Business English for Professionals
English for the work you actually do.
Tailored Business English for professionals and teams who work internationally. Every programme is built around your role, your industry and the meetings, presentations and conversations in your calendar, and adapts as your work changes.
- One-to-one or small groups
- Online, with times to suit Asia
- Corporate invoicing
Who it is for
For capable professionals who want their English to match their expertise.
You already work in English. You want to lead a meeting without searching for words, present with clarity, use the right vocabulary for your field, and understand how business is done in other cultures.
Professionals
Managers and specialists preparing for international projects, new markets or a role with more English.
Teams
Marketing, sales, technology and project teams working with clients and partners abroad.
Organisations
Companies investing in their people's English as part of training, with clear objectives and reporting.
What it covers
Built around your work, not a textbook.
Each programme combines a core curriculum with flexibility. The focus is on the moments where English matters most at work: running meetings, speaking up, and explaining ideas clearly to colleagues, clients and partners. If you have a presentation next week or a difficult call tomorrow, we work on that.
Running meetings
Opening with a clear purpose, chairing, managing time and different voices, keeping discussions on track, and closing with agreed actions.
Speaking up in meetings
Finding the right moment, interrupting politely, giving opinions, disagreeing constructively and asking sharp questions, so your expertise is heard.
Articulating ideas clearly
Explaining a proposal, a problem or a decision in a logical, concise way, across marketing, sales, operations, finance and technology.
Presentations
Structuring a message, presenting strategy and results, explaining data, and handling questions with confidence.
Functional and industry vocabulary
The language of your role and sector, from marketing campaigns and sales pipelines to budgets, operations, cloud and AI, used naturally and precisely.
Calls and negotiation
Conference calls with international partners, clarifying, persuading, and reaching agreement.
Emails and writing
Clear, professional emails, reports and proposals, in the right tone for each reader.
Small talk and networking
Conversations before meetings, at dinners and at events, where relationships with international colleagues and clients are built.
International business culture
How expectations differ across regions such as the Middle East, the United States, Europe and Asia, and how to adapt.
For organisations
Business English for teams and departments.
For companies developing international capability across functions such as marketing, sales, operations, finance and technology. Programmes start with one person or one team and can grow with your organisation.
Individual programmes
One-to-one English for managers and specialists taking on international projects, new markets or bigger roles.
Team programmes
Small-group sessions for a team or department, built on shared objectives, with individual attention and real work scenarios.
Assessment and reporting
An initial needs assessment, agreed objectives, attendance records and progress summaries for HR and L&D teams.
Leadership pathways
For senior people, Business English can lead into Speak with Impact, executive coaching or Leader as Coach.
How it works
From first conversation to measurable progress.
Needs assessment
A conversation about your role, goals and current level, and the situations where you need English most.
A tailored proposal
A curriculum, schedule and number of sessions designed for you or your team, with a clear fee for your company's approval.
Sessions and review
Regular live sessions using your real work, with progress reviewed along the way. Attendance records and progress summaries are available for your company.
Karen provided excellent coaching to me and my team, helping to improve communication, leadership skills, and business English.
Jash BansidharAVP, Industrial IoT, Advantech
Your teacher
A qualified teacher who knows business from the inside.
Karen Louise Floyd is a qualified English language teacher (TEFL/TESOL) with 30 years in international business and leadership roles. She has worked with professionals at organisations including Samsung, L'Oréal, Amorepacific and the UN, and works in English, French and Spanish, so she knows first-hand what it takes to work in another language.
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Before you get in touch.
What level of English do I need?
The programme is designed for people who already use English at work, usually intermediate level or above. The needs assessment confirms the right starting point.
How is this different from Speak with Impact?
Business English develops your language: vocabulary, accuracy and fluency for real work situations. Speak with Impact develops presence and delivery when you present or speak in public. Many professionals take one after the other.
Can sessions fit our working hours in Asia?
Yes. Sessions are scheduled around your day, including early mornings and evenings for China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Singapore and the rest of Asia.
Can my company pay?
Yes. We invoice your company directly, or issue the invoice and receipt in your company's name so you can claim reimbursement. Attendance records and progress summaries are available on request.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the number of sessions and whether it is one-to-one or a group. After the needs assessment, you receive a written proposal with a clear fee.
Can you work with our whole team?
Yes. Programmes can be designed for small groups or teams, with shared objectives and individual attention.
Next step
Request a tailored proposal.
Tell us about your role or your team, what you need English for, and how often you would like to meet. You will receive a curriculum and fee for your company's approval.
hello@leadershipinenglish.com