- Intensive In-person course
Business English
Intensive program
Communicate with authority in meetings, negotiations, reports, and presentations in any professional English-language setting, anywhere in the world.
NEXT CLASS
From January 11 to 29, 2027
(3 weeks)
40 Seats
Studying Format
- 100% in person, in Orlando, FL
- In English
Certification
Business English Proficiency
by Washington & Lincoln University
Investment
- Tuition: $3,270 USD
- Application Fee: $25 USD
Important dates
- Apply by: September 14, 2026
- Results by: September 21, 2026
- Full payment by: September 30, 2026
About the course
This three-week intensive gives professionals, managers, and executives the English skills they need to perform at the highest level: writing reports, leading meetings, negotiating deals, delivering presentations, and building relationships across cultures.
Learning outcomes
This course is designed for
Working in international companies or with global clients and teams
Leading teams, reporting to boards, or presenting to senior stakeholders in English
Pitching, negotiating, and closing business in English-speaking markets
Foreign students aiming at an international career
Curriculum
15 days, 3 focused weeks.
Foundations of Business English — professional vocabulary, written communication, and workplace register
- Introduction to Business English & professional register
- Professional email writing
- Business meetings — language and structure
- Telephoning and video conferencing
Business writing & data communication — reports, proposals, and presenting with numbers
- Business reports and executive summaries
- Proposals and persuasive writing
- Presenting data and visuals
- Financial and business vocabulary
Presentations, negotiation & professional speaking — high-stakes business communication
- Structuring and delivering presentations
- Presentation delivery skills
- Negotiation language
Cross-cultural communication, leadership language & final assessment
- Cross-cultural business communication
- Leadership and management language
- Networking, small talk & relationship building
Frequently Asked Questions?
What USA visa do I need to attend the course
This is a part-time course and students can attend it under a B-1/B-2 status (business/tourism).
Does the university issue an enrollment confirmation letter for me to use for my visa application?
Yes. Once you apply and pay the application fee, you can request a confirmation of application letter stating that you have applied to participate in the course.
If you are selected and, after paying your tuition in full, you can request a letter of confirmation of enrollment stating that you have been accepted and paid the full tuition for the course.
Is the application fee refundable?
The application fee is refundable if you are not selected to participate in the course. The application fee is not refundable if you are selected and decide to cancel your enrollment.
Is tuition refundable?
No. Once you have been selected and paid tuition, it is non-refundable. We advise that you include provisions in your travel insurance to cover any problems that may prevent you from attending the course, including medical reasons.
Am I required to have travel insurance?
Yes. You will be required to show proof of travel insurance to attend the course. The insurance must cover: medical expense coverage of at least $50,000, emergency medical evacuation coverage of at least $25,000, repatriation of remains coverage of at least $10,000. The insurance should cover the full duration of the course.
What other expenses will I incur?
Tuition only covers the instruction portion of the course. You will be responsible for all other expenses, such as airline tickets, local transportation, lodging, food, and travel insurance.
What certificate is awarded to those who complete this course?
Students with at least 80% attendance are awarded the Certificate of Business English Proficiency.
What English level do I need to join?
The course is designed for participants at an intermediate to advanced level of English (roughly B2–C1 on the CEFR scale). A business background is helpful but not required. The course covers business concepts from the ground up in English.
How is the course different from a standard language course?
This is a specialist content-and-language course built around authentic professional scenarios — boardroom meetings, earnings calls, investment pitches, cross-cultural negotiations. Every activity is tied directly to a workplace skill.