My Language Coach Academia Escuela de idiomas Barcelona

Our Story My Language Coach (MLC) is a language academy located in Barcelona's Gràcia district, founded in 2012 by Jelena Helen Colak, a linguist and coach with over two decades of experience in language education, international projects, and business coaching. The academy combines language teaching with one-to-one and corporate coaching, serving students of all levels, companies, and educational institutions with more than 7,000 hours of training delivered in recent years. Jelena holds a BA in English Philology and Literature from the University of Belgrade, a Master's degree from the University of Barcelona, certifications in English Phonetics from the University of London, and accreditations in Personal and Executive Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Relational and Team Systems Coaching. Her diverse background includes serving as an associate professor at the University of Barcelona, coordinating international Erasmus programs, managing humanitarian projects for the Spanish Red Cross in Serbia, and working as a news presenter and journalist. MLC's mission is to provide personalized, dynamic, and effective language education that prepares learners to achieve their personal and professional goals in a globalized world. Programs & Trainings 🎓 In-Company Corporate Language Training — Tailored language programs for businesses, focused on real workplace situations such as presentations, meetings, negotiations, and customer service in a foreign language. Formats are adapted to each team's specific industry and schedule. 🎓 Languages for Professionals — Specialized courses designed to improve communication in international work environments, with practical, sector-focused content aimed at boosting career prospects. 🎓 Coaching & English for Professionals — An integrated program combining executive coaching with English training, featuring simulations of meetings, presentations, and negotiations; personalized feedback on fluency and precision; and strategies to build confidence in global business contexts. 🎓 Language Courses for Adults — Flexible communicative courses for adult learners of all levels, designed to adapt to individual pace and objectives while emphasizing practical use, confidence, and fluency. 🎓 Languages for Children and Young People — Dynamic, fun, and education-oriented programs for young learners that foster communication and confidence from an early age, including tailored collaborations with secondary schools. 🎓 English Intensive Courses – Summer 2026 — Fast-track in-person English programs held in August, led by native teachers using a fully communicative approach to deliver rapid fluency improvements. 🎓 Spanish Intensive Courses – Summer 2026 — Immersive in-person Spanish programs scheduled for summer 2026, focused on practical communication skills from day one. 🎓 Adults Only: English Debates — Active speaking and listening courses for adults centered on debate practice, offered at two levels and running until June 2026. 🎓 Speak with Confidence – Intensive Speaking Course — A targeted intensive program focused on developing oral fluency and confident public speaking in English. 🎓 Total Immersion Retreat in English — An immersive retreat experience designed to maximize language exposure and accelerate English mastery through intensive practice. 🎓 Social People: Conversation Workshops — Group conversation workshops centered on practical speaking skills and social interaction in the target language. 🎓 One Minute Lessons — Bite-sized language learning content and micro-lessons designed for quick, accessible skill building. 🎓 Free Orientation Session — A personalized, no-cost consultation to analyze the learner's needs, define goals, and select the most suitable training plan before enrollment. Specialties 🎯 Business English and Corporate Communication 🎯 Executive Coaching Integrated with Language Training 🎯 CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) 🎯 Intercultural Communication and Emotional Intelligence 🎯 Soft Skills Development through Language Learning 🎯 Intensive Summer Immersion Programs 🎯 English Phonetics and Pronunciation 🎯 Leadership and Negotiation Skills in a Foreign Language 🎯 Cambridge Exam Preparation Support (CAE C1 and other levels) 🎯 Educational Alliances with Schools and Institutions Methods & Approach MLC places the student at the center of every course, moving away from traditional classroom models in favor of dynamic, personalized learning paths. The methodology prioritizes constant practical communication over pure theory, ensuring visible and measurable progress aligned with each learner's specific goals. Teachers employ immersive techniques combined with innovative technology, emotional intelligence frameworks, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and project-based learning. All programs are designed with concrete, personalized objectives and delivered by native, highly qualified instructors who receive ongoing training in the latest pedagogical tools. Courses are available online, in-person, or in a blended format with flexible scheduling and small-group or individualized attention. Who It's For Professionals seeking to advance their careers in international environments; companies and teams requiring in-company language and communication training; adults of all levels wanting flexible, practical language learning at their own pace; children and young people from early ages through secondary school looking for engaging, effective language education; beginners to advanced learners aiming for fluency, exam preparation, or cultural exploration; and educational institutions seeking partnerships to strengthen student academic and vocational skills. Facilities & Practical Info Classes are held at the academy's center in Gràcia, Barcelona, and are also available fully online through the virtual classroom. The academy offers flexible scheduling with multiple modalities including online, in-person, and blended formats. Programs run year-round with special intensive offerings during summer months, and learners can begin with a free orientation session available by appointment. Location Address: Carrer de la Riera de Sant Miquel, 42, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona, Spain Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Over 20 years of founder expertise and more than 7,000 hours of recent training delivered to students, companies, and institutions ✅ Unique fusion of language teaching with personal, executive, and corporate coaching methodologies ✅ Native, qualified teachers with continuous professional development in innovative pedagogical tools ✅ Fully personalized, student-centered programs with small groups and flexible online, in-person, and blended options ✅ Proven focus on measurable results, practical communication, and real-world professional scenarios ✅ Strong track record managing international projects, educational alliances, and corporate training across diverse industries