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Advanced Business English Training: Speak Like a Leader

Why Advanced Business English Matters for Non-Native Speakers

In today’s European workplace – confident, professional English communication is highly valued. Whether you’re leading a meeting, negotiating a deal, or delivering a presentation, your ability to speak English like a leader is not an extra – it’s expected.

But for non-native speakers, even those with strong English skills, a professional level of English is not easy to achieve. Fossilized errors, lack of confidence, a strong accent, and cultural habits can hold you back. That’s where advanced business English training comes in.

Advanced Business English training Is definitely not focused on grammar and vocabulary (though these may play a part) —it’s about refining your communication, sounding professional, and commanding respect in every interaction.

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Key Skills to Develop in Advanced Business English

If you want to speak like a leader, focus on these high-level communication skills:

1. Executive presence & confidence

Leaders speak with clarity and confidence. Advanced training helps you:

  • Learn to listen. Good leaders are good listeners.
  • Eliminate filler words (“uh,” “you know,” “like”) for a stronger presence.
  • Slow down for better impact.
  • Learn when to articluate as well as when to reduce and connect.

2. Precision & professional vocabulary

Sounding professional isn’t about using complicated words—it’s about using the right words. Training helps you:

  • Replace unnatural collocations and incorrect phrases with correct, business-appropriate alternatives.
  • Use industry-specific terminology accurately and naturally.
  • Avoid false friends and direct translations that weaken communication.
  • Avoid unnecessarily complex words and phrases when simple, direct language will deliver your meaning.

3. Concise & persuasive communication

Great leaders get their message across quickly and effectively. Learn how to:

  • Structure your thoughts clearly to avoid rambling. Use fewer words when appropriate. Avoid long sentences with too many phrases.
  • Use pauses to allow listeners to process what you are saying AND to signal confidence!
  • Use persuasive techniques to make your ideas compelling.
  • Adapt your style (register) for meetings, presentations and social business settings.

4. Handling difficult conversations & negotiations

Strong English skills help you navigate tough workplace situations with confidence. In advanced training, you’ll learn:

  • How to disagree diplomatically and manage conflict professionally.
  • Strategies for negotiating effectively in English.
  • Ways to handle difficult questions and objections without hesitation.
  • How to defer decisions (when appropriate) and “buy time.”

5. Accent & pronunciation refinement

Even if your grammar is perfect, non-native pronunciation can really hold you back. Training can help you:

  • Reduce strong mother-tongue influence while keeping a natural, authentic voice.
  • Improve clarity and rhythm so others understand you easily.
  • Sound polished and confident in business settings.
  • Master intonation and stress to make your speech more engaging and rich with meaning.

How to Improve Your Business English

If you’re serious about improving your professional English skills, consider a private training program designed for non-native speakers. The English Center offers several options:

1. Improve steadily with consistent practice

Perfect for professionals who want to develop skills over time while working.

2. Achieve rapid progress in a short period

Ideal if you need to upgrade your English quickly for a new job, promotion, or important event.

3. Customized incompany courses with CEDEO recognition

CEDEO-erkend, customized training that’s perfect for companies that want their employees to communicate more effectively in English. Ask us for a proposal.

Learn in-person in 3 Dutch cities or go online

We offer flexible training options to suit your needs. Meet your native-speaker trainer online or attend face to face classes at one of our three locations in the Netherlands:

  • Amsterdam – Locations conveniently located in the heart of the city, ideal for professionals working in international business environments.
  • Amstelveen – A relaxed, green setting with free parking and excellent public transport connections.
  • The Hague – Perfect for government, legal, and business professionals in an international hub.

Advanced Business English training online

No matter where you are, you can enhance your business English skills in a way that fits your location and schedule. Contact us about quality online training.

Are all the trainers native-speakers?

Yes, our Amsterdam & Den Haag based Business English trainer teams serve both our face to face and online clients.

Are These Advanced Business English Training Courses Recognized by CEDEO?

Yes, our courses are CEDEO-erkend.

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Ready to Speak Like a Leader?

Strong communication is one of the greatest keys to professional success. Whether you’re preparing for a career move, a leadership role, or an important presentation, investing in advanced business English training will give you the clarity, confidence, and credibility you need to stand out.

Take the next step today. Explore our courses and start your journey to professional English excellence. Ready to get started?

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“Advanced Business English Training: Speak Like a Leader” by Brenda de Jong-Pauley, MA, Director, The English Center

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