.”
“The first and the very important discovery about myself was finding my real voice… and this has elevated the level of confidence in me.
I’m more myself now and I sound authentic.”
Beatriz, Mexico (Living in U.S.)
“Now it’s easier to get unstuck, it’s easier to have more structure, I have more skills to be able to think in another way to get the words that I need.”
Carlos says his motto is “Persist, resist, and never give up.” He certainly applied that motto to Fluency School and, as a result, achieve enormous success in his English confidence and fluency goals.
“Fluency School, for me, was the breakthrough to fluency.”
“I feel different. I feel confident… And also what changed is how my colleagues at work listen to me.”
“Before Fluency School, it was sometimes terrible. It was painful. Every time I had to speak English, I felt all kinds of physiological phenomena such as sweating, pounding of my heart, my face became hot, my hands were shaking. It was not comfortable at all.
But I’ve succeeded to build my identity in English. Because of Fluency School, I created my personality in English… I get used to me speaking English. I changed completely myself.”
“You will never feel regret about this because when you want something, you have to do an investment in yourself. And this course is a very good step… you will feel more fluent and when you talk, you will feel that investment you did was the best.”
“I was feeling stuck in English. I couldn’t start a conversation without feeling fear… and then I found your website. I was so happy that I found it. And I didn’t have doubts that I should do the course.”
Zully, Nutritionist, Ecuador
“Before Fluency School, I didn’t have the practice to talk. I was so nervous to talk with anyone. But in Fluency School, you will learn many things and you will have the opportunity to talk with confidence and fluency.”
“Just do it. You will see it’s worth your time, it’s worth your money, and this one month – I’m sure absolutely – will change your life and your English. You will be confident. You will be satisfied with yourself. Just do it.”
“I knew there was something missing, I knew there was something I needed to improve but I didn’t know what or how. And then I had fears. I was embarrassed to talk. My confidence was so weak… after Fluency School, it’s like, the switch went on.”
“I was too shy to go out and try to talk with people in English… I was trying so hard to find something to help me improve my English. Fluency School was the best decision I ever made. Fluency School gave me confidence. It really changed my life.”
“After the first two or three lessons, I had a presentation at work and I felt confident. When we are looking for something the universe will send it when we need.”
“I started the course because I was stuck and always afraid of everything. Because I believed my English wasn’t good enough… I would say don’t hesitate. Go for it. You won’t regret it. Because joining Fluency School was worth every minute of my time. Don’t hesitate. Do it.”
“It was something I really needed. It really helped me, like a mirror before me, it helped me know where I was and where I needed to be. I can continue building up my confidence.”
Hinna, Kindergarten Teacher, India
“Before Fluency School, I felt lost. I had no direction at all.
“I thought my English wasn’t good enough, I didn’t want to make mistakes, I didn’t know whether I was able to express my ideas or to understand other people. But after Fluency School, I know I can communicate in English with people.”
“When I was in the first class, the first online class, all my fear was gone. I saw many people like me. Many shy people.”
“About Fluency School, I wasn’t nervous. I didn’t have hesitations, but I had expectations because it was something new. But, definitely, I can say it’s the best course I could ever take.”
“I was nervous. I was somewhat hesitant because I haven’t had previous experience of taking online classes and I was not sure how this will go. But I decided if I don’t try, I will not know… the greatest benefit was I regained my confidence.”
“I feel really more confident going to work, getting the phone calls… I notice also when I’m on the phone, I speak more calm.”
“I saw the name Fluency School. The name was my goal. I always wanted to speak fluently. And this name got my attention. I started look at what it is. The second thing is this course is I don’t need to go anywhere. It’s online. The name, the place, and the time, you targeted my requirements.”
“Just do it. Simple. Do it. I can only add it’s not easy. You have to work hard. If you want to have the best results. But don’t be afraid because you’ll take satisfaction during the classes.”
“The money that you put in this course — it will be worth it. All topics are very useful for daily life. I’m more sure in myself. I’m more confident. Even from the first lessons. It’s very useful for daily life.”
“After this kind of course you will feel totally different, your relationship with the language will be totally different… My vision after the course is English is my friend, and before, it was my enemy.”
“It’s much more than learning English and improving your skills. I’m sure there is no way to be disappointed and because Annemarie is so dedicated and because of her ability to understand each student, I think that each person can find his own path to English fluency.”
“I need English for my work… I wasn’t able to speak English in a meeting. I was afraid to speak up in English, to say something in English. So in Fluency School, I learned a lot of things. Currently, I still make mistakes speaking in English but I can speak in English. And I feel confident. And I feel can speak in English, that I can speak English in a meeting, that I can call a colleague.”
“Nothing is more important than be confident in English and this is the best way I found to be more confident.”
“Definitely don’t postpone joining, don’t think you’re not ready for this. You are. You definitely are. You’ll meet other colleagues with the same level of your English.”
“Fluency School definitely helped me because I had a great practice with speaking. Especially, I loved our small group discussions. They were awesome. To be honest, I want to participate again and again.”
“The one important thing which I took from Fluency School is I’m more confident in English. And also, I had a chance to understand people all over the world.”
Fluency School™️ was created by Annemarie, the founder of Speak Confident English, to help international English speakers develop confidence and fluency in English. The course includes unique strategies specifically designed for shy, introverted students.
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