The Read to Speak Book Club - Free Your English

Take your English speaking fluency and confidence to the next level!

The Read to Speak Book Club is designed for intermediate to advanced learners (B2–C2) who want to improve their English in a safe and supportive community of thoughtful people who enjoy books, ideas, and meaningful conversation.

It’s time to finally feel more like yourself when you speak English.

What you'll gain:

Elevated English

Reading exposes you to vocabulary in context and helps you notice the patterns that shape natural English. The more you encounter these patterns in meaningful texts, the more naturally they begin to appear in your own speaking.

Flexible fluency

Practice speaking spontaneously with complex and unexpected topics. Discover how to structure your thoughts so your ideas are easier for others to understand and remember.

Confidence

Build momentum, stay engaged, and start seeing real progress with your speaking skills. Regular high-level discussion with other learners helps you become more comfortable expressing your ideas and responding to different perspectives in English.

Vocabulary

Discover new words in context and enrich your active vocabulary by using them.

Inside you'll find:

Structured Speaking Practice

Each week you practise using simple speaking frameworks that help you structure what you want to say by reflecting on part of a text you have been reading. You take a few minutes to organise your ideas and then share them in small breakout discussions to build clarity and confidence in your delivery.

The same session is offered twice to cater to different timezones:
Tuesdays – 10:00 UK or 18:00 UK

Book Club Discussion

When a group read is running, we meet weekly to discuss roughly one chapter or section at a time. These discussions help you practise responding to different perspectives, maintaining conversation, and expressing your ideas more naturally.

The discussion session is repeated twice also:
Wednesdays – 10:00 UK or 18:00 UK

Current Group Read

Reading Schedule:

18th March – 22nd April

Each week we read one section together and discuss the big takeaways.

Additional Resources Included:

Custom GPT Fluency Coach
The Five Minute Fluency Coach is a custom gpt tool that helps you discover and practise real communication frameworks so you can organise your thoughts and speak with more impact and influence. If you ever find yourself starting to ramble as you speak or you forget what you’ve said or you don’t know how to finish your point then this is for you!

The Habit Shift Toolkit
A set of tools to help you build lasting habits, overcome procrastination, and stay consistent – including a daily Habit Tracker to help you stay consistent with your reading and speaking practice.

The Speak English with Confidence Course
Designed to step by step help you work on your mindset, motivation and mastery of English speaking.

Facebook Community
Receive an invite to my client only Facebook community for support and regular speaking challenges

Hello! If we haven't met, I'm

Sarah Rocha Coelho

For over 25 years, I’ve helped people express themselves clearly in English.

I’m originally from the UK, but I’ve lived in several countries, including Brazil, where I worked professionally in Portuguese. I know what it’s like to think deeply but struggle to say exactly what you mean in another language and how good it feels when you finally can!

As a professional educator, I’m qualified to teach both English literature and English as a second language. I’ve worked with native speakers and international learners alike – helping them find clarity, structure, and confidence in how they communicate.

I’m also neurodivergent and an introvert, so I’ve always been drawn to communication spaces that feel thoughtful and intentional.

What others have said after working with me in a group setting:

"I feel freer when I am speaking... I feel I am not afraid to speak and am more comfortable learning from my mistakes. I have really stepped outside of my comfort zone."

Raissa, Physician, The Democratic Republic of the Congo

"I feel inspired to do different types of speaking.... I have also gained confidence in my ability to organise my ideas as I speak."

Rosario, English Teacher, Peru

"Sarah is highly respected and appreciated by every group she works with, and I highly recommend Sarah as an educator, facilitator and woman of high calibre."

Jennifer, Cross Cultural Coordinator, Canada

Your next step:

It’s time to start speaking clearly even under pressure – without freaking out or faking extroversion.

Join The Speak to Read Book Club for just £7 a month, cancel anytime.

FAQs

When are the live sessions?

The weekly sessions are repeated at two times every Tuesday and Wednesday – 10:00 am and 6:00 pm UK time. This is so that you can choose whichever works best for your schedule and timezone.

Check what time that is in your local time here.

What happens in the live sessions?

Each Tuesday Structured Speaking session follows a clear rhythm:

10 minutes of reading (your chosen text)
10 minutes of casual reflection and discussion
10 minutes to shape a short two-minute response using a communication framework
30 minutes of delivering your two-minute response and conversation in breakout rooms and as a group (time allowing).

Most speaking groups rely on random prompts and improvised chatter. Here, you’ll get:

Repetition to build fluency (something that is often missing in practice even though it is so helpful).
Time to think and prepare before you speak (i.e we value the gifts introverts bring!)
Speaking frameworks that help you express complex ideas clearly and naturally

It’s consistent, focused practice in a calm, supportive space.

The Wednesday Book Club Discussions follow a more traditional book club format of discussion about the book.

Why don't we all read the same book for all of the sessions?

After running a traditional book club for years, I’ve found that allowing participants to choose their own reading material leads to stronger engagement. You are free to read content that aligns with your interests, goals, and industry. This keeps the reading practice relevant and energising.

You are also free to choose any genre of text. You could choose a comic, poem, short story, article, novel, non-fiction book, or even a TED Talk transcript. Audiobooks are also welcome.

You can pick something light and fun, or more challenging and thought-provoking. The goal is to read something that sparks your interest and makes you want to speak.

Remember, there are also traditional Book Club style sessions too where you can read and speak about the same book as others!

What if I haven't read anything this week?

You’ll still be able to follow the flow of the session and you’ll be able to engage in conversations by asking questions about what others share from their own reading. However, bear in mind that long term you will get the most out of the Book Club if you do engage with reading in-between sessions.

Also, consider that the Book Club might not be the right fit for you if you are not truly interested in developing a regular habit of reading in English.

Do I need to pay for Chat GPT to use the Custom GPT Chatbot?

The Five Minute Fluency custom gpt chatbot uses Chat GPT to function. You can access and use it with a free Chat GPT account. However, you will get far better output with a paid account and your usage will not be restricted. For best results, I recommend using it on Chat GPT Plus. It is very simple to use – basically requiring one click to get started. There is no complicated learning curve.

Can I cancel or get a refund if I change my mind?

I offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. You can get a full refund within the first 14 days if you are not satisfied for any reason.

Beyond that, you can cancel at any time. You can do this yourself within the customer hub or can send me an email for me to do it for you.

The Read to Speak Book Club is for committed learners who understand the value of reading and high level speaking practice and are ready to take action. If you’re unsure, I encourage you to ask any questions before joining.

You can find my Terms and Conditions here

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The results you achieve through this membership depend on many factors, including your effort, consistency, current skill level, and personal circumstances. While the tools and support offered are designed to help you grow in confidence and communication, no specific outcomes – such as job offers, promotions, income increases, or business growth – can be guaranteed.

Any testimonials or examples shared represent individual experiences. They are intended to illustrate what is possible, not what is promised. Your journey is unique, and your results will reflect your own dedication and progress.

By participating in this membership programme, you accept full responsibility for your own development, and acknowledge that success requires active engagement.