You don’t speak English?
The real cost of it

Every day, you have to face meetings, emails, information, or even new trainings in English, and you possibly think, “My next goal will be to speak English.” But let me ask you, what is the real cost
of not feeling comfortable, fluent, and confident if you don’t have a strong career goal?

Let’s be clear: today, at this very moment, some people are losing potential new income because they cannot secure a new position, others are watching the possibility of becoming part of an international team vanish, and more professionals are even paying someone else to translate, giving the impression of not being skilled and qualified. So, it is not only a waste of time but also a waste of money.

Many people may feel embarrassed, keeping uncomfortable silences, asking for repetitions, and being shy when they need to show their accent, even though they are perfectly capable of being great professionals with enormous skills and abilities. So, what is going wrong?

Let me share my personal opinion with you. You are continuously bombarded with the “Native Accent”, well, I have some news for you. There is no such thing to learn as a “Native Accent” unless
you are a Native. It is a trick to bring your attention to English.

My second point is about why we need to replicate the system we used at the school if it did not work. Do you remember how you learned to drive? Driving! How did you learn to speak your mother tongue? Speaking!

And yes! Here is my proposal: Let’s learn English the same way – by speaking! After so many years of teaching, I can guarantee you the system works, with an obvious investment of time from you.
You can transform your insecurities into a new way of thinking and speaking as the professional you are.

Now you may be wondering how it works; well, it involves developing a new and interesting use of this excellent and enjoyable language. Forget about school; this is about creating and refining skills and abilities through consistent practice. I want to emphasize the importance of “constant use” because it is not limited to classroom instructions; it must also occur in your personal time, as it is part of your personal development, plus you will continue using English after working hours.

The final question is: When will you transform your goals into decisions? We are eagerly waiting for you!

Sandra Bernal in-Company English Coach at EGA