English language school

Melanie Hussell created her English language school ’Speak Up’ in 2014, helping professionals to Speak Up with confidence and clarity to share their great ideas, make an impact and drive change.

In addition to Business English, she specialises in Presentation Skills, a key soft skill – both on and offline. After all, presentation skills apply to everyone. We present every day, even if it is very short. Maybe it is to present a new idea, explain a process or communicate a new project. For these to be accepted, you need to communicate effectively. This skill set takes time but the good news is that it can be mastered by everyone.

Melanie adopts a process approach where the communication goal is at the heart of each presentation step. Before she starts, she asks her client:

• What do you want your audience to do?

• What do you want them to think?

• What do you want them to feel after listening to you?

If you would like more information about Speak Up, the services provided by the English language school, additional (vocabulary, speaking and grammar are standard) areas of expertise such as pronunciation, and access to great communication tips and tricks, please click here to Melanie’s About page.