HR English · One-to-one classes

English for HR professionals, online with a native teacher

Break Into English offers an English course for HR professionals with one-to-one classes and a native teacher. You practice the English of your daily work: job postings, interviews, onboarding, performance reviews, and meetings with international teams. Classes last 30 or 45 minutes on Zoom, Teams, or Meet, 7 days a week, from €14.38 per class. Your first 30-minute class is free.

  • The same native teacher every time
  • Lessons built around your HR tasks
  • American and British English
  • Free cancellation up to 6 hours before
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30 minutes to assess your level, talk about your HR work, and discover our method. No commitment and no credit card.

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  • We assign you a native teacher based on your level and goals.
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English for human resources

Why do HR professionals need English?

HR teams use English as soon as the company hires abroad, welcomes international employees, or works with a head office or subsidiaries in other countries. A recruiter who struggles in English can lose a strong candidate.

General English is not enough. You need to present a role, ask the right questions in an interview, explain a contract and a salary package, and give clear feedback in a performance review.

The hardest part is explaining your local employment rules. Probation periods, notice periods, paid leave, and employee representation work differently from one country to another, and people need a clear explanation in English.

Who is the course for?

Classes start from the situations you handle in English at work.

Recruiters and talent acquisition

Write job postings, run interviews, and talk with candidates abroad.

HR managers and business partners

Advise managers, present HR policies, and lead meetings in English.

Payroll and HR administration

Explain a pay stub, a contract, or leave policies to international employees.

Learning and development

Plan training programs and work with trainers and international sites.

English for HR course program

Your teacher builds the classes around your tasks. Each topic is practiced in speaking and in writing (emails, job postings, meeting notes).

  1. Recruitment

    Write a job description and a job posting, and read a résumé and cover letter in English.

  2. Job interview

    Welcome candidates, ask open and closed questions, follow up, and close the interview.

  3. Contract and pay

    Present an offer, a salary, benefits, and the probation period.

  4. Onboarding

    Welcome a new hire and present the team, tools, and internal rules.

  5. Performance review

    Set goals, give constructive feedback, and talk about career development.

  6. Internal communication

    Announce a change, answer employee questions, and write an internal memo.

The program adapts to your role and your industry. You can bring your HR documents, with personal data removed, to work on real cases.

American and British HR vocabulary

Some HR terms change between American and British English. Here are 14 common terms in both versions.

American EnglishBritish EnglishMeaning
HiringRecruitmentFinding and selecting new employees
Job postingJob advertPublic announcement of an open role
RésuméCVSummary of a candidate’s experience
Probationary periodProbation periodTrial period at the start of a job
OnboardingInductionWelcoming and training a new hire
Performance reviewAppraisalRegular meeting to assess an employee’s work
Paid time off (PTO)Annual leavePaid days off work
Pay stubPayslipDocument showing pay and deductions
TerminationDismissalEnding an employee’s contract
BenefitsBenefitsExtras on top of salary, such as health insurance
RaisePay riseIncrease in salary
Labor unionTrade unionOrganization that represents workers
Sick leaveSick leaveTime off work because of illness
Letter of recommendationReferenceDocument from a former employer about a candidate

For more words and interview question types, read our guide to English vocabulary for human resources.

Role play

Sample HR English class

Each class prepares a real situation from your week. You speak most of the time, and your teacher corrects what matters most to the people you talk to.

  • Opening an interview

    “Could you walk me through your résumé?”

  • Asking a situational question

    “What would you do if a team member missed a deadline?”

  • Explaining next steps

    “We’ll get back to you by the end of next week.”

  • Giving feedback

    “You’ve done great work this year. One area to work on is delegation.”

Sample 45-minute class

10 min · Your next interview

You tell your teacher about the role and the profile you are looking for.

20 min · Role play

You run the interview. Your teacher plays the candidate, with answers you don’t expect.

15 min · Feedback

You go over your mistakes and leave with the key questions for the day of the interview.

How does the course work?

One-to-one classes where you speak most of the time, with the same teacher from start to finish.

  1. Free trial class

    We assess your level (CEFR A1 to C2) and talk about your role and goals.

  2. Your assigned teacher

    We assign you a native teacher based on your level and goals. You keep the same teacher for all your classes.

  3. Classes on your cases

    Each class prepares a real situation: an interview, a meeting, or an email to send.

  4. Track your progress

    Your teacher reviews your mistakes in every class and measures your progress over time.

30 or 45 minZoom, Teams or Google MeetFlexible hours, 7 days a weekFree cancellation up to 6 hours beforeIn Europe, also in person and in small groups

Official English certificates

An English certificate builds trust with candidates, employees, and international teams. Break Into English is an authorized Cambridge English exam center and is accredited by ETS for the TOEIC.

Your teacher can focus part of your classes on the exam of your choice while you keep working on HR English.

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English for HR course price

from €14.38

per class, with no long-term commitment. Your first 30-minute class is free.

One-to-one, group class, or app?

FormatHow it worksAdapted to your HR work
App or recorded courseVideos and exercises at your own pace, with no live teacherNo
Group classFixed schedule and the same program for everyoneA little
One- or two-day workshopMany hours at once, then little practiceA little
One-to-one classes with Break Into EnglishLive native teacher, 30 or 45 min, flexible hoursYes, based on your role and cases
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English training for your employees

Do you also manage training in your company? We train your employees with one-to-one classes: a native teacher for each person and schedules that fit every calendar. 64 companies already trust Break Into English.

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Our other English classes

Add another program to your HR English, with the same method.

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Meetings, emails, presentations, and negotiation in English.

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Contracts, clauses, and the vocabulary of common law.

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English certificates

Preparation for Cambridge, TOEIC, IELTS, and TOEFL exams.

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Break Into English

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Selma LEMDEWAR
a week ago

Giuliana Dall'Antonia
a month ago

Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit meiner Englischschule und insbesondere mit meiner Lehrerin Bakara. Sie gestaltet die Lektionen interessant, lernfördernd und abwechslungsreich – es macht richtig Spass, Englisch zu lernen! Man merkt, dass sie mit Herz bei der Sache ist und auf individuelle Bedürfnisse eingeht. Break Into English ist absolut empfehlenswert für alle, die ihre Englischkenntnisse effektiv und mit Freude verbessern möchten.

Gregory Benabu
a month ago

Un grand merci à Carmen, qui est vraiment géniale : très patiente, à l’écoute et toujours motivante. Les leçons sont ludiques, interactives et parfaitement adaptées au niveau de notre fils. Il progresse rapidement, tout en prenant plaisir à apprendre. Nous recommandons fortement Break Into English — c’est l’idéal pour progresser en anglais facilement et dans la bonne humeur !

Svetlana Kupriyanchik
a month ago

I've had a wonderful experience learning English at this school! The program is well-structured, engaging, and truly helps you improve naturally and confidently. All the teachers are highly professional and supportive, always creating a welcoming and motivating atmosphere. I want to give special thanks to Gabu Ithier – she is an outstanding teacher! Her energy, patience, and ability to explain even the most complex things in a clear and fun way made every class a joy. I’m incredibly grateful for the progress I’ve made with her help. Thank you to the entire team – I’m so glad I chose this school!

Théophile Robertaud
a month ago

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Marie-Jo Golovine
a month ago

L'équipe prend le temps de trouver le prof idéal qui correspond à vos souhaits, à vos besoins et votre profil. Au début, ma fille a "testé" plusieurs professeurs qui ne l'ont pas satisfait (fuseau horaire et difficulté à trouver un horaire commun, méthode du professeur qui ne correspond pas à l'enfant, etc.), mais au bout de 4 professeurs on nous a enfin trouvé la perle rare et ça fait maintenant 3 ans que nous avons toujours le même professeur pour notre fille de 14 ans, et sa sœur de 12 ans a aussi commencé avec ce professeur il y a plus de 6 mois. Les progrès en anglais des deux enfants sont incroyables. Nous sommes ravis ! De plus le fait de pouvoir s'entendre sur les horaires avec les professeurs, qu'ils soient flexibles est un plus.

Fatimazahra Hdid
a month ago

Jimena C.
a month ago

Break Into English offers excellent one-on-one online lessons with skilled native-speaking teachers who tailor each session to your needs. Their professional approach make learning both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their English confidently and efficiently.

Sam Louwman
3 months ago

I've been taking classes with Break Into English for a while now, and it's honestly one of the best learning experiences I’ve had. All the teachers I've worked with are native speakers, super professional, and really good at adapting lessons to what I need What I love most is how personalized everything feels, it's not just a generic course. The classes are structured but flexible, and I can see real progress in my speaking and confidence. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants serious, high quality English lessons with great teachers

Olena Vrublevska
a month ago

This has been the best experience I’ve ever had — I truly enjoy every lesson with Kirstyn, and we’ve been having them for the past two years already (Wow!)!

Emma
a year ago

I can recommend. Staff are attentive and supportive. Break Into English is hearing to student's needs. What's more, I'm extremely satisfied with the quality of the courses' content. It was possible to make real progress thanks to the particular course.

Karenina Alvarenga (Karen)
a year ago

I took 5 classes with Krystin and she was very kind, gentle and helpful.It was an excellent approach to the learning process.

azadeh djalili
6 years ago

Great teachers & method

Frequently asked questions about English for HR professionals

How much does an English course for HR professionals cost?

One-to-one classes start at €14.38 per class, with no long-term commitment. Your first 30-minute class is free.

What level of English do I need?

There is no minimum level. Your teacher assesses your level during the trial class, on the CEFR scale (A1 to C2), and builds the program from there.

How long until I can run a job interview in English?

It depends on your starting level and how many classes you take each week. In the trial class, your teacher suggests a plan with concrete goals, such as interviewing an English-speaking candidate.

Can I work on my own HR documents?

Yes. You can bring your job descriptions, job postings, or emails, with personal data removed, to practice on real cases.

Will the course help me assess a candidate’s English level?

Yes. Your teacher explains the CEFR scale and TOEIC scores, which range from 10 to 990, so you can read a résumé and check a level during an interview. Break Into English is accredited by ETS for the TOEIC.

Will I learn American or British English?

Both. HR vocabulary changes from one country to another (résumé and CV, performance review and appraisal). Your teacher teaches both and focuses on the version your colleagues and candidates use.

Are classes available in the evening or on weekends?

Yes. Classes run 7 days a week, in 30 or 45 minutes, on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. You can cancel or reschedule for free up to 6 hours before.

Can I prepare for an English certificate?

Yes. Break Into English is an authorized Cambridge English exam center and is accredited by ETS for the TOEIC. Your teacher can focus part of your classes on the exam you need.

Can you train other employees in our company?

Yes. We train teams with one-to-one classes: a native teacher for each person and schedules that fit every calendar. Request a quote from our English classes for companies page.

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