Corporate English Training

Business English courses for companies
Flexible online training
Professional English vocabulary for real business scenarios

82%

of employees would like training in Business English

1/4

US employers lost business due to lack of foreign language skills

67%

of companies think multilingual teams lead to more innovation

Tailored business English classes for your team

Our corporate English classes are designed to improve your team’s business English skills by providing real-life terminology for a variety of industries and use cases. We focus on practical methods for how to learn business English effectively, ensuring your team can apply what they’ve learned immediately in their day-to-day work life.

Our business English courses are available for a variety of display languages, allowing for maximum flexibility.

The benefits of English for business professionals

Investing in professional English training has positive effects on internal and external communication, team agility, and business growth. Business English skills help reduce misunderstandings and mistakes, enabling your team to communicate more effectively in a global business environment.

Babbel Live classes for business English

C2 - Teamwork

With Michelle

55 min

3/6

Smiling businesswoman in discussion with colleagues during a team meeting.

B2 - Informing colleagues about delays

With Harry

55 min

1/6

A1 - Talking about your job

With Sarah

55 min

0/6

Suitable for all learning levels

C1

ADVANCED

Speak fluently in a professional or social context, negotiate complex issues in a clear, structured and detailed manner and understand implicit meanings and cultural characteristics.

B2

UPPER 
INTERMEDIATE

Understand the key content of complex texts. Lead discussions in your special field, converse spontaneously and fluently with native speakers.

B1

INTERMEDIATE

Manage a trip abroad, discuss familiar topics/personal interests coherently as well as explain plans and justify opinions.

A2

BEGINNER

Talk about work, describe your living environment and education, conduct simple correspondence and understand simple everyday texts.

A1

NEWCOMER

Introduce yourself, write a short email, fill out a simple form, speak and ask about familiar topics, and understand clearly spoken sentences on familiar topics.

Exclusively for business customers

Over 2,000 satisfied companies

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FAQs

Why is English training for corporate teams essential for business?

Corporate english training isn’t just about language, it’s about unlocking your team’s full potential. It breaks down communication barriers, allowing your diverse workforce to collaborate effectively. For employees who don’t speak English as a first language, it’s a confidence booster that empowers them to contribute ideas and take on leadership roles. The result? Increased productivity as teams communicate clearly and work together seamlessly. Plus, investing in your employees’ skills shows you value their growth, leading to higher job satisfaction and better retention. Simply put, English training creates a more inclusive, productive, and loyal team.

How do teams learn business English with Babbel for Business?

Through our blended learning method, we use the effective combination of independent learning with our language learning platform and accompanying online video lessons with a certified teacher. We offer structured learning content for developing practical skills along with vocabulary training with specialized terms for various sectors and professional fields.

What support does Babbel provide for managers who want to track their team's progress?

Our Control Panel gives managers real-time visibility into their team’s learning journey. You can track lesson completion rates, time spent learning, and language level reached. Regular progress reports highlight achievements and identify areas where additional support might be needed. Our Customer Success team also provides business reviews to analyze usage data and suggest optimization strategies. Additionally, we offer strategies to integrate language learning into your company’s professional development framework.

What makes Babbel for Business' approach to business English courses different from traditional language training?

Unlike traditional courses that focus on general English, our business English training is suitable for professional contexts as well. Our Babbel App delivers bite-sized business English online lessons (10-15 minutes) that fit easily into busy work schedules, increasing completion rates and knowledge retention. The combination of self-paced digital learning with Babbel Live, our instructor-led business English class sessions, provides both flexibility and accountability. Additionally, our spaced repetition technology ensures learners review English for business vocabulary at optimal intervals for long-term retention. This practical, focused approach means your team improves business English skills that directly apply to their professional roles, helping them communicate effectively in global business environments.

How does Babbel for Business accommodate different proficiency levels within the same corporate English classes?

Our corporate English training program is designed to support diverse teams with varying English abilities. Each employee can fill in an assessment test to determine their starting level, from beginner to advanced. Based on these results, they can choose their learning path that allows them to progress at their own pace while focusing on relevant business English skills. This means beginners can build fundamental professional English vocabulary while advanced speakers refine their negotiation techniques, all within the same program.