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Why join the Business English Conversation Club?

  • Professionally structured discussions on real business topics (not random chat!)
  • Online via Google Meet – join from anywhere, perfect for busy professionals
  • Open discussion format focused on topics professionals actually talk about at work
  • Small groups (max 8) – everyone gets speaking time and personalized feedback
  • Practice expressing opinions, debating ideas, and thinking critically in English

👋🏾 About me... Hi, I'm Javi!
Whether you're preparing for a promotion, leading international teams, or simply want to sound more confident at work, you're in the right place!

  • Native American English speaker with 5+ years coaching European professionals
  • Former corporate professional in the USA – I understand business environments firsthand
  • Conversant in French, allowing me to explain tricky concepts when helpful
  • Based in Lisbon, I create a supportive, judgment-free space where mistakes are part of learning

👉🏾 Don't just take my word for it—come join us and experience it yourself!

💼 What we discuss:

Each week explores a different business topic through guided conversation:

  • Corporate Innovation – fostering creativity, balancing risk, learning from failure
  • Feedback & Performance – giving constructive criticism, creating feedback cultures
  • Teamwork & Collaboration – high-performing teams, remote work, conflict resolution
  • Leadership Styles – what makes good leaders, adapting to different situations
  • Presentations & Public Speaking – engaging audiences, storytelling, handling Q&A
  • Workplace Culture – diversity, work-life balance, building positive environments
  • Decision-Making – data vs. intuition, managing uncertainty
  • Change Management – leading transformation, overcoming resistance
  • Negotiation – win-win strategies, cross-cultural approaches
  • Business Ethics & Sustainability – corporate responsibility, balancing profit and purpose

Topics rotate to keep discussions fresh and relevant!

📋 What happens in each session (60 minutes):

  • Warm-up: Ease into speaking with casual professional conversation
  • Topic introduction: Context, key vocabulary, discussion questions
  • Open discussion: Share perspectives, debate ideas, practice expressing opinions – I facilitate and provide real-time feedback
  • Wrap-up: Recap useful expressions, pronunciation tips, preview next topic

📌 Booking and Pricing

  • Drop-in: €20 per session | Pay here
  • 4-Session Package: €70 (save €10!) | Pay here
  • 10-Session Package: €170 (save €30!) | Pay here

📅 Book your spot: Please pay with the appropriate link above.

⚠️ Please also RSVP on Meetup so I can plan group size and send you the Zoom link!

Session Details

  • When: Every Saturday, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Where: Online via Google Meet (link sent 24 hours before session to registered participants)
  • Level: B2-C1 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
  • Group size: 3-8 professionals
  • What you need: Computer/tablet with camera and microphone, stable internet connection

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