About

Hi, I’m Dave.

I’m the founder of Speaking Gym. I help adults who understand English, but hesitate when they speak, become more confident speakers.

I moved to China in 2019. Since then, I have taught English in schools, training centres and online.

You will find me in the free course and the explainer videos. Live sessions and speaking feedback are run by our coaching team.

Find me on YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Coach Dave working at his desk
Coach Dave (David De’Ath)

Why Speaking Gym

Many adults understand English well, but hesitate when they have to speak. They need speaking practice, not more grammar rules.

Speaking Gym is a place to do that practice every week, with real people.

How we help

  • Live group speaking sessions on Zoom, every day.
  • Daily speaking tasks with a new weekly theme.
  • Coach feedback on your speaking, with one thing to work on next.

See how it works

Start for free

Not ready to join? Take the free Fluency Score, watch my free 12-lesson course or my free English lessons.

Want to work with me one to one? See The Fluency Code (by application).

Practise with us for 7 days, free.

7 days free, then US$39/month. Card required. No charge today. Cancel before your trial ends to avoid payment.