About Janet
— Your Academic English Coach
With 30 years of experience in academia, I help researchers and scholars speak English with clarity, confidence, and impact — beyond grammar and into real-life communication.
Meet Janet
With over 30 years of experience in university teaching, academic translation, and exam preparation, Janet helps ambitious PhD students and postdocs find their voice in English. Her mission? To make sure your spoken English supports your research — not holds it back.
Through coaching, Janet equips researchers with the tools to express complex ideas clearly, participate fully in international collaborations, and present with confidence in any academic context.
What Makes My Approach Different?
Real Communication
We focus on the English you actually need — for meetings, Q&A sessions, and informal academic conversations — not just formal presentations.
Tailored to Research
Every session is personalised and aligned with your field, your projects, and the international settings you work in.
Confidence First
You already have the knowledge — we work on activating your English, so you can speak clearly without hesitation or stress.
Efficient & Supportive
With short, focused tasks and expert feedback, you’ll make meaningful progress even if you have a packed academic schedule.
How I Work
Personalised, practical, and collaborative. I don’t follow a script — I build the process around your needs as a researcher and speaker. Together, we focus on activating the English you already know and using it with confidence.
We focus on:
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Setting clear, research-specific goals
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Improving clarity and fluency in real conversations
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Tracking progress through regular feedback and support
Client Success Story
"Before working with Janet, I avoided speaking up in meetings and always worried about being misunderstood. Now I contribute confidently to discussions, and even gave a talk at an international seminar last month!"