Speak clearly, naturally, and confidently in professional settings.
A personalized spoken English course for professionals who want to be fluent, accurate, and effective in business communication.
Do you sometimes hesitate, repeat yourself, or struggle to sound professional in English? This course will help you speak with confidence, precision, and ease. Learn 1:1 or in-company with a native-speaker coach—online or at one of our locations here in the Netherlands.
In this training, you’ll practice the real English you need at the office for meetings, small talk, presentations, interviews, and high-stakes discussions. Your trainer will correct fossilized errors, refine your pronunciation, and help you express ideas naturally and powerfully.
The English Center is CEDEO-recognized for training quality and client satisfaction. Since 2009, we’ve helped thousands of professionals in the Netherlands and across Europe reach their English goals. With an 'excellent' Trustpilot rating, we deliver proven results for individuals and teams.
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.
Every Spoken Business English Course is fully customized to your level, goals, and schedule. Choose the format that best fits your learning style and availability.
Each session focuses on your real work context — meetings, calls, presentations, and small talk — so every lesson delivers immediate, practical results.
We offer private spoken English training in several Dutch cities. All locations are easily accessible and offer a professional, welcoming environment for learning.
Our Spoken Business English courses are VAT-free and available online or in-person. Choose the format that best fits your schedule and goals.
All courses are fully customized to your level, professional context, and communication goals.
The English Center is CEDEO-recognized for quality and client satisfaction — an independent mark of excellence trusted by HR professionals across the Netherlands.
Since 2009, our native English trainers have helped thousands of professionals in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, The Hague, Hoofddorp, and online speak English with clarity and confidence.
“Studying English with the amazing and competent teachers at the English Centre has been an enriching experience. Teachers from diverse backgrounds provide a unique and varied learning experience, not to mention the friendliness of everyone.” — Antonio Werneck
"I had a great trainer who quickly adjusted for my needs, improvement areas and specific business context." — Thijs Rozen, Bitvavo
“I found the lessons very helpful and enjoyable. The content and materials were personalised and adapted to my needs. The teacher was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging, which made it easier to try new things. My skills and confidence have improved significantly..” — Margreet
"Besides being educational, the sessions were also enjoyable. I am grateful to The English Center and highly recommend it to everyone!" — Wessel Heil
"Fantastic! I recently completed this English course and couldn’t be happier. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the materials were engaging and effective. " — Trustpilot review
Many clients who take the Spoken Business English Course also want to sound more natural and easy to understand. Explore our Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Course — it can be combined with spoken English for maximum impact.
"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 this article : Prosody: The Secret Sauce of Spoken English.
Pro tip: This subtle skill separates good speakers from great communicators.
This Spoken Business English Course can also be delivered as a fully customized in-company training program for your team. We work closely with HR, L&D, and team leaders to design courses that align with your organization’s goals, communication needs, and industry vocabulary.
Whether your team needs to improve meeting skills, client presentations, sales conversations, or everyday workplace communication, we’ll create a flexible, results-focused program that fits your schedule and priorities.
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Need fast results? Our Intensive Spoken Business English Course delivers focused progress in a short time frame. It’s ideal if you’re preparing for an important presentation, interview, or high-stakes meeting — or simply want to make rapid gains in fluency, vocabulary, and confidence.
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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 English with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Let’s talk! Schedule your free intake meeting today, and we’ll match you with the right trainer and create a personalized learning plan.
Here are some common questions about this Spoken Business English Course.
Can you invoice my company for this course?
Yes. We regularly work with HR and L&D departments and can issue company invoices for all courses.
Will I speak a lot and get corrections?
Yes! Every session is interactive, and your trainer will give you focused feedback throughout.
Does this course include pronunciation training?
Usually, yes. Most spoken English courses include some pronunciation refinement.
If accent reduction is your main goal, see our Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Course.
Can I combine this with writing or email training?
Yes. Many clients combine spoken and written Business English.
Just mention your goals during your intake meeting.
Can I take this course if I’m not in the Netherlands?
Yes. We offer live online training via Zoom or Teams, and we work with professionals all over Europe and beyond.
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