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Street-Wise English
Learning a new language — or sharpening the one you already have — doesn’t just add language skills.
It expands your world and changes how you show up in it.
English is: Presence. Perception. Possibility.
Nelson Mandela, a man who spoke to many hearts, said:
“If you talk to a (wo)man in a language she/he understands, it goes to his/her head, but, if you talk to (wo)man in his/her language it goes to her/his heart.”
There you go.
What more do you need?
Other than doing English language with me, and being able to speak English in such a way that it connects with hearts?
English + the 3 C’s
Connect.
Communicate.
Co-create.
Connect
When I moved to Austria, I was highly capable on paper but linguistically limited in practice — overqualified yet underqualified.
Without German, opportunities and friendships stalled.
Not because I lacked personality or expertise, but because I lacked conversational access.
I know what it feels like to have the knowledge but not being able to express it.
When language stops being a barrier and becomes a bridge, self-confidence grows; conversations open up and connections happen.
Communicate
Teaching English began as a practical financial solution when I was new in Austria, and because I was limited in my German. Later, English became my new found purpose.
After working with Viennese Business English providers and getting my CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching for Adults) and LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce Institute) certificates, I started my own business.
I had found my niche – tailored English language support while weaving in my intercultural savvy for professionals working in international arenas.
I know what it’s like, I have been on both sides.
Co-Create
In international teams, limitations, differences, and assumptions surface quickly.
A natural consequence when one is not only trying to get the job done, but also having to deal with it in another language and having to be “nice”.
English facilitates a space for connection and clarity to meet with collaboration.
Expertise and knowledge – while being attuned to the people around you – become aligned through language.
Whether online or in person, 1:1 or group settings, we practice language in context while deepening cultural awareness.
English Courses
Fluent. Fearless.
Un-plugged.
Discover Hester Streets’s bespoke English possibilities.
English courses for corporates, teams, and individuals who need or want English that works.
- BEC-certified language courses B2 – C2
- Customised corporate fitting courses
- Business English for correspondence, telephoning, reporting, presentations (incl. voice training), negotiations etc.
- Train-the-Trainer / Coach for English acquisition
English that holds – so that you can
connect, communicate, and co-create.
What I do
translations & ProofreadinG
Because “good enough” isn’t your brand.
Translation is about carrying meaning across borders.
Tone. Nuance. Context. Culture.
I translate your content so it sounds like you — just in another language.
Translation of
- Websites that need to sound credible
- CVs or LinkedIn profiles that should open doors
- Proposals that must feel accurate
- Presentations that can’t afford confusion
- Academic texts that deserve precision
If it represents you — it deserves care.
Proofreading
I’ll refine and clean up the
- grammar & spelling
- smooth out structure
- strengthen clarity
- adjust tone
(more formal? more human?) - Upgrade vocabulary where needed
The result? Still yours — just stronger.
Who this is for?
- International professionals who are brilliant but second-guess their English.
- Entrepreneurs building bold brands in English.
- Job seekers who don’t want language to limit opportunities
- Students submitting academic papers that reflect their knowledge.
How it works!
If it carries your name, your brand, or your expertise — I’ll make sure it sounds like it.
- You send your text (Word, Google Doc, PDF).
- I assess length and complexity.
- You receive a transparent quote and timeline.
- I return a tracked-changes version + clean final version.