English for Career
Business English Lessons
English for the world of work: writing emails, leading meetings, presenting to clients, and negotiating with confidence. Materials tailored to your industry and role. A TOEIC and Cambridge BEC track is ready for those aiming at promotion.
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What is Business English Lessons?
Business English lessons are an English tutoring program focused on workplace communication. The material differs from general English because it is built from real professional situations: email correspondence, meetings, phone calls, presentations, negotiation, and job interviews. The program follows the CEFR standard (A1 to C2) in a business context and prepares learners for professional tests such as TOEIC and Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate).
- Focus on workplace communication: emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation
- Materials tailored to your industry and role
- CEFR A1 to C2 standard in a business context
- TOEIC and Cambridge BEC preparation
- Bilingual tutors at home with business idiom and workplace etiquette
- Flexible schedule for busy professionals, online or in-person
Services
Fit Business English Around Your Office Schedule
A tutor at your desk, a session on screen, or learning alongside your team, pick whatever suits you best
In-Person Lessons
Tutor comes to your home or office
Rp 140.000/ 90-minute session
Price on the 28-session monthly plan, 90-minute sessions. Fewer meetings, higher price per session.
- Live meeting and presentation role-play
- Instant pronunciation and intonation feedback
- Materials based on your work documents
- Ideal for preparing important events
Online Lessons
Via Zoom/Google Meet
Rp 111.000/ 60-minute session
Price on the 28-session monthly plan, 60-minute sessions. Fewer meetings, higher price per session.
- Flexible from office or home
- Session recording for review
- Authentic meeting and presentation material from native speakers
- Saves time in a packed schedule
Team / Small Group Lessons
Learn with 2-4 colleagues.
Rp 105.000/ 90-minute session
Price on the 28-session monthly plan, 90-minute sessions. Fewer meetings, higher price per session.
- Meeting and team discussion simulations
- Unified materials for one department
- More affordable per person
- Ideal for in-house company programs
Online and in-person cost the same — the gap between these cards is session length, nothing else.
Business English Learning Program
A curriculum built from real work situations
Modules are selected to match the learner's industry, role, and career goals
Business Correspondence & Email
Write emails, memos, and reports that are clear, polite, and professional
- Formal and semi-formal email structure
- Tone: firm yet polite
- Writing reports and executive summaries
- Effective follow-ups and reminders
- +1 more
Meetings, Calls & Conference Calls
Be active and clear in face-to-face and virtual meetings
- Opening and closing meetings
- Giving opinions and interrupting politely
- Noting and summarising decisions
- Phrases for conference and video calls
- +1 more
Presentations & Public Speaking
Deliver ideas to teams, clients, and large audiences
- Persuasive presentation structure
- Language for explaining data and charts
- Smooth transitions between sections
- Answering questions and objections
- +1 more
Negotiation & Persuasion
Reach agreements with strategic language
- Opening and offer phrases
- Diplomatic language to decline and bargain
- Managing disagreement
- Closing deals clearly
- +1 more
Professional & Industry Vocabulary
Terms specific to your field
- Finance, marketing, IT, or HR vocabulary
- Common business idioms and expressions
- Frequently used acronyms and jargon
- Language for LinkedIn and personal branding
- +1 more
Career, Interview & TOEIC/BEC Prep
English for applying, interviewing, and certification
- Writing an English CV and cover letter
- Job interview practice (general and technical)
- TOEIC strategy and practice
- Cambridge BEC prep (Preliminary, Vantage, Higher)
- +1 more
Who It Is For
Roles That Gain the Most from Business English
From fresh graduates prepping for interviews to team leaders negotiating across borders
Fresh Graduates & Job Seekers
Prepare your CV, cover letter, and English interview practice. Build a foundation of work communication before entering the professional world.
Recommended:
Interview PreparationCV & Cover LetterTOEIC
Staff & Employees
Improve email, meeting, and daily communication skills. Often essential for promotion and new responsibilities.
Recommended:
Business CorrespondenceMeeting SkillsTOEIC
Managers & Team Leaders
Lead meetings, strategic presentations, and negotiation with international clients. Focus on the language of leadership.
Recommended:
Presentation SkillsNegotiationBEC Higher
Customer-Facing Professionals
Sales, marketing, and customer service staff who often deal with English-speaking clients. Focus on persuasion and service.
Recommended:
Sales EnglishCustomer Service EnglishNegotiation
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Communicate with international investors, partners, and suppliers. Pitch decks, proposals, and contract negotiation.
Recommended:
PitchingNegotiationBusiness Writing
Company Teams (In-House)
A unified program for one department or company. Materials and schedule are designed together to match organisational needs.
Recommended:
Corporate TrainingGroup ClassIndustry English
CEFR
CEFR Proficiency Levels for the Workplace
International standard mapped to professional needs and TOEIC/BEC tests
Common European Framework of Reference
A1
Beginner
Recognises basic work vocabulary. Can greet, introduce yourself, and state your role and simple tasks.
100 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Self and role introductions
- Everyday office vocabulary
A2
Elementary
Can handle simple routine office tasks. Writes short emails and answers calls with standard phrases.
150 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Short, clear emails
- Answering calls with standard phrases
B1
Intermediate
Can follow routine meetings, write complete work emails, and explain work progress. Enough for everyday workplace communication.
200 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Active in routine meetings
- Writing emails and short reports
B2
Upper Intermediate
Interacts fluently with international clients and colleagues. Can lead discussions, present, and write detailed work documents.
250 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Leading meetings and discussions
- Presenting to clients
C1
Advanced
Flexible communication for demanding professional contexts. Can lead complex negotiations, public speaking, and write strategic documents.
300 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Leading complex negotiations
- Public speaking and keynotes
C2
Proficient
Near-native level. Masters language nuance for executive roles, international relations, and high-level public communication.
400 study hours
What You Can Do:
- Communicating at executive level
- Understanding professional nuance and humour
Your Progress
A1
A1
A2
A2
B1
B1
B2
B2
C1
C1
C2
C2
Business Scenario Mastery
Master 6 Workplace Communication Situations
Learning Business English works best through real situations. Each session trains one work scenario, complete with key phrases you can use at the office the very next day.
Email & Business Reports
Writing messages that are clear, polite, and on point
Key Phrases
- “I'm writing to follow up on our discussion regarding...”
- “Please find attached the report for your review.”
- “I would appreciate it if you could get back to me by Friday.”
Skills Practiced
Email structureProfessional toneExecutive summary
Outcome: Your emails get read, understood, and acted on without misunderstanding.
Meetings & Conference Calls
Being active and clear in face-to-face and virtual meetings
Key Phrases
- “Shall we get started? Today's agenda has three points.”
- “If I could just add to that point...”
- “So, to summarize, we've agreed to...”
Skills Practiced
Opening a meetingInterrupting politelySummarising decisions
Outcome: Your voice is heard and your contribution shows in every meeting.
Presenting to Clients
Delivering ideas and data convincingly
Key Phrases
- “Let me walk you through the key figures.”
- “As you can see from this chart, sales grew by 20%.”
- “That's a great question. Let me elaborate.”
Skills Practiced
Presentation structureExplaining dataAnswering questions
Outcome: Your presentation flows confidently and the key message sticks.
Negotiation & Deals
Reaching win-win with strategic language
Key Phrases
- “We were hoping for something closer to...”
- “I understand your position, however...”
- “If you can do that, then we have a deal.”
Skills Practiced
Making offersDiplomatic languageClosing deals
Outcome: You bargain calmly and close deals professionally.
Networking & Small Talk
Building relationships at events and casual chats
Key Phrases
- “What line of work are you in?”
- “It's been great chatting. Let's keep in touch.”
- “I'd love to hear more about your project sometime.”
Skills Practiced
Starting conversationsActive listeningMaintaining relationships
Outcome: You mingle comfortably and grow your professional network naturally.
Interview & Career
Coming across convincingly when applying and interviewing
Key Phrases
- “In my previous role, I was responsible for...”
- “One of my key strengths is...”
- “I'm excited about this opportunity because...”
Skills Practiced
Answering interview questionsTelling your achievementsPersonal branding
Outcome: You answer interview questions clearly and highlight your value.
Materials Tailored to Your Job
Every learner has a different context. Before the program starts, the tutor maps your industry, role, and goals. Phrases, role-plays, and case studies are built from the real situations you face, so what you learn today is useful at work right away.
Why Us
Why Professionals Pick Business English at EduPoint
Every advantage is designed so what you learn today is useful at the office tomorrow
Based on Real Work Situations
Every session trains a work scenario you face: emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation. What you learn today can be used the next day.
Materials Tailored to Your Industry
Vocabulary and case studies are mapped from your field and role, from finance and IT to marketing and hospitality.
CEFR Standard & Certification
Measurable progress from A1 to C2, mapped to TOEIC and Cambridge BEC for promotion and recruitment needs.
Professional-Friendly Schedule
Online lessons from morning to night, flexible to your work rhythm. Sessions can be rescheduled per the terms.
Quality Tutors
Students and alumni of English Education and Literature from leading state universities, with pronunciation coached to native-speaker standard.
Available for Company Teams
In-house programs for a department or company, with materials and schedule designed together.
Featured Business English Tutors
Students and alumni of English Education & Literature programs from various state universities in Indonesia, experienced in coaching both students and professionals.
Tutor Qualifications
- Students and alumni of English Education or English Literature
- From leading state universities in Indonesia
- Experienced coaching both students and professionals
- Teaching Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading in work contexts
- Passed EduPoint's selection and mentoring process
Rosa A.
English Education, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
English for the workplace“Rosa equips students with English used at work, from emails to short presentations.”
Anabella
English Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang
Smooth business conversation“Anabella trains conversation in work settings, from greeting clients to discussing in meetings.”
Bilqis N.
English Literature, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Writing professional emails“Bilqis guides students to write clear, polite work emails that get to the point.”
Miftakhul N.
English Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
The right business vocabulary“Miftakhul introduces common business vocabulary, so students feel at home in an English-speaking workplace.”
Warda N.
English Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang
Confident presentations“With Warda, students practice delivering presentations in English calmly and with structure.”
Riana R.
English Education, UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten
English job interviews“Riana prepares students for English job interviews, from answering directly to appearing confident.”
Business English Lesson Pricing
An investment that shows directly in your career and confidence
Starting from
Rp 90.000 / hour
Final price is set at registration.
This is the lowest hourly rate, derived from the 28-session monthly plan at 120 minutes per session. Per-session prices (60, 90, or 120 minutes) appear in the format options above.
Register & Get a QuoteFlexible payment — QRIS, Virtual Account, Alfamart, Indomaret, transfer & e-wallets.
Your per-hour rate shows up transparently on the registration form, adjusted by city alone. For team or in-house company programs, contact us for special pricing.
Business English Lessons Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline lessons via Zoom/Google Meet are available for professionals across Indonesia and abroad
- Session recording
- Digital whiteboard
- Screen sharing for presentations
- Breakout rooms for role-play
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person lessons with a tutor coming to your home or office are available in the following cities
Jakarta350+ tutorsSurabaya100+ tutorsBandung120+ tutorsTangerang70+ tutorsBekasi60+ tutorsMedan70+ tutorsSemarang60+ tutorsMakassar40+ tutors
+2 more citiesFAQ
Common Questions About Business English Lessons
From starting as a beginner and per-industry materials to TOEIC/BEC prep and schedules for busy professionals
General English builds the foundation of grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation. Business English takes that foundation and directs it to work situations: emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation, and interviews. Materials, vocabulary, and role-plays are built from professional contexts matching your industry and role.
Yes. We begin with a placement test to determine your CEFR level. If you're still at A1-A2, the program blends English foundations with simple work contexts first, then advances step by step. You don't need to be fluent before starting to learn work language.
Yes, this is one of our main strengths. Before starting, the tutor maps your field (such as finance, IT, marketing, or hospitality), role, and goals. Vocabulary, case studies, and exercises are built from the real situations you face at work.
Many learners feel a confidence shift in emails and meetings within the first 4-8 sessions because of the focus on real situations. To rise a full CEFR level usually takes 100-200 hours of guided study. With lessons twice a week, changes are noticeable within 2-3 months.
Yes. We offer TOEIC preparation (often used for promotion and recruitment) and Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) at Preliminary, Vantage, and Higher levels. The program includes test strategy, practice questions, and regular mock tests.
Complete Guide
Complete Guide to Business English Lessons
At many companies, work English skills set apart employees who stay in their role from those trusted to move up. It is about being able to write emails that are understood, lead productive meetings, and negotiate without misunderstanding.
How Business English Impacts Careers: 1. Promotion: Many managerial roles require communication with international parties. TOEIC scores are often a formal requirement. 2. Cross-border opportunities: Global projects, foreign clients, and overseas placements open up for those ready in English. 3. Credibility: Tidy emails and presentations build a professional image with managers and clients. 4. Salary: Positions requiring English proficiency generally offer higher compensation.
Investing in Business English is a direct investment in your value as a professional.
The two complement each other, but their focus differs.
General English suits you if you: - Are still building basic grammar and vocabulary - Want fluency in everyday conversation - Are at A1-A2 and need a strong foundation
Business English suits you if you: - Already have a base and want language for work contexts - Often write emails, join meetings, or present - Need TOEIC or BEC preparation for your career
Recommendation: If your level is very early, start from the foundation then move to a business context. If you're already B1 and above, focusing on Business English directly will be far more relevant to your daily needs.
The two most relevant certifications for the workplace are TOEIC and Cambridge BEC.
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): - Measures Listening and Reading (Speaking & Writing exist separately) - Scores 10-990, often a requirement for recruitment and promotion - 550+ signals functional work communication, 785+ for international roles
Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate): - Three levels: Preliminary (B1), Vantage (B2), Higher (C1) - Tests all four skills in a business context - A lifelong certificate, internationally recognised
Which to choose? TOEIC is popular for corporate needs in Asia and often requested by HR. BEC suits you if you want a comprehensive four-skill certificate recognised globally. Discuss your career goals with your tutor to pick the right path.
- 1Bring your work context to class: real emails, presentation slides, or meeting notes make the most relevant practice material
- 2Build a glossary of your industry terms and review it weekly
- 3Practise one scenario per session (email, meeting, or negotiation) so each meeting feels useful
- 4Watch English presentations and interviews in your field to absorb professional language patterns
- 5Record yourself presenting or role-playing, then evaluate with your tutor
- 6Start using new phrases at work as soon as possible so they stick
- 7Consistency beats intensity: a steady twice a week outperforms a marathon followed by stopping
Translating directly from Indonesian, making emails sound stiff
Learn standard business sentence patterns and phrases used by native speakers
Focusing on perfect grammar until you hesitate to speak in meetings
Prioritise message clarity. A simple, accurate phrase beats a complex, halting sentence
Emails that are too long and rambling
Use a clear structure: purpose first, details in the middle, action at the end
Avoiding calls or conference calls out of nerves
Practise standard opening and closing phrases through role-play until they feel automatic
Assuming an app is enough without speaking practice
One-on-one sessions with direct feedback speed up real communication skills
Guides & Tips
Supporting articles to help you decide and maximize learning outcomes.
English Phrases for Work Meetings: Ready-to-Use Sentences for Every Stage
One set of reliable sentences to open, give opinions, disagree, and close an English meeting with a calm, confident voice.
How to Handle a Job Interview in English: From Preparation to Interview Day
Company research, standard questions, the STAR method, HR vocabulary, and mock interviews arranged into one preparation flow anyone can follow.
How to Improve Business English for Professionals
Progress in workplace English comes from measured practice: gauge your starting level, build role-specific vocabulary, master meeting and call phrases, then refine through targeted feedback.
How to Write Professional Business English Emails
A clear, courteous work email comes from five fixed parts: a specific subject line, a greeting that matches formality, a context-point-action body, a fitting sign-off, and a tidy signature.
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