Simmonds Language Services
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English for Project Managers – Agile & Classic

Communicate confidently in sprint reviews, stakeholder updates, and international projects. Native-speaking trainers with experience in agile and traditional project methodology. Project management English that delivers results in your daily work.

Online 1:1: €95–105 / 90 min · 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

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English for Project Managers: Sprints, Stakeholders, Risks

Six project scenarios, vocabulary, James in his own words – in 94 seconds.

Transcript

English dialogue with the subtitles on isn't gonna help you present the latest figures to your multinational team on Monday morning. English for project managers, agile and classic. Sprint reviews, stakeholders and risks.

Live training with native-speaking trainers, since 2004. Hi, my name is James Simmonds and I'm an English teacher based in Germany with over 20 years of experience. Sprint reviews.

Stakeholder updates, risk assessments, cross-team coordination, daily stand-ups and retrospectives, status reports and closing presentations. Practise with your real project materials. Sprint review, backlog, milestone.

Let me flag a risk early. Here's the impact on timeline and budget. Are we all agreed on the next steps?

One-to-one sessions, online or in person, with your real project materials. Flexible scheduling around your project calendar, before the daily, at lunchtime or after work. So to start with, we need to differentiate between passive understanding and active learning.

Remember, the brain is not a sponge, it's a muscle, and it needs exercising. Prepare your next sprint review and stakeholder update with your trainer, adapted to your methodology and industry. Start with your free needs analysis at Simmonds.

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Why Project Management English

English for Project Managers – Communication That Drives Projects Forward

Project managers are the central hub of every project: they coordinate teams across borders, present results to stakeholders, and moderate sprint reviews with international developers. In these situations, your technical expertise alone is not enough – your ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and precisely in English determines project success. Whether you lead an agile team using Scrum, manage a traditional waterfall project, or work in a hybrid environment: English for Project Managers is your key competence in international projects. Our training was specifically developed for the communication demands of project managers – from sprint planning to the final report.

15+Years
10+Trainers
50+Corporate clients

Your project scenarios as training material

At Simmonds Language Services, we have been training specialists and managers in companies of all sizes since 2004. For project managers, this means: we work with your real project scenarios. Your next sprint review, your stakeholder update for the steering committee, your risk assessment for the client – all of this becomes training material. We do not practise with generic textbooks, but specifically prepare you for the English-language situations that actually occur in your daily project work. This way, you train project management English that you can use the very next day. Our native-speaking trainers understand agile methods as well as traditional project management and adapt the training to your methodology, industry, and career goals.

1:1 sessions plus AI avatar

In addition to the 1:1 sessions with your trainer, an AI avatar is available for practice between sessions. You can simulate a sprint review, role-play a stakeholder conversation, or rehearse your next steering committee presentation. Your trainer discusses the practice results with you and adapts the live sessions. We also schedule training around your project calendar.

What you will learn

Facilitate sprint reviews and retrospectives confidently in English. Present stakeholder updates clearly and persuasively. Communicate risks and issues diplomatically.

Coordinate and motivate international teams. Conduct agile ceremonies (Scrum, Kanban) in English. Deliver project status reports and closing presentations.

In Detail

Project Management English in Practice

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Sprint Review

Agile ceremonies in English

Present sprint results in English, gather feedback from international stakeholders, and jointly prioritise the product backlog – with the terminology and confidence that agile ceremonies demand.

Stakeholder Update

Communicate progress convincingly

Communicate project progress, budget status, and milestones convincingly in English. Present complex matters clearly and confidently answer difficult questions from the steering committee.

Risk Assessment

Escalate diplomatically

Escalate risks and issues early and diplomatically in English. Present proposed solutions, clearly outline impacts on timeline and budget, and motivate decision-makers to take action.

Cross-Team Coordination

Manage distributed teams effectively

Coordinate international project teams across time zones and cultures. Clarify dependencies, resolve resource conflicts, and effectively manage collaboration between distributed teams in English.

How much does it cost?

FormatDurationPrice (approx.)Notes
Online private lessons60 min€65–701:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet
Online private lessons90 min€95–1051:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet
In person, Hanover90 min€110At our Hanover office
In person, Berlin90 min€120At our Berlin office
In-house at your companyby arrangementon requestTravel included in the quote
Groups / corporate coursesby arrangementon requestPriced 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

  • NORD Holding
  • DHL
  • Toyota
  • Media Markt
  • Deutsche Pop

Frequently asked questions

Why do project managers need specialised English training?+
Project managers work at the intersection of teams, stakeholders, and clients – often in international projects. English for Project Managers trains the specific terminology: sprint reviews, stakeholder updates, risk reports, and agile ceremonies. Standard courses do not cover these communication scenarios.
What agile terminology is covered in the training?+
Our training covers the full agile terminology: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, User Stories, Backlog Refinement, and Sprint Reviews – all in English. We train both Scrum- and Kanban-specific communication.
Is the training also suitable for traditional project management?+
Yes, our English for Project Managers covers both agile and traditional methods. We train status reports, milestone presentations, risk assessments, and steering committee meetings – adapted to your methodology and industry.
How quickly will I see results in my daily project work?+
Since we work with your actual project materials, the results are immediately applicable. Most project managers report significantly more confidence in English-language meetings after 4–6 weeks.
What does English training for project managers cost?+
Online 1:1: €65–70 / 60 min or €95–105 / 90 min. In person at our office: Hanover €110 / 90 min, Berlin €120 / 90 min. In-house: on request (travel included in the quote). Groups / corporate courses: priced per group, not per person — on request. Package: 10 × 60 min for €650. All prices are net; language lessons are VAT-exempt under §4 Nr. 21 UStG.

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.

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What we practise

  • ✓ Meetings
  • ✓ Presentations
  • ✓ Negotiations
  • ✓ Emails and calls
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