Well hello there, English speaker!
Shall we make it a habit?
Hi, I’m Derek, founder of My English Habit, native English speaker from Scotland, and Cambridge-qualified teacher since 2013.
300+ Newly Confident English Speakers
6,000+ Hours of 1-1 Conversation
7,000+ Hours of Classes
Learners come to me because they want to speak better
😟 Some have never spoken with a real person before
😨 Others have a Big Scary English Emergency
😫 Many are simply frustrated with their speaking ability
EH...
If that sounds like you, don't worry – we'll make the bad thoughts go away ;)
Ale
I feel less rusty and also I don't have fear to speak.
Cristina
I can communicate on all topics I want, because in the past I couldn't.
Jose
You have the ease, the fluency, which helps you outside the classes.
Francesco
He's a resourceful motivational coach. Definitely the best teacher I've had so far.
And if you are looking for creative ways to get past your speaking obstacles...
...you've come to the right place.
Pressure Paralysis
Speaking of obstacles...
In 2015, after a year in Madrid, I could speak just fine in the kitchen with my girlfriend, as she helped me prepare for my first ever job interview in Spanish.
But the next day, with two interviewers in front of me, I froze so badly that I looked more like a lost goldfish than a competent candidate. 🐠
My Spanish wasn't the problem.
That was Pressure Paralysis.
Comfortable, one-to-one practice hadn't prepared me for it.
I needed to practise speaking when I hadn't rehearsed, when people were listening,
and when things didn't go to plan, in as many different situations as I could find.
That's what My English Habit is built on.
Our Principles
Speak A LOT
Speak OFTEN
Speak Under PRESSURE
How to Get Started
First step: join the My English Habit community to take part in the speaking sessions.
There are lots of other ways you can get involved; here is what I currently offer:
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Read my blog for more learning resources, strategies, and massive motivation boosts.
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And to get in contact, you can do it here.