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Meetings & discussion
Participate naturally, explain your point of view, ask precise questions and respond confidently in professional discussions.
Professional English Training
Business and Financial English
One-to-one English training for professionals who want to communicate more clearly and confidently in business, finance and international work—from meetings, presentations and client conversations to markets, investments and financial information.
Price: $ 43 · 55-minute lesson
Communication Priorities
Built around the language professionals use in business and finance.
The goal is not simply to memorize business or financial vocabulary. It is to communicate clearly and naturally when discussing ideas, decisions, performance, markets, risk, investments and the practical issues that shape professional work.
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Presentations & reporting
Present ideas, results and financial information clearly, explain trends and handle questions without sounding overly rehearsed.
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Finance, markets & investments
Build the vocabulary and fluency needed to discuss companies, markets, investments, returns, risk, valuation and financial developments.
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Clients, partners & negotiations
Communicate professionally with clients and partners, clarify expectations and negotiate practical business and financial issues.
Subject-Matter Understanding
Practical training from an experienced teacher and business owner.
Training is led by Dave Trotter, an experienced English teacher, business owner and graduate of McGill University with an MA in Political Science. Lessons are built around the real communication professionals need in international business, including the language used to discuss companies, markets, investments and financial decision-making.
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McGill UniversityMontreal, Canada
Business OwnerFirst-hand experience managing a business and working with clients, services, pricing and day-to-day professional decisions
Experienced TeacherYears of one-to-one English teaching focused on practical communication and individual goals
One-to-One FocusTraining can be adapted to your industry, responsibilities, financial interests and communication challenges
Real Professional Situations
Practice the business and financial conversations that are difficult to rehearse on your own.
Lessons can focus on the situations that matter most in your work and interests, from meetings and presentations to financial results, investing, market developments and client communication.
Taking part in meetings
Enter discussions prepared to contribute, clarify ideas, challenge points appropriately and respond naturally to other participants.
Presenting results
Explain performance, trends, targets and key numbers clearly to colleagues, managers, clients or investors.
Discussing markets & investments
Talk more confidently about stocks, funds, sectors, economic developments, investment ideas, risk and returns.
Financial reports & company performance
Work with the language used to discuss revenue, profit, margins, forecasts, valuation, balance sheets and other financial information.
Client & partner conversations
Explain services, answer questions, manage expectations and discuss practical commercial issues professionally.
Negotiating business issues
Discuss prices, timelines, responsibilities, terms, risk and compromises without sounding too direct or too vague.
Next Step
Build the English you need for business, finance and international work.
Create your student account and choose Business and Financial English when you are ready to begin.