Jane Carvell, business English trainer attending the IATEFL BESIG conference

I’m Jane Carvell, a business English trainer, language coach and visual thinking enthusiast.

I help German-speaking professionals improve their English communication skills, so that they can build better connections to grow in an international working world.

This blog is for English learners who want to communicate with confidence, think creatively, and grow professionally.

(Für Leser, die gerade erst mit Englisch anfangen, gibt es auch deutsche Versionen einiger Beiträge).

On the blog you'll find business English, language coaching and visual thinking.
How to Use Sketchnotes to Explain Processes

How to Use Sketchnotes to Explain Processes

Struggling to explain your company’s work in English? You might know what you want to say, but the explanation gets too long, unclear, and your listener tunes out. This is a common hurdle in international business, where clarity and time matter most.

A simple fix: combine words with visuals. Sketchnoting—using quick sketches, shapes, arrows, and keywords—turns complex services and processes into something easy to follow and remember.

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