English for Business Meetings
Feel like you are unable to contribute to meetings, especially because English is not your native language? This course is designed for learners who want to communicate with more confidence, clarity, and control in professional meetings.
Designed for intermediate level and above (B1+) who need English for business, academic, or professional settings.
Feel like you are unable to contribute to meetings? Especially because English isn't your native language? This course is perfect for those looking to improve their communication skills with speakers of English in business meetings. From the sessions you will be better able to lead, participate in, and contribute to business meetings with clarity and confidence in English. Help students develop confidence and fluency in participating, leading, and communicating effectively during business meetings in English.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Yes, building confidence is a core focus. You'll practice in low-pressure settings, learn phrase templates that reduce cognitive load, and develop strategies for managing nervousness. Many students report that having prepared language patterns dramatically reduces anxiety because they know what to say in various situations.
Both! Modules 1-5 focus on participation skills (speaking up, agreeing, disagreeing, clarifying, suggesting ideas), while Module 8 is dedicated to leading and managing meetings. Module 10 brings everything together in a full meeting simulation. The course prepares you for all meeting roles.
Yes, Module 9 is dedicated to virtual meetings and video call etiquette. You'll learn best practices for Zoom and Teams meetings, how to deal with technical issues in English, and practise through virtual meeting simulations.
Yes, the course covers different meeting contexts across multiple modules. You'll learn about formal, informal, and virtual meeting types in Module 1, and practise specific scenarios like brainstorming, conflict management, and meeting leadership throughout Modules 4-8.
Significant practice! Each module includes speaking exercises, and you're encouraged to record yourself. The final project is a complete meeting facilitation. While solo practice is valuable, we recommend finding a study partner or using the community forums for live meeting simulation.
The meeting facilitation and leadership skills taught in Module 8 are directly applicable to Agile ceremonies like stand-ups and retrospectives. If you need more comprehensive Agile communication training, consider also taking our Project Management communication course.
The course teaches effective meeting practices alongside language skills. You'll learn meeting design, facilitation techniques, time management, and how to drive outcomes. Even native English speakers benefit from these skills. The combination of communication competence and meeting effectiveness makes you a valuable contributor.
The course includes self-assessment tools and peer review opportunities through community forums. While personal instructor feedback on your meeting performance isn't included in the base course, you can purchase add-on coaching sessions for individualized feedback and practice.