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Business English for Professionals: Clear, Confident Workplace Communication
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This class is designed for professionals who already use English at work and want to communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively in real business situations. We focus on practical workplace communication such as emails, meetings, presentations, and everyday professional interactions.

Rather than general conversation practice, sessions are structured and goal-oriented. We work on clarity, tone, vocabulary choice, and phrasing so you can express ideas professionally without overthinking or sounding unsure. Each session is tailored to your role, industry, and communication needs.

By the end of this course, you can expect to:

✔️ Express your thoughts and ideas more clearly and confidently at work
✔️ Write professional emails that sound clear, polite, and natural
✔️ Speak up more comfortably in meetings and discussions
✔️ Explain ideas and opinions in a way others easily understand
✔️ Feel less nervous or stuck when speaking English at work

This class is best suited for motivated learners who want to improve efficiency and confidence in professional English and are willing to actively apply feedback between sessions.
Extra information
✅ Best for professionals and managers
✅ Focus on clarity, presence, and impact
✅ Structured, feedback-driven sessions
⛔️ Not suitable for beginners

Please contact me for Beginner's English.
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  • Around Zurich, Switzerland
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About Me
I work with professionals around the world who use English in high-stakes situations and want to communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively. My background includes interview coaching, Business English, and communication for leadership, with a strong focus on practical, real-world application rather than theory.

Over the past several years, I’ve worked with more than 2,000 students and professionals, supporting them in improving their confidence and accuracy when speaking English. I’ve worked with clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, marketing, and related fields, helping them prepare for job interviews, participate more effectively in meetings, and deliver presentations with greater clarity.

My approach is structured, goal-focused, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I work best with motivated learners who are willing to actively apply feedback and take ownership of their progress. My goal is to help clients express their ideas clearly, reduce hesitation, and communicate in a way that feels natural and professional.
Education
▪️ University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) — Bachelor of Arts
▪️ Certificate in Human Resources
▪️ Career Coaching Certification
▪️ Dual Language Learning Certification
▪️ AmazingTalker Teacher Certification (Hong Kong / Taiwan)
▪️ Creating Multicultural Learning Environments Certification
Experience / Qualifications
I have extensive experience working remotely with professionals around the world, supporting them in Business English, interview preparation, and leadership communication. Over the past several years, I’ve worked with 2,000+ students and professionals, helping them improve clarity, confidence, and accuracy when communicating in English in professional settings.

My work has included supporting clients across industries such as technology, finance, marketing, and related fields, with a focus on real-world outcomes. I’ve helped professionals prepare for job interviews, participate more effectively in meetings, deliver presentations, and communicate ideas clearly in high-stakes situations.

In addition to teaching, I have a background in career coaching and human resources, which allows me to take a structured, goal-focused approach when working with clients. I am experienced in organizing learning plans, providing clear feedback, and creating practical systems that support steady progress. I work best with motivated learners who are ready to apply feedback and take ownership of their development.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English for adults
English as a second language (esl)
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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20-24
This class is designed for professionals preparing for job interviews in English who want clear, structured support—not generic advice or casual conversation practice.

Sessions focus on helping you organize your experience, highlight your strengths, and communicate your ideas clearly and confidently in interview situations. We work on how you structure answers, respond to common and role-specific questions, and speak naturally under pressure.

Each session is tailored to your role, industry, and interview goals. This class is best suited for motivated learners with a clear objective or upcoming interview who are ready to prepare seriously and apply feedback between sessions.

By the end of this course, you can expect to:

✔️ Explain your experience and background clearly and confidently
✔️ Answer common interview questions without freezing or rambling
✔️ Communicate your strengths in a clear, professional way
✔️ Structure your answers so interviewers can easily follow your thinking
✔️ Feel more prepared and less anxious going into interviews
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This class is designed for professionals in leadership or client-facing roles who already use English at work and want to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

Sessions focus on how you present ideas, participate in meetings, and communicate in high-stakes professional situations. We work on structure, phrasing, tone, and delivery so your message is clear, professional, and easy for others to follow—without sounding rehearsed or overly formal.

This is not general language instruction. It is targeted communication coaching for professionals who want to refine how they speak, present, and lead in English.

By the end of this course, you can expect to:

✔️ Explain ideas and decisions clearly in meetings and discussions
✔️ Present information in a structured, confident, and professional way
✔️ Communicate with authority without sounding aggressive or unsure
✔️ Participate more comfortably in leadership-level conversations
✔️ Feel more confident speaking English in high-visibility situations
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