Do you speak English at work—but feel hesitant, repetitive, shy, or just plain nervous? Do you want to improve your spoken business English?
Whether you're giving a presentation, leading a meeting, or just making small talk with colleagues, your spoken English will be on display. At The English Center, our Spoken Business English Course helps you speak more fluently, accurately, and confidently. If you’re looking for a Business English Speaking Course that’s truly tailored for you, please keep reading. Many clients tell us: “In my native language, I’m smart and persuasive, and fast. I'm very confident. But not in English. I want to be that good when I speak English!" This course is designed to help you get there.
Who: Professionals who use English at work and want to speak more naturally, confidently, and accurately
What: Private or in-company spoken business English training focused on fluency, confidence pronunciation, and spoken communication skills
When: Flexible scheduling — daytime, evening, or intensive options available year-round
Where: Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Den Haag, Hoofddorp, incompany, or online
Why: To express yourself clearly, confidently and professionally in international meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations
This course is focused 100% on spoken business English: authentic communication at work. It’s not about exams, grammar or writing. It's private training in spoken English customized for you and your career.
Our clients include managers, consultants, bankers, startup founders, engineers, HR professionals, and corporate leaders—all of whom already use English at work but want to improve how they speak.This Business English Course for Professionals is ideal for intermediate to advanced English speakers who want to:
All courses are fully customized and focus on the speaking situations that matter most to you.
We offer private spoken English training in several Dutch cities
Amsterdam – Near Vondelpark and Central Station
Amstelveen – Easy parking, green and relaxed
The Hague – Business-focused, professional environment
Hoofddorp – Close to Schiphol, with free parking
And Online via Zoom or Teams – From anywhere in the Netherlands or beyond
12 hour online course with English Center trainer from our Amsterdam-based team, online: €1020 VAT free
12 hour on-location course with English Center trainer, in-person, in Amsterdam, Den Haag or Amstelveen: €1140 VAT free
20 hour (20 hour+) on location or online intensive courses are also a great choice. Check out our intensive business English course page to learn more.
Deliver professional, engaging presentations that hold your audience’s attention. Develop strong openings and closings, smooth transitions, and the ability to answer audience questions without losing momentum. Improve not just your language – but you meta language and communication skills – such as prosody, body language and storytelling.
For some immediate, practical presentation tips, check out our blog: How to Improve Your Presentation Skills Fast
Learn to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently in all types of meetings, from quick team updates to high-stakes strategy sessions. Practice expressing ideas persuasively, asking effective questions, and managing the flow of discussion in English. And do it all diplomatically.
Master the art of polite, culturally sensitive communication. Ideal for professionals in international relations, government, or cross-cultural negotiations, where tone and wording are as important as content.
You can read more about diplomatic English in our blog post: Diplomatic English for Business
Improve your spoken English performance and confidence with our job interview preparation course. Learn how to answer tough questions concisely and authentically. Improve your vocabulary, rate of speech, intonation and accent.
Build trust, handle objections, and close deals with confidence. Refine your sales vocabulary, practice persuasive techniques, and adapt your message for different clients and cultural contexts.
Communicate with authority in boardrooms, media interviews, and stakeholder briefings. Focus on clarity, gravitas, and executive presence so you project leadership in every conversation.
Feel confident and authentic at networking events, business dinners, and informal office conversations. Learn to make small talk naturally, keep discussions flowing, and leave a positive impression.
Many clients who take this Business English Course also want to reduce their accent or improve their clarity. If you want to sound more natural and be easier to understand, check out our Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Course. You can combine it with spoken business English for maximum impact.
Read more about the complexities of English pronunciation at our blog: Pronunciation for ESL
Great spoken English isn't just about saying the right words. It's about how you say them. If you want to add more rhythm, melody, and emotional expressiveness to your speech, explore our blog:
Prosody: The Secret Sauce of Spoken English.
Pro tip: This subtle skill separates good speakers from great communicators.
This Business English Speaking Course is available in three flexible formats:
No matter which format you choose, customization is always the foundation. Your course will reflect your real-life work environment, key vocabulary, and the situations that matter most to your professional success.
Your Spoken Business English Course can also be delivered as a fully customized in-company training program for you and your colleagues. We work closely with HR, L&D, or team leaders to design a course that matches your organization’s goals, communication needs, and industry-specific vocabulary.
Whether your team needs to improve meeting skills, client presentations, sales conversations, or everyday workplace communication, (or all of the above) we’ll create a program that fits your schedule and priorities.
Learn more about our In-Company Business English Courses →
Need rapid progress? Our Intensive Spoken Business English Course delivers focused, results-driven training in a short time frame. Ideal if you’re preparing for an important presentation, job interview, or high-stakes meeting, this option immerses you in speaking practice for faster gains in fluency, vocabulary, and confidence.
Learn more about our Intensive Business English Courses→
Our expert native-speaker trainers specialize in helping international professionals navigate English communication challenges. Whether you're Dutch, Ukrainian, Indian, Turkish, Portuguese, or from anywhere else, we'll help you speak with more clarity and confidence in English.
Ready to speak English with more confidence and clarity?
Let’s talk! Schedule your free consultation today, and we’ll match you with the right trainer and create a personalized learning plan.
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Usually spoken English includes some pronunciation refinement. But if you want to have accent reduction as your primary focus, you can also look at our English Accent Training page.
Yes! Many clients combine spoken and written business English. Just mention your goals during your intake.
Yes, we offer online training via Zoom. We work with professionals all over Europe and beyond.
Improve your professional English speaking skills with our 12 hour private Business English Conversation Course. Gain confidence and fluency in meetings, presentations, and networking with tailored guidance from experienced trainers.
Sharpen your professional pen with our private Business English Writing Course. Learn to write clear and effective business documents with personalized guidance from expert trainers.
Elevate your career with our tailored 12-hour Business English course in Amsterdam, Den Haag, Amstelveen or Online. Get straight to work on your business language skills with hands-on, personalized lessons designed for professionals like you.
Improve your English pronunciation with a 1:1 private course. At The English Center you can learn to speak English in a British, American, or international style . Our native English-speaker teachers will adjust your accent and share the secrets of spoken English that only native-speakers know.
Empower your team with tailor-made in-company English training. The English Center has been providing bespoke training to Dutch and international companies since 2009. All courses are fully tailored to the objectives of your company.
Are you about to start a new challenge and do you want to confidently approach your job interview in English? With our English Job Interview Coaching we prepare you optimally - from your resume to the most difficult questions. You will be able to present yourself confidently and convincingly in English.
At The English Center we are experts in boosting your business English language skills quickly and effectively. Our Intensive Business English course is fully customized to your business objectives. Are you ready to excel in your field?
Take your English to the next level with our Presentation and Communication Skills course. Designed for B2 and above, this private training refines your English style through immersive, interactive sessions with experienced native-speaker trainers.
