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- The Programs

One path.
Four ways in.

There's no one-size-fits-all course — there's a path.

Start at Clarity, grow into Professional Voice, arrive at Authority.

Facing something specific right now? Bespoke 1:1 coaching meets you there.

Not sure where you fit? One call tells you exactly where to begin.

- Program 01

Fluency Foundation

Stop translating. Start thinking in English.

Format

  • 8 weeks 

  • Recorded online sessions

  • Weekly writing tasks

  • Personal, detailed feedback

Built for

You have good ideas, but your English doesn't come out structured, clear, or correct.

What you'll learn

Build sentences the right way — subject, verb, object, in the correct order

Use verbs correctly, every time, without stopping to think

Write in a way that is clear and detailed, not just "correct"

Write better, and you will start to speak better too

- Program 02

Fluency 
Voice

Sound like the person your CV says you are.

Format

  • 8 weeks 

  • Recorded online sessions

  • Weekly voice tasks via voice messages

  • Personal, detailed feedback

Built for

You know exactly what you want to say, but how it sounds that gets in the way.

What you'll learn

Fix the exact sounds that give you trouble — not a general "accent" fix

✦ Learn the rhythm and stress that make you easier to understand

Stop being asked to repeat yourself

Sound as confident as you really are

- Program 03

Fluency Accelerator

Lead the room. In English. Without softening.

Format

  • 12 weeks  

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions

  • Personalized tasks between sessions

  • Personal, detailed feedback

Built for

You are already a leader. Now make sure your English shows it.

What you'll learn

Speak with confidence in board updates, investor calls, and public speaking

✦ Give difficult feedback and have private conversations clearly and carefully

✦ Explain your strategy well, even under pressure

Sound like the same strong leader, in meetings, on calls, or in quick conversations

- Program 04

IMPACT Lab

Practice out loud, every week.

Format

  • Ongoing  

  • Weekly group sessions

  • Live conversation practice

  • Feedback from the coach and the group

Built for

You've done the work on your own. Now you need to use it live, with real people, under real pressure.

What you'll receive

Weekly conversation practice with other professionals at your level

✦ Real-time feedback, not just corrections after the fact

✦ A space to try things out before a real meeting or call

All six IMPACT levers in motion, together, in the room

Fluency Foundation builds Clarity and Precision — getting your structure and word choice exactly right.

Fluency Voice builds Timing and Intent — controlling rhythm, pace, and what you actually mean to land.

Fluency Accelerator builds Authority and Mindset — sounding like you belong in the room, without hesitation.

IMPACT Lab brings all six together, live — for the specific, high-stakes moment you're facing.

Start with
a free Clarity Call.

Thirty minutes. No pitch. We'll identify where your English actually breaks down under pressure and decide together whether one of the programs is right for you.

01 - Book

Choose a time that works for you. It's free; no payment needed.

02- Diagnose

A short, focused talk about what is holding you back. Not a sales call.

03 - Decide

You leave with a clear idea of where to start. We only continue if it's the right fit. 

- Common Questions

Before we begin.

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01

Are these English lessons?

No. This is communication coaching for professionals who already speak good English (usually B2 level or higher). We do not use textbooks or general lessons. We work on how you think, speak, and perform under pressure, in real situations.

03

Do you work with companies?

Yes. We offer corporate training and small-group programs for international teams. Contact us for a plan made for your company.

02

What if I'm still not sure which program fits?

Totally normal. Most people aren't sure until the Clarity Call. That's exactly what it's for.

04

Online or in person?

Mostly online, 1:1. This keeps the work private, focused, and easy to fit into your schedule, wherever you are.

Decide where you are. 
We'll help you decide where to start. 

What our clients say...

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I really appreciated working with Maria. She immediately understood my weaknesses and she planned sessions in order to solve them and to make me more confident in speaking in English. I would recommend her to anyone who's looking for an English coach.

Alice R. - Italian Native Speaker maintaining a C1 proficiency 

The English Coach

Fluency is not speed. It's control under pressure.

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The English Coach was founded by Maria Portillo in 2020

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