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In today’s global workplace, being fluent in general English isn’t always enough. For professionals working in international companies, ‘corporate English’ – a distinct, professional form of business communication – is the shared language of meetings, emails, negotiations and cross-border collaboration. But what exactly is corporate English, how do you learn to use it effectively, and how can your teams improve it?
Corporate English refers to the specific vocabulary, tone and style of communication commonly used in business environments. It is clear, concise, results-oriented and typically includes:
Crucially, corporate English is more than vocabulary. It’s about understanding the expectations and norms of international business communication – something not always taught in general English courses.
Whether you're preparing for high-level presentations or managing global teams, learning how to speak corporate English means mastering a few key skills:
Our Corporate Language Training Courses help professionals develop these skills in real-life contexts. Whatever your team needs to do, from leading virtual meetings to writing persuasive proposals and everything in between, we tailor content to match your sector and communication goals.
Learning corporate English isn’t about memorising buzzwords. It’s about practising the language in realistic, work-relevant scenarios. Some effective strategies include:
At Babel, we design bespoke corporate English training programmes that align with your company’s goals, industry and preferred communication style. Sessions can be delivered online or in person, 1:1 or in small groups, with flexible scheduling.
Even fluent speakers can struggle to express themselves clearly or persuasively in English at work, so to improve your corporate English, we recommend:
Our training also covers communication styles across cultures, helping international teams avoid misunderstandings and build stronger connections.
Corporate language evolves constantly. Where we once talked about “synergy” and “thinking outside the box”, today’s workplace is full of phrases like:
“Bandwidth” (for capacity)
“Ping me” (for contact)
“Leverage” (for use effectively)
“Pivot” (for change direction)
“Deep dive” (for thorough analysis)
Some buzzwords endure while others become outdated or even mocked. That’s why our trainers stay up to date with current trends in business language, adapting course content so learners sound contemporary and credible.
We also help professionals learn when not to use jargon – especially when working with international colleagues, where plain English often leads to better understanding.
Your company’s communication style is unique. That’s why off-the-shelf training doesn’t always work. Our tailored approach ensures:
Whether your team needs to improve email writing, deliver confident presentations, or work more effectively across cultures, our corporate language training delivers measurable impact.
Ready to upgrade your team’s corporate English? Contact us today to explore tailored training programmes for your organisation.
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