Voice Message Speaking Practice
No time to practice speaking English? Now you do!
Practice real conversations that fit into your day, improve your fluency, and get personal feedback every week!
Cancel any time.
So, you want to improve your English, but you don’t have the time.
You have all the right intentions. You’ve saved YouTube videos, made a list of movies to watch, and collected a stack of books.
But the last thing you want to do after you get home from work, cook dinner, put the kids to bed, feed the dog, and shower is flip open a textbook and review irregular past simple verbs. Some days, you might manage to learn a new word or two, but it’s never consistent.
So when you have a conversation in English, it feels like pulling teeth.
→ You understand a lot, but sit there silently rehearsing your answer in your head instead of just saying it because you feel the pressure of getting it exactly right.
→ You know how to conjugate verbs in theory, but when all eyes are on you, the right one suddenly disappears. Poof! Gone!
→ You get overwhelmed when the words don’t come quickly enough and the conversation moves on without you.
→ You feel left out when English is the go-to language and super-confident, talkative Marco steals the spotlight.
Practicing English is hard enough. Add to that a full-time job, a family and drinks with friends and finding time to practice can feel darn near impossible.
But what if I told you that you can improve in just a few minutes per day?
here's the good news:
It’s not about how MUCH time you spend studying. It’s about how WELL you use that time. 😏
You could spend years (and $$) on courses and resources, but if you’re not focusing on the right things, you won’t see the progress you want. And without an immediate need to use English, it’s easy to leave studying for later…
When you’re practicing real conversations with focused topics and receiving personalized feedback, you don’t need to study for hours. Thank goodness for that! You just need the right speaking opportunities to start seeing the results you’re looking for…
Stop studying just to study, it's time for real-life practice.
The sooner you start practicing speaking English, the sooner you’ll be able to:
- Find the right word for each situation
- Respond more naturally in everyday conversations - without translating in your head
- Approach conversations feeling calm, confident and ready to contribute
- Tell jokes, share stories, voice your opinion and show the real you
- See English as part of your identity rather than an obstacle or skill
Sounds great, doesn’t it? Now let’s make it happen…
Introducing...
Voice Message Speaking Practice
A low-pressure (and low-cost) way to practice English conversation consistently without scheduling classes or giving up your free time. Get weekly speaking prompts sent straight to your phone, and record your answers to get tailored feedback.
“But how does this work, Vickie?”
Receive a weekly speaking topic
Every Thursday, you’ll get a fresh topic to get you speaking without overthinking—some silly, some serious! Each topic helps you practice real-life conversations, use new grammar naturally, and expand your vocabulary with ease. You won’t be able to stop talking!
Have a conversation
Record and send your answer to the speaking prompt, then wait for my reply. This back-and-forth gives you real-life speaking practice that you can do while walking to work, having a coffee, or relaxing at home.
Get your feedback
During the week, I’ll send you feedback on one thing you can improve. Whether it’s grammar, pronunciation, or more accurate phrasing, you’ll know exactly what to work on so you keep getting better week after week.
It’s just like speaking to a friend – if that friend was a qualified English teacher who could tell you *exactly* how to improve your speaking.
I usually study English on my own or rely on the knowledge I already have, so I end up not making any progress and feeling frustrated. 😔 It was a great way to reconnect with my English. 😁 It was fun, very easy to fit in my busy schedule and very valuable. I liked that I was free to set up my own goals and explore anything I wanted to without being on my own – because Vickie gives great feedback and encouragement to make you feel comfortable and help you achieve your goal. 🥳
Nadia
Just in case we haven't quite been introduced before...
Hi, I'm Vickie - experienced English teacher, Friends fanatic, and your new speaking buddy.
I know you’re busy, so I’ll get to the point: you don’t need to sign up for months-long classes to improve your speaking skills.
As busy adults, something always takes priority over studying. So instead of trying to make the traditional way work for us, we need to try something new.
Over the last 16 years, I’ve discovered that consistent practice, combined with simple feedback is the key to progressing quickly.
I created Voice Message Speaking Practice (VSMP) to give you an easy, flexible way to have conversations in English regularly—without long classes.
Every week, you’ll have a real conversation from your phone, use relevant topics to express yourself more fluently and receive clear tips to make small changes. All by sending voice messages just like you do with your friends, only in English.
This is your new English routine that fits perfectly into your life so you’ll steadily feel yourself getting better—one message at a time.🌟
Voice Message Speaking Practice will help you:
- Get personalized feedback on YOUR speaking from an actual human. Not generic or one-size-fits-all advice from mean robots!
- Compared to live lessons (even my own, haha), it’s more affordable and flexible because you don’t need to schedule lessons. You get individualized practice, anytime.
- Practice speaking on your schedule, so you don’t have to search for a teacher or show up to class at the same time every week.
- Complete targeted exercises on specific topics, without getting overwhelmed with too much content. No procrasti-learning with VMSP. 😉
- Gain confidence speaking to different people in real-life situations - no tequila shot required.
Improve your English speaking skills for less than your monthly coffee bill.
• 1 x fresh topic every week (no wondering what to talk about)
• Real-life 1:1 conversations on Telegram - reply with 2 messages per topic
• Personalized feedback every week with simple tips to improve fast
You might be thinking ...
“How can recorded messages help me improve?”
I’m glad you asked… having short conversations regularly is what builds fluency. Recorded messages give you real conversation opportunities without the pressure of live speaking. You have time to think before you respond and can improve your next message with the feedback.
“Can short conversations really make a difference?”
Absolutely! Short, frequent practice helps you naturally improve your speaking. It keeps English in your daily life without the pressure of making time for long study sessions.
“What if I don’t have time to reply every week?”
No worries, friend! You’re never behind. Just reply to the current question when you can, and I’ll be there to keep the conversation going when you do.
“Wouldn’t live lessons be better?”
Live lessons are great – that’s why I also offer them. Woot woot! They give you longer, in-depth practice, but they also take time and scheduling. VMSP allows you to fit more English into your week with real conservations and feedback whenever works for you. It’s perfect to do alongside live lessons OR as a way to keep practicing if you’re super busy.
Not sure this is for you?
Start your first month, try the weekly conversations, and if you don’t like it, you can cancel. But if you’re like my students, you’ll be here for a while… 🥰
“When I had a meeting conference with my co-workers, I didn’t understand when they speak in English, and I feel scared when I need to speak in English.
Now, I have more confidence and I understand when my co-workers speak in English. I really enjoy that program and I’m really happy because now I feel more confident.”
Anyeny
Say hi to future you.
You’re in a souvenir shop in London when you spot a double-decker bus keychain. You hand it to the cashier with a smile and joke, “Can I use my bus pass to buy this?” They laugh and just like that, you’re not only buying a souvenir, you’re enjoying a conversation. That can be you.
After a few months of regular practice with VMSP, you’ll notice that words come faster, your confidence grows, and speaking feels easier. No more pausing mid-sentence to think about grammar or searching for the right phrase. You’ll just respond naturally without overthinking.
Keep going, and English starts to feel effortless…
You join conversations without hesitation, share your opinions comfortably, and even make jokes like you do in your own language. Whether it’s answering a surprise question at work, chatting while traveling, or speaking up in a meeting, you’re ready.
VMSP isn’t just practice - it’s real conversation that helps you be yourself in English, week by week.
The program is primarily delivered through email and Telegram. You’ll receive weekly speaking topics via email. For voice messages and feedback, we use Telegram, a free instant messaging app available for your phone and computer.
You can read all about how I use Telegram to teach here. If you have any questions or encounter difficulties accessing Telegram in your country, feel free to message me.
Each voice message response can last up to 90 seconds.
You can send me up to two responses per topic.
After I receive your first voice message, I will respond to it and keep the conversation going.
Then you’ll send one more voice message to finish the conversation.
This 1:1 interaction occurs weekly for each new topic.
Every Thursday, you receive an email with a new topic to respond to.
You can send your voice message responses at anytime.
I typically respond during Monday-Friday business hours. I aim to reply promptly to all voice messages. If there will be any delay in my regular response time, I’ll send notice in advance through the weekly email.
Sending your responses weekly can help you speak regularly.
Conversations don’t carry over month to month. The final week of each month, I’ll remind you to complete your last topic so we can start fresh on Thursday.
When your conversation is complete (after your second response or if there’s no reply for a few days), I’ll confirm it’s finished so I can send your feedback—usually within a day or two—and you can move on to the next topic.
You can start anytime. Once you sign up, your free 2-week trial will begin, and you’ll receive your first topic and instructions.
When your trial ends, you’ll continue receiving new topics each week with the monthly plan, which you can cancel at any time.
This program is best suited for intermediate English learners and above.
If you’re a beginner, consider starting with my 1:1 classes for more personalized guidance.
This program is a useful option for intermediate English learners and above, including advanced learners who want to practice speaking more regularly to keep their English active and to continue advancing.
You can cancel anytime. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email with a cancellation link and you can use that to cancel yourself. If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder or contact me, and I’ll cancel it for you.
Your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing cycle. That means that if your billing cycle ends on a Saturday, you can still send responses until Wednesday, but you won’t receive a new topic on Thursday. And if you submitted responses before cancellation takes effect, you’ll still receive feedback on your final voice messages.
No problem! Email me at Hola@VickieKelty.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Improve your English using voice messages
Forget trying to fit English in your schedule and feeling guilty when you don’t. With Voice Message Speaking Practice, you’ll get weekly conversation practice and feedback without rearranging your life. Just a few voice messages each week, and you’ll start seeing real progress.