The Methodology Behind the Transformation
At Breakthrough, we don't believe in quick fixes or surface-level interview preparation. Our approach is built on a decade of experience training consultants at every level, from new analysts to partners, at the world's top consulting firms in Japan.
What makes our program unique is our deep understanding of the dual challenge facing ambitious professionals in Asia: mastering consulting communication principles AND professional business English simultaneously.
Our methodology is built around four core pillars that systematically transform how candidates approach the consulting recruitment process:
1. Diagnostic Assessment and Personalized Roadmap
Every candidate begins with a comprehensive assessment of their current capabilities across our four domains of consulting communication:
- Structured thinking - How you organize and sequence complex information
- Adaptive response - How you handle unexpected questions and pivots
- Executive presence - How you project confidence and build trust
- English precision - How you articulate ideas with clarity and impact in English
We also evaluate your English communication specifically for consulting contexts:
- Business English vocabulary and terminology
- Professional communication patterns
- Language fluency under pressure
- Cross-cultural communication effectiveness
Based on this assessment, we create a personalized development roadmap that focuses your preparation on the areas that will yield the greatest improvement in both your consulting skills and English communication.
The Four Modules of Breakthrough
Our program is structured around four interconnected modules, each addressing a critical component of consulting recruitment success while integrating business English development:
1. Job Interview Mastery (20-40 Sessions)
This module transforms how you present your experience and capabilities in behavioral interviews conducted in English.
Key Focus Areas:
- Crafting compelling STAR-format responses that highlight consulting-relevant skills
- Developing a persuasive "Why Consulting?" narrative in polished English that resonates with interviewers
- Building a portfolio of leadership examples with the precise English vocabulary that demonstrates the character traits top firms seek
- Mastering the art of concise, impactful storytelling in your second language
The Breakthrough Difference: We teach you how to express your ideas and insights fluently and confidently in English. Our trainers provide targeted feedback on both content and language, helping you develop the specific communication patterns that succeed in consulting interviews.
2. Test Preparation (40-60 Sessions)
Many candidates are screened out before they ever reach the case interview stage due to insufficient English test scores.
Key Focus Areas:
- Building the English vocabulary and communication fluency needed for 900+ scores (or its equivalent) on language proficiency tests such as TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, GBC and GCAS
- Developing test-taking strategies specific to consulting recruitment requirements
- Practicing with consulting-focused materials that build relevant English skills and business knowledge simultaneously
The Breakthrough Difference: Our test preparation isn't just about achieving a score—it's about developing the English communication capabilities that the tests are designed to measure. This ensures you're building skills that will serve you throughout the recruitment process and your consulting career.
3. Case Interview Excellence (20-40 Sessions)
The case interview is where most candidates succeed or fail—and the ability to communicate clearly in English is the critical differentiator.
Key Focus Areas:
- Structuring complex problems with clarity and confidence in English
- Articulating your thinking process in a compelling way in your second language
- Interpreting data and presenting insights effectively using proper consulting terminology
- Managing the conversation flow throughout the case while maintaining English fluency
The Breakthrough Difference: Instead of simply teaching frameworks, we focus on how you communicate your analytical process in English. Our trainers provide real-time language support, helping you develop the specific phrases, transitions, and terminology that make your case responses sound polished and professional.
4. English for Consultants (40-60 Sessions)
Developing the polished communication style that marks successful consulting candidates.
Key Focus Areas:
- Mastering the executive presence in English that consulting firms require
- Building fluency with industry terminology and English communication patterns
- Developing the confidence to communicate complex ideas simply, get buy-in andbuild trust
- Adapting your communication style to different stakeholders across cultural contexts
- Sharpening the language skills needed to navigate day-to-day interactions smoothly and efficiently
The Breakthrough Difference: Drawing from our extensive experience training consultants at all levels, we focus on the specific English communication patterns that set consultants apart from other professionals. Our trainers understand both the consulting mindset AND the language challenges facing non-native speakers.
The Learning Experience
Our program combines multiple learning formats to ensure comprehensive skill development:
1. One-on-One Training
The core of our program involves personalized sessions with expert trainers who provide targeted feedback and coaching on both consulting communication concepts and foundational English communication.
Key Benefits:
- Immediate, specific feedback on your English communication style
- Personalized language training content based on your development needs
- Focused practice in your specific areas for improvement
- Continuous fluency building through regular, focused speaking practice
- Regular progress assessments and roadmap adjustments through lesson records and verbal feedback
2. Group Workshops
Weekly interactive sessions where you learn from our senior trainers in English alongside your peers.
Key Benefits:
- Exposure to different thinking and communication styles
- Opportunity to practice English in a supportive environment
- Collaborative learning and shared insights
- Building connections with fellow consulting aspirants
3. Exclusive Drop-In Sessions with Direct CEO Access
Regular group sessions with direct access to our CEO, who brings nearly 25 years of experience working with non-native English speakers at top consulting firms.
Key Benefits:
- Strategic insights into the consulting recruitment process, whether it be in English or your native language
- Industry knowledge and insider perspectives
- Answers to your most challenging questions about English communication in consulting
- Inspiration and motivation from someone who understands the journey
The Transformation Journey
Most candidates complete our program over 6-12 months, though the timeline can be adjusted based on your specific goals and target dates.
The typical journey follows this progression:
- Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4):
- Diagnostic assessment and personalized roadmap creation
- Core English communication skill development
- Mindset shifts and approach fundamentals
- Skill Development (Months 2-4):
- Focused practice across all four program modules
- Regular feedback on both consulting communication principles and core English expression
- Building confidence through repetition and improvement
- Performance Mastery (Months 5-6):
- Integration of all communication elements
- High-pressure simulation practices in English
- Fine-tuning and polishing your English fluency
- Interview Readiness (Final Months):
- Full interview simulations with senior trainers in English
- Final adjustments and targeted language improvements
- Mental preparation and confidence building
Real Results from Real Candidates
The effectiveness of our methodology is best illustrated through the transformations we've witnessed:
"Coming from a technical background, I knew the concepts but struggled to express them clearly in English. Breakthrough helped me bridge this gap. Their communication training gave me the tools to present my ideas with the structure and clarity consulting firms look for, even in my second language."
— Jun I., Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
"What sets The English Farm apart is their deep understanding of how consultants need to communicate in English. Their targeted feedback helped me transform my interview responses from good to great. The skills I learned continue to serve me well in my day-to-day work with international clients."
— Arisa S., Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
Begin Your Transformation
After ten years of refining our approach with non-native English speakers in Japan, we're excited to bring our proven methodology to ambitious professionals in Taiwan.
Whether you're exploring consulting as a potential career path or actively preparing for interviews, we invite you to experience the Breakthrough difference: a program designed specifically for professionals who need to master both consulting communication strategies AND business English simultaneously.
Book a free strategy session to get a personalized assessment of your consulting readiness and English communication skills, and learn how our program can transform your approach to the consulting recruitment process.
