12-Week Program
Confident Spoken English: Speak Clearly, Calmly & Naturally at Work. A guided 12-week journey with weekly live sessions, supporting content, and real transformation.
Three Phases of Learning
Phase 1: Confidence & Voice
Weeks 1–4
Stop freezing. Start speaking.
- Speaking without fear of mistakes
- Breaking mental blocks
- Sounding clear, not perfect
- Speaking under pressure
Phase 2: Real Workplace Communication
Weeks 5–8
Speak with purpose.
- Expressing opinions & ideas
- Storytelling at work
- Presenting without panic
- Handling questions & conversations
Phase 3: Integration & Ownership
Weeks 9–12
Speak like yourself.
- Speaking as yourself (not a student)
- Professional presence & authority
- Real-world simulations
- Confident speaker showcase
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Phase 1: Confidence & Voice (Weeks 1–4)
TED Theme: Identity, voice, self-expression
Focus: Speaking without fear of mistakes
Live Session
- Introductions through storytelling
- "I am not my mistakes" mindset
- Low-pressure speaking exercises
- Voice & presence basics
Podcast Episode
"What does it mean to have a voice in a second language?" — Gentle interview, reflective answers
Recap
- Key phrases for introducing opinions
- Reflection: "When do I hold back — and why?"
TED Theme: Overthinking, confidence, fear
Focus: Reducing mental blocks while speaking
Live Session
- Breaking the translate-in-your-head habit
- Fluency over accuracy
- Drama-based spontaneity exercises
Podcast Episode
"How do you speak when you don't know the perfect words?" — Natural hesitation, paraphrasing, recovery
Recap
- Fill-in-the-gap speaking prompts
- Fluency challenge (1-minute speaking task)
TED Theme: Communication vs perfection
Focus: Clarity, pacing, being understood
Live Session
- Chunking ideas
- Stress & intonation
- Being understood without complex grammar
Podcast Episode
"What does 'clear English' really mean?" — Explaining ideas simply
Recap
- Clarity checklist
- Self-recording exercise (optional)
TED Theme: Courage, fear, speaking up
Focus: Speaking in meetings & group settings
Live Session
- Interrupting politely
- Holding the floor
- Recovering when you lose your words
Podcast Episode
"What happens when you freeze — and how to recover?" — Workplace-style discussion
Recap
- Meeting phrases bank
- Reflection: confidence moments so far
Phase 2: Real Workplace Communication (Weeks 5–8)
TED Theme: Critical thinking, opinions
Focus: Saying what you think clearly
Live Session
- Opinion frameworks
- Agreeing & disagreeing
- Structured discussion
Podcast Episode
"How to disagree without feeling rude or insecure"
Recap
- Opinion sentence starters
- Discussion prompt
TED Theme: Storytelling, persuasion
Focus: Making ideas memorable
Live Session
- Simple story structure
- Sharing experiences
- Using examples instead of explanations
Podcast Episode
"Why stories make English easier to speak"
Recap
- Mini story template
- Optional sharing task
TED Theme: Public speaking
Focus: Speaking to groups
Live Session
- Presentation structure
- Voice, pace, pauses
- Confidence-building techniques
Podcast Episode
"How to sound confident even when you're nervous"
Recap
- Presentation phrase bank
- 2-minute presentation task
TED Theme: Listening, dialogue
Focus: Real conversation flow
Live Session
- Clarifying questions
- Buying thinking time
- Handling unexpected questions
Podcast Episode
"What to say when you don't understand or need time"
Recap
- Conversation repair phrases
- Listening reflection
Phase 3: Integration & Ownership (Weeks 9–12)
TED Theme: Authenticity
Focus: Identity & voice
Live Session
- Personal communication style
- Letting go of "student English"
- Expressing personality
Podcast Episode
"When does English start to feel like your own?"
Recap
- Voice reflection task
TED Theme: Leadership, presence
Focus: Being taken seriously
Live Session
- Assertive language
- Professional tone
- Confidence without arrogance
Podcast Episode
"How language affects professional authority"
Recap
- Authority phrase bank
TED Theme: Applied communication
Focus: Practice + feedback
Live Session
- Meeting simulations
- Feedback & reflection
- Confidence calibration
Podcast Episode
"What changes when you stop trying to be perfect"
Recap
- Self-assessment checklist
TED Theme: Growth, transformation
Focus: Ownership & celebration
Live Session
- Reflection & before/after speaking
- Next steps & celebration
Podcast Episode
"Your English confidence journey" — Solo or co-hosted reflection
Recap
- Certificate / recognition
- Invitation to future podcast appearances
The Podcast: Your Learning Companion
Podcast Format (20–30 minutes)
- ✔ Two-way interview format
- ✔ Natural pace, no scripts
- ✔ Real spoken English as a model
- ✔ Linked to weekly TED themes
Each Episode Helps You:
- ✔ Hear natural spoken English
- ✔ Notice language & confidence patterns
- ✔ Reflect on your own progress
- ✔ Practice listening at your own pace
Alumni Podcast Opportunities
After Completing the Course
Graduates can appear as podcast guests to:
- Discuss a TED idea confidently
- Share their confidence journey
- Demonstrate fluency naturally
This Gives You:
- ✔ Authentic testimonials & proof
- ✔ Real speaking validation
- ✔ Community pride & celebration
- ✔ Marketing content that feels genuine
Optional • Supportive • Celebratory • Never forced
Transform Your Spoken English in 12 Weeks
Speak clearly, calmly, and confidently — without overthinking.