The Dive is an English-speaking program designed to build real fluency through live, structured use of the language — not passive instruction. Sessions include podcast-style discussions, debates, public speaking, business English, story exchange, film discussions, and interactive games, all conducted entirely in English. Participants leave each session having practiced speaking under real social and intellectual pressure, which is where genuine fluency develops.
Description
Acquired Skills
● Build genuine confidence speaking English in front of others, and break the fear that usually stops people from speaking up in the first place
● A real, recurring space to practice English out loud — not a one-time workshop, but a place to keep coming back to
● Ability to construct and defend an argument in English under real debate conditions
● Direct exposure to international scholarship and job opportunities, with the English skills needed to actually pursue them
A working vocabulary for professional and business contexts — pitching, presenting, negotiating
Target Group
University students and young people (18-30) with a functional level of English (not beginners) who are looking for a real environment to use the language confidently — in discussion, presentation, and self-expression.
Notes
Yasmeen Diab. I founded The Dive and have run it through four full cycles, reaching a combined 150–180 participants — this isn't a first attempt, it's a program with a track record. I hold a B.A. in English Language and Literature from An-Najah National University (Translation minor, GPA 3.6/4.0), and my professional background spans training, instruction, fact-checking, translation, and media communication — the exact skill set this kind of program depends on. My experience extends beyond the classroom: I've been interviewed by the BBC on youth challenges in Palestine, debated with Wake Forest University, completed a Winter School Program in Germany on advocacy and labor rights, and took part in the Young Diplomats Program. I bring both the operational experience to run sessions and the public-facing credibility to represent the program well.
Course Duration
30 Hours