WBF Academy
Business English for Professionals

Business English for Professionals

Beginner

Your English does not have to be perfect to be effective — it has to be clear, confident, and appropriate for the moment. This beginner course is built for professionals who already work (or want to work) in international environments and need the English that actually shows up at the job: writing an email that gets a reply, speaking up in a video meeting without freezing, presenting an idea so people follow it, handling a negotiation or an awkward conversation with the right words, and making small talk that turns strangers into contacts. You will not memorize grammar rules for their own sake. Instead you will collect ready-to-use phrases, learn the difference between formal and casual tone, and practice the exact situations that make non-native speakers nervous — so you sound professional, polite, and sure of yourself. Every track is practical and judgment-free, focused on being understood rather than being flawless. By the end you will move through your workday in English with far less hesitation and far more impact.

📋 5 tracks ❓ 250 questions 💡 20 tips 🎬 10 videos ⏱ ~5h

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Email is where most professionals are judged in writing — and small choices in tone and structure make the difference between a fast reply and total silence. This track gives you a toolkit of ready-made openers, requests, and sign-offs for the situations you face every week: asking for something, following up without nagging, apologizing, declining politely, and delivering bad news gently. You will learn the difference between formal and casual register, how to sound direct without sounding rude, and how to keep messages short enough that busy people actually read them. You will also cover the little things that quietly signal professionalism — subject lines, greetings, and clear calls to action. By the end you will write work emails in English quickly and with confidence.

Video meetings are where a lot of talented people go quiet — not because they have nothing to say, but because jumping in, interrupting politely, and thinking on their feet in English feels risky. This track hands you the exact phrases for it: how to join and greet, ask someone to repeat or slow down, agree and disagree diplomatically, interrupt without being rude, and buy yourself a second to think. You will practice giving updates, asking questions, and handling the awkward moments — talking over each other, bad audio, being put on the spot. You will also learn to run a meeting: setting an agenda, keeping it on track, and wrapping up with clear next steps. By the end you will contribute in English meetings instead of just listening.

Presenting in a second language feels like doing two hard things at once — organizing your thinking and finding the words. This track separates them so both get easier. You will learn a simple structure that carries any talk (open, three points, close), plus the signposting phrases that guide an audience: how to start strong, move between sections, highlight what matters, and land a memorable ending. You will practice describing charts and numbers, telling a short story to make a point, and inviting and answering questions without panicking. You will also work on the delivery habits that help non-native speakers most — pausing, slowing down, and keeping sentences short. By the end you will deliver a clear, confident presentation in English that people remember.

The hardest English to find is the English you need when the stakes are high — asking for more, pushing back, saying no, or raising a problem without blowing up the relationship. This track gives you calm, professional language for exactly those moments. You will learn to state what you want clearly, make and respond to offers, disagree without damaging trust, and set boundaries politely but firmly. You will practice softening phrases that keep things diplomatic, and the assertive phrases that keep you from being walked over. You will also handle apologies, complaints, giving hard feedback, and defusing a heated exchange. By the end you will walk into a tough conversation in English with words ready instead of dread.

Careers are built in the informal moments — the coffee before a meeting, the hallway chat, the conference introduction — and for many professionals that unscripted English is the scariest of all. This track makes it easy and repeatable. You will learn how to start a conversation with anyone, keep it going with good questions, and exit gracefully; how to introduce yourself and others; and how to talk about your work in a way that sparks interest instead of glazed eyes. You will pick up safe topics, cultural do's and don'ts, and phrases for online networking — LinkedIn messages, follow-ups, and staying in touch. By the end you will handle the social side of professional life in English with warmth and ease instead of avoidance.

Certification Exam

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Certification Exam

Business English for Professionals

30
Questions
45m
Time Limit
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All tracks · No time pressure to start

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Certification Exam

Business English for Professionals

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30 Questions

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45 Minutes

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