English for Engineers

About English for Engineers

Ever wished you had a Technical English + Business English teacher who’s an engineer as well? Well, you found her: civil engineer and certified English teacher turned corporate trainer, Olivia Augustin. Her speciality? Dissecting the intricate structures of the English language and only putting back the pieces engineers really need to become skilled communicators. And all with an approach that won’t bore you like your high-school English studies, will have you enjoying learning the suckiest language in the world, and crush that inner perfectionist to move forward so perfectly easy + efficiently. Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to learn from industry professionals worldwide. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of Olivia’s chalk talks and practical tips on language learning, Technical + Business English, the cultural component of international business communication, and interviews with communication specialists and people working in STEM in general. Each episode is designed to give you unique insights and broaden your horizon to the contrasting realm that is global engineering culture. For more details about the podcast, check: https://www.marcode.org/blog/037 Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-d-augustin/ Want to be a guest on Olivia's podcast or invite Olivia as a guest on yours? Send an inquiry to info@marcode.org

Publisher

Olivia Augustin

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Nov 2021

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Fluent on Paper, Stuck in the Room

   You test well. Your grammar is solid. But put you on the spot in a meeting — a question you didn't see coming, a design decision you have to defend right now — and something breaks down. That's not an English problem. That's a communication problem. And it's completely fixable. This episode of English for Engineers is for non-native English speakers in technical and engineering roles who feel fluent on paper but still freeze under pressure. I'm talking to Camilla Walton, founder of Cultivate English and English communication coach for international landscape architects and designers. Like me, Camilla built her whole business on one premise: generic English training doesn't work for technical professionals. You need someone who knows your world. We get into why non-native professionals always self-diagnose the wrong problem, what's actually happening in the brain when your English confidence breaks down under pressure, and why AI tools — however useful for writing — will never replace the reps you need for real human communication. Plus: the rapid-fire round makes its debut on the show. Camilla's answer to question one is very, very on-brand. CONNECT WITH CAMILLA WALTONCamilla Walton is an English communication coach for international landscape architects and garden designers, and the founder of Cultivate English. She helps designers close the gap between what they know and how it sounds in English.LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillawalton-businessenglishcoach/) | Website (https://cultivate-english.com) | Freedom to Communicate programme (https://cultivate-english.com/freedom-to-communicate) CONNECT WITH OLIVIA AUGUSTINOlivia Augustin is a civil engineer and certified English as a 2nd language and Business English teacher. With her one-on-one lessons and group courses, she teaches non-native English-speaking engineers the kind of English that gets the job done. Work with me (https://marcode.org/courses) | Get the newsletter (http://www.marcode.org/newsletter) | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-d-augustin) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/_marcode_)

2. 

   3 Jul 2026

   E25 What Happens on Day 4?

   Fly somewhere for 3 days. Get a native speaker. Pay a premium, because expensive must mean good. Three things engineers get sold about learning English — and all three are wrong in a way you can test like a spec sheet. This one's for every engineer who's ever asked me if a 3-day miracle is worth it. Spoiler: I have opinions. The episode in one line Why the 3-day English intensive doesn't work — and the three myths engineers keep getting sold (the 3-day cure, the native-speaker trap, the price-tag illusion), plus what actually works instead. What we cover An engineer emailed me before a huge construction project. Stakeholder meetings, negotiations, contracts — all coming fast, and his English wasn't quite there. He was choosing between a 12-week one-on-one course and a 3-day intensive somewhere quiet, all meals included, €4,500. He picked the three days. He won't be the last. So this episode takes apart the three things engineers get sold when they want to fix their English fast: The 3-day cure — why you can learn about a language in three days, but not the language itself. What memory science says about the spike-then-fade of intensive immersion, and why you end up roughly where you started (minus €4,500). The native-speaker myth — why being born into English doesn't mean you can teach it. Why ~80% of the world's English teachers are non-native, and the phrasal-verb trap that quietly turns a stakeholder email into a safety risk. The price-tag illusion — the price-quality heuristic, why it fails badly for language learning, and the Liebherr-not-a-Rolls-Royce frame for choosing the right tool. Then the boring version that actually works — five practical tips, ending with the one to sit with: forget fluency, aim to be understood. Chapters 00:00 — The Illusion of Quick Fixes in Language Learning 05:57 — Debunking the Native Speaker Myth 12:34 — The Price Tag Fallacy in Language Training 16:16 — Practical Tips for Effective Language Learning Key takeaways You can learn about a language in three days. You can't learn a language in three days. Language sticks through repetition over time, not one concentrated burst — that's memory science. Native-speaker status doesn't predict teaching quality. Being able to explain why does. Phrasal verbs are great for the coffee kitchen, a liability in technical English ("we'll look into it" → "we will investigate it"). Price is almost completely unrelated to language-learning results. Forget fluency. Aim to be understood. Mentioned in this episode The Foundation: 1-on-1 coaching built around your work, over 12 weeks. Business + technical English, taught by an engineer. The 25 Minutes: short, focused 1-on-1 conversation sessions for engineers with tight calendars. All courses: www.marcode.org/allcourses (http://www.marcode.org/allcourses) Get the newsletter: www.marcode.org/newsletter Connect with Olivia Augustin Olivia Augustin is a civil engineer and certified English as a 2nd language and Business English teacher. With her one-on-one lessons and group courses, she teaches non-native English-speaking engineers the kind of English that gets the job done. LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-d-augustin/) - The Blog (www.marcode.org/blog) - Instagram (www.instagram.com/_marcode_)

3. 

   31 Mar 2026

   E24 Mentorship and Empathy in Engineering

   What if the only thing standing between you and being seen as a top engineer… is how confidently you communicate in English This episode of English for Engineers dives into why that gap exists and how to close it. I’m joined by Noelia Gozalo, an experienced engineer in the automotive and renewable energy industry, to talk about what it really takes to communicate confidently in technical and business environments. From not understanding a single lecture abroad to leading international teams, Noelia shares the raw reality of learning English in the real world, not the classroom version. We unpack why confidence matters more than perfect grammar, how empathy can completely transform communication in cross-functional teams, and what engineers actually need to succeed in international workplaces. If you’ve ever frozen in a meeting, second-guessed your English, or felt like you’re “not good enough” to speak up, this episode will shift your perspective. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Why speaking “perfect English” is not the goal in technical communication How to build confidence speaking in meetings The role of empathy in international engineering teams Why engineers often freeze when speaking English (and how to overcome it) How real-world immersion accelerates your language and career growth The English for Engineers podcast is for engineers and technicians who want to communicate clearly, sound professional, and finally stop translating in their heads. It’s packed with real-world tips, cross-cultural insights, and practical ways to turn technical English and business English into tools you actually enjoy using. COURSES AND RESOURCES: Training Solutions for Tech Teams: (https://marcode.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Marcode_Offers2026_V4.pdf) for engineering teams ready to lead meetings, explain designs, and stop second-guessing their words. Emails for Engineers Template Pack (https://www.marcode.org/freebies#emails): real emails you can copy and paste into your next update or request. Fast Track to Fluency: (https://www.udemy.com/course/englishforengineers-fastfluency/) Olivia’s course is designed specifically for non-native English-speaking engineers who need to communicate more quickly and confidently in technical discussions. Click here to find an oversight of all services Olivia offers. (https://marcode.org/services/) Missed the last episode? Catch Ep #023 w/ Rebecca v Ramsdonk (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nYVA7es2YvUaIExmmVCR8?si=5998e4928c8e4ffb) CONNECT WITH OLIVIA Olivia Augustin is a civil engineer, university guest lecturer, and certified English as a 2nd language and Business English teacher. With her one-on-one lessons and group courses, she teaches non-native English-speaking engineers the kind of technical English that gets the job done. Work with Olivia: marcode.org/services (https://www.marcode.org/podcasts/english-for-engineers/episodes/marcode.org/solutions) Get the newsletter: marcode.org/newsletter (https://www.marcode.org/podcasts/english-for-engineers/episodes/marcode.org/newsletter) LinkedIn: Olivia Augustin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-d-augustin/) Instagram: @_marcode_ (https://www.instagram.com/_marcode_/) CONNECT WITH NOELIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelia-gozalo/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelia-gozalo/) DM her the word “challenge” to join her upcoming mentoring challenge for engineers

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