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For professionals · B2+ / C1 · Central London
Advanced English for Professionals in London
If you use English in your professional life — in meetings, presentations, negotiations, written communication or international contexts — you already know what the gap looks like. The language is there, but it doesn't always work the way you need it to. A word doesn't come. A sentence sounds formal when you want it to sound natural. A presentation lands less clearly than the idea behind it. ELIC's advanced English programme for professionals in Central London addresses exactly this: the specific communication demands of professional life, at B2+ and C1 level, in a small group of advanced learners with similarly demanding communication goals.
B2+ / C1
level
10
students maximum
1–4
weeks
4.5 hrs
teaching a day, mon–fri
£595
from, per week
Who it's for
Who this programme is for
This course is for adult professionals aged 18 and above who already speak English at B2+ or C1 level and want to use it with greater precision, authority and naturalness in their working lives. A short level check with Andy before the course confirms the programme is right for each individual.
Students typically include
Managers and executives who communicate internationally
Professionals preparing for a new role or country
Consultants, lawyers, academics and specialists who need precise, sophisticated English
Anyone whose professional English doesn't yet match the quality of their thinking
The programme
What the programme develops — in professional contexts
Professional English is not a separate skill from advanced English — it is advanced English applied in specific, high-stakes contexts. The programme works on the full range of communication skills, with professional situations as the primary frame of reference.
01
Presentations and public speaking
Structure, clarity, signposting and delivery — in English that sounds authoritative and natural. Students work with real presentation material and receive specific feedback on language, not just delivery.
02
Meetings and professional discussion
Participating actively, agreeing and disagreeing diplomatically, asking for clarification, summarising and leading — the specific skills that determine how you are perceived in English-speaking professional environments.
03
Vocabulary and register
Formal and informal English, technical versus general vocabulary, when to use each. Professional communication requires precise control of register that most courses never address.
04
Written professional communication
Emails, reports and professional correspondence — clarity, concision and appropriate register. Work on real professional texts rather than generic exercises.
05
Interviews and high-stakes communication
For professionals preparing for interviews, negotiations or important presentations — structured practice in the specific language demands of high-pressure situations.
Small groups
Why small groups work better for professional learners
In a group of ten, every professional speaks extensively every day. The teacher knows each student's professional context, goals and specific language patterns from day one — feedback is targeted and cumulative, not generic. Other students in the room are working at the same level in similar professional contexts: the peer environment is itself a source of learning.
Format
Course structure
The programme runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, with two 15-minute breaks — 4.5 hours of teaching per day, 22.5 hours per week. Students choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks depending on their schedule and goals. All courses are taught by Andy Cropper — CELTA-qualified, with over ten years teaching advanced English to professionals in London, New York and Singapore. Courses are priced from £595 per week.
Book your courseWhere
Central London
The programme takes place in Central London. The current teaching venue is Holborn Gate, 5th Floor, 330 High Holborn, London WC1V 7QH, close to Holborn and Chancery Lane tube stations. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm.
Upcoming courses
When do courses run?
Courses run every week from March to October 2027, in small groups of no more than ten students. A new course starts every Monday from 1 March to 27 September 2027. Choose your start week online and book in a few minutes. Free cancellation up to 28 days before your course.
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Is this a Business English course?
ELIC's Advanced English for Professionals programme develops the full range of advanced communication skills — precision, fluency, register, vocabulary and spoken confidence — applied to professional contexts. Business English skills such as presentation language and meeting vocabulary are developed as part of a broader advanced programme, not as a standalone product.
How many teaching hours are there per day?
Sessions run 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with two 15-minute breaks — giving 4.5 teaching hours per day and 22.5 teaching hours per week.
What professional situations does the course cover?
Meetings, presentations, negotiations, professional emails and reports, interviews and high-stakes communication. Students can also bring material from their own professional context.
What level of English do I need?
B2+ or C1. Not suitable for intermediate learners. Book a free 10-minute call with Andy if unsure of your level.
Can the course be tailored to my industry?
Within the programme, yes. Andy works with each student's professional background and can incorporate relevant vocabulary, texts and communication scenarios. Discuss this in the initial consultation.
Ready to take the next step?
Let's talk about your English, your goals and whether ELIC is right for you.
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