Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s different about your course?
Unlock Global English helps international professionals converse more comfortable in English via logical, interlinked steps as part of a sound toolkit. Listening, firstly, to examples of spoken English from around the world, we focus on how the basic sounds of English are produced and how they differ, depending on a speaker’s mother tongue and culture. The next stage is hearing how these sounds are built up into words, phrases and sentences, using various stress and intonation patterns: these can vary greatly, and are often the main cause of communication breakdowns. Throughout the course, clients are introduced to new words and apply their newfound knowledge to both these and existing words in their vocabulary. This gives them the tools which they can start applying in the workplace to help them to understand, and be understood, better by their colleagues.
2. Why is the course so expensive – my previous English teacher charged a lot less?
These courses are personally designed to the highest standards, drawing on my years of experience and many qualifications. The cost of each UGE package reflects not just the time involved in the live sessions, but also in material preparation, assessment, analysis, personalised feedback, and technical support required to provide a professional and tailored language coaching service.
3. How will I receive the materials?
The sound files will be available either as emailed links or as private podcasts which you can open and listen to on your phone (or other device). Other materials will either be emailed or will be available on Google Drive.
4. Who should take your course/s?
Unlock Global English is designed for international English speakers at intermediate or higher level (B1 – C1). Prospective clients may already know their level if they have recently been assessed, but if not, this will be done through an online placement test and a preliminary call.
5. What will I be able to do by the end of your course?
You will complete a form at the start of the course, outlining your goals and ideal outcomes which we will discuss in the first session for clarity. These will be reviewed as the course progresses to ensure continued alignment.