# Pure Practice, 1:1 English Coaching with Phil > Coaching for people who already know English but do not yet feel like themselves in it. Full-text version of https://www.philsconversation.ch/start (German version: https://www.philsconversation.ch/de/start). Language: English (en). Provider: Phil's Conversation, Philip Schiller, Switzerland. ## Speak English the way you think, feel and are. You already know English. Together, we take it from second language to second nature, closing the distance between what you want to say and what actually comes out. For adults who can already have a simple conversation in English, roughly B1 or above. - Book a free 15-minute call: https://calendly.com/philsconversation/pure-practice - Or start with the free quiz: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-quiz Trusted by professionals, musicians, lawyers and consultants. ## Who Pure Practice is for Your English works. It just does not always feel like yours. You do not need perfect grammar or a large vocabulary. You need enough English to have a simple conversation, and something real you want to express. - The everyday voice: You want to feel at home in English for life, travel and spontaneous moments. You want to find your voice again, speak with confidence, and trust your grammar and vocabulary, so you have a version of yourself in English you feel good about. - The global voice: Your English is the key to a wider, global audience. You want to feel authentic and comfortable, and share your ideas, opinions and concepts with accuracy and confidence, far beyond the Swiss borders. - The professional voice: Your expertise deserves to be heard clearly. Whether you are leading a team, presenting research, or stepping into a new role, you want the presence and accuracy to represent your work and feel at home in English while you do it. A useful guide: around B1 or above. If you can describe your work, your week or an idea in simple English, you have enough to begin. Pure Practice is not for complete beginners, exam preparation or a fixed textbook course. ## Does this feel familiar? You know what you mean. English makes it harder to show it. - "I know English, but I can't really express myself." - "I translate in my head before I speak." - "I lose my flow the moment it matters." - "I go blank when I have to speak." - "I'm not me in English." - "I hold myself back." That gap has a name, and it is exactly what we work on. ## The Expression Gap You know English. You just can't reach it yet. The distance between what you think and feel, and what you can express in English. Hesitation and overthinking can leave you feeling that less of your personality comes through. That is the Expression Gap, and it is exactly what we work on. ## Pure Practice: Your life is the syllabus. Pure Practice is personal 1:1 English communication coaching through real conversation. Phil creates a supportive relationship where you can try, make mistakes, and explore what matters to you. The practice grows directly from your life and your goals. ## What changes: from hesitation to self-expression Not a rigid syllabus or grammar drills. Three natural shifts that happen when you stop performing English and start living in it. - The pressure drops. Before: "I'm monitoring every single sentence from above." The shift: The exam in your head turns off. Bumpy is fine. You are in the conversation, not in your head. - Feedback as a mirror. Before: "If someone corrects me, it means my English is bad." The shift: Feedback is a mirror, not criticism. You start seeing what already works: your instincts and vocabulary are already enough to share thoughtful ideas. - From second language to second nature. Before: "I need the perfect word before I dare to speak." The shift: Real confidence comes from lived proof. You speak up, ask a spontaneous follow-up, and recover calmly when a word disappears. ## Client voices - "Thanks to my conversations with Phil, I no longer hesitate to speak English, privately or at work." Patrick Flückiger, Head Key Account Management - "Our sessions are stress-free, full of humour and always personal." Lea Knecht, professional harpist - "I can speak more fluently now, form sentences quickly and find the right words more easily." Natalie Zumbrunnen, dietician and diabetes counsellor - "This individual approach is the recipe for success." Renate Sgier, school director and lawyer - "English conversations and meetings at work don't make me nervous anymore." Stephanie Marxer, fiduciary services - "Today I speak clearly, confidently and without holding back. English is no longer a barrier for me, it is my strength." Svetlana K., trade desk manager ## Your coach Hi, I'm Phil. I coach adults who already speak English but don't yet feel like themselves in it. No grammar drills, no scripts. Your work, your life and the situations you actually face are our material. On the page, this introduction rotates through more sides of Phil: bouldering, improv theatre with the Zurich group What is Normal, walks with his dog, fatherhood and New York City, where he grew up. Each personal story appears with its matching photo. ## The True Voice Method: four pillars, one voice Flow, Accuracy, Confidence and Mindset, carried by Authenticity. Every session and every exercise leads back to sounding like yourself. ## Between the conversations: your Best Practice app Your progress has a place to live. Vocabulary, grammar, and feedback develop through meaningful use, not textbook drills. Best Practice keeps your next step, personal feedback, and voice exchange with Phil in one place, giving you fresh reasons to trust yourself between conversations. ## Packages: one programme, three paths ### Starter, CHF 579 (or 3 x CHF 210), best place to begin A focused first block for an upcoming challenge or goal. - 5 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (60 min) - Personal diagnosis and focus roadmap - Full access to your coaching app and custom vocabulary - Practice tasks between sessions ### Essential, CHF 950 (or 3 x CHF 345), most popular The complete coaching journey for lasting confidence. - 10 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (60 min) - Personal diagnosis and focus roadmap - Full access to your coaching app and custom vocabulary - Growth check-ins, session summaries, and written feedback ### Active, CHF 1'200 (or 3 x CHF 435), most support Continuous coaching and voice feedback between sessions. - 10 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (60 min) - Everything in Essential (roadmap, app, and summaries) - Unlimited Active Audio messaging directly with Phil - Audio transcriptions and pronunciation feedback between calls Prices include all preparation, feedback, materials and support between sessions. No hidden costs. ## A calm first step: how we start You do not need to choose a path before we speak. We start with one short conversation and see what fits. 1. Expression Check, 15 min by phone 2. Trial session, 30 min on Zoom 3. Working together, only if everything fits Book an Expression Check: https://calendly.com/philsconversation/pure-practice 15 minutes, zero sales pressure. We talk about where you feel stuck and see if working together makes sense. ## Frequently asked questions **What English level do I need for Pure Practice?** Pure Practice is ideal if you can already have simple conversations, around B1 or above. You do not need perfect grammar or a large vocabulary. We build the language you need around the conversations that matter to you. **How is Pure Practice different from a normal English course?** Pure Practice has no textbooks, grades, or artificial grammar drills. Your life is the syllabus. We start from the conversations, meetings, and topics you actually care about. Feedback is not criticism, it is a supportive mirror that helps you notice what works, recover when words disappear, and build trust in your own voice. **Which path is right for me?** You do not need to decide alone. In the Expression Check, we talk about what you want to change and which level of support fits your situation. **What happens in the Expression Check?** We speak for 15 minutes on the phone about where English gets in your way and what you would like to express more freely. There is no test and no obligation. **Can I pay in instalments?** Yes. Every path can be paid in three instalments. The instalment price is shown with each option. **Can I start and stop whenever I want?** Yes. Pure Practice has no fixed start or end date. You choose the block that fits you. We agree on a focus and review concrete changes in the conversations that matter to you. ## Let's start with a conversation 15 minutes, zero sales pressure. We talk about where you feel stuck and see if working together makes sense. Book an Expression Check: https://calendly.com/philsconversation/pure-practice Or start with the free Expression Quiz: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-quiz