Business English for First-Time Managers

This small-group course is designed for learners who are stepping into their first management role and need to use Business English clearly and effectively in day to day people management.

The focus is on practical professional English that helps new managers handle conversations with team members, take part in meetings, give clear instructions, address routine issues, and communicate expectations appropriately in common workplace situations.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable if you:

• Are moving into your first management or supervisory role and need language that supports everyday people management
• Already use English at work and want to communicate more clearly and appropriately as a manager
• Need English for meetings, discussions, instructions, and routine team interaction rather than formal leadership training
• Prefer practical workplace communication over academic or theory based English study

This course is recommended for learners at a CEFR B2 English level.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Communicate more clearly and confidently in common management situations
• Participate actively in meetings and discussions
• Give instructions, explain decisions, and respond to questions professionally
• Handle routine performance conversations with greater clarity and control

Typical Situations Covered

The course focuses on pronunciation used in situations such as:

• Running and participating in meetings
• Discussing work priorities and deadlines
• Giving instructions and clarifying tasks
• Handling routine team communication
• Responding to questions and concerns from colleagues

Course Structure & Delivery

• The course is 2 x 90 min sessions per week, for a total of 22.5 contact hours
• Live, instructor-led online classes
• Structured progression using CEFR-aligned materials

This course prioritises practical communicative ability.

Entry Level

This course is designed for learners at upper-intermediate level (CEFR B2). A short assessment may be recommended to ensure appropriate placement.

Assessment & Certification

Learners who complete the course may take a short post-course assessment. Based on performance, a CEFR-aligned certificate can be issued to reflect the learner’s demonstrated level at the end of the course.

Outcomes & Next Steps

By the end of the course, learners typically:

• Feel more confident communicating as a business leader
• Handle meetings and discussions more effectively
• Are better prepared to continue developing their professional communication skills

Learners who wish to continue can progress into private or more specialised Business English courses based on their goals.

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to: support@lingua-learn.sg
• To cancel or reschedule a class, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.
• In the case of only two learners enrolling, the course will be moved to a semi-private format of 20 academic hours