The OS Upgrade: 1-to-1 English training
Focused. Personalised. Paced.
"When can you fix the bugs?"
"Can’t write the test case now; I need a deadline extension."
"Important: no deployment configuration until 4pm."
- In your technical domain, these phrases sound natural. You speak “tech” fluently, and your colleagues understand you perfectly.
- But you know that outside the code and the Jira tickets, this language only gets you so far.
Are you as comfortable talking about your life as you are about your technical field?
- Imagine handling a casual holiday chat, managing a conversation about your latest experience, explaining your taste in food, or recommending a film without that frustrating lag.
- It could be a social lunch or an important meeting, but the goal is the same: to stop worrying about the language and start expressing the person behind the professional.
Let’s move your English beyond the tech zone.
You bring the effort; I bring the structure and the guidance.
Who is this for?
Tech professionals (B1 level and above) who want to move from "technical fluency" to:
- competent social English for rapport and networking,
- natural communication that reflects your personality,
- professional confidence in meetings, presentations, and daily life.
This is for you if you're ready to stop viewing English as just a "work requirement" and start using it as a tool for talent development and accessing the wider world of information available only in English.
What’s in the package?
This monthly collaboration is designed to keep you consistent without overwhelming your schedule:
🎯 4 one-to-one online sessions: 50-minute meetings focused on your specific goals.
📚 Manageable self-study: weekly tasks that fit into your busy schedule.
📝 Session notes & feedback: a recap after every session so that you can easily track your progress.
🧠 Talent development & skill building: target vocabulary and grammar in context, real-world tasks, and the skills to navigate English-language resources for your personal and professional growth.
🛠️ Direct support: on-demand guidance via Telegram/WhatsApp on weekdays (up to 5 messages/day) when you need a second pair of eyes for a message or a tricky phrase.
How we work
We prioritise your time by using a structured approach:
- You review materials in advance.
- We focus on active practice and use our live sessions entirely for active speaking, revising, and refining.
- This ensures every minute we spend together is efficient.
This approach helps you to
- Move at your own pace: I know you’re busy; the structure is flexible but disciplined.
- Build real confidence: step by step, we remove the barriers that hold back your professional and personal expression.
- Make the most of every session: no time is spent on things you can do on your own.
What you’ll achieve
By the end of our work together, you’ll be able to:
- Speak with authority and ease: communicate competently about both tech and non-tech topics without the "mental lag".
- Express complex ideas clearly: share your thoughts and provide feedback without getting stuck.
- Move beyond the "tech bubble": develop a versatile vocabulary and express your personality as naturally as your technical expertise.
- Expect the unexpected: speak in meetings and social catch-ups and participate in discussions without getting lost.
- Gain more autonomy: use English as a tool to access global resources you need and take the lead in your own professional and personal development.
- Experience linguistic liberation: stop feeling "restricted" by a narrow range of language and start feeling proud of how you express yourself inside and outside the workplace.
The details:
- Minimum 4 months (real transformation takes time).
- Minimum level: B1.
- Price: €160 / month (Launch price: This introductory rate is available for new clients during the first phase of EnglishBeyondCode).
Ready to start? Book a 20-minute call to discuss your goals and how I can help you reach them.
- ÓscarProject Manager
“I decided to have English classes because I wanted to improve my English skills and conversation level for work and also to be able to talk in a fluent manner with both foreign colleagues or natives when I am abroad.
I chose to work with Natalie because she teaches in an organized and structured way, focusing on grammar, communication, and listening skills, which works for me as activities with deadlines help me to keep working on my English. Natalie’s also calm and nice, so the classes seem shorter.
Before I started working with Natalie, I had problems with grammar, and I mixed up verb tenses and common expressions. Now it’s quite easy to express myself correctly.
If you’re considering taking classes with Natalie, just try it. Classes are fun, contents are always interesting because she’s always trying to come up with what you’re curious or worried about (for example, work-related topics). And you will improve as much as you want with a flawless organization of your contents depending on your objectives.
It’s rewarding and really is worth a try.”
- EugeniaProject Manager
“I decided to take English classes because I realized that my English needs improvement. And if I want to be part of the modern world, I'll have to do something about it.
I chose to work with Natalia because I knew she would find the right way to make me better, make me smarter, braver and stronger, and she did. Also, I hate it when someone forces me to do something and memorize something. So I needed something in a friendly manner with natural memorization.
As a result of our work, I started speaking English! I understand that it's still a bit awkward in places and with simple language constructions, but I'm not so afraid to talk to people!
And I realize now I shouldn't be afraid to speak up and make mistakes, and that I’m actually quite good at English.
To everyone who is thinking of working with Natalia: you’re extremely lucky to have her as a teacher.”
- PavelHead of Video production“I decided to improve my English because I didn’t want to be stuck. I tried group classes, but I just sat there silently the whole time.
I chose lessons with Natalia because I felt a real emotional connection. That’s super important to me, as I just can’t deal with boring, bland lessons.
Before we started, I was scared to speak English and make mistakes. I had a huge mental block. But with Natalia, I realized that staying silent is actually the problem. You just need to talk more, and that’s how progress happens. That fear is gone now.
The biggest “aha” moment for me? Learning a language can actually be fun! It’s not like those dry school lessons, it’s real human conversation. So, everything is fantastic, brilliant, terrific.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally start speaking a foreign language, this is a good sign. Natalia is the person that fate has sent for you!”
Interested? Let’s have a chat about your goals.
FAQs
- What if I don’t have a B1 level?
- What tech do I need?
- I’m very busy. Will I have time for this?
- Is there a trial option?
- How do I pay?
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