Executive Business English (C1)
Location: Nieuwegracht 94, Utrecht
Level: Advanced (B2/C1)
Are you able to get by well in the workplace with your English, but do you want to make that extra effort for keynotes or your chairmanship? Would you like to be even more convincing in English? With this course you will dot the i’s and cross the t’s and bring more nuance to your message and your speaking skills together with other executives, senior managers and professionals.
About the course
During this course, you will take your business communication skills to a near native level. You will learn to speak convincingly in English. But also to make your point with the right nuance and in the right communication style, taking into account an intercultural environment.
During this course, you will work on practical assignments and simulation games at C1 level. For example, you will learn to explain complex business cases clearly, you will improve your ‘network skills’ and you will learn to negotiate or present effectively during meetings. In addition, you will learn to recognize different communication styles and to adapt your communication style to formal and informal contexts.
This course focuses on your specific work context, so that you can immediately put the acquired knowledge into practice. Thanks to the personal feedback and attention from our language trainers, your business English will quickly improve to a top level
Learning goals
What will you learn?
- Persuasive and impactful public speaking
- Handling high-stakes meetings and negotiations
- Navigating cross-cultural business communication
- (Writing and) Delivering strategic reports
- Speaking fluently and spontaneously without hesitation
- Explaining complex topics with nuance
- Understanding and using humor and cultural references
- Communicating efficiently in various social and professional contexts
Method
- During this interactive course there will be individual assignments, but we will also be working in pairs and small groups.
- You will receive regular, structured feedback on both your spoken work and delivery of presentations. Giving feedback to and receiving feedback from fellow students is also part of our didactic approach. We will guide you in this process.
Practical exercises
- TED-style (corporate) presentations
- Crisis communication and media training
- Business meetings and negotiations
Time Investment
In this course, you will work with others on varied speaking assignments. There is also plenty of room for discussing social themes, cultural differences and current affairs.
All Babel courses are taught by highly qualified, professional teachers and are interactive, fun and focused on the needs of the students. We are flexible. We regularly ask you for feedback. You will work with the best study material. You will be encouraged to learn outside the course as well.
- 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 at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.
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Starting date: 4 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 4 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 11 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 18 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 25 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 2 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 9 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 16 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 23 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Thursday 30 October 2025 15:15 17:00 -
Starting date: 13 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 13 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 20 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 27 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 4 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 11 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 18 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 8 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 15 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 22 January 2026 18:00 19:45
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