Media & Articles

At True Voice English, we work at the intersection of language, creativity, and professional practice.
This page brings together selected media coverage, conferences, articles featuring our work, and writing that explores our approach to helping artists, designers, makers, and creatives find confidence and precision in English.

For interview requests or press enquiries, please contact

truevoiceenglish@gigsandjams.co.uk

Support for English for Creative Careers

Help yourself to this collection of resources about English for Art Purposes or English for Creative Careers.

Each article is written to make your English learning journey simpler – or to provide rich vocabulary or discussion topics for anyone teaching English for Art Purposes. 

They cover the real-world topics we consider useful for your studio practice and art and design career. 

The Alone With English Podcast

Alone with English is a free podcast for anyone learning English independently — whether you’re currently in a class, between courses, or have stepped away from traditional lessons altogether.

Hosted by experienced English coaches Ruth and Jennie from True Voice English, the six-part series offers support and fresh perspectives for adults who want to reconnect with English on their own terms. If you’ve ever felt left behind by classroom learning or unsure where to go next, this podcast is for you.

Awards

• True Voice English are nominated for Scottish Regional Edge Funding

• True Voice English Joins Scottish Government Catalyst to Grow Language Training for Artists

Conferences

• Empowering learners through pronunciation: From clarity to confidence and connection, Jennie Reed & Ana Paula Biazon Rocha, PronSIG, 2025

• Representing Pronunciation SIG: Confident communication through pronunciation skills, IATEFL Themes, 2025
  
• Confident communication through pronunciation skills, IATEFL Edinburgh, 2025
  

• Prioritizing Intelligibility in English Language Teaching, Bridge Education Group, 2024

Podcasts interviews

• Smart English Coach, How To Find Joy In English With A 3-Word Story Challenge

• TESOL Pop Podcast, Curating English Experiences, November 2024

Press

• 5 Female Founders Leading Change | Cataylst Cohort 2025

• Eduverse, Edition 19, Article: How an independent language school in Scotland uses a unique approach to language education.
• The University Grapevine (Issue 29, September 2025)

Listen Your Way

Start with Episode 1 or choose the topic that speaks to you most.
No pressure. Just one gentle shift at a time.

You’ve tried everything.
Now try a way in — into English that feels like yours.

The Alone with English Podcast