Ann & Kate

This is my 10th year in the U.S. I know it is not a short period. However, I still lack confidence when I write emails and speak in front of native speakers. Why? Because I had stayed in my comfort zone by only making friends with Chinese and using Chinese as my daily language.

I’m working in the real estate professional field, which requires strong English writing and communication skills. I’ve been having trouble with my grammar and accent. Then I realized that I need someone’s help to improve my English. One of my friends, who used to be Kate’s student, recommended City Talk NYC to me. Then I started my one-on-one Business English courses with Kate.

Kate is a friendly and experienced tutor, and she knew exactly what my problems were when we first met. After a few classes with Kate, my manager told me that he can see my improvements from the work emails. Now I don’t feel awkward when I speak to native speakers. There is no doubt that my progress owes to Kate, who has helped me overcome my fear and build up confidence!

If you want to jump out of your comfort zone, you must admit your shortage and start to change it now. Don’t stand right there and envy those people who speak like native speakers. You can do it too! Reach out to City Talk NYC and I guarantee that your life will be different ever after. At least you will become more confident in yourself！

- Kristy, student since 2022