Business English

Our Business English courses will give you the confidence and skills you need to communicate successfully in a professional business context.

We understand what’s stopping you – and we can help you move forward.

Are you a professional who wants to grow in your career, but feel your English is holding you back?You’re not alone. Many international professionals feel the same.

They often:
Find it hard to speak clearly in meetings and presentations
Feel nervous in fast English conversations or business talks
Don’t feel confident when talking to new people
Use English that is too simple or too formal
Miss job opportunities because their English does not show their true ability

We Can Help You

Our English for Professionals course is made to help people like you. You already have the skills and experience. Now you need the right English for your work.

At IH Manchester, we combine two types of learning to help you succeed:

Group Lessons – Build a Strong Base

These lessons help you speak more naturally and clearly in everyday English. You will improve your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and skills in a friendly group. Not only that, but you will also get valuable experience communicating with users of English from around the world. All of this is the base you need for good Business English.

One-to-One Lessons – A Plan Made Just for You

This is more than just a few extra business lessons. We give you a personal, professional English language plan made for your job and your goals and deliver it with experienced, knowledgeable teachers. We start with a full check of your English level and needs. Then we make a clear, detailed, personalised learning plan just for you. You will study and practise the English you need, in a way that works best for you.

At IH Manchester, our teachers have experience in many specific areas, including:

Human Resources

Marketing

Management

Finance

Sales

Customer Service

Production

Medical English

Public Relations

Logistics

Operations

We will help you to:

Speak more fluently and naturally at work
Learn and use vocabulary specific to your role
Take part in meetings and group discussions with confidence
Join business talks and negotiations politely and clearly
Answer questions and speak easily in many situations
Use English that shows your real experience and knowledge
Speak and write more professionally
Meet people and build strong business contacts

We don’t just teach English — we help you succeed in your job and your future.

Business English Course Information

Level requirement	This course is suitable for all levels of English (subject to availability)
Age	18+
Hours per week	- 1 or 2 hours per day Business English private 1 to 1 lesson, Monday to Friday - 3 hours per day General English, Monday to Friday
No. of students per class	15 in group classes
Start dates	Any Monday (apart from school holidays)
Prices	See our current prices
Course material	All materials are supplied during classes. Book purchase is not compulsory. A course book will be provided free of charge for courses of 8 weeks or more. A course book can be purchased for £40.00 for classes of 1-7 weeks.

Our Approach to Teaching and Learning

This approach guides everything we do in the classroom and helps our students get the most from their time in Manchester.

At IH Manchester, we use a communicative-lexical approach. This means students learn useful groups of words and phrases together, and then practise them in real situations. This helps learners speak more naturally, listen more confidently, and build the fluency they need for study, work, or daily life.

We want students to understand English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, but even more importantly, we want them to be able to use the language whenever they need it. Every lesson gives chances to notice new language, practise in real contexts, and leave the classroom ready to use English in the world outside. As well as speaking and listening, we also help students develop their reading and writing skills, so they can communicate well in all four skills.

All of our courses follow these principles:

People learn a language best through real communication.
Learning is more effective when it matches students’ interests, goals and needs.
Knowing a language is not enough; learners need to use it when it matters.
Language learning means noticing and practising common groups of words, not only single words.
All classes should have aims that build on previous lessons and prepare for future ones.
Learning is a two-way process: we listen to, reflect on, and act on students’ feedback.
Progress happens in a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels confident.
All classes should give enough chances for real communication.
Students should have regular checks on their progress, with both during, and at the end, of their course, with clear feedback on their language use.
Learning does not stop in the classroom; students are encouraged to do self-study and use English every day so they become independent learners.
Experiencing English in the UK and joining cultural activities is part of the learning journey.

At IH Manchester, our goal is simple: to help every student use English with confidence and purpose.

English Levels – How quickly will I progress?

This chart shows how long it usually takes to move from one English level to the next. The time is different for each level, and it also depends on the course you choose.

With more study hours each week, you can progress faster and reach your goals sooner.

Times are estimated.