Business English coaching · Executives and managers

Business English coaching: prepare for high-stakes meetings, presentations, and negotiations

Break Into English offers business English coaching for executives, managers, and leaders who need to succeed in an important situation in English: a board meeting, a strategic presentation, a negotiation, an investor pitch, a job interview, or a new international role. Coaching is delivered by native English-speaking coaches with real-world business experience, in-company at your offices or online on Zoom, Teams, or Meet, one-to-one or in small groups of up to 6 people. Every coaching program starts with an assessment of your level and your goal, then combines realistic role-plays with precise feedback.

4.9/5from 39 Google reviews·64 client companies
In-company or onlineAt your offices, or on Zoom, Teams, and Meet
One-to-one or groupPrivate sessions or small groups of up to 6 participants
Native coachesReal-world business experience
Tailor-madeAn assessment, then a program built around your goals

Professional English coaching for high-stakes situations

Coaching starts from a specific moment where your English must match your expertise. These are the situations our clients bring most often.

Board meetings and international meetings

Chair a meeting, defend a position, rephrase, and close with clear decisions.

Strategic presentations

Structure a message, present figures, and handle questions with confidence.

Business negotiations

State your terms, make a concession, handle disagreement, and close without damaging the relationship.

Pitches and investors

Present a project in a few minutes and stay sharp during the Q&A.

Job interviews and new roles

Succeed in an interview in English, then speak up in front of a new international team.

Managing remote teams

Give feedback, set expectations, motivate, and lead difficult conversations in English.

Business English coaching vs. business English lessons: what is the difference?

Business English lessons improve your level over time. Coaching prepares a specific goal with a deadline, working on both the language and the way you communicate.

Business English lessons

Goal
Improve your speaking and writing in a professional context.
Starting point
Your level and your everyday needs.
Content
Meetings, emails, phone calls, vocabulary, and grammar in context.
For
All levels. See our business English classes.

Business English coaching

Goal
Succeed in a high-stakes situation and communicate with more impact.
Starting point
A deadline, an audience, and a message to deliver.
Content
Role-plays, preparing both content and delivery, and Anglo-American business culture.
For
Executives, managers, and leaders with a solid base.

English coaching for executives, managers, and leaders

Coaching is for professionals who already work in English but want to be as clear and persuasive as in their own language.

Executives and board members

Speak to a board, shareholders, or an English-speaking headquarters, and share a vision.

Managers of international teams

Run meetings, delegate, give feedback, and handle cultural differences.

Sales and business developers

Present an offer, negotiate, answer objections, and close in English.

Experts and project managers

Explain technical topics simply, defend a schedule, and convince decision-makers.

Professionals on the move

Prepare for an interview, a relocation, or the first weeks in a new role.

In-company or online business English coaching: 3 formats

Coaching takes place at your offices or remotely, in private sessions or small groups, depending on your goals and schedule.

In person · In-company

In-company English coaching

The coach comes to your offices for one-to-one sessions or a small group.

  • Up to 6 participants
  • Ideal for a leadership team or project team
  • Role-plays in your own work environment
Online · One-to-one

One-to-one online coaching

Private sessions on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet, with the same coach from start to finish.

  • Times that fit your schedule
  • Preparation for a specific deadline
  • Work on your own documents
Online · Small group

Small-group online coaching

A format for colleagues in different locations who share the same challenges.

  • Debates and role-plays between participants
  • Individual feedback from the coach
  • Builds an international team

Companies often combine coaching with one-to-one business English lessons. See our English classes for companies.

How does business English coaching work?

Coaching follows five steps, from assessment to review. The number of sessions depends on your goal and deadline.

  1. Assessment

    A conversation to assess your level, understand your role, and identify the situation to prepare.

  2. Goal and deadline

    Together we define what you need to achieve, by when, and in front of which audience.

  3. Role-plays

    Each session recreates your real situations: meeting, presentation, negotiation, or interview, played with your coach.

  4. Precise feedback

    Your coach corrects what matters: clarity of message, vocabulary, pronunciation, tone, and cultural codes.

  5. Review and next steps

    We review the results after the deadline and decide whether to continue.

Advanced program

Understanding Anglo-American corporate culture

Business English also means understanding the values and codes of the Anglo-American corporate world. Our advanced program debates major business topics, so you learn to express ideas, values, and arguments with the right vocabulary.

  • What makes a company viable
  • Corporate values and mission
  • Image versus reputation
  • Servant leadership versus management
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Dealing with a difficult boss
  • Letting someone go, fairly on both sides
  • Anglo-American culture and customs

The 8 attributes of innovative companies according to Tom Peters

  1. A bias for action
  2. Close to the customer
  3. Autonomy and entrepreneurship
  4. Productivity through people
  5. Hands-on, value-driven
  6. Stick to the knitting
  7. Simple form, lean staff
  8. Simultaneous loose-tight properties
From In Search of Excellence, by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman.

Method: role-plays, debates, and presentations in English

Coaching follows the Break Into English method, focused on speaking and listening. You do most of the talking in every session.

Listening to business authors

You listen to extracts from leaders and authors such as Tom Peters, Jack Welch, or Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, then watch short videos on the same topics.

Debates led by the coach

You defend a position on a controversial business topic, in teams or with the coach acting as moderator.

Presentations with feedback

You present a topic or your own project, then get feedback on content, delivery, and language.

Work on your own documents

Your slides, pitch, or emails become the basis for realistic role-plays.

A good business English coach knows the language, but also meetings, clients, and decisions.

Native English coaches with real business experience

All our coaches are native English speakers, highly qualified, with extensive real-world business experience. They are also trained in the Break Into English teaching method.

  • A dedicated coach who follows your progress
  • Knowledge of Anglo-American cultural codes
  • Precise feedback on content, delivery, and language

Trusted by companies: clients and reviews

64 companies already trust Break Into English to train their teams in English.

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4.9 out of 5 · 39 verified Google reviews

Break Into English

4.9Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 39 Google reviews

Selma LEMDEWAR
a week 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 !

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!

Ivan Magnusek
Edited 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.

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

FAQ about business English coaching

What is business English coaching?

It is English support built around a specific professional goal: a meeting, a presentation, a negotiation, or a new international role. The coach works on both the language and the way you communicate, based on your real situations.

How is coaching different from business English lessons?

Business English lessons improve your overall level over time. Coaching starts from a specific deadline and challenge, and prepares that moment with role-plays and precise feedback. Many companies combine both.

Who is business English coaching for?

Executives, managers, sales teams, and experts who work with English-speaking colleagues, clients, or investors and need to be clear and persuasive in English.

What level of English do I need?

Coaching is most useful when you already have a solid base, from an intermediate level. If you are a beginner, we recommend starting with business English lessons, then moving to coaching before an important deadline.

Can the coaching take place at our offices?

Yes. In-company coaching takes place at your premises, one-to-one or in small groups of up to 6 participants. Contact us to check coach availability in your city.

How does online coaching work?

Sessions take place on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet, one-to-one or in a small group, at times that fit your schedule. The content and method are the same as in-company.

How many sessions do I need?

It depends on your goal, your deadline, and your starting level. After the initial assessment, we suggest a number of sessions and a pace, from a few sessions before a key meeting to support over several months.

Can we work on our own documents?

Yes. You can bring a presentation, a pitch, meeting notes, or emails. We recommend removing any confidential data before sharing them.

How do I request coaching?

Fill in the form at the bottom of the page with your goal and preferred format. We contact you within 24 hours to arrange the assessment and suggest a program.

No AI here… A real coach who listens to your goals.

Request your business English coaching

Tell us your goal and preferred format. We will suggest an assessment and a tailored program, with no commitment.

  • We contact you within 24 hours.
  • An assessment to define your goal and deadline.
  • In-company or online, one-to-one or in a small group.

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