For Professionals · Languages

English for Business

Build the confidence to communicate clearly, persuasively, and with presence in English — in the moments at work where it counts most.

Why it matters

The confidence gap, not the vocabulary gap

In international organisations, English is the language of decisions: the meetings, presentations, negotiations, and emails where outcomes and careers take shape. For many capable professionals, the real barrier is not vocabulary or grammar. It is confidence — the hesitation to speak up, to push back, or to lead a room in a second language.

English for Business closes that gap. It builds practical communication skills alongside the confidence and composure to use them, so participants are not just understood but genuinely effective when it matters.

What participants gain

By the end of the programme, participants can:

What the programme covers

High-stakes situations. Real scenarios. Real confidence.

The focus is the high-stakes situations professionals actually face — building both the language and the confidence to use it. Content is shaped around each learner's level and goals.

Speaking & Presence

Confident professional speaking, personal impact, and vocal presence

Meetings & Influence

Contributing, facilitating, and influencing in meetings and discussions

Presentations

Structuring and delivering presentations with clarity and confidence

Relationship Building

Small talk, rapport, and the English that opens doors with colleagues and clients

Negotiation & Difficult Conversations

Telephone, virtual communication, negotiation, persuasion, and hard conversations

Professional Writing

Email, reports, and messaging that land the way you intend — across cultures

Format & Delivery

How it runs

Format

  • Live, interactive, instructor-led sessions
  • One-to-one or small groups (4–6 people)
  • In person, virtual, or hybrid
  • Tailored to each participant's level (B1–B2 or B2–C1)
  • Typically annual contracts, weekly 1-hour sessions

Who it is for

  • Professionals and managers working in international environments
  • Leaders who present, negotiate, or run meetings in English
  • Teams that want more confident, clearer English communication

How we teach

  • Real scenario practice — not grammar drills
  • Rehearsal of meetings, calls, and presentations with feedback
  • Confidence built through use, not theory
  • EI foundations to strengthen composure and presence under pressure

What you receive

  • Practical communication skills you can use the same week
  • Real scenario practice with feedback
  • A personal growth plan and progress tracking
  • Noticeably more confidence and presence in English
The impact

What changes

For your people

  • Confidence to speak up and lead in English
  • Clearer, more persuasive communication
  • Less stress in high-stakes moments

For the organisation

  • More effective communication across international teams
  • Stronger client and stakeholder relationships
  • People who can represent you with confidence
Get in touch

Interested in English for Business?

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