1:1 Workshop in English for Disability

Meet Fiona Smith, a Celta-qualified English teacher who helps people with additional support needs achieve their language goals.

She’s also a freelance artist who leads public art projects that raise disability awareness and advocate for minority rights.

Last year, she was invited to return to her university as President of the students’ association of the University of Highlands and Islands (a role that involved representing the needs and wishes of 9000 students).

She’s a brilliant listener with knowledge and experience of many additional support needs.

Fiona can help you anticipate potential language issues in your travels and rehearse them, so English is the last thing you need to worry about.

English for a Specific Purpose: Talking Disibility

Fiona’s workshop is a one-off private training where you learn the language you need to describe your disability, health conditions or impairment. Practice explaining your needs (and gain confirmation that they are clear) with practice question-and-answer scenarios in a supportive and safe way.

Fiona knows how you have to advocate to get your needs met: whether it’s requesting the key to a private bathroom or an accessiblity toilet, a chair and a quiet space, or physical help changing trains or audio accommodation at a conference.

None of this is language that translates easily!

None of this language is covered in English classes.

For some, disclosing your disability is intimidating. (Not anything you want to practice publicly in a group).

Target Langauge

Book this 1-hour, 1-off conversation-based workshop for English you can trust to:

• Ask for help
• Accept/reject help (politely)
• Role-play unexpected problems/scenarios
• Articulate energy or attention problems.
• Respond to questions regarding your disability (she’ll help you express yourself the way you need to be heard).
  

  Or

• Lean the language you need to serve your clients, students or speak with peers.

Follow Up Support

Relax and enjoy this unique chat. You don’t need to make notes. This workshop includes a follow-up with a comprehensive language summary and additional WhatsApp support to ensure you’re confidently using any new language

One Less Obstacle in Your Way

Of course you are more than your disability (at Blue Noun, we’re happy to coach your English for your other professional needs).

This single workshop is to empower you on your journey now, ensuring there’s one less barrier between you and your goals!