Business English Upper-Intermediate (B1 → B2)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2)
Would you like to improve or refresh your Business English skills for your current job or for a new role? Do you sometimes wish you were more persuasive when speaking English? Or do you sometimes struggle to find the right words to express your opinions? This course will help you to achieve your professional goals in a way that is flexible to your professional language-learning needs.
550,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 11 November 2025
- 13 November 2025
- 3 February 2026
- 4 February 2026
More infoAbout the course
In this course you will look at how to improve your business communication, both spoken and written. You will work with one of our expert language trainers on a range of professional tasks and projects that will allow you to put your newly-obtained skills into practice in your own work. Intercultural communication and business small-talk will be a part of the course.
In this course, you will learn how to speak more persuasively. For example when presenting but also when trying to argue for your point of view. We will work together on your presentation skills, including handling tricky questions and situations during the presentation, and help you to become more spontaneous and fluent in your speech. You will also look at business writing skills so you can become more accurate and efficient when you need to write in English.
You can start this course if your level is B1. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!
Learning goals
By the end of the course you will have:
- developed your Business English vocabulary so you can express yourself better in a business context.
- learned how to express more nuanced opinions and give convincing presentations and pitches in English.
- enhanced your knowledge of Business English writing conventions, improved your own business writing skills and practised writing clear and structured emails.
- learned how to work more effectively in intercultural business settings.
- become more confident communicating in your workplace.
Method
- We will work on practical exercises with an emphasis on cooperative work and task-based activities such as short presentations. Vocabulary development will be done in class and at home. Grammar will be revised when necessary. You will receive regular feedback on your spoken and written skills.
- The teacher will challenge you (and the group) to get the most out of the course. Due to our personal approach, you will be able to work on your own learning goals in a welcoming and safe teaching environment.
Time Investment
- This course will take place over nine weeks.
- In addition to these sessions, you should give at least 2 hours each week to self-study and completion of homework.
Practical
- The language of instruction is English.
- You can order the book for this course via our book page. We expect that all students will have the course materials with them for their first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you attend at least 8 meetings.
- If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.
Schedule
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Starting date: 11 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 11 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 18 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 25 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 2 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 9 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 16 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 6 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 13 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 20 January 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 13 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Thursday 13 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 20 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 27 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 4 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 11 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 18 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 8 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Thursday 15 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Thursday 22 January 2026 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 3 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 17 February 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 24 February 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 3 March 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 10 March 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 17 March 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 24 March 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 31 March 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 4 February 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 4 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 11 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 18 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 25 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 4 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 11 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 18 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 25 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 1 April 2026 20:00 21:45
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