Business English Proficiency (C1 → C2)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Vergevorderd (C1/C2)
This Business English course will help you perfect your English in a business context as a manager. You will work towards level C2. After the course, you will be able to communicate more effectively and confidently in an international work environment.
799,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 17 April 2026
- 3 September 2026
+ 1 more start datesAbout the course
Do you hold a managerial position and would you like to take your English to the highest level? In this Advanced Business English course, you will work with other executives, senior managers and professionals on your high-level business English using business cases. You will dot the i’s and cross the t’s, learn to express yourself with more nuance and convey your message with more conviction. In addition, there is ample attention for the intercultural aspects of leadership in an international environment. This course focuses on speaking and business communication skills.
Who is it for?
This course has been developed for professionals in management positions who want to increase their vocabulary, fluency and professional skills in business English. The course is suitable for people with higher professional education or university education who have a command of English at C1 level.
Before you start the course, you can take our free placement test. This test will help us determine which course is right for you. You will receive personalised advice so that you can get the most out of the course.
Learning goals
In 9 lessons of Business English you will be able to:
- practise topics such as innovation and branding.
- use the right language in different leadership styles.
- tackle progress meetings with confidence.
- feel more confident about risk management.
- express yourself appropriately when discussing ethical issues.
- add more nuance to what you say.
In this course, you will work towards language level C2. After completing this course, you will be able to confidently give a presentation to your colleagues, answer questions from staff in an appropriate manner and speak at a trade fair without hesitation. If you have actively participated in at least 80% of the sessions, you will receive a certificate of participation from us.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with practical working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. Our teachers are attentive to your learning pace and style. Curious about how we structure the course?
Approach
We work in small groups and in pairs. This allows you to practise intensively with realistic business situations, such as meetings, presentations and professional conversations. You will speak English as much as possible during the lessons, so that you can make faster progress and build more confidence.
Teaching materials
You will work with the book “Business Result Upper-intermediate”, supplemented with additional worksheets and videos. The material ties in with current business themes and helps you to apply the language directly in your own work situation. This way, you will not only learn the rules, but above all what works in practice.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who is attentive to your learning goals and areas for development. You will receive regular, targeted feedback on your language use, pronunciation and communication. The teacher will guide you step by step through the material and provide a safe learning environment with plenty of opportunity to practise.
Time Investment
- Sessions:
This course consists of 9 meetings. - Lesson time:
Each lesson lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. - Frequency:
This course consists of one lesson per week. - Self-study:
You will spend 2 hours per week on self-study at home.
- For this course, we use the book “Business Vocabulary in Use, Advanced”. You can easily order this via our special book page. We ask that you have the material before the first lesson so that we can get off to a good start together.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you enrolled at this university as an exchange student? Then you are eligible for a 15% discount on this course. Register with your UU email address and the discount will be applied automatically.
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Starting date: 17 April 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Friday 17 April 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 24 April 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 1 May 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 8 May 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 15 May 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 22 May 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 29 May 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 5 June 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 12 June 2026 15:15 17:00 -
Starting date: 3 September 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 3 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 10 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 17 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 24 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 1 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 8 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 15 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 22 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 29 October 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 3 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Thursday 3 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 10 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 17 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 24 September 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 1 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 8 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 15 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 22 October 2026 18:00 19:45 Thursday 29 October 2026 18:00 19:45
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