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Business English

Business English

English lessons for business professionals

Advance to leading meetings, negotiations, and presentations in English.

Business English Course
Founded in London, 1984100% Native InstructorsFor Intermediate+ Learners

Why ELT

Why Choose ELT Business English?

Step up to 'driving business results in English'

Many English conversation services focus on beginner to intermediate learners, offering low-cost lessons with non-native instructors or AI conversation apps designed to help you 'get comfortable' with English.

ELT's Business English Course is positioned differently. Our target audience is intermediate to advanced business professionals who already have a solid foundation in English, but still feel uncertain when it comes to leading meetings, closing negotiations, or delivering compelling explanations to executives.

Our goal is not simply 'being able to speak English,' but 'achieving business results in English.'

Typical English ServicesELT Business English
TargetDaily conversation / BeginnersExpats / Managers / Specialists
GoalGet comfortable / Reduce speaking anxietyLead meetings, negotiations, presentations in English
InstructorsLow-cost / Often non-nativeNative instructors with business experience
Lesson ContentGeneric topicsDirectly relevant to your actual work and materials
ELT School of English ロンドン本校
1984

Since

London, UK

Our History

Founded in London, 1984.

40 years of supporting expats and executives

Founded in London in 1984, we have consistently supported the English communication needs of business professionals, including expats, branch managers, and executives. Today, our courses are available online, accessible from anywhere in the world.

40年+

Years of Experience

10,000人+

Total Students

100%

Native Instructors

Features

ELT Business English Features

Professional Native Instructors

Our instructors are not just native English speakers—they bring real business experience and specialized expertise. We match you with instructors from backgrounds in consulting, IT & technology, finance & pharmaceuticals, marketing, HR, legal, and more. They provide feedback that considers not just your English expressions, but the underlying business context.

Specialized for Intermediate+ Learners

You have the grammar basics down and can handle simple daily conversations. But you still feel uncertain in business situations—our courses are designed specifically for intermediate to advanced learners like you. Lessons are conducted entirely in English, focusing on phrases and expressions used in real business settings. For beginners, we offer separate stepping-stone courses.

Your Real Work Becomes the Curriculum

We encourage you to bring materials from your actual work: email drafts, external proposals and quotes, internal reports and approval documents, and upcoming presentation slides. We refine these during lessons, preparing English you can put into practice immediately in your next meeting or email.

One-on-One Lessons with Consistent Instructor

Business English cannot be mastered through one-off lessons. At ELT, we typically assign the same instructor to work with you consistently in one-on-one sessions. Your instructor develops a deep understanding of your work, role, and strengths and weaknesses, designing your growth with a long-term perspective.

Flexible Scheduling for Busy Professionals

International meetings, core responsibilities, business trips... We design flexible schedules so busy professionals can stay on track: evening and early morning lessons available, online access from anywhere including while traveling, and intensive programs (e.g., pre-assignment preparation) upon request.

For You

Is This Business English Course Right for You?

Recommended for those who:

  • Have been assigned to or are planning an overseas posting
  • Work at a foreign or global company where English communication is essential
  • Can participate in English meetings but lack confidence to lead discussions
  • Face increasing opportunities for negotiations and presentations with overseas clients and partners
  • Have TOEIC 700+ level but want to reach the level of 'making decisions in English'

Level Requirements

This course is designed for intermediate and above English learners.

  • Guideline: TOEIC 700+ (CEFR B1+)
  • Able to handle basic daily conversations and business emails

For beginners, we recommend our foundational courses first. If you're unsure about your level, please contact us.

Curriculum

Learning Content & Training Topics

Actual lessons are customized to your industry, role, and responsibilities.

Meeting Facilitation

  • Opening meetings, presenting agendas, building consensus
  • Drawing out opinions, organizing discussion points
  • English expressions for difficult decisions and conclusions
  • Natural phrases for running online meetings

Negotiation & Coordination

  • Phrases for price and terms negotiations
  • Responding to objections, expressing concessions and compromises
  • Communicating difficult messages with cultural awareness
  • Techniques for articulating win-win outcomes in English

Presentations & Executive Briefings

  • Story-building for executive audiences
  • Concise structures for conveying key points quickly
  • Handling Q&A and responding to challenging questions
  • Slide English (headlines, chart explanations, etc.)

Business Writing (Emails & Reports)

  • Tone and style for internal vs. external emails
  • English structure for reports and proposals
  • 'Firm but not harsh' complaint emails, tactful follow-ups
  • Adjusting phrasing for cultural differences

Cross-Cultural Communication & Small Talk

  • Fundamentals for preventing cultural misunderstandings
  • Natural conversation before/after meetings and at social events
  • Topic selection and phrases that build rapport

Plans

Lesson Formats & Plan Overview

For Individual Business Professionals

  • Format: Online one-on-one lessons
  • Frequency: From once weekly (customizable to your needs and budget)
  • Schedule: Flexible evening and early morning options
  • Curriculum: Fully customized based on preliminary consultation
View Pricing Plans

For Corporate Training

For group enrollments or corporate training programs, please visit our corporate training site for detailed information.

  • Executive English training for senior management
  • Business English training for managers and leaders
  • Pre-assignment intensive training, post-return follow-up programs
Corporate Training Details

Our Teachers

About Our Instructors

Native professionals with real business experience

Business Experience

Former consultants, engineers, and professionals from finance, legal, and marketing backgrounds

Optimal Matching

We match instructors based on your industry, role, and the contexts where you use English

Consistent Support

The same instructor works with you continuously, deeply understanding your situation and challenges

Holly L
UK

Holly L

Oxford GraduateFinancial Industry ExperienceNGO Activities

Holly studied Japanese at Oxford University, then spent 20 years advising institutional investors in the UK and Europe on Japanese equities. After leaving the financial industry, she earned a master's degree in Corporate Governance and Business Ethics from the University of London. A CELTA-certified ESOL/EFL teacher, Holly provides online private lessons at ELT while volunteering at citizens advice bureaus and West London Welcome, a refugee support organization. She specializes in business English, financial English, and pronunciation coaching.

Tom S
UK

Tom S

Cambridge First Class HonoursTeaching CertificateChildren's Book Author

Tom graduated with First Class Honours in English Literature from Cambridge University. He then taught English at Japanese schools through the JET Programme. Holding a UK Primary School Teaching Certificate, he is passionate about helping students grow with confidence and creative thinking. He also earned a master's degree in Children's Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University and creates children's picture books and illustrations, making him an expert in lessons for children.

Andrew B
UK

Andrew B

Oxford GraduateMBA HolderFinancial Industry Experience

After earning his master's degree in English Literature from Oxford University, Andrew supported executives working overseas at JFE Holdings and taught at Japanese universities for 5 years. He later completed his MBA at Manchester Business School and worked in institutional sales for Japanese equities at a securities firm. He has extensive experience teaching general business English, specialized English, and lessons for executives and MBA students. He excels at coaching for conference speeches, presentations, and preparing executives for life and work abroad, particularly in the UK.

David P
UK

David P

Former PilotICAO Certified ExaminerMajor Corporation Experience

After graduating from University College London, David became an ICAO-certified Aviation English Examiner, evaluating the English proficiency of pilots, cabin crew, and air traffic controllers at airlines worldwide. He then served as Head of ESL at the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy, providing ESL programs to multinational students, coaching staff, and professional tennis players. He has also taught English to high-level business professionals at renowned companies including Google, Deloitte, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation.

Instructor Characteristics

  • All native English speakers
  • CELTA/DELTA certified
  • Real-world business experience
  • Deep understanding of English learners
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Expertise in specialized fields

Voice

Student Interviews

山口 雅史

山口 雅史

株式会社 技研製作所

英語力を活かしてロンドン駐在員に

Q

現在のお仕事について教えていただけますか?

A

㈱技研製作所という建設機械のメーカーに勤めておりまして、学術にたずさわる部署で課長をしています。

Q

当初の英語力はどの程度でしたか?

A

TOEICのスコアが300くらいと散々な結果でした。なんとか定型分が話せる程度でして、応用が効くかと言うと、そう言うレベルではなかったですし、読み書きも非常に難しくてメールがなんとかこなせる程度でした。 その後に会社の勧めもありまして、日本で通学型の英会話スクールに通ったり、ケンブリッジ大学に語学研修に行ったりして、なんとかスコアが500くらいまで上がってきましたが、しばらくそこから頭打ちでした。

Q

ELT英会話を通じて英語力はどのように変化しましたか?

A

ELT英会話と出会うことで、ネイティブ講師の方々にお世話になり、短期間で800くらいまでスコアも上がりました。

Q

英語力が活きたご経験を教えていただけますか?

A

英語でフルペーパーの論文を執筆しておりまして、地盤工学系の国際学会で、私どもの施工事例について発表しました。幸いなことにベスト・プレゼンターション・アワードをそのセッションで受賞しました。

Q

ELT英会話のネイティブ講師の印象はどうでしたか?

A

ELT英会話では3人の先生からプライベート・レッスンを受けていました。例えが悪いかもしれませんが、よくある格安の英会話の講師ですと基礎的知識がないので、文法の説明などが論理的ではないことがありますが、ELT英会話の講師はきちんと学んだ講師ということもあり、すごく分かりやすく文法も教えていただきました。 ELT英会話の講師は日本人のビジネス・パーソンをよく教えていると思うので、日本人の弱点を的確に指摘してくれて、大変参考になりました。

Q

英語力の向上でお仕事にどんな変化がありますか?

A

仕事の上では、日本語で今まで出来ていたことが英語でもできるようになりますので、出来ることが2倍になったというのが大きいです。 英語が話せる方は世の中にたくさんいると思いますが、英語で仕事が出来て、技術を持っている方は少ないので、社内でも重宝されることもあります。

Q

どんな方にELT英会話をお勧めしたいですか?

A

ELT英会話の先生は生徒さんに合わせて、生徒さんが一番伸びる形で指導してくれます。なので私個人が思うのは、やはり意欲がある方がELT英会話で英語を学べば、どんどん英語力が向上していくと思います。 他方で「気軽に英語を学びたい」という方にも対応出来ると思いますので、そういった意味でもハイレベルな英語から日常英会話まで、全ての方にお勧め出来ると思います。

Student Company Affiliations

Used by business professionals from major and global companies

日本銀行
Goldman Sachs
Citibank
JP Morgan
三菱UFJ銀行
みずほ銀行
三井住友銀行
野村證券
第一生命
MS&AD
KPMG
三井物産
日本銀行
Goldman Sachs
Citibank
JP Morgan
三菱UFJ銀行
みずほ銀行
三井住友銀行
野村證券
第一生命
MS&AD
KPMG
三井物産
三菱商事
伊藤忠商事
住友商事
丸紅
Honda
Panasonic
FUJIFILM
富士通
日立
NEC
東芝
maxell
三菱商事
伊藤忠商事
住友商事
丸紅
Honda
Panasonic
FUJIFILM
富士通
日立
NEC
東芝
maxell
朝日新聞
日本経済新聞
フジテレビ
テレビ朝日
外務省
JETRO
JSPS
JAL
NTT
ミツカン
出光興産
朝日新聞
日本経済新聞
フジテレビ
テレビ朝日
外務省
JETRO
JSPS
JAL
NTT
ミツカン
出光興産

* Listed organizations are partial. In no particular order.

Pricing Plans

Business English Course Pricing Details

BasicStandard lessons using commercial textbooks
PersonalizedCustomized lessons including personalized materials
Basic

General English

Daily Conversation & Travel English

4 Lessons/mo

50min × 4 lessons/month (once a week)

For those who want to start casually

31,680JPY / month
Per Lesson: 7,920JPY
Minimum Lessons: 月4Make-up Available: 2 times/monthDuration: 2+ months

Bulk Purchase (20 lessons)

50min × 20+ lessons

Great value with bulk purchase

148,500JPY / bulk (20 lessons)
Per Lesson: 7,425JPY
Minimum Lessons: 20Make-up Available: 10 times totalDuration: 12 months
Personalized

Business & Professional English

Advanced Business English for Professionals

Popular

4 Lessons/mo

50min × 4 lessons/month (once a week)

Industry-specific and advanced lessons

45,760JPY / month
Per Lesson: 11,440JPY
Minimum Lessons: 月4Make-up Available: 2 times/monthDuration: 2+ months

Bulk Purchase (20 lessons)

50min × 20+ lessons

Industry-specific and advanced lessons

211,200JPY / bulk (20 lessons)
Per Lesson: 10,560JPY
Minimum Lessons: 12Make-up Available: 6+ timesDuration: 6 months

Enrollment Fee: 33,000JPY(tax included)

Flow

Getting Started

1

Inquiry & Consultation

Contact us via form or email to share your current situation and goals. 'Just exploring' is perfectly fine.

2

Level Check & Consultation

We conduct an online level assessment and detailed consultation. We'll discuss your current English level, specific situations where you use English, and your goals.

3

Curriculum & Instructor Proposal

Based on our consultation, we propose a customized plan including lesson frequency, duration, instructor assignment, and initial training themes.

4

Lessons Begin

After scheduling, lessons start. We conduct regular reviews and update themes and materials as you progress.

5

Progress Reports

For corporate training, we can provide detailed reports on each participant's proficiency, challenges, and recommended next steps.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

QI'm at a beginner level. Can I still enroll?

This course is designed for intermediate and above learners (approximately TOEIC 700+). For beginners, we offer foundational courses to build your base. Please share your current situation with us first.

QMy industry is highly specialized (e.g., semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, IT). Can you accommodate this?

Whenever possible, we assign instructors with relevant industry backgrounds or specialized expertise. Please share details about your industry and work during the initial consultation.

QDue to time differences with overseas offices, can I have early morning or late night lessons?

Subject to instructor availability, we flexibly accommodate early morning and evening lessons. Please let us know your preferred times in advance.

QWe want to enroll multiple employees as a company. What are the pricing options?

Pricing varies based on number of participants, duration, and lesson format (one-on-one/group). After consultation, we'll propose a plan and estimate tailored to your requirements. Please contact us via our corporate site for details.

Contact Us

Tell Us About Your Current Situation

Business English is most effective when approached strategically, aligned with your current role, responsibilities, and career trajectory. If any of the following apply to you—increasing overseas assignments, more frequent English meetings and negotiations, or aspirations to expand your career globally—we'd love to hear from you.

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