Helping you master your Technical English, Business English, and conversational skills so that talking English will become your new superpower.

 

Online courses for systematic thinkers. Hands-on knowledge, custom-made courses, from engineer to engineer.
FIND THE SOLUTION FOR YOU

You're an expert in your field, well-known and respected. But there is one nagging problem...

 

As a busy engineer with 5 different projects at the same time, how many times have you sat there and thought to yourself: 

- It's just an email! Why does it take me so long to write it in English?

- I wish there wasn't so much miscommunication in this project—that costs us so much valuable time.

- I wish I could argue as articulate in English as in my mother language.

 

But there's just one - or maybe a few - problems:

- You haven't found a Technical English course that gives you the personalized advice you need.

- No matter how many online articles you read about Technical English, you always end up feeling 'not perfect enough'.

- You don't even know where to start. Grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary. It's all a blur.

- Or maybe even all of the above?

 

Are you sitting there nodding your head or leaning in closer to your screen as you read this, thinking: "Umm, Olivia, have you been reading my diary?"

If so, it's time to take a look at our Systems + Solutions.

Anna Z.

"Olivia is the first teacher I've ever had that taught me enough in a course that I didn't feel like I need lessons forever."

Arne v/d K.

"I look back on fun and educational lessons. My knowledge of the English language has noticeably improved."

Liesbeth S. 

"Olivia is a great English teacher! I enjoyed my sessions with her. Olivia’s approach is really different from that of more traditional English teachers."

Rudolf J. 

"The lessons I had with Olivia were excellent, no traditional lessons, but a fun atmosphere, with great examples and great cultural experience, I recommend it!"

SYSTEMS + SOLUTIONS

Get ready to take back your time and get your Technical English working for your needs

The Fast & Furious Edition

A 10-week Technical English course for ambitious engineers

 

Discover the logic behind technical English. Develop the practical skill set to speak the kind of English that gets the job done. Learn from a teacher who is an engineer as well.

Classes usually start in October and March.

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The Convo Club

Effective conversational training to keep up your English proficiency

 

Ever heard of "use it or lose it?" That's why Monday nights are all about talking. 60-minute Zoom meetings from 5:30-6:30 PM CEST.

Drop in as long as you want and talk to colleagues worldwide.

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Consultation + 1:1 Services

Custom-made Technical English and side-kick support. Work [+ word] with Olivia 1:1

 

Your real-time word-nerd support for specific requests. When you don't need a whole course or regular training but a bit of support once in a while.

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Templates + eBooks

Resources for self-paced learning

 

Some like to learn with live interaction. Others don't. Find here quick solutions to everyday problems.

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MEET MARCODE 

The name Marcode is made up of Ode (a.k.a. Olivia, the Director) and Marc (Marcus, my geeky sidekick of 20+ years). One is the professional word nerd + civil engineer, the other is a systems architect and speaks seven languages.

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"I am in regular contact with customers. As a result of Olivia's tutoring, my confidence grew, and therefore our customer service significantly improved."
 
 
Michael v/d Knaap
Mechanical Engineer at Lindor
"Olivia is not a teacher who's standing in front of me, shoving grammar down my throat. It's more like she's looking over my shoulder, helping me every step of the way. It feels more like a coffee break."
 
 
Filipe K.
HSE-Manager
"My company has cooperated with Oliva a few times. We appreciate her unconventional approach and willingness to adapt her support to our specific needs."
 
 
Marcus Augustin
Systems Architect at The Collective
"Working with Olivia and the other group members was awesome. Olivia has an amazing talent for explaining „complicated stuff“ easily and understandable. She created the course very interesting and funny, I felt comfortable"
  
 Amy Krismer
Miviso GmbH

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