Business English for Entrepreneurs and Managers — PickAClass
★ 4.0 (4) ⏱ 3h 📚 29 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Business English for Entrepreneurs and Managers

Develop the professional vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills needed to discuss sales, manage projects, and lead business operations in English.

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About this course

Navigating the global business landscape requires more than just basic vocabulary; it demands clear, professional communication that builds trust. This text-based course helps you bridge the gap between general English and the practical language skills needed to run a successful business. You will transition from hesitant communicator to confident professional by learning how to discuss entrepreneurship challenges, analyze sales reports, and manage projects. Through clear written explanations, you will master essential grammar structures like modal verbs and phrasal verbs, enabling you to ask for clarification, present ideas, and lead modern teams with absolute clarity. What you'll learn: - Discuss the core challenges of entrepreneurship and business operations using accurate terminology. - Interpret and describe sales reports, financial trends, and performance graphs clearly in written updates. - Apply modal verbs and phrasal verbs correctly to convey professional tone, politeness, and urgency. - Request clarification and handle complex business discussions with confidence and tact. - Communicate effectively in modern remote and hybrid team environments using professional digital etiquette. - Integrate modern concepts like corporate sustainability and project management frameworks into your business vocabulary. The course begins with foundational business terms and core grammatical concepts before moving into practical scenarios like sales analysis, project management, and modern digital collaboration. You will progress through structured readings and written exercises designed to reinforce your learning. This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals who want to improve their business English. No advanced English background or prior business experience is required. Start building your professional English toolkit today and communicate with confidence in any business setting.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h

1 The Entrepreneur's Foundations
Master basic business vocabulary and understand the language of entrepreneurship.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. Welcome to the Business World
    Introduction to foundational business terms every entrepreneur needs.
    7 min
  2. Challenges of Starting Up
    Vocabulary to describe common entrepreneurship hurdles and risks.
    7 min
  3. Grammar for the Office
    Core grammatical concepts tailored for professional sentence structures.
    6 min
  4. Describing Your Operations
    How to explain what your business does day-to-day using accurate terminology.
    6 min
2 Professional Tone and Grammar
Use modal verbs and phrasal verbs to sound professional and polite.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Power of 'Could' and 'Would'
    Using modal verbs to maintain a polite and professional tone.
    6 min
  2. Expressing Urgency Correctly
    Using modal verbs like 'must' and 'should' to convey importance without being rude.
    6 min
  3. Business Phrasal Verbs: Part 1
    Common action-oriented phrasal verbs used in meetings and emails.
    6 min
  4. Business Phrasal Verbs: Part 2
    Advanced phrasal verbs for problem-solving and decision-making.
    6 min
  5. Digital Etiquette Basics
    The rules of professional communication in emails and chat apps.
    6 min
3 Data, Sales, and Performance
Learn to read and write about business numbers and trends.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Reading Sales Reports
    Key vocabulary for interpreting revenue, costs, and profit reports.
    6 min
  2. Talking About Trends
    Words and phrases to describe upward and downward financial movements.
    6 min
  3. Visualizing Success: Graphs
    How to describe performance graphs and charts in a written summary.
    6 min
  4. Writing Performance Updates
    Structuring a clear and concise written update for stakeholders.
    6 min
  5. Analyzing Results
    Using evaluative language to explain why business goals were or weren't met.
    7 min
4 Modern Business Frameworks
Integrate project management and sustainability into your vocabulary.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Project Management Basics
    Introduction to common project management terms and frameworks.
    6 min
  2. Planning Your Project
    Vocabulary for setting milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
    6 min
  3. Corporate Sustainability
    Understanding and discussing eco-friendly business practices.
    6 min
  4. Social Responsibility
    Language for discussing a company's impact on society and the environment.
    6 min
  5. The Modern Vocabulary Mix
    Integrating new concepts like 'agile' and 'green' into your daily speech.
    6 min
5 Leading Modern Teams
Communicate effectively in remote and hybrid environments.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Remote Team Dynamics
    Vocabulary for managing teams that work from different locations.
    6 min
  2. The Hybrid Workplace
    Language for coordinating schedules and tasks in a split office/home model.
    6 min
  3. Leading with Clarity
    How to give clear instructions to team members in a digital setting.
    6 min
  4. Building Trust Online
    Phrases that help build rapport and trust with a remote workforce.
    6 min
  5. Managing Digital Collaboration
    Using professional language within collaboration tools and platforms.
    7 min
6 Communication Mastery
Handle complex discussions and present ideas with confidence.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Asking for Clarification
    Polite ways to ask for more information when you don't understand.
    6 min
  2. Handling Tough Discussions
    Language for navigating disagreements and complex business topics.
    6 min
  3. Presenting Your Ideas
    A simple structure for pitching a new idea or project to a manager.
    7 min
  4. The Art of Tact
    Choosing the right words to stay professional in sensitive situations.
    6 min
  5. Confidence in Every Setting
    Final tips for maintaining a professional presence in any business scenario.
    7 min
Final project

The Manager's Project Proposal

You will write a short project proposal for a new sustainable business initiative. You must include a brief analysis of a sales graph, a plan for a remote team, and use at least three modal verbs and two phrasal verbs.

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Reviews (4)

Miriam Weiner IL
★ 4 · October 19, 2026

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!

Lucas Jackson AU Verified learner
★ 4 · September 20, 2026

Found this course to be quite beneficial. The way topics were introduced was effective. Just a minor point, some examples felt a bit dated.

Ethan Moore AU Verified learner
★ 4 · August 8, 2026

So glad I took this course. The examples were relevant and helped break down difficult concepts. Felt like I made real progress.

سامي درويش JO Verified learner
★ 4 · June 10, 2026

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

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