For Nonnative English Speakers
Get the Confidence You Want in English
I specialize in building a bridge from learning English to speaking English. Creating a clear path to English clarity, confidence, and fluency, particularly if you’re feeling shy, stuck, or nervous right now.
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Hi, I'm Annemarie
Here’s how I know English confidence is possible for you.
This is what I do. Also, I’ve been there.
Does this sound familiar to you: feeling shy, stuck, nervous, embarrassed, or frustrated speaking English, even after doing everything right? Studying for years. Hiring private teachers. Watching YouTube lessons. Listening to podcasts. Trying AI tools and apps.
My mission is to share strategies that work. Strategies to develop lasting accuracy and fluency so you can live confidently in English and:
- Start conversations with anyone
- Be a clear communicator
- Interview in English & get the job you want
- Share your opinions or ideas in a business meeting
- Make friends easily with people where you live
- Go to the grocery store or coffee shop without stress
- Speak with doctors, teachers, and professionals
- Feel comfortable with any situation—in English
“It’s completely new me. I’m more confident and daring to take up challenges.
I feel more in control while I’m speaking and more organized. And I’m able to give any spontaneous response now.”
Jinsa
India
“I’m happy to report I’ve become more confident and fluent.”
Bayan
Jordan
“If I have to pick a word, it would be freedom. Now I feel free.”
Gergana
Bulgaria
3 Ways I Can Help You
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Get the Confidence to Say What you Want in English
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Watch How to Respond to 'Tell Me About Yourself'
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Worksheets, Guides, Checklists & More
“It is specialized for shy people or people that feel they are stuck.”
Monica
Colombia
“I’ve succeeded to build my identity, my personality in English.”
Yumi
France
A step-by-step plan for progress.
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Weekly Confident English Lessons
14 Better Ways to Say I Don’t Know in English at Work
Better ways to say ‘I don’t know’ at work. Use these alternatives when you *should* know the answer or when you’re not the expert but someone wants to know what you think.
10 MORE Smart English Words to Use at Work — Part 2
Communicate professionally, sound confident & clear, and have the vocabulary you need for any situation with these 10 smart English words for work. (Plus they’re fun to say!)
3 Easy Conversation Starters for Right Now
Do you feel nervous and stuck in conversations at work? Get 3 easy conversation starters that are perfect for right now at the end of summer — use them at work, with your neighbors, and friends. Plus get the advanced vocabulary you need to sound natural in the conversation.
Moving from Vietnam to London — Confident English Spotlight with Tran
In Episode 12 of Confident English Spotlight, Tran talks about moving from Vietnam to London + the challenges of using English for work and daily life.
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15 Positive American Slang Words to Use Right Now [Advanced Vocabulary]
You already know that understanding American slang is essential if you want to understand casual conversation, song lyrics, TV shows, and movies. Plus it's super fun to use! For example, if someone says, "I'm totally stoked about the concert tomorrow," what do they...
Excited or Exciting? An Easy Fix for Confusing Adjectives with -ing or -ed
Excited or exciting? Bored or boring? If you feel frustrated with these confusing adjectives in English, you’re not alone. But I’ve got an easy fix so you always use the right word.