Despite numerous attempts to learn English by attending various classes, listening to CDs and watching DVDs, the student just couldn’t get a good verbal grasp of the language. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, why was that the case? Unfortunately, the student suffered with the speech impediment commonly known as stuttering.

Speed impediments can severely hinder verbal abilities and, as if learning a new language wasn’t challenging enough, having to cope with stuttering whilst doing it was another obstacle he needed to try to overcome. A language school with a different outlook on teaching was what he needed. Whilst being surrounded by the fast paced action and excitement of Miami, his speech had to take on a much slower pace so he carefully researched the best English courses Miami had to offer.

Intimate classes in a relaxed atmosphere helped to calm his nerves; this was the first step to take to try to combat the stuttering. The casual yet innovative teaching methods enabled him to enunciate his vowels and consonants correctly without fear of being ridiculed or criticized. He learned how to master difficult words and how to fill any involuntary gaps in his speech so that they were barely noticeable to anyone else. The class focused on speaking out loud which not only taught the student how to breathe while speaking and to gain familiarity with the English language which increased his fluency, but to overcome his fear of public speaking in general. The good thing about learning a new language was that everyone in the class was as self-conscious as he was as to how their voices sounded. Were they pronouncing the words correctly, were they saying the proper phrases, and did they have a good enough accent? Being part of this group who had something in common helped to banish his fear and anxiety of speaking and he started to take control and master his verbal technique.

As his confidence and optimism grew, the usual fear of embarrassment caused by public speaking gradually lessened and, without realizing it, he began to conquer his burden of stuttering. So while for most students these classes were a great way to learn English in Miami’s vibrant atmosphere, for this student these lessons were also vital in improving his outlook on life and boosting his self-esteem no end.