Phatic
English for Devs, Founders, and Builders
Your ideas are world-class. Your English should be too.
Break through the intermediate plateau. We'll help you develop the professional fluency and conversational command to match your expertise.
Level Up Your English, Level Up Your Career
The hottest new programming language is English
A Tailored Ecosystem
From Fluency to Influence
We build upon your existing knowledge to develop the nuanced communication skills that matter. Master the key areas that transform technical expertise into professional command.
Learn more about how it works, about Chris, or book a session.
Professional English Skills We Develop:
- Pronunciation & Intonation: Master the mechanics of spoken English for a more natural, clear delivery.
- Grammar & Vocabulary Building: Build precise language skills that match your technical expertise.
- Meeting Confidence: Learn to lead discussions, articulate your points clearly, and manage conversations.
- Presentation Skills: Command a room, structure your narrative, and handle Q&A with confidence.
- Pitching & Feedback Delivery: Develop the skills to sell your ideas and provide constructive, effective feedback.
- Job Interview Mastery: Prepare for your next career move with targeted, realistic interview simulations.
- Specialized Industry Vocabulary: Move beyond generic language to the specific jargon relevant to your field.
- Natural Conversational Flow: Bridge the gap between knowing the language and truly owning it in conversation.
Engaging, Real-World Content
We use material from the world's top creators to provide you with engaging, comprehensible input that's relevant to your interests and industry.
Podcasts
YouTube Channels
A Smarter Way to Learn
Forget generic textbooks. You'll get exclusive access to a private library of over 380 video lessons on Phatic.pro. Each one is based on high-quality, real-world content and comes with a full suite of materials, including vocabulary, key phrases, and discussion questions designed for professionals.
Your lesson centers around a living Google Doc. As we speak, I provide real-time corrections and vocabulary notes. No more forgetting feedback the moment a lesson ends. This isn't just a notepad, it becomes a permanent, searchable record of your progress, instantly accessible and always up-to-date.
Our custom-built system integrates with Google's Gemini to provide intelligent feedback. When a correction is made, AI generates a clear explanation and contextual examples, delivered directly into your lesson document. It's a powerful feedback loop that accelerates your learning.
Track Your Progress, Visually (Beta)
I'm developing a data-driven platform to provide detailed analytics on your language development. The goal is to help you see your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and watch your fluency grow over time.
You're in Control
Flexible scheduling and a curriculum that adapts to you. Learn at your own pace, on your own terms.
A Simple, Effective Cycle
Four steps to build confidence and fluency.
1. Prep
Engage with personalized homework before class.
2. Discuss
Apply what you've learned in a live, guided conversation.
3. Refine
Receive real-time corrections and AI-enhanced feedback.
4. Review
Solidify your learning with a dynamic lesson document.
Real-World Context
Learn through engaging topics you actually care about.
Active Conversational Practice
We skip the textbooks and grammar exercises for real world speaking.
A Foundation for Fluency
Our method is based on Comprehensible Input. We focus on understanding and using language in context, leading to more natural and lasting acquisition.
Meet Chris
After 12 years as a top-rated instructor, I saw the same paradox:
Brilliant professionals who had mastered the peak of the language pyramid
The specific jargon of their field, but whose foundational communication skills were underdeveloped. This traps expertise and stalls influence.
Phatic was built to solve this. My mission is to rebuild your conversational foundation so you can communicate your true expertise, effortlessly.
My Custom-Built Teaching Toolkit
LLM Teaching Assistant
My workhorse for bringing more context and explanations to every lesson.
Structured Homework Tools
I built learn.Phatic.pro to provide an always-online homework database, so you know exactly what to study and how to do it optimally.
ML-Powered Level Tracking
Assess your CEFR level with data-driven insights (Beta).
Modern SRS Vocabulary App
A spaced-repetition system that doesn't suck. Releasing soon.
Ready to Level Up?
Book a trial session directly through the calendar. Find a time that works for you and let's get started on improving your English communication skills.
What to Expect
The trial session is a great way for us to get to know each other and for you to experience my teaching style.
Have Questions?
For immediate questions, reach out on X: @Phatic_co
Corporate & Team Solutions
Not just for individuals. I work with companies and teams to build practical, professional conversational confidence. If you have an education budget or need proper billing get in touch.
- Company billing and invoices (monthly or per-session)
- Contracts, NDAs, and data-retention terms available
- 1:1 coaching, role-tailored curricula
- Live session streaming or recordings available with docs and structured notes
- Progress tracking and reporting on request
Get in touch
Need to enquire about corporate services, send me an email below
Trusted by a Global Network of Innovators
Our students are driving progress at the forefront of global industry, from Pioneering AI Research and Securing Funding to Leading International Teams and beyond.
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