Many professionals have a good command of English but don't always communicate as confidently as they'd like. They may hesitate before speaking, search for the right words, simplify their ideas, or avoid contributing in fast-moving discussions. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
This personalized Spoken Business English course is designed for professionals who want to communicate more fluently, naturally, and confidently in English at work. Through realistic practice and expert coaching, you'll develop the speaking skills needed to explain ideas clearly, participate actively in meetings, lead discussions, build professional relationships, and handle everyday workplace conversations with greater ease.
Speaking is one of the four core language skills, alongside listening, reading, and writing. This course focuses specifically on spoken professional communication—using English effectively in real-time workplace situations. Rather than simply learning more English, you'll become better at using the English you already know while continuing to expand your fluency, vocabulary, and confidence.
Every training program is fully personalized around your role, industry, communication challenges, and professional goals. Whether you work in finance, engineering, healthcare, HR, IT, or another field, your sessions focus on the conversations you actually have at work. Your trainer provides immediate feedback and practical coaching to help you communicate more naturally, professionally, and confidently every day.
Your intake appointment is with a professional English Center trainer, not a salesperson.
You’ll receive real feedback and practical course advice from the start.
This course is designed for professionals who already use English at work and want to become more fluent, confident, and effective when speaking. Whether your goal is to participate more actively in meetings, present ideas with greater impact, or simply feel more at ease in everyday workplace conversations, your training is fully personalized around your role, communication challenges, and professional goals.
This course may be right for you if you:
Whether you're an experienced executive, a manager, a specialist, or an ambitious professional building your career, every program is tailored to the communication skills that matter most in your daily work.
Your training is built around the communication challenges you face at work. Depending on your goals, you may develop your ability to:
Every Spoken Business English course is fully personalized around your level, professional goals, and schedule. Whether you're looking for ongoing coaching or an intensive program, we'll recommend the format that best fits your needs.
Private one-to-one training
The most popular option. Fully personalized coaching focused on your communication goals and workplace challenges.
Duo training
Train with a colleague or friend who has similar goals and a comparable English level.
In-company training
Customized training for small teams who want to improve communication in meetings, presentations, client interactions, and everyday workplace conversations.
Online or in person
Train live with your native-English-speaking trainer online or at one of our locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, The Hague, or Hoofddorp.
Need to make rapid progress? Our Intensive Business English Course combines the same personalized approach with a concentrated schedule for professionals who want faster results.three weeks.
Yes. You can choose the format that works best for you. We offer live online training via Zoom or Teams, as well as face-to-face lessons in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, The Hague, and Hoofddorp. Many clients also combine online and in-person sessions in a hybrid program.
We offer private spoken English training in several Dutch cities. All locations are easily accessible and offer a professional, welcoming environment for learning.
Improving your spoken Business English isn't simply about speaking more. It's about practicing the right conversations, receiving expert feedback, and developing the confidence to communicate naturally in demanding professional situations.
At The English Center, every course is taught by an experienced native-English-speaking trainer and fully personalized around your role, industry, and communication goals. From your very first session, you'll practice the kinds of conversations you actually have at work, receiving immediate feedback that helps you make measurable progress.
Professionals choose The English Center because we offer:
We're proud to have worked with professionals from organizations including McKinsey & Company, ABN AMRO, Gemeente Amsterdam, Holland & Barrett, YoungCapital, and Foot Locker.:
“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 faster 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.
Learn more about our Intensive Business English Courses →
Yes. Many of our clients are sponsored by their employer. We regularly work with HR departments, Learning & Development teams, and managers, and we're happy to provide quotations, company invoices, or customized training proposals. If your employer is considering sponsoring your training, we'll make the process as straightforward as possible.
Yes. Speaking is at the heart of every session. You'll actively participate in realistic business situations such as meetings, presentations, workplace conversations, and discussions. Your trainer provides immediate, practical feedback throughout the lesson, helping you improve your fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and overall communication skills in a supportive environment.
Yes. Most clients receive ongoing pronunciation coaching as part of their Spoken Business English training. Your trainer will help you improve clarity, word stress, rhythm, and other aspects of spoken English that make communication more natural and effective.
If pronunciation or accent reduction is one of your main goals, we may recommend combining this course with our Pronunciation & Accent Course for even more focused coaching.
Let’s talk! Schedule your free intake meeting today, and we’ll match you with the right trainer and create a personalized learning plan.
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