Build Your Business English Confidence
Practical online Business English lessons with a native American English teacher. Improve your communication skills for meetings, presentations, emails, interviews, and real conversations at work.
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Business English isn't just about learning professional vocabulary. It's about being able to communicate clearly, naturally, and confidently when your job depends on your English.
Know the English — Now Learn to Use It
You may already understand a lot of English but still find it difficult to speak during a meeting, explain your ideas, write a professional email, or respond quickly when someone asks you a question.
Private one-on-one lessons give you a comfortable place to practice those situations and develop the confidence to use English in the real world.
What Can We Work On?
Your lessons are built around the English you actually need for your work and professional goals.
Business Conversation
Practice speaking naturally with coworkers, clients, customers, and international colleagues.
Meetings
Learn how to express opinions, ask questions, agree and disagree, clarify information, and participate more confidently.
Presentations
Practice explaining ideas clearly and delivering presentations with greater confidence and natural English.
Professional Emails
Improve the clarity, tone, and naturalness of your workplace emails and written communication.
Job Interviews
Practice answering interview questions and explaining your experience, skills, and goals in natural English.
Professional Vocabulary
Build practical vocabulary and expressions related to your industry, position, and everyday work.
Speak Professionally Without Sounding Like a Textbook
Professional English should still sound natural. The goal isn't to memorize complicated expressions. It's to communicate your ideas clearly and naturally.
| Traditional Approach | A-1 Business English |
|---|---|
| Memorize lists of business vocabulary | Practice vocabulary in realistic situations |
| Study scripted conversations | Have real conversations and respond naturally |
| Focus mainly on grammar exercises | Focus on communicating ideas clearly |
| Use overly formal textbook English | Learn professional English that sounds natural |
| Practice alone | Receive personal feedback from your teacher |
Business English for Japanese Professionals
Working in an international environment can be challenging even when you understand English well.
Many Japanese professionals are comfortable reading English but feel less confident when they need to speak spontaneously, participate in meetings, or communicate with native English speakers.
- Speak more confidently during meetings
- Explain your ideas clearly in English
- Participate more naturally in conversations
- Improve your professional pronunciation
- Understand natural American workplace English
- Handle questions and unexpected conversations
- Communicate more comfortably with international colleagues
- Prepare for important business situations before they happen
Who Are These Lessons For?
Working Professionals
Improve the English you use every day with coworkers, customers, clients, and international partners.
Managers & Leaders
Practice explaining decisions, leading discussions, giving feedback, and communicating with international teams.
Job Seekers
Prepare for English-language interviews and practice talking about your professional experience naturally.
International Workers
Become more comfortable communicating in English in an international workplace.
Business Travelers
Prepare for meetings, networking, presentations, and professional conversations while traveling.
Professionals Who Understand English
If you understand English but hesitate when speaking, lessons can help turn passive knowledge into active communication.
Meet John
Native American English Teacher
Based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Private online lessons for students in Japan and around the world.
Your Lessons Are Built Around You
I'm a native American English teacher living in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. My goal is not simply to teach you more English. It's to help you use the English you already know more effectively.
Because every student's job and goals are different, your lessons can focus on the situations that matter most to you.
We can work with real examples from your job, practice upcoming meetings or presentations, improve your pronunciation, or simply spend the lesson speaking English about professional topics.
How Your Business English Lessons Work
Every lesson is private, practical, and focused on helping you communicate more effectively.
Choose Your Goal
Tell me what you want to improve and where you need English in your professional life.
Speak & Practice
Practice realistic conversations and situations instead of simply studying English from a textbook.
Get Personal Feedback
Receive practical corrections and suggestions to help you communicate more naturally and confidently.
Simple, Flexible Lesson Pricing
Choose the lesson length that works best for your schedule. There is no monthly subscription.
25-Minute Lesson
Great for focused practice, specific business situations, and busy schedules.
50-Minute Lesson
More time for conversation, detailed practice, feedback, and multiple business topics.
Other English Goals
Business English can also be combined with other areas of English depending on your goals.
Natural American English
Learn the expressions, pronunciation, rhythm, and communication patterns Americans actually use.
Conversation & Fluency
Build your confidence speaking English in everyday and professional conversations.
Pronunciation & Fluency
Improve clarity, rhythm, pronunciation, and the natural flow of your spoken English.
Travel English
Prepare for practical English situations when traveling for business or pleasure.
IELTS Preparation
Get personalized English practice for IELTS speaking and other preparation needs.
Custom English Lessons
Have a specific English goal? Your lessons can be customized around your individual needs.
Ready to Feel More Confident Using English at Work?
Start with a free 30-minute lesson. Meet your teacher, discuss your goals, and experience a personalized Business English lesson before deciding if A-1 English School is right for you.
Try Your First Lesson FreeNo long-term contract. No pressure. Just practical English training with a native American teacher.