Lead with confidence, collaborate effectively, and work safely in business English
Are you an English-as-a-second-language professional who wants to become more proficient? Or maybe a native speaker who wants to improve the skills you already have?
English is an official language in more than 90 countries—widely recognized as the world’s international language of business. So, our Business English courses focus on the everyday business communications people use most often. You’ll learn the skills needed to have conversations in English with colleagues and customers, understand internal communications, recognize and interpret safety signs, and comprehend industry protocols.
Fluent English-speaking professionals can benefit from Business English as well. Our English-speaking clients improve their speaking and writing skills, becoming more effective, comprehensible and engaged with their customers and co-workers.
Language learning that’s customized for you, in any of six language programs. Your industry, role, and sector-specific vocabulary is the focus, intensified for maximum effectiveness.
The programs combine general communication with real business scenarios and tasks. You learn by enacting situations and conversations that are relevant to you, both on-the-job and as someone living in another country.
A training plan is developed for you specifically, following a thorough evaluation of your writing and/or oral skills.
Private lessons or a group format.
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Offered now in English and French only, we focus on concise, precise language; public speaking techniques; and strengthening presentation skills. There are courses for intermediate, advanced, and English and French-as-a-first-language professionals.
To begin, we evaluate your writing or oral skills. Then, we design a unique training plan that emphasizes the areas you want to focus on—reports, email, presentations, meetings, or other interactions. Topics and exercises deal with real-life and business scenarios and examples, so you can begin putting what you learn into practice right away.
In business, whether you write internal company communications, one-to-one emails, reports, presentations or marketing brochures, the goal is to have your message understood the way you intend it to be. Clearly. Respectfully. Effectively. Here’s the best part. Your business writing in English can get better, easily and (almost!) instantly. There are methods, tools and exercises that can help. Language Advantage coaches are experts. We know the tips and techniques. We’ll help you learn them, so you can see results right away.
Yes! Language learning can be fun! An interactive small-group forum can help you practise and improve your language skills with others at the same level who have the same goal.
At Bootcamp, groups of four-to-six participants meet for conversations and different activities to learn and practice general and business vocabulary. From New Beginner to Advanced, you’ll be with others whose language ability is similar, so you can encourage each other, chart your progress and have fun learning together.
In one-hour sessions, you’ll learn to improve your language skills with colleagues and/or clients. Discussions, role-plays, mini-improvisations, presentations, and a theme day (work, current affairs, social interactions, telephone skills, travel, and others) will keep your interest high, your spirits light, and the vocabulary relevant.
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The next step. Business Immersion introduces an element of sophistication in the use of English. If you’re ready and need more complex language training or to practise multi-tasking in the new language, this intensive program is for you.
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To begin, we’ll assess your linguistic goals and your current level of knowledge and language confidence. A series of questions, both written and oral, measure your grammar and comprehension.
Afterwards, our teaching team will determine how to customize your core program to produce the results you want. The program’s emphasis can be adjusted to strengthen your skills in presenting, negotiating, telephoning, video-conference coaching, reading (and understanding) business materials, chairing a meeting or socializing.
Your progress will be evaluated weekly and instructors will adapt the program accordingly.
In private or group format.
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Do you need to prepare for proficiency tests in French (TEFAQ, DELF, DALF, TEF, OQLF) or English (IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL)? For decades, Language Advantage has helped people get ready to demonstrate their language competence for business, academic, or personal purposes, like immigration.
Our team is familiar with the structure and general content of these tests. With our coaching and support, you’ll have the skills you need to take the exam with confidence. And succeed!
Ask us which exam is best for what you’re looking to achieve.
Private or group format.
Get more information regarding the OQLF French exam and learn more about our OQLF preparation course.
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Governments and related departments, organizations and agencies often have special language requirements for their employees in a number of positions.
In Canada, for roles in the federal government particularly, there are training requirements for French and English, the two official languages.
Language Advantage can help you prepare to attain Level A, B, C or P second official language qualifications as your position requires.
Our expert coach-instructors can also help you maintain your first or second official language qualifications at the appropriate levels, improving your second-language fluency, comprehension and written skills as well.
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Heavy ongoing communications in a foreign language(More value for money. Ask us about pricing)
Communications in a foreign language on a frequent basis
Occasional communications in a foreign language (such as a presentation, a report, an important conference call or a negotiation meeting)
Contact our language training experts and we will find the best plan that suits your needs.
Testimonials
"Language Advantage has provided our members in Toronto with excellent French and English language training, in both group and individual formats, for the past 18 years. Further, Catherine Jodar and her team demonstrate a very high degree of customer focus ensuring that all aspects of the language training program and its administration are tailored to the needs of the organization and our members."
“Being better able to speak and read Spanish is a great benefit for me, especially when it comes to socializing and communicating with business associates and strengthening our relationships. Latin Americans are very warm and social. Making the decision to start to improve my Spanish speaking and reading abilities has definitely been beneficial in building global business relationships.”
“I wish to thank the whole team for your support over the years. You have a knack for making complex concepts easy to understand. I wish to give special thanks to Joe for all the interesting discussions, the updates on the news (he is more informed than I will ever be). The classes were interesting and enjoyable, giving me the desire to learn which in turn helped me to have more confidence in myself. You have marked my journey in a way that I will never forget, you were a true mentor.”
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