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).
Impactful English at work: What? So what? Now what?
Struggling to get your message across clearly in English at work? The What? So what? Now what? framework can help you organise your thoughts, explain why something matters and make the next steps clear. With a little visual thinking, you can turn mixed up ideas into a message that makes an impact.
Beyond Words: A Sketchnoting Workshop for Business English
Running a conference workshop in English can feel like a big step, even when English is your first language!
In this post, I share my experience of delivering my first ever workshop at the IATEFL BESIG Annual Conference in Athens.
I took participants into the world of sketchnoting and visual thinking, exploring how simple drawings can help us organise ideas, explain processes and communicate more confidently.
From “I can’t draw!” to creative sketchnotes showing a range of business processes, the workshop reminded me that clear communication matters far more than perfect English or perfect drawings.