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Speak Up in Meetings
Practise contributing to discussions, sharing ideas, asking questions and explaining decisions.
BUSINESS CLASS · LIVE GROUP TRAINING
Practise the English you'll use at work.
Spend 12 weeks practising the English you need for meetings, presentations, interviews and conversations with international colleagues.
Build practical communication skills through small-group sessions, realistic workplace scenarios and expert instructor feedback.
94% of Retha members recommend us.
- Programme length
- 12 weeks
- Live instructor-led sessions
- 36
- Professionals per group
- 4–6
- Live, instructor-led
- Online
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Live speaking sessions
- 36
- Listening exercises
- 108+
- Vocabulary practice items
- 2,000+
- Meeting simulations and feedback activities
- 10+
- Interview practice activities
- 10+
- Presentation practice opportunities
- 8
COMMUNICATION AT WORK
Use what you know in business conversations.
Put your existing English knowledge into practice with activities based on meetings, presentations and interviews.
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Present with Clarity
Organize your message, explain professional topics and handle questions from an international audience.
C
Prepare for Career Conversations
Prepare for interviews, networking and professional conversations that can shape your next career move.
FIND YOUR LEVEL
Compare the two Business Class levels.
Business Class I focuses on everyday work conversations. Business Class II covers more demanding discussions and business communication.
Choose a level to compare the programme.
LevelA2+ / B1
Practise Everyday Business English
Strengthen your ability to communicate in common workplace situations. Develop your vocabulary, practise speaking regularly and become more comfortable participating in professional conversations.
This level suits professionals who hesitate when speaking English or feel they need more vocabulary for work.
Work on common business language and new expressions, with plenty of speaking practice. Focus on reducing errors and discussing the everyday topics you encounter at work.
- Introduce yourself and build professional relationships.
- Participate in meetings.
- Explain products, services and projects.
- Practise networking and everyday workplace communication.
- Develop speaking fluency and confidence.
LevelB1+ / B2+
Discuss Complex Business Topics
Practise more demanding conversations, take part in structured discussions and work on explaining complex ideas.
This level suits professionals who already have some vocabulary and fluency but want to feel more comfortable in demanding business conversations.
Practise business language, phrasal verbs, presentations and interviews through activities that help you use them more comfortably.
- Contribute to advanced professional discussions.
- Develop presentation and persuasive communication skills.
- Practise negotiations and stakeholder conversations.
- Communicate ideas with greater precision.
- Build confidence in international business situations.
Both levels run for 12 weeks with 36 live sessions and groups of four to six professionals.
Not sure where to start?THE PROGRAMME
Twelve weeks of business communication practice.
Each week focuses on a practical business theme and gives you repeated opportunities to speak, respond and receive feedback.
Both programmes run for 12 weeks with 36 live sessions of 50 minutes.
Business Class I
A2+ / B1- Introduce yourself clearly and confidently in a professional setting.
- Talk about your department and responsibilities in English.
- Introduce colleagues and teams using professional language.
- Build fluency with core work structures such as “responsible for”, “collaborate with” and “report to”.
- Role-play positions at real companies such as Amazon, Pfizer, Volkswagen, Microsoft and IBM.
Business Class II
B1+ / B2+- Introduce yourself in the business world.
- Core business vocabulary.
- Role-plays for networking scenarios.
- Abbreviations used in business.
LEARN BY SPEAKING
Expect to speak in every session.
Use English in discussions and activities based on situations you encounter at work.
- 01
Warm Up & Activate
Start with guided questions, useful expressions and short speaking activities that help everyone join the conversation.
- 02
Practise Real Situations
Work through meetings, role-plays, presentations, problem-solving tasks and business conversations.
- 03
Reflect & Improve
Receive constructive feedback, identify areas for improvement and apply what you've learned in future sessions.
You learn the language by putting it to work.
YOUR LEARNING CONTINUES
Keep practising between live sessions.
Use instructor feedback and supporting activities to build on what you practise in your 36 live sessions.
- A
Personalized Speaking Feedback
Review your communication strengths, speaking participation and areas for improvement.
- B
Supporting Learning Materials
Strengthen your vocabulary, listening and communication skills with practical activities connected to the program.
- C
Session Review & Reflection
Review relevant materials and follow your learning progress as the program develops.
- D
Retha AI-Powered Practice
Continue practising workplace conversations using the Retha mobile app.
Retha app
LEARN WITH THE RETHA COMMUNITY
Meet the instructors and hear from members.
Learn with other professionals and get feedback from your instructor as you practise.
Your instructors
Caner K.
Business English Instructor
Zeynep A.
Business English Instructor
Eray Ç.
Business English Instructor
Member stories
I used to hesitate before presenting in English to international audiences.
Looking back at my first week, I can see how much I've improved.
You're encouraged to speak from the moment the session begins. That's what makes the difference.
I finally delivered a presentation with confidence.
At the end of the day, I'm glad I joined.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Let's find the right Business Class for you.
An assessment helps us identify your current level and suggest a suitable group.
A level assessment helps us confirm the right group before you begin.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
CHOOSE YOUR BUSINESS CLASS
Join a group and start practising.
Choose a group that suits your level and schedule to practise English for meetings, presentations and other work conversations.