Business English
Professional communication skills for workplace success. Speak up in meetings, present with confidence, write clear emails and handle negotiations and client calls in English.
- 4 / 8 / 12 weeks
- Real workplace scenarios
Is this course for you?
For professionals who use English at work and want to communicate more clearly and confidently.
- You take part in meetings or calls in English
- You write emails and reports for colleagues or clients
- You present to teams, managers or customers
- You're preparing for a new role, an interview or a move abroad
Entry levelB1 or above is recommended. The free level assessment confirms where you are and which program length suits you.
Program outline
- Week 1
Meetings
Giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing politely, and keeping up with small talk.
- Week 2
Emails and reports
Clear, professional writing with the right tone, from quick emails to formal reports.
- Week 3
Presentations
Structuring a talk, signposting and handling questions.
- Week 4
Negotiation, calls and final scenario
Phone and video calls, handling clients and negotiating outcomes, ending with a real-scenario role-play.
- Weeks 1–2
Meetings
Contributing, interrupting politely, summarising and following discussions at speed.
- Weeks 3–4
Emails and reports
Tone, structure and clarity across everyday emails, longer reports and written proposals.
- Weeks 5–6
Presentations
Planning, delivery, visuals and confident answers to questions.
- Week 7
Negotiation and calls
Phone and video calls, handling clients and negotiating outcomes.
- Week 8
Real-scenario project
A project drawn from your own work, bringing the skills together with feedback.
- Weeks 1–2
Workplace language foundation and meetings
Grammar and vocabulary for your field, alongside the language of meetings and discussion.
- Weeks 3–5
Emails and reports
Tone, structure and clarity across emails, reports and proposals, with regular written feedback.
- Weeks 6–8
Presentations
Planning, delivery, visuals and handling questions, with repeated practice and feedback.
- Weeks 9–10
Negotiation and calls
Phone and video calls, handling clients and negotiating outcomes through role-play.
- Weeks 11–12
Real-scenario project
A project drawn from your own work, bringing the skills together with feedback.
Skills for the workplace
How lessons work
- Online or in person
- Lessons take place online or in person in Almere, whichever suits you.
- One-to-one or small group
- Choose personal one-to-one lessons or learn alongside others in a small group.
- Times to suit you
- Morning, afternoon, evening or weekend lessons, arranged around your week.
- Homework and feedback
- Practice between lessons, with marked writing and personal feedback on your progress.
Course features
- Free level assessment
- Start with a free consultation to confirm your level and the right program length.
- Your workplace
- Lessons built around the situations you face at work.
- Role-play practice
- Rehearse meetings, calls and negotiations with detailed feedback.
Frequently asked questions
Is the course tailored to my industry?
Yes. Lessons are built around the situations you face at work, so the vocabulary and scenarios match your field.
Is it one-to-one or in a group?
Both are available, online or in person in Almere. One-to-one lessons can be fully personalised, and small groups work well for colleagues learning together.
Can I bring my own work material?
Yes, and we encourage it. Emails, presentations and reports from your own work make the most useful practice material.
Is there an exam at the end?
No. This course focuses on real workplace communication rather than a test, so there are no mock exams. It ends with a project based on a real scenario from your work.
Not sure which course is right for you?
Book a free consultation to discuss your goals and get personalised recommendations.