You have the ambition. You have the business acumen. It's time for your English to be your most powerful professional tool, not an obstacle.
Book Your Expert ConsultationFor international professionals in the UK, technical fluency is only the beginning. The real opportunities—the leadership roles, the high-stakes negotiations, the influential client relationships—demand a higher level of communication.
Are you caught in the common trap of believing your visa English test is the benchmark for your career? That certificate got your foot in the door, but it won't get you a seat at the table where decisions are made.
In fact, ambitious companies expect a C1 (Advanced) or C2 (Proficient) level of English. Relying on a B1 is like showing up to a Formula 1 race with a standard road car. You're on the track, but you can't compete.
See the difference between the visa pass and the professional standard employers expect.
| Skill | B1 Level (Visa Minimum) | C1 Level (Your Career Goal) |
|---|---|---|
| Meetings | You can understand the main points and state a simple opinion. | You can actively participate in debates, argue a viewpoint persuasively, and handle complex questioning. |
| Emails/Reports | You can write a simple, factual email on a familiar topic. | You can compose nuanced, diplomatic emails to clients and write well-structured, detailed reports on complex subjects. |
| Presentations | You can give a prepared, straightforward presentation on your work. | You can deliver a clear, engaging presentation, departing from your script to answer questions and adapt your message to the audience. |
| Negotiations | You can understand the basics of a proposal. | You can lead a negotiation, using persuasive language, understanding subtleties, and confidently arguing your position. |
Generic apps and grammar drills won't teach you the language of leadership. To make the leap from B1 to C1, you need a targeted, career-focused approach.
That’s where TEO Academy is different. We connect ambitious professionals like you with tutors who are specialists in career-focused language development.
We match you with tutors who are active professionals, allowing you to master the specific language of your industry, from finance to tech.
Don't just learn words; learn to take action by practicing the language of persuading, clarifying, and diplomatically disagreeing.
Understand the nuances of British business etiquette, including indirect language and understatement, to build rapport and avoid misunderstandings.
In private, one-to-one sessions, your tutor will help polish your professional writing and build your confidence for high-stakes interviews.
Our empathetic tutors create a private, judgment-free space for you to practice, turning anxiety into authority.
"I tried several apps but always plateaued. With my TEO tutor Lucy, I finally understood why certain phrases didn’t work, and I stopped second-guessing myself when I spoke. It made a huge difference to my work confidence.”
You are a skilled, experienced professional. Your ideas and expertise are valuable.
Choose a learning partner that respects your ambition. TEO Academy was built to bridge the gap between passing a test and leading a room. Our tutors are dedicated coaches invested in your success, working on the best commission in the sector to ensure we attract and retain true industry experts.
Ready to transform your English from a visa requirement into your most powerful professional tool?
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