Online Business English Course
Speak confident, accurate English in the moments that matter at work: client calls, meetings, presentations, negotiations and day-to-day emails. Our online Business English course gives you private lessons with a native teacher who specializes in your field, so every lesson is built around the words, situations and skills you actually use on the job.
Built for: Finance and accounting professionals |HR and recruitment teams |sales, marketing and customer service |doctors, nurses and medical staff |engineers and tech specialists |managers, consultants and coaches
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Business English Course at a glance
- Format: private one-on-one lessons online (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet) or by phone
- Lesson length: 30 or 45 minutes
- Schedule: any time, any day, including weekends
- Level: B1 and above (intermediate to advanced)
- Teachers: native speakers specialized in your field
- Materials: Study Box articles and videos, Business English workbook, your own professional material (Premium)
Why take a Business English course with Live English
As a busy professional, finding time to improve your English is hard, even when your career depends on it. Our lessons fix that by focusing only on what you need. You will not sit in a classroom where everyone is at a different level, and you will not lose time commuting. Each lesson is built around your goals and your industry, so you make visible progress fast.
- Learn the English of your job, not generic textbook English
- Study with a teacher who knows your field, from finance to medicine
- Practise real tasks: a pitch, a performance review, a client email, a conference call
- Fit lessons around your week, including evenings and weekends
- Track your progress with a feedback report after every lesson (Premium plan)
Choose your Business English track
Pick the track that matches your work. Each one uses materials and vocabulary specific to your field, taught by a teacher who specializes in it.
General Business English Course
Finance & Accounting English Course
English course for Human Resources
English Course for Sales and Marketing
English Course for Science and Technology
Medical English Course
English Course for Personal Development
Job interview in English
Compare the Business English tracks
Compare the tracks at a glance and pick the one closest to your role.
| Track | Best for | You will practise | Example skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Business English | Any role, all-round fluency | Meetings, emails, small talk, reports | Running a meeting, writing clear emails |
| Finance & Accounting | Finance, banking, insurance | Reporting, analysis, client briefings | Presenting results, explaining figures |
| Human Resources | HR and recruitment | Interviews, appraisals, policy | Conducting interviews, giving feedback |
| Sales & Marketing | Sales, marketing, PR, support | Pitching, campaigns, negotiation | Closing a deal, presenting a campaign |
| Science & Technology | Engineers, scientists, tech | Technical docs, specs, demos | Explaining a product, writing specs |
| Medical English | Doctors, nurses, pharma | Patient and colleague communication | Taking a history, case discussion |
| Personal Development | Managers, consultants, coaches | Leadership and soft-skill language | Coaching conversations, presentations |
Not sure which fits? Book a free trial lesson An advisor will help you choose. No credit card needed.
Your Business English teachers
Every lesson is one-on-one with a native English teacher who specializes in your field. Many of our teachers come from the business world themselves, so alongside the language they can share real professional insight: how a meeting is run, how a deal is framed, how a report is structured. You always know who you are learning with, and you can build a long-term relationship with a teacher who understands your goals.
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Business English Lessons that fit your work
Run your lessons on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet, or by phone when you are on the move. Book before the office, during your lunch break or after work. Pick your time and start improving straight away.
The Premium Formula
If you want your teacher to work on the documents you actually use, presentations, emails, contracts, slide decks, articles or speeches, choose the Premium Formula.
It includes:
- A free Writing course
- A Premium feedback report after your lessons
- Full access to the Study Box, our learning platform
- Extra Live English Club sessions (our group lessons that focus on grammar, business English, conversation and what's in the news topic)
See what is included on the pricing page.
Free Business English workbook
Alongside lessons based on current affairs and real business issues, you get a free workbook designed in-house. It covers 20 Business English topics through key vocabulary, discussion questions and a practical case study for each, so you can apply what you learn right away. Use it to work through a broad range of business topics, or focus on the areas closest to your role.
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Frequently Asked Questions about our Online Business English Courses
It is English training focused on the language you use at work: meetings, presentations, emails, calls and negotiations. At Live English it is taught one-on-one by a native teacher who specializes in your field, so the content matches your real job.
Working professionals who need English for their job, including finance and accounting staff, HR and recruitment teams, sales and marketing professionals, medical staff, engineers and tech specialists, and managers or consultants.
Yes. Every lesson is private and runs online on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet, or by phone if you prefer.
See current options and prices on our pricing page. You can try a lesson first with a free trial, and no credit card is required to book it.
Try a lesson before you decide
Book a 30-minute trial on Zoom with one of our advisors. We’ll evaluate your English level, talk through the right track for you, and answer any questions you have. No credit card, no obligation.