- Introducing yourself and your project
- Explaining a technical problem to a non-engineer
- Giving a two-minute project update
- Talking about risks and options
- Explaining a delay to a client
- Disagreeing in a design review
- Supplier call: specs and deadlines
- Interview practice: describing a past project
English conversation lessons for engineers
Engineers often read and write technical English very well. Speaking is different. In a meeting, you need to explain a complex problem in simple words, quickly, to people who are not engineers. These private lessons help you do that with confidence.
I teach civil, mechanical, electrical and software engineers, and people in IT and manufacturing. We practise your real situations: project updates, design reviews, calls with suppliers and clients, and explaining delays.
- Native British English
- Private one-to-one lessons
- The same teacher every lesson
- First session free
What we practise
Situations engineers practise with me
Explaining a technical problem simply
Describing what went wrong, why, and what happens next — for managers and clients, not other engineers.
“Basically, the part is wearing out faster than we expected, so we need to replace it sooner.”
Project updates and stand-ups
Giving a short, clear update on progress, risks and blockers.
“We're on track for the first phase, but there's a risk on the second one.”
Explaining delays and bad news
Telling a client or manager about a delay without sounding defensive.
“I'm afraid we're looking at a two-week delay. Here's why, and here's what we're doing about it.”
Design reviews and technical discussions
Giving your opinion, asking questions and disagreeing with a design politely.
“Have we thought about what happens if the load is higher than this?”
Calls with suppliers and contractors
Asking for specifications, checking details and agreeing deadlines.
“Just to confirm, you can deliver all 200 units by the end of March?”
Job interviews and career moves
Talking about your projects and your role in technical interviews in English.
“On my last project, I was responsible for the testing and quality side.”
Language you'll learn
Technical English for speaking, not just reading
Explaining clearly
- Simple structures: problem → cause → effect → solution
- Linking words: because of this, as a result, which means
- Describing processes and sequences out loud
Meetings and teamwork
- Giving updates and talking about risks
- Polite disagreement and suggestions
- British vs American words: lift / elevator, aluminium / aluminum, earth / ground (electrical)
Free lessons
Try a free lesson first
Each lesson has a dialogue, key phrases, speaking practice and common mistakes.
Clients and calls
How to Handle a Client Video Call in English
Lead a client video call in English with confidence. Phrases to start, deal with tech problems, check understanding and agree next steps.
Start the lesson → MeetingsHow to Disagree Politely in a Meeting in English
Polite English phrases to disagree in meetings without sounding rude. Example dialogue, British softeners, speaking practice and common mistakes.
Start the lesson → Presenting and explainingHow to Explain a Technical Problem in Simple English
English for engineers and IT. Explain a technical problem clearly to managers and clients: problem, cause, effect, solution.
Start the lesson → Introductions and interviewsHow to Introduce Yourself and Your Job in English
Learn how to introduce yourself and explain your job in natural English. Example dialogue, key phrases, speaking practice and common mistakes.
Start the lesson → Presenting and explainingHow to Present Numbers and Results in English
Learn to describe trends and present results in English. Words like rise, fall and level off, how to say big numbers, practice and common mistakes.
Start the lesson → MeetingsHow to Make Small Talk Before a Business Meeting
Easy English small talk for the first minutes of a meeting. Example dialogue, natural British phrases, speaking practice and common mistakes.
Start the lesson →
How it works
How lessons work
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Free diagnostic
30 minutes on video. Tell me about your work. I check your speaking and find your gaps.
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Your plan
I build a lesson plan from your real situations. You get a preview before you pay anything.
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Weekly lessons
Private one-hour lessons. Lots of speaking, clear corrections, and new phrases for your work.
Questions
Questions from engineering learners
Is this good for software engineers and IT?
Yes. For software and IT, we often practise stand-ups, explaining bugs, code and architecture discussions, and talking to non-technical colleagues.
I read English well but freeze when I speak. Is that normal?
Very normal, especially for engineers. Reading and speaking use different skills. The fix is regular speaking practice on your real topics, which is what my lessons are.
Can we use my real project documents?
Yes. Share a report, a diagram or a presentation (with private details removed), and we practise explaining it out loud.