IS YOUR GOAL CLEAR, CONFIDENT FRENCH OR ENGLISH?

From your very first training session, you’ll experience tangible improvements in your language skills. With each step forward, you’ll unlock newfound confidence and clarity in your communication.

 

TOGETHER, WE WILL ELEVATE YOUR LANUGAGE SKILLS TO NEW HEIGHTS, EMPOWERING YOU TO REACH YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS.

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“Sandra helped me to quickly improve my oral English when preparing for international conferences. I fully recommend Sandra for her professionalism, her ability to adapt to a specific need and her formidable method. Thank you Sandra for your valuable input and your friendly manner, which enabled us to combine work and pleasure during our sessions!”

Alexia Saulais – Professional coach: Mental preparation for professional performance – France

 The Language gym is for you if you want to…

  • speak clearly and not be asked to repeat all the time
  • speak with confidence
  • improve your Pronunciation & fluency and speak with ease
  • improve your listening skills
  • improve your grammar & Vocabulary 
  • build better professional and social relationships 
  • want to advance in your career

 

 What to expect at The Language Gym

Just like at the normal gym there is a variety of workouts for you to do according to your needs & level. Workouts are 2 fold, firstly they improve your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and fluency in the language, secondly they are designed to build your confidence in using the language. At the Language Gym you choose what you need to work on and join that particular class.

Classes can be held on line or in person at the language gym in Brisbane.  We have group classes and we offer personal training classes for individuals.

Choose your Training Solution

INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUP COACHING
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING COURSE
GROUP TRAINING COURSE
TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES
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Hi, I’m Sandra

I specialise in in spoken English communication training. Since 2001, I’ve supported numerous non-native speakers of English in articulating their ideas effectively, confidently, and authentically both in their professional endeavours and personal lives.

My educational background includes a MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Queensland, along with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Culture, and the CELTA. For a comprehensive overview of my qualifications please see my LinkedIn profile.

If you’re eager to explore how accent modification training can benefit you, simply click the button to arrange your complimentary, obligation-free 30-minute meeting via Zoom.

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Testimonials

"Although I am able to communicate well in English, I wanted to improve my pronunciation, but didn't know where to start. Luckily a friend recommended Sandra. Sandra's classes were structured in a way that I was able to understand the why, when, and how in regard to application of pronunciation rules. Understanding the phonetics was a crucial step to be able to distinguish the different pronunciations, and where exactly I needed to improve. Sandra built the classes to the point, that not only pronunciation was involved, but stress and changes of the voice were all part of the way to communicate my ideas clearly. My pronunciation is a work in process, I now have the tools to work on improving my English, not to get rid of the my accent, but to make my speech clearer to anyone. I couldn't recommend Sandra's classes enough, her technique and patience are magnificent."

Ligia Silva - Mobile communication consultant - Columbia

"Sandra is a great teacher, very patient & empathetic. I will always remember her voice during our stressed syllables lessons : "Didier, your aaaaaccent !" Thank you Sandra, I am very grateful for all your help. "

Didier Barthet - Consultant cyber-resilience Consultant - France

"Sandra helped me to quickly improve my oral English when preparing for international conferences. I fully recommend Sandra for her professionalism, her ability to adapt to a specific need and her formidable method. Thank you Sandra for your valuable input and your friendly manner, which enabled us to combine work and pleasure during our sessions!"

Alexia Saulais - Professional coach: Mental preparation for professional performance - France

"A few months ago, I didn't even know that stress existed in English! Fortunately, I met Sandra. She gave me all the essential keys to understanding and being understood by native speakers. The best way to progress in language is to have someone who detects, explains and corrects your mistakes. Thanks to her availability, kindness and professionalism, Sandra gave me the keys to improving my weak points. Personalized lessons helped me to achieve my goals more quickly. From the importance of phonetics to stress and linking, I now have all the information I need to improve my pronunciation. All that's left for me to do... is practice! "

Jean Michel Kerhoas - retired - France

"Sandra is a wonderful teacher who offers a personalised, one-to-one approach to learning French. She is extremely patient, well organized and very encouraging. She strives to give you the confidence not to be afraid to exchange a few words with a local right from the start. Sandra really adapts the pace, level and content to my needs and works hard on my weaknesses until something finally clicks. I feel safe to make mistakes and I'm very relaxed with her and happy with the progress I'm making."

Lyndie Wren - Personal Assistant - Australia

"Sandra is a highly organized and experienced teacher who is passionate about her work. She tailors lessons to your needs and individual learning style. Lessons are interesting, fun and varied, with homework in between to keep the momentum going. "

Lisa Plant - Expat- Australia

"The course gave me an excellent insight into everyday language as well as the opportunity to communicate with professional feedback on my current skills. The course as a whole was very sufficient and stimulating. Everything was clearly explained and all questions were answered. What's more, the course atmosphere was friendly and open-minded. I really feel more at ease with verbal communication."

Heather Ritter - Germany

"Before I started the course, I didn't know that pronunciation was so important, my previous teachers never taught it to me. I now realise that pronunciation is important and I pay attention to my pronunciation after taking this course. My IELTS teacher told me that my pronunciation has improved a lot."

Shoji Veda - Japan

"Thank you so much for the pronunciation course. I have learned a lot from the 8 week course and have improved my pronunciation skills considerably. I now feel more confident in my pronunciation in everyday conversations. "

Nyi - Indonesia

"I really enjoyed the course and found it clear and dynamic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone seriously interested in communication. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sandra, my teacher, whose help, dedication and encouragement were much appreciated."

Monica Ostin - Romania