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Video available on YouTube with subtitles in English and French: https://youtu.be/acCpXRLk_MQ

BIO: 🌟As a technical English trainer Olivia is specializing in helping non-native English speaking engineers and technical professionals improve their communication skills. With a focus on making complex concepts accessible and clear, she uses innovative teaching methods and practical exercises to enhance her clients' ability to write and speak effectively. *Where to find Olivia* Newsletter: https://www.marcode.org/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-d-augustin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_marcode_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishforEngineers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pc2jnLWtfCVG8blfXpHZi?si=9479be1d107d4f52 In this interview, we talked about: 2:58 Olivia's Background: from Austria to the Netherlands, from civil engineer to ESL teacher 9:30 How do you Learn a Language as an Engineer? 11:42 Focus on what you need and Improve your Communication Skills. Don't worry about having an accent or small grammar mistakes. 15:12 Navigating Intercultural Communication in English 18:34 Neurodivergent Brains and Language Learning 25:52 Do What you Love in Your Target Language, like this engineer who likes to watch the Kardashians, or this other one who loves Harry Potter: do it in English, not translated or dubbed into your mother tongue. 28:19 How about Female Engineers who are not native English speakers? 32:52 The Impact Teachers may have on Students 35:26 Where to Find Olivia *** 👋🏻 Hey, I'm Cathy, a certified Neurolanguage Coach and Teacher Trainer. I help adults from all over the world learn French more efficiently and without stress. I help Francophones improve their fluency and self-confidence in English. 👨‍🏫 Are you a teacher looking to tranform how you prepare classes and teach? I'm a licenced trainer for Efficient Language Coaching, delivering the certifying course to become a Neurolanguage Coach in Canada and online. 🔗Find me at https://mypolyglotlife.com 🤝🏻 Let's connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-introligator/