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Online Business English course. Powered by Lingoda Intelligence.

  • LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

    Interactive Lingoda Classroom

    Speak from day one and learn Business English in small groups or private classes. Smart tools turn lessons into activities, while AI-driven reports show you where to focus next.

  • STRUCTURED PATH

    The Lingoda Curriculum, built
in-house

    Our CEFR-aligned online Business English curriculum combines live classes and practice exercises into one seamless experience. Every lesson builds on the last, creating a connected path to fluency.

  • ACTIONABLE FEEDBACK

    Teacher-led, AI-powered classes

    Get the perfect duo for your online Business English course. Our certified teachers are backed by AI-powered insights that track your goals and progress, making their feedback more timely and personal.

  • PRACTICE EXERCISES

    Smart, personalized practice

    Access thousands of practice activities online or in the app. Each exercise connects to your classes and adapts to your progress, so learning sticks beyond the classroom.

Learn Business English for the workplace

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  • A1

    A1Absolute beginner

    Basic words and phrases

  • A2

    A2Beginner

    Handle simple interactions

  • B1

    B1Intermediate

    Everyday conversations

  • B2

    B2Upper intermediate

    Express complex topics

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Sample Business English lessons

Learn about workplace topics you can learn today and use tonight. Our certified, native-level teachers turn complex grammar into
clear conversation practice — bringing cultural nuances and local flavor to every class.

  • Scheduling and time management

    Identify and use common expressions to schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments.

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  • Handling questions in a meeting

    Learn how to handle difficult questions in meetings with clarity and confidence.

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  • Negotiating and dealing with conflict

    Use advanced phrases to manage conflict effectively across a range of workplace scenarios.

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  • All about teamwork

    Discuss work projects and timelines clearly, and write structured progress reports.

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English or Business English. What’s the difference?

English

  • Build vocabulary for daily conversation
  • Broaden your vocabulary across topics
  • Levels from A1 to C1

Business English

  • Converse effectively with clients
  • Learn industry-specific vocabulary
  • Levels from A1 to B2

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Frequently asked questions

  • We’ve upgraded your learning experience, and to celebrate, we’re offering an exclusive discount on Lingoda Flex. Available for purchases made between May 6 and May 26 (until 10:00 a.m. CEST), save 15% on the M plan, 25% on the L plan, and 35% on the XL plan. Our S plan is excluded from this offer. The discount applies only to the first month and is available to new students who never had an active Lingoda subscription (excluding the free trial). Please note that this offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

  • Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account. Once the free trial ends, the first month’s payment is automatically processed. You will receive a reminder email about this one day before your trial ends. If you’d like to cancel your subscription, be sure to do it before the trial expires to avoid being charged. Or you can, of course, skip the trial and go straight into one of our monthly plans.

  • Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account. Once the free trial ends, the first month’s payment is automatically processed. You will receive a reminder email about this one day before your trial ends. If you’d like to cancel your subscription, be sure to do it before the trial expires to avoid being charged. Or you can, of course, skip the trial and go straight into one of our monthly plans.

  • Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account. Once the free trial ends, the first month’s payment is automatically processed. You will receive a reminder email about this one day before your trial ends. If you’d like to cancel your subscription, be sure to do it before the trial expires to avoid being charged. Or you can, of course, skip the trial and go straight into one of our monthly plans.

  • Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account. Once the free trial ends, the first month’s payment is automatically processed. You will receive a reminder email about this one day before your trial ends. If you’d like to cancel your subscription, be sure to do it before the trial expires to avoid being charged. Or you can, of course, skip the trial and go straight into one of our monthly plans.

  • Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account. Once the free trial ends, the first month’s payment is automatically processed. You will receive a reminder email about this one day before your trial ends. If you’d like to cancel your subscription, be sure to do it before the trial expires to avoid being charged. Or you can, of course, skip the trial and go straight into one of our monthly plans.

Is English important for business?

Yes, it is. As English is the official language of the business world, it’s essential to have a good understanding of English to communicate effectively. Taking a Business English course online with Lingoda will improve your English and teach you specific terminology used in a workplace environment.

What is the difference between English and Business English?

The difference between the two is that while a general English course covers a wide variety of topics, some relating to the workplace, Business English classes have a specific focus on content related to the professional world. In Business English lessons, you will learn phrases and terminology to use in the workplace. You will also learn how to prepare and perform in an interview, negotiate a contract, deal with meetings, criticism, feedback, schedule or cancel appointments, and network in a business environment. What you will learn in a Business English class is more specific to a work environment and will help you advance in a competitive market.

Is Business English hard to learn?

It’s usually not harder than English overall — it’s more specific. The challenge is getting comfortable with workplace patterns (meetings, feedback, negotiating, polite phrasing). Lingoda makes this easier by using conversation, light debate, and role-play from day 1 in a small-class setting.

What do the Lingoda Business English lessons involve?

Our business English course features language and situations taken from real meetings, at some of the most successful companies in the world. It is tailor-made with dedicated sections for topics such as negotiating skills, business correspondence and intercultural communication. Anyone who has ever worked in a company knows these are a big deal!
In all of our lessons we have a theory section followed by many activities to help you get confident speaking Business English. You will use your new Business English skills in a meaningful context, just as if you were working in a real company. What’s more, you can download our learning materials, even if you haven’t signed up. Perfect if you want to prepare for your class, or revise afterwards.

Why take a Business English course?

Because general English doesn’t give you enough repetition for the moments that matter at work — interviews, meetings, negotiation, networking, and business travel. A Business English course targets those scenarios so you build credibility and confidence in professional conversations faster.

What skills will I learn in a Business English course?

You’ll build practical workplace skills like:

1. Interviewing and networking confidently

2. Negotiating and handling conflict

3. Speaking up in meetings and answering tough questions

4. Business vocabulary + professional phrasing

5. Business correspondence and intercultural communication

What is an example of Business English?

Business English is the language you use to sound clear, polite, and professional—especially when the stakes are high. Examples include phrases like:

1. “Could you clarify what you mean by…?”

2. Let’s align on next steps and deadlines.”

3. “I’d like to propose an alternative approach.”

In class, you practice these inside realistic scenarios (not just memorizing lines).

What topics are covered in Business English?

Lingoda’s Business English lessons focus on real workplace situations — like scheduling and time management, meeting language, negotiation, teamwork, and handling feedback — plus broader career topics like interviews and professional communication. You can also follow the structured curriculum by level (up to B2) or pick the classes you want.