EasyELEarning Academy
General Business English – English for Work · 8 Weeks
Communicate with confidence at work.
Your next step in professional development
Strengthen your confidence in everyday workplace communication through professional vocabulary, clear expression and practical language activities.
What you will learn
- Workplace conversations
- Emails and clear messages
- Meetings and collaboration
- Professional vocabulary
Who is this course for?
Professionals who regularly communicate with English-speaking colleagues or customers.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge and learning objectives will be agreed before booking.
Schedule and learning format
The learning pathway combines four e-learning modules with four live sessions over eight weeks: Foundations, Meetings & Calls, Business Writing, and Speaking & Confidence. The plan includes four 60-minute self-study units and four 60-minute live sessions. Time spent on exercises and checks varies individually. Live sessions take place online via alfaview or, by agreement, in person. You begin with an ungraded initial assessment, complete a check after each module and finish with the Final Business English Check. Optional translation, reading-comprehension and AI discussion tasks extend the practice. Dates and the schedule are agreed with you.
- Choose your format and agree the schedule
- Complete four self-study units, practise in live sessions and discuss questions
- Complete the module checks and Final Business English Check
Materials, checks and course certificate
The Final Business English Check contains ten single-choice questions and one written reflection. The pass score is 70%, with no fixed time limit in the online check. The Academy course certificate is issued separately after the requirements agreed for your booking have been met. Completing the check alone does not issue a certificate.
Price and booking
The current price is shown in the booking section above and updates with your selected format. The in-person option includes four separate live appointments. The supplement is €100 net per in-person day, totalling €400 net. Combined or alternative schedules are agreed individually. Course dates, teaching language and venue are confirmed with you. Existing bookings retain their agreed terms.
Live online sessions take place via alfaview. Your Odoo learning portal brings together the four self-study units, course information and materials.
Self-employed? Explore KOMPASS before booking.
KOMPASS may support suitable professional development for eligible solo self-employed people in Germany. Arrange a consultation with us to discuss course selection. Mandatory funding advice and eligibility checks are provided by an official KOMPASS advisory centre. Only make a binding booking after the qualification voucher has been issued. Training must include at least 20 hours; not every offer meets this condition. Funding eligibility is assessed individually.
This course comprises eight hours and does not meet the KOMPASS minimum of 20 hours on its own.
Frequently asked questions about this course
How is Business English different from a general English course?
Business English focuses on workplace situations: conversations, emails, meetings and working with international contacts. Grammar and vocabulary support the practical task of making your message clear. This course centres on that professional use of English, with learning goals agreed before you book.
What level of English do I need to start?
We discuss your existing knowledge and learning goals before booking. What matters is which workplace situations you can already handle and where you need support. The course does not specify a mandatory CEFR entry level. If you are unsure, describe a typical meeting or email task during your consultation.
I understand English but struggle to speak in meetings. Is this suitable?
The course also suits professionals who want to use their existing knowledge more actively. Conversation, meetings and workplace vocabulary are part of the content. Tell us where you get stuck so that your learning goal can focus on practical tasks such as asking questions, making short contributions or explaining an idea clearly.
Will we work on emails, or is the course only about speaking?
Emails and clear messages are explicitly included. The course also covers conversations, meetings and teamwork. If written communication is your main priority, discuss the emphasis before booking. This helps establish whether the general course or individual coaching is the better match for the tasks you need to handle.
Will I automatically reach the next CEFR level in eight weeks?
That cannot be promised for everyone. Eight weeks describes the course period; the stated total is eight hours. Progress also depends on your starting point and how you use English. Specific workplace goals are therefore more appropriate than a guarantee of a new CEFR level at the end.
Does eight weeks mean eight full training days?
No. The plan consists of four 60-minute self-study units and four 60-minute live sessions spread over eight weeks. Time spent on exercises and checks can vary individually. Live sessions are available online or as four separate in-person appointments; combined or alternative schedules are agreed individually.
Which certificate will I receive?
You receive an EasyELEarning Academy course certificate after meeting the stated completion requirements. It records completion of the Academy course. It is not a Cambridge examination certificate and does not automatically establish a particular CEFR level. If an employer or university requires a standardised language qualification, check its requirements separately.
When would individual Business English coaching be a better choice?
General Business English covers several common workplace situations. Individual coaching is more suitable when you want to focus on a personal task, such as an important presentation, a particular conversation or recurring communication difficulties. Share your goal, starting level and timeframe so that we can identify the appropriate course.
Selected courses compared
Which content fits your goals, which skills are practised, and what does the credential demonstrate? This selection compares our course with two specific alternatives.
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| Course offer | Content | Skills development | What the credential demonstrates |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyELEarning Academy This course offer | Four e-learning modules covering Foundations, Meetings & Calls, Business Writing, and Speaking & Confidence, with four live sessions over eight weeks. Includes an initial assessment, module checks and a Final Check; optional exercises deepen the practice. | Practise explaining work-related matters clearly, contributing to meetings and communicating more confidently with international contacts. | Academy course certificate after meeting the completion requirements. It documents course completion without automatically confirming a CEFR level or external language examination. |
| British Council English Online – Business English Workplace communication; flexible subscription with a choice of lesson topics. Provider’s course | Live group or private lessons with selectable topics; business classes include presentations and business writing. | Practise spoken and written communication for workplace situations and build confidence in topic-specific language. | British Council certificate showing CEFR level and study hours, plus digital badges; the stated credential relates to the learning programme. |
| Cambridge Institut Business Englisch Abendkurse Workplace communication; ongoing online group course. Provider’s course | International teamwork, networking, presentations and negotiation, using case studies and feedback after an initial placement and needs analysis. | Communicate clearly in international teams, meetings and customer interactions, adapting language to practical workplace situations. | Cambridge or LanguageCert language certificates are listed as optional additional bookings. Course attendance and external certificate examinations are therefore separate. |
Checked: 31 October 2026. Based on the linked provider information. This selection is not a complete market overview. Related courses are identified; scope, entry requirements, teaching languages and examination languages may differ. The table describes learning objectives and credential types, without guaranteeing learning outcomes or general equivalence. Current offer and certification conditions apply. Official course names retain their original wording.
Curriculum, assessment and Academy certificate
The published programme explains learning objectives, modules, entry requirements, assessment tasks and pass criteria, as well as what the Academy certificate demonstrates.
Academy certificate: valid for no more than 3 years from the date of issue. Renewal is subject to a new assessment of the programme-specific requirements.