Business English
Private 1:1 Business English lessons for professionals in Zurich or online. Work with an experienced teacher on meetings, presentations, emails, professional vocabulary and the situations you actually face at work.
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Business English private lessons
in Zurich or online
You know what you want to say. In English, it doesn’t always come across the way you want.
Perhaps you already use English regularly at work but still need a little more time to find the right words, make your point in a meeting or prepare for a presentation.
In 1:1 Business English lessons, you work on the language and professional situations that matter to you, with an experienced native English-speaking teacher.
In our central Zurich classrooms or online.
English is our speciality.
Since 2004 · Average 17 years’ teaching experience ·
5.0 ★ on Google
Does this sound familiar?
You understand the discussion, but do not always join in as quickly or naturally as you would like.
You know what you want to say, but sometimes need longer to find the right wording in English.
Or perhaps you simply want to sound more natural and precise in meetings, presentations and conversations with clients or colleagues.
Business English gives you the opportunity to work directly on these situations rather than following a general course programme.
Who is Business English for?
Business English is for professionals who use English at work and want to communicate more comfortably, naturally and accurately.
Your lessons are shaped around your role, your industry and the situations in which you actually use English. That might mean preparing for an upcoming meeting, becoming more confident with clients, giving a presentation or building the vocabulary you need in your field.
Whether English is already part of your working day or is becoming more important in a new role, the starting point is what you need to be able to do with it.
Why Business English with nativespeakers.live?
Experienced teachers
Our English teachers are qualified native speakers with many years of experience teaching Business English. We match you with someone who suits your level, goals and professional needs.Built around your work
Your lessons can deal directly with the meetings, presentations, conversations and written communication you encounter in your job.One-to-one
There is no standard group syllabus to follow. Your teacher can spend more time where you need it and move on quickly from things you already know.Flexible
Learn in our central Zurich classrooms or online, with lesson times arranged around your schedule.
Typical training content
Good Business English lessons should start with the situations in which you need English, not with a fixed textbook syllabus.
Depending on your role and goals, your lessons can focus on:
meetings, calls and video conferences
conversations with clients and colleagues
small talk and networking
industry-specific vocabulary, including legal, medical or financial English
emails and other professional writing
pronunciation, fluency and natural expression
grammar where it is getting in the way of clear communication
Your teacher will agree the priorities with you and adapt them as your needs change.
How your lessons work
Good Business English lessons should not follow a rigid programme. They should start with the English you actually need.
You can bring real material from work — for example an upcoming presentation, an email, a meeting topic or a client conversation — and work through it with your teacher. You can also build systematically on areas such as fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Because the lessons are one-to-one, the focus can change as your work changes. One week you may need to prepare for a presentation; another week you may want to concentrate on speaking more spontaneously in meetings.
How do I sign up?
STEP 1 Book your no-obligation trial lesson
STEP 2 Meet your teacher and discuss the English you need at work
STEP 3 Choose the lesson package that suits you
You can have your Business English lessons in our central Zurich classrooms, at your office or online.
You can also combine in-person and online lessons and continue with the same teacher when an online lesson is more convenient.
Scheduling is arranged directly and flexibly with your teacher.
Business English or Premium English Coaching?
Business English helps you build confidence in the everyday situations that make up your working week. If you already communicate confidently in English and want to sharpen your performance in the moments that matter most, such as investor pitches, board meetings, high-stakes negotiations, public speaking or difficult professional situations, Premium English Coaching gives you a genuine sparring partner.
Not sure which is the better fit? Tell us what you need English for and we will recommend the most appropriate option.
Frequently asked questions
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Business English lessons focus on the English you need at work. This can include meetings, presentations, emails, professional vocabulary and conversations with international colleagues or clients.
At nativespeakers.live, Business English lessons are taught one-to-one, so the content can be adapted to your role, level and professional goals.
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Business English helps you communicate more confidently in everyday professional situations such as meetings, emails and presentations, with a focus on developing your language skills.
Premium English Coaching is for executives and professionals preparing for high-stakes situations — including important presentations, investor pitches, board meetings and negotiations. Here, the focus goes beyond language to structure, argumentation, delivery, presence and impact, with your coach acting as a genuine sparring partner.
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Private English lessons can cover general English, conversation, grammar and exam preparation.
Business English focuses specifically on the English you need in your professional life — for example meetings, presentations, emails and industry-specific vocabulary.
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Yes. Your teacher can work with the vocabulary, communication style and situations relevant to your field.
This might include legal, medical or financial English, but lessons can be adapted to virtually any professional context.
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Yes. Working with real material can make your lessons particularly useful because you are improving your English while preparing for something you genuinely need to do.
You can work on presentations, emails, meeting topics and other professional communication with your teacher.
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Business English can be adapted to different levels, although it is particularly useful once you have enough English to begin working on professional communication.
If you are still building the foundations of your English, our private English lessons may be the better starting point.
Want to know what lessons cost, which packages are available or how scheduling works?
What our clients say
“Greg was super involved and very motivated and gave me a great insight into Buisness English and possible business cases which I specifically asked for. All this helped me a lot.”
“Steve really engages with my business topics. It means I can practise Business English in a way that’s genuinely useful.”
Trusted by professionals across Zurich
Our clients work at companies across Zurich and beyond, including:
Looking for Business English training for your team or company?
Our in-company English courses are designed for small groups and company programmes delivered at your workplace or online.
Ready to try Business English?
Start with a trial lesson and meet your teacher. You can discuss the situations in which you use English at work, experience the teaching style and then decide how you would like to continue.
Not sure which English option is the best fit? You can find an overview here: Learn English in Zurich.
Still have questions?
Speak to Nicole Huber in a no-obligation consultation.