English language teacher

Research shows that miscommunication is usually due to mispronunciation (or a lack of vocabulary) and not deficiencies in grammar or fluency. Clarity of speech is sadly overlooked in many schools and universities. Melanie Hussell is the only Business English language teacher in Belgium who focuses on this key language competence and she believes is essential.

In addition to grammar and vocabulary (videos and exercises), Melanie’s online platform contains a full pronunciation course around the 44 English sounds, word stress and common mispronunciation errors made by business professionals. She focuses on areas of pronunciation that affect global intelligibility. Meaning are you understood? This is especially important when communicating across geographical borders.

She has helped French and Dutch speakers and Portuguese, Turkish, Romanian, Argentinians, Chinese and counting.

If you would like more information about Speak Up, her additional areas of expertise as an English language teacher, such as presentation skills, and access to great communication tips and tricks, please click here to Melanie’s About page.