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Simmonds Language Services
Business English Courses Online for Professionals and Teams
In our online Business English courses, you practise exactly what you have coming up: Thursday’s presentation, that tricky email, your next meeting. You learn live by video with native English speakers, one-to-one or with your team. Since 2004, we have trained more than 100 companies.
Online one-to-one lessons €65–70 / 60 min · Teams on request · VAT-exempt
Live 1:1 via Zoom, Teams or Meet – not a self-study courseLessons can be moved up to 24 hours aheadNo minimum term
English testsHow good is your Business English?
Online Business English: for your team or for you?
Online Business English course for your team
Per group
Tell us who needs what. You get a quote priced per group, not per person.
More about English courses for companiesHow big should the group be?
We recommend three to five people with similar English levels, so that everyone gets to speak.
Who teaches my team?
Your group has one regular trainer. If that trainer is ill, we provide a substitute.
Your one-to-one lessons online
From €65
€65–70 for 60 minutes or €95–105 for 90 minutes.
More about one-to-one lessonsWhat will we work on?
Whatever you have coming up: your next presentation, an email or a status meeting.
What if something comes up?
You can reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours beforehand. There is no minimum term.
How good is your Business English?
Choose the situation you have coming up. Each test has 6 questions and takes about 3 minutes.
How your industry sounds in English
Technical English for engineers and project managers
The tolerance on this bracket is out of spec, so we need a revised drawing by Friday.
More about English for your industryFinancial English for reporting, compliance and investor communication
The variance is down to one-off costs, and the full-year forecast hasn’t changed.
More about English for your industryEnglish for software development, project management and Agile
The fix is in staging, but I’d hold the release until QA signs off.
More about English for your industrySupply chain English, freight documents and international negotiations
The shipment is held at customs because the commercial invoice doesn’t match the packing list.
More about English for your industryScientific English for publications and conferences
We met the primary endpoint, although the sample was smaller than we’d planned.
More about English for your industryBusiness English for companies with international customers
We can meet that delivery date if you confirm the order by Thursday.
More about English for your industryHow your online English course works
You tell us what is coming up
In the free first consultation, you tell us what you or your team need English for.
You see where you stand
A short test on this page gives you a first impression.
You practise live by video
You work with your trainer on your next presentation, email or meeting.
You keep what you have learned
On request, your trainer emails you the phrasing, pronunciation and vocabulary.
What equipment do I need?
Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, plus a stable connection and a headset. For company courses, we also discuss your IT access rules.
Will it fit my working day?
We agree the lesson times with you. You save the journey and can join from different locations.
Can I practise between lessons?
Yes, you can use our AI avatar for extra speaking practice. It supplements your live lessons.
Prefer to learn in the same room? We also teach in person in Hanover and Berlin. More about the avatar: AI English training.
Who teaches you?
James Simmonds founded the school in 2004 and leads the team of native English speakers. Meet our team
NORD Holding, Hanover: a client for about 15 years
„To prepare for a stay abroad, I refreshed my English with James Simmonds – having a native speaker as my teacher mattered to me. At my request, the lessons were relaxed conversations and discussions about current affairs, yet focused and disciplined. The extremely flexible scheduling is also very helpful.“
How much does your online Business English course cost?
| Format | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online private lessons | 60 min | €65–70 |
| Online private lessons | 90 min | €95–105 |
| In person, Hanover | 90 min | €110 |
| In person, Berlin | 90 min | €120 |
| In-house at your company | by arrangement | on request |
| Groups / corporate courses | by arrangement | on request |
Your questions
Are online lessons suitable for me?
That depends on your learning goals and environment. In the initial consultation, we discuss whether live video lessons suit you. A reliable connection and the ability to take an active part in conversation are important.
Which platform do I need?
We agree the platform before you start, for example Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. Whether you need an app or guest access depends on the platform and your IT settings.
How much does an online lesson cost?
Online one-to-one lessons cost €65–70 / 60 min or €95–105 / 90 min. Team courses are priced per group on request. All prices are net; language lessons are VAT-exempt under §4 Nr. 21 UStG.
Can I have a trial lesson?
We do not offer trial lessons. We answer your questions in the free initial consultation. Our free lessons show examples of the learning materials.
Can I join from abroad?
Please tell us your location and time zone. We can then check whether suitable lesson times are available.
Tell us briefly what you or your team need English for. We usually reply within one working day.
Book a free first consultation
Tell us briefly what you or your team need English for. We will suggest a suitable format.
Also available on site
james@englisch-lehrer.comOn your premises
In-person lessons in Hanover and Berlin
We usually reply within one working day.
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