Is english your second language and you struggle to be understood?

1. Cultural differences: Social norms, sarcasm, slang, or humour that mean one thing in one culture can mean something different in another.

2. Articulation: It doesn't matter what accent you have. If you aren't articulating the 44 sounds of the English language clearly, you will not be understood.

3. Rhythm and stress: English has a natural beat. Some words are emphasised while others are said quickly. If you stress the wrong part of a word (DEvelopment instead of deVELopment), or give every word equal weight, then clear pronunciation can still be hard to follow.

Despite good intentions, ideas can often get lost in translation and relationships fractured. Not because you or your team need to change your accent, but because of:

English was my second language, so I get what it feels like to be misunderstood and penalised for simply trying

Who is this training and coaching for?

  • Immigrants working in English-speaking countries.
  • Organisations working across borders.
  • Business owners with international clients, offices, or partners.
  • Leaders with multicultural teams in the office.
  • Expats who want to seamlessly integrate into their new company.

How can Trang help you?

→ Cultural fluency in delivery: adjusting tone, directness, and pace to effectively bridge the cultural gap between South East Asian and Australian businesses

→ Precise articulation: mastering critical sounds to be clearly understood in English-speaking meetings and interviews

→ Correct rhythm and stress: Learning the correct beat and emphasis of words and syllables, to allow effortless conversation

→ Confidence to connect: Feeling ready to take phone calls, show up in a job interview or present in high-stakes meetings