Strong English skills are now essential for most Danish companies working with international customers, colleagues or suppliers – and that’s exactly why corporate English training has become a regular part of many companies’ skills development. Denmark actually ranks high on the EF English Proficiency Index, which measures English proficiency across countries worldwide. Even so, there’s a big difference between getting by day to day and being able to negotiate, write contracts and present professionally in English. That’s where corporate language courses make a difference.

But how does corporate English training actually work in practice, and what makes a good provider? In this post we go through what a typical programme looks like – and what’s worth considering when choosing who should be responsible for your team’s business English.

What can you expect from corporate English training?

A good programme always starts with a level test. Without it, some employees risk getting bored while others get left behind. Once the level is mapped out, the training is tailored to the company’s specific needs – anything from email correspondence and negotiations to presentations and small talk with international colleagues.

The programme itself typically runs over a set period with fixed sessions. In addition, employees get tasks they can keep working on in their day-to-day roles. Progress is followed up along the way, so both employee and company can see whether the training is actually delivering results.

Individual training or group classes – what suits your company?

Should the English training take place 1:1, or does it make more sense with a group of colleagues learning English together?

Individual training offers the most flexibility and can be tailored entirely to the person’s role, industry and challenges. It’s often the right choice for managers or specialists with very specific needs.

Group training is cheaper per participant. At the same time, it gives participants the chance to practise dialogue with others – something that’s hard to simulate with a teacher alone. It works well when several colleagues need to strengthen their English together, and it can also help build a shared language within the department.

Many companies actually choose a combination: shared group training supplemented with individual sessions for those who need extra focus.

What makes a good provider of corporate English training?

If you’re about to choose a provider for your employees’ English training, there are a few things worth asking about:

The teacher’s level and background. Are the teachers native speakers with business experience, or is it general language teaching with no industry focus?

Flexibility. Can the training take place both online and at your workplace, so it fits into a busy day without wasting time on travel?

Tailored content. Is the course adapted to your industry and actual tasks, or is it a standard programme everyone gets regardless of company?

Follow-up and measurable results. Is there follow-up on whether employees are actually improving – or does it all stop after the last session?

A provider that can answer a clear yes to all four points is a good starting point.

How corporate English training works at SprogEU

We work with small groups and high intensity, because it delivers the fastest and most lasting results. Every participant is level-tested before the programme begins, and the training is tailored to the individual employee’s level and the company’s specific needs.

Our language consultants teach in their native language and combine language training with cultural insight – this makes a real difference when English needs to be used in international negotiations or meetings, not just in theory. Training can take place both online and at your workplace, and after each programme we follow up on the results achieved, so you can see the concrete progress.

Frequently asked questions about corporate English training

How long does corporate English training take?

It depends on the starting level and goals, but most programmes are designed to fit into the working day with minimal disruption.

Can you train several colleagues in English at the same time?

Yes, we offer both individual training and group training, depending on what suits your team best.

Does the training only take place online, or can you come to us?

Both – you choose whether the training takes place online, at your company, or as a combination.

How do we know if the English training is working?

We level-test before the start and follow progress along the way, so you get a clear overview of the results after the programme.

Would you like to know more about how corporate English training can be tailored to your employees? Contact us for a no-obligation chat – or see how our workshops can supplement ongoing language training.