Business English course in Singapore
Berlitz Singapore runs business English courses for professionals who use English at work, and for companies training their teams. Learn one-on-one or in a small personalised group with native-speaking or native-level instructors, taught in English from day one with the original immersive method. Study at our Orchard Road centre or online. Corporate clients can also have training at their workplace.
Who our business English course is for
Every business English course starts with a needs assessment of your goals, your situation and your current level. Your lessons are then built around the English your job actually needs, taught in English from day one, in real-life situations, not translation or grammar drills.
English for meetings, email and calls
For professionals who understand English but hesitate to speak up. Joining meetings, writing clear emails, handling phone and video calls, and small talk with colleagues and clients.
Advanced business English course
For confident speakers who want more precision. Leading meetings, presenting to senior stakeholders, negotiating, giving feedback and getting the tone right in writing. Your needs assessment sets what to work on first.
English for sales, accounts and service
For roles where English is how you win and keep clients. Pitching, handling questions and objections, follow-up emails and conversations with clients from different countries.
English for a new workplace
For Employment Pass and S Pass holders who've moved to Singapore for work. Getting comfortable in meetings, with colleagues and with clients, on a schedule that fits around your job.
English for leading a team
For managers who run teams and projects in English. Running meetings, explaining decisions, delegating, giving feedback and presenting results.
Business English training for your team
For companies in Singapore that want to train staff. Language training can be delivered on-site at your workplace, alongside testing and assessment and cultural training.
What you learn in our business English classes
Lessons follow the Berlitz Method. What you cover is set by your needs assessment: your goals, your situation and your current level.
- Immersion. Lessons are taught in English from day one, in real-life situations, not translation or grammar drills.
- Goal-oriented. Every lesson is task-based with a specific learning goal, so you use the language right away.
- Present, practise, perform. The instructor presents new content. You practise it, first guided and then freely. Then you perform it.
- Meetings and discussions. Giving your view, agreeing and disagreeing, asking questions and summarising.
- Presentations. Structuring a talk, presenting data and handling questions.
- Email and business writing. Clear, polite and direct emails, messages and short reports.
- Phone and video calls. Understanding English spoken at normal speed and keeping the conversation moving.
- Clients and negotiation. Small talk, building rapport, making proposals and reaching agreement.
Not sure which format is right? Contact us.
Tell us a little about yourself or your team and a Program Advisor will call you back within one working day for a short placement chat, then recommend a level, a format and available slots. No commitment.
Why professionals choose Berlitz for a business English course in Singapore
Lessons are taught in English from day one, in real-life situations, not translation or grammar drills. Every lesson has a specific goal you can use at work right away.
Learn one-on-one with a native-speaking or native-level instructor, or in a small personalised group.
Private instruction gives you the instructor's full attention. Semi-private instruction is a small personalised group at a lower price. Intensive classes are also available.
The centre is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–9:15pm and Sat 8:30am–5:30pm, so lessons can fit before or after work. Private and semi-private instruction are also available as live online lessons.
For corporate clients in Singapore, language training can be delivered on-site, with testing and assessment, cultural training and Cultural Navigator, a tool for understanding cross-cultural communication preferences.
A global language leader since 1878, with 500+ Berlitz language centres worldwide. In Singapore, you'll find us on the 16th floor of Ngee Ann City Tower B, Orchard Road.
Class format and schedule
New to English, or need it for daily life rather than work? See our English course for foreigners. Want a language other than English? Berlitz Singapore teaches 13 languages. See all language courses.
Business English course fees
Fees depend on the format you choose. All prices are in SGD. For corporate training for your team, contact us.
At our Orchard Road centre
Live online or self-paced
Also available: the Berlitz assessment test, the Berlitz writing test and an IELTS preparation course.
Business English course in Singapore: common questions
What is a business English course?
A business English course teaches the English you use at work: meetings, presentations, email, phone and video calls, and conversations with clients. At Berlitz, your needs assessment covers your job and your goals, and lessons are built around them.
Do you offer an advanced business English course?
Yes. If you already use English confidently at work, your needs assessment places you at your level. Lessons then focus on precision and tone: leading meetings, presenting to senior stakeholders, negotiating and writing persuasively.
Can my company arrange business English training for our team?
Yes. Berlitz Singapore provides language training for corporate clients in Singapore, which can be delivered on-site at your workplace. Testing and assessment, cultural training and Cultural Navigator are also available.
How much does a business English course cost?
In person, private instruction is from $1,900, semi-private instruction is $1,000 and intensive classes are from $1,900. Online, live private instruction is from $1,800, live semi-private instruction is $950 and CyberTeachers (self-paced) is from $210. All prices are in SGD. For corporate training, contact us.
Can I fit lessons around work, or take them online?
Yes. The centre is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–9:15pm and Sat 8:30am–5:30pm. Private and semi-private instruction are both available as live online lessons, and CyberTeachers is a self-paced online option.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a Berlitz certificate when you complete each level.
How is this different from a general English course?
The method is the same. The difference is what your lessons cover: a business English course focuses on the situations you face at work. If you're newer to English or need it mainly for daily life, see our English course for foreigners.
Where is Berlitz Singapore and when is it open?
391B Orchard Road, #16-01 Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874. That's Tower B, 16th floor, not Tower A where Takashimaya is. The centre is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–9:15pm and Sat 8:30am–5:30pm, and closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Have a different question? Contact us, see our English course for foreigners, or call +65 6733 7472.