Words matter.
Mindset more.

This warm, humorous, and subtly insightful guide helps adults reconnect with English in a relaxed, human way. Through stories, metaphors, dialogue, and imaginative visuals, it makes learning feel lighter — and sometimes even fun.

It’s a book you grow with.

About the author

Malaika Kusumi is a UCLA graduate and a Business English coach with decades of experience helping professionals find their voice—in English and in life.

Born in Boston and based in Germany, she’s taught everyone from bankers to candy-makers at companies like Deutsche Bank, KPMG, Robeco, Nordea, Ferrero, Commerzbank, Deutsche Börse (German Stock Market), and Linklaters. Her approach is anything but textbook—mixing humor, real-life application, and just the right dose of “Where’s the beef?”

Learn more about Malaika.