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
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“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
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Weekly Confident English Lessons
When You Need to Tell Someone to Wait, Here’s How
Whether you’re on the phone, chatting with neighbors, and talking in a business meeting, you may need to tell someone to wait. Here’s how to do that in English.
OMG! This Is How To Use Abbreviations Like A Native
Is it normal to say OMG or FYI in English conversation? Yes! Here’s how to use abbreviations like a native English speaker.
Uncomfortable Questions and How to Deal with Them
Here’s how to politely deal with those uncomfortable questions you don’t want to answer in English and move on in the conversation.
Fluency—This is what happens when you’re consistent
In Episode 8 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk with Jenny about moving from Ecuador to New York City and her need to become fluent in English. She share’s her inside tips for English fluency and confidence.
How to Give and Get Directions—Not with Textbook English
You might be surprised how native speakers give and get directions in English. In this lesson, get the real language that textbooks don’t tell you about so you can easily understand and give directions.
The Right and Wrong Ways to Respond to a Compliment in English
Not sure what to say when someone says, “You look amazing” or “You did an awesome job.” The truth is, we have right and wrong ways to respond to a compliment in English. Find out exactly what they are.