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AI English Training · The Simmonds Method
Learn English with AI Avatar
The Simmonds Method combines experienced native-speaking trainers with an AI avatar for practice: practise Business English around the clock with an intelligent avatar and meet regularly with real trainers for strategy and feedback.
€95–105 / 90 min · VAT-exempt · GDPR-compliant
English testsHow good is your English?
24/7
Available
Train whenever you want
A1-C2
All Levels
From beginner to advanced
DSGVO
Compliant
European servers, full control
20+
Years Experience
Business English since 2004
Can You Learn English with AI?
Yes – but not with AI alone. AI apps and chatbots are excellent for practice: unlimited, patient, around the clock. What they cannot do: detect and permanently correct fossilised errors, adapt a curriculum to your goal, and keep you accountable. That is why Simmonds Sprachtraining combines both – native-speaking trainers lead the lessons, and the AI avatar provides the practice in between.
5 Ways to Learn English with AI
- 1
Language apps with AI
Duolingo, Babbel & co. use AI for spaced repetition and pronunciation checks. Good for vocabulary and basics – for business conversations they rarely take you beyond A2/B1.
- 2
ChatGPT & chatbots as practice partners
Free and flexible: get texts corrected, simulate dialogues, have vocabulary explained. Weakness: no real speaking practice, no pronunciation correction, no curriculum.
- 3
AI tandem and speaking apps
Apps like Speak or Talkpal let you talk to an AI. Progress for speaking practice – but without human feedback, typical German error patterns go undetected.
- 4
AI avatar training
A talking AI avatar simulates meetings, presentations, and phone calls – face to face, 24/7. At Simmonds, the avatar is integrated into every course and hosted in compliance with the GDPR.
- 5
Live trainers with AI practice (the Simmonds Method)
Native-speaking trainers set goals, correct you, and keep you accountable; you practise with the AI avatar in between. Your trainer uses the practice results to adapt the live sessions.
Why the Combination Matters
Traditional
- Limited lesson hours
- High cost per hour
- Waiting time between sessions
- No practice outside lessons
- Hard to scale for teams
AI Only
- No cultural nuance
- No personal strategy
- Generic content
- No human feedback
- Motivation drops quickly
Simmonds Method
- Live trainers lead the training
- AI avatar for practice in between
- Industry-specific content
- Measurable results
- Scalable for any team size
Our Approach
The Simmonds Method
Four pillars work together: real trainers lead the training, and the AI avatar supports practice between live sessions.
Native-Speaking Trainers
Over 20 years of experience in B2B English training. Your trainers provide strategy, cultural nuance, and personal feedback - something no AI can replace.
AI Avatar for Practice
Unlimited practice between live sessions. Presentations, negotiations, small talk - available anytime, infinitely patient, instant feedback.
Interactive Blog Exercises
Grammar, vocabulary, and business scenarios with instant AI feedback on our blog. Complementing the speaking practice with the avatar.
Data-Driven Progress
Your trainer sees the practice results and adapts the training. Monthly HR reports document each employee's progress.
What You Can Practise with the AI Avatar
Business Presentations
Email Writing
Meeting Discussions
Negotiations
Phone Calls
Small Talk & Networking
Job Interviews
Customer Service
Virtual Classroom
Live Instruction in the Virtual Simmonds Classroom
Your native-speaking trainer leads live instruction in the virtual Simmonds classroom (powered by Avalern) – the AI avatar provides supplementary practice support without replacing the trainer.
More about the virtual classroomFor Companies
AI English Training for Your Entire Team
Unlimited Scalability
No limit on participants. Whether 5 or 500 employees - the AI avatar is always available.
Industry-Specific
The avatar is configured with your company materials. Product catalogues, technical vocabulary, email templates.
Monthly HR Reports
Detailed progress reports for each department. Measurable results, transparent and traceable.
GDPR Compliant
European servers. No permanent storage of conversation content. Full data control.
Locations
AI English Training On-Site
Frequently Asked Questions About AI English Training
An AI avatar is an intelligent virtual conversation partner that speaks English with you like a real native speaker. It understands your speech in real time, responds naturally, and gives instant feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and word choice. Unlike chatbots, the avatar conducts real, spoken dialogues.
No. Experienced native-speaking trainers lead the training and provide strategy, cultural nuance, and personal feedback. You practise with the AI avatar between live sessions.
You start a session directly in the browser - no app needed. Choose a scenario: presentation, meeting, negotiation, or free conversation. The avatar responds in real time and gives you instant feedback. Regular live sessions with your native-speaking trainer complement the AI training.
Yes, that is one of our biggest strengths. The avatar can be configured with your company materials - product catalogues, presentations, email templates, technical documentation. Your employees practise exactly the English they need in their daily work.
Yes. All data is processed on European servers. Conversation content is not permanently stored and is not used for AI training. Sessions can be recorded on request - with full user control. We meet all GDPR requirements.
The avatar supports English and German. It understands both languages and can switch between them. This is particularly helpful for beginners who sometimes want to ask questions in German. The training itself takes place in English.
Costs depend on team size and desired scope. AI avatar access is included in all our B2B packages. Contact us for an individual quote - we are happy to advise you and offer a free demo.
Yes, of course. We offer a free demo session where you can try the AI avatar yourself. This way you can see directly how the training works and whether it suits your team. Simply contact us by email or phone.
Experience the Future of English Training
Book a free demo of the Simmonds Method: experienced trainers lead the training, and the AI avatar supports practice in between.
Contact
Simmonds Language Services
Over 20 years of experience in Business English training. Now with an AI avatar for practice - the only provider in Germany.
Test your level first
james@englisch-lehrer.com
How much does it cost?
| Format | Duration | Price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online private lessons | 60 min | €65–70 | 1:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet |
| Online private lessons | 90 min | €95–105 | 1:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet |
| In person, Hanover | 90 min | €110 | At our Hanover office |
| In person, Berlin | 90 min | €120 | At our Berlin office |
| In-house at your company | by arrangement | on request | Travel included in the quote |
| Groups / corporate courses | by arrangement | on request | Priced per group, not per person |
Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).
Who we work with
- DHL
- Toyota
- Media Markt
- Continental
- Deutsche Pop
“Wir schulen seit 5 Jahren unsere Teams über Simmonds. Die branchenspezifischen Materialien und die Flexibilität der Trainer machen den Unterschied.”
“Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.”
“Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.”
Improve your English for free
Free online lessons twice a week, vocabulary trainer with 600 words, and a placement test – all without signing up.
Get in touch
Tell us briefly what you need English or German for — we'll suggest the best format for your goals and schedule.
We typically respond within one working day.
What to expect
- ✓Confident in meetings
- ✓Persuasive presentations
- ✓Professional negotiations
- ✓Texts that work