Business English for Work and Career Growth
English is the global language of business. Whether you need to lead meetings in New York, write executive emails to London, or present to investors in Singapore — our expert teachers prepare you for real professional situations.
What Business English Covers
8 core skills every professional needs to communicate with confidence in English
Meetings
Chair and contribute confidently. Use agenda language, action items, and polite interruptions.
Emails
Professional tone, clear subject lines, follow-ups that get replies, and formal vs informal register.
Presentations
Structure, signposting, confident delivery, handling Q&A, and persuasive data language.
Negotiation
Make offers, counter proposals, soften refusals, and close deals with diplomatic English.
Small Talk
Build rapport before the meeting starts. Topics, transitions, and cultural awareness.
Conference Calls
Manage audio difficulties, ask for clarification, and hold the floor on video calls.
Reports & Memos
Executive summaries, recommendations, and clear business writing that decision-makers read.
Networking
Elevator pitches, LinkedIn messages, industry events, and building long-term professional relationships.
Common Business English Phrases
Phrases that native speakers use every day — and what they actually mean
| Phrase | When to use it |
|---|---|
| “I'd like to circle back on…” | Reopening a topic in a meeting |
| “Let me take that offline.” | Deferring a detailed discussion |
| “We're aligned on the timeline.” | Confirming agreement |
| “Could you elaborate on that point?” | Politely asking for more detail |
| “I'd like to propose an alternative.” | Introducing a counter-proposal |
| “As per my previous email…” | Referring back to written communication |
| “We need to move the needle on this.” | Urging progress on a slow initiative |
| “Let's table that for now.” | Postponing a discussion item |
Industry-Specific English
Every industry has its own vocabulary, acronyms, and communication norms
Tech & Startups
- ›Agile standups
- ›Product roadmaps
- ›Investor pitches
- ›Technical documentation
Finance & Banking
- ›Due diligence calls
- ›Earnings reports
- ›Risk language
- ›Client advisory
Healthcare
- ›Clinical documentation
- ›Regulatory submissions
- ›Patient communication
- ›Research papers
Legal
- ›Contract review
- ›Formal correspondence
- ›Court language
- ›Compliance reports
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