Grace · Business for English

The confidence gap, not the vocabulary gap.

Build the presence to lead meetings, presentations and negotiations in English — understand and be understood in the moments where it counts most.

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Why it matters

The confidence gap, not the vocabulary gap

In international business, English is the language of decisions: the meetings, presentations, negotiations, and emails where outcomes 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 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

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
Practical cases

Real situations we work through

We train on the real situations you face — not textbook exercises.

Leading a meeting in English

  • Opening and steering
  • Handling questions
  • Closing with clarity

Presenting to senior leadership

  • Structuring the message
  • Delivering with presence
  • Fielding tough questions

A difficult client call

  • Staying composed
  • Being clear and tactful
  • Reaching agreement

Writing a persuasive email

  • Getting to the point
  • Striking the right tone
  • Prompting action
Common questions

FAQ

Group or 1:1?

Both. Group sessions run at 4-6 people; 1:1 is available, and is the standard format for management-level participants.

What proficiency levels do you support?

B1 through C1 — this is a business-fluency programme for people who already have working English, not a beginner's course.

Is this a grammar course?

No. We coach the real communication tasks of your role — meetings, presentations, negotiation — through rehearsal and feedback, with EI foundations for composure under pressure. Not grammar drills.

Who teaches the sessions?

Dedicated language teachers, not our EI coaches — a different specialism suited to language development specifically.

What's the typical frequency and duration?

An annual commitment, billed at a flat monthly rate, with a weekly 60-minute session — 44 to 48 sessions per year.

How is pricing structured?

A flat monthly rate for the annual commitment described above — the exact rate depends on group size and the 1:1 vs. group mix.

Virtual or in-person?

Virtual-first, with in-person available depending on your organisation's strategy and budget.

How do you measure progress?

Participants are assessed against the CEFR scale (B1-C1) at the start and reviewed periodically against real workplace communication tasks, not just test scores.

Is participant progress shared with our organisation?

Only what's agreed at onboarding — we don't share personally identifiable session content by default.

Can sessions be tailored to our industry's vocabulary?

Yes — content is shaped around your team's actual work (client calls, industry terminology, presentation formats), not generic textbook material.

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Interested in English for Business?

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