Communicate with Confidence March 2021

Communicate with Confidence is a 5-module online training course that will teach you how to cope with nerves and shyness when speaking English, how to express ideas and opinions fluently and how to use English to connect and remain confident in challenging situations. This course is for you if you want to:

  • beat shyness once and for all;
  • get motivated to speak and improve your English;
  • present a polished, empowered, English-speaking you; and
  • experience an engaging and practical training on improving your confidence in communicating in English.

The course includes videos, actionable steps and worksheets containing phrases to help you along in communicating with confidence. If you're a working adult who wants to improve your English communication skills in your life, your relationships and at work, this course is for you!

Course Information

Estimated Time: 12 weeks

Introduction

Welcome!

This is an important video message on how to make the most out of your learning experience.
About the Founders of My English Matters

A short video about the founders of My English Matters.

Facebook Live Sessions (Schedule & Replays)

CWC Facebook Group Live Replays

View all the replays of our FB lives from the CWC Facebook Group here.

Zoom Practice Sessions (Schedule & Replays)

Zoom Sessions

The replays of the Practice Sessions on Zoom.

Bonus Training: 7 Speaking Strategies to Better Elaborate & Express Yourself 

7 Speaking Strategies to Better Elaborate & Express Yourself

Watch the replay of the bonus training here.

Module 1: Speaking Confidently – Insights & Techniques

Lesson 1: Be Your Best Coach

Self-coaching techniques and practical steps to staying committed to improving your English.
Lesson 2: Backstage Techniques

Discover practical strategies for conquering nervousness, shyness and poor speaking habits.

Module 2: Speaking with Fluency 

Introduction

The Dos and Don’ts of Clear Communication.
Lesson 1: Speaking Frameworks

Learn five types of Speaking Frameworks to guide your thoughts and delivery.
Lesson 2: Discourse Markers

Learn how to link ideas like a fluent speaker using discourse markers.
Lesson 3: Features of Natural Speech 

Learn how to use features of natural speech skilfully.
Audio Lesson 1: Phrases for Clarification

This audio lesson will teach you phrases to use when you need clarification.
Audio Lesson 2: Phrases to Check Understanding 

Use these phrases when you want to find out if the person you are speaking to understands you.

Audio Lesson 3: Phrases to Use When You Forget Something 

Phrases to use when you’re trying to recall a word, a name or something you can’t quite remember.

Module 3: Sounding Confident

Q&A

This is an audio lesson by Aisya about pronunciation and how to sound more like a native English speaker.
Introduction

This is an introduction video for Module 3: Sounding Confident.
Lesson 1: Consonants

This first video lesson for Module 3 covers consonants.
Lesson 2: Vowels & Vowel Length

This second video lesson for Module 3 covers vowels and vowel lengths.
Lesson 3: Sentence Stress

Learn how to use sentence stress to convey different kinds of meanings.
Lesson 4: Vocal Variety

This lesson is about creating melody with your voice. We will look at tone, intonation, pace and volume.

Module 4: Speaking to Connect with People

Lesson 1: Listening Skills for Effective Meetings

In this video lesson, learn how you can boost your listening skills in meetings and discussions at work.

Lesson 2: Useful Expressions to Express Your Opinion

Useful phrases for you to share an opinion, express agreement and express disagreement in important discussions at work.
Lesson 3: Small Talk Success

This video is about handling small talk with people which is helpful for conquering shyness and avoiding awkward silence.

Module 5: Speaking in Tough Situations

Lesson 1: Assertive Communication

Learn how to confidently voice your wants and needs in a way that is honest and respectful.
Lesson 2: Power Poses

Learn the poses you can do to help you feel more confident.
Lesson 3: Assertive Communication Techniques: The Double P.S. Strategy

Learn The Double P.S. Strategy – an effective way to express yourself assertively in any tough situation.
Lesson 4: How To Say “No” Like You Mean It

Learn how to say “no” in a way that’s polite and assertive.

Congratulations!

You Did It!

A final note from the My English Matters Team to you for completing this course.

Bonus: Business English Vocabulary

Business English Vocabulary

100 vocabulary and phrases for conversations and meetings to help you sound more fluent and professional at work.

Bonus Training: 3 Common Grammar Mistakes & How To Fix Them

Confusion between the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Tense
Confusion among the Simple Past Tense and the Present Perfect Tense and the Past Perfect Tense
Confusion between the Present and the Past Tenses

Bonus Training: 10 Tips to Writing Effective Emails

10 Tips to Writing Effective Emails

This mini training goes through 10 tips to help make your emails better.

Bonus Training: Speak to Persuade

Speak to Persuade

Watch the replay of this bonus training here.

Bonus Training: Present in English with Confidence

Present in English with Confidence – Day One
Present in English with Confidence – Day Two

Bonus Training: Phrases for Smooth Presentations

Phrases for Smooth Presentations

Learn these phrases so that you can smoothly move from one point to another in your presentations.