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English coach – Welcome to Marina Portero’s new website!

Welcome to my new English coaching website for non-native professionals working in international contexts. In this post, I’ll tell you all about what I do as your coach and how I can help you communicate confidently in English to grow in your career.

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Hi! How are you doing?

👋 I’m Marina, and I couldn’t let the first post go by without introducing myself.

Here’s a fun fact: I belong to the last generation that didn’t have smartphones until adulthood 🙈. I’m a Telecommunications Engineer, and for over a decade I’ve been working internationally in this field with great enthusiasm. Thanks to this job, I’ve met amazing people along the way, attended countless international meetings and conferences, and traveled extensively.

But I have to admit: when I was a child, I wanted to be an English teacher.

So, what happened? 
I decided to go down a different path—and I don’t regret it. I wouldn’t trade my studies or my current experience for anything in the world. Therefore, I’m not a traditional English teacher, I’m a coach. (yes, there are differences that I’ll tell you in another post).

Now, as an English coach with extensive experience, I combine my communication skills and technical expertise, putting all my knowledge at your service so that you can speak English effectively. My goal is to ensure you feel supported and understood while building the confidence you need to speak English comfortably in any situation.

Let’s take it step by step.

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Would you like to improve your English?

If you’re here, it’s because you feel somehow that your English level is holding you back. In fact, being aware that you need to improve your English skills it’s the first step to reaching the level you want. 

You know, something that happens to some people when studying English is that they don’t have much trouble with the written part, reading is easy for them, and they even do well with listening. But when it comes to speaking… suddenly, chaos ensues. They start to doubt every conjugation, confuse vocabulary, stumble over their words, start to sweat, they even freeze up. Does this sound familiar?

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Your voice matters. With the right guidance, speaking English can feel natural again.

If this is your case, the good news is that there’s a solution, someone to help you gain confidence and fluency. A professional with enough experience and skills to guide your learning identifying the areas you need to get better at, and the best way to achieve it. In short: an English coach who understands your challenges and adapts to you.

And, as we’ll see later, you don’t require a minimum level for an English coach to help you.

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Why a coach is the best way to master English

It’s all a question of time. You’ll see. 
Let me ask you something, how many free hours do you usually have left in a day?

Between work, commuting, housework, family, shopping, meals, and sleep, it’s probably less than you’d like. If you have to add traveling somewhere to learn English to all that, it’s very likely that you’ll end up giving it up as soon as something unexpected comes up.

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Even in a busy life, there’s space to grow—especially when learning works around you.

With an English coach you save time by avoiding generic lessons and focusing only on your actual needs and what truly matters for your career. If you’ve tried other methods before, you know how long it can take to notice improvement—and how easy it is to lose motivation when progress feels slow.

That’s why flexible online coaching sessions are perfect for busy professionals like you who don’t have time to waste. You choose a time that suits you each week, sit down at your computer, and you’re ready to go. When you’re done, you’re back home (or wherever you choose) to get on with your life without any interruptions.

But wait, that’s not all—there are even more advantages.

2.1.

Fully personalized English sessions

The great thing about one-on-one online sessions is that you have all my attention, exclusively on you. You decide if you want to learn how to talk about your job responsibilities, or just practice telling a story in great detail to help you connect with the other person.

Whatever it is, we’ll find a way for you to say it in English fluently.

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For professionals of any level

You may think, “This is designed for people who already know English and just want to practice.” Or, “Speaking is really difficult for me, a coach won’t be able to help me.”

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Confidence grows when you feel supported, understood, and guided every step of the way.

Actually, an English coach can help you too. It doesn’t matter if your English level is stuck where you left it in high school or if you’ve progressed throughout your life: if you think you lack fluency in English, a language coach can help you. 

Your coach will meet you at your level to start working from there, at your own pace. With a little help from me and some effort from you, you’ll achieve the level of English you want, I’m positive about it.

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Language Coaching Services

Now you know what English coaching is about (if you would like to know more, I’ve left you some additional info here), you may be wondering what a language coach can offer you that studying on your own, or attending classes in a language school cannot.

The short answer would be “whatever you want.” 

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Personalised English coaching designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

😲 How is that even possible, Marina?
Easy: with a personalized approach tailored to what you need and designed to help you achieve your goals.

Through practical and dynamic sessions, you’ll be able to cover topics of conversation as diverse, or as specific, as you decide. Whether you want to focus on business English to boost your career, or mastering how to have everyday conversations, we can do it. The key is to enjoy yourself and go at your own pace.

You don’t need compelling reasons to learn how to speak English fluently. Maybe you just want to travel and feel the freedom of being able to communicate with people from other countries, which is an incredible feeling by the way. However, I would like to leave here 2 compelling reasons why speaking English naturally can be very useful to you.

3.1.

English to give you freedom in your daily life​

Learning English gives you the freedom to connect with people, cultures, and experiences beyond borders. It allows you to travel with confidence, make connections from different parts of the world, and access information, entertainment, and opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. 

Speaking English fluently means you can express yourself authentically wherever you go—turning every experience, conversation, or trip into a chance to grow and enjoy life without limitations.

If you want to improve your overall English level, we will focus each session on fortifying your strengths and reinforcing your weaknesses. You’ll soon find out that the best way to learn English is by speaking it.

3.2.

English to grow professionally ​

Mastering English is a key step in accelerating your professional growth. It opens the door to international roles, global networking, and access to specialized knowledge and training available only in English. By communicating clearly and confidently in a professional context, you can showcase your expertise, build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues, and position yourself as a valuable asset in any international environment.

Conferences, presentations, business meetings, and international calls will be much more productive if you can participate in them with confidence. If you feel that your English skills are lacking at work, I’m here to give you a hand with that.

Would you like to know more about business English? You can find more details about it here.

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Take the lead and get your personal English coach

If you desire to improve your English and speak the language with confidence, I can help you achieve your objectives.

If you want to know me a little better, check out this section of my website. There, I tell you all about my background and explain why my professional and personal experience can be useful to you and your learning.

And if you feel like giving it a try, don’t hesitate to contact me— I’ll be happy to answer you. The level of English you wish to have is closer than you think.

Keep an eye on my blog, because I’ll be posting things that I’m sure will interest and help you.

See you soon!

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Marina Portero

English Coach

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