Category

Category: English for Professionals

Explore articles, lessons, and English-learning content from English to XYZ.

How to Answer Behavioural Interview Questions in English

June 10, 2026

You’ve prepared your vocabulary. You’ve rehearsed your introduction. Then the interviewer leans forward and says: “Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult colleague.” And your mind goes blank. Behavioural interview questions catch people off guard because they don’t want a fact — they want a story. And telling a clear, confident story […]

Read article →

How to Introduce Yourself Professionally in English

May 20, 2026

First impressions happen fast. Within the first thirty seconds of meeting someone, they’ve already started forming an opinion of you. So if your professional introduction sounds uncertain, over-rehearsed, or just plain awkward, that’s what sticks. The good news is that a strong self-introduction follows a simple structure — and once you know it, you can […]

Read article →

English for Negotiations: 5 Mistakes That Cost You Deals

March 4, 2026

Negotiations are already stressful. You’re managing the numbers, reading the room, and trying not to show your hand. The last thing you need is your English working against you. Yet for many learners, it does exactly that — not because their grammar is terrible, but because small word choices send the wrong signal entirely. A […]

Read article →

Advanced English for Professionals: Sound Like You Mean It

February 21, 2026

Most professionals hit a ceiling. Their English is good enough to get by, but not quite good enough to command a room, close a deal, or write an email that actually gets read. The gap between functional English and advanced professional English is smaller than you think. It mostly comes down to one thing: hedging […]

Read article →

English for Salary Negotiations: 5 Mistakes to Stop Making

January 4, 2026

Most people are nervous enough going into a salary negotiation without also saying the wrong thing in English. The problem is that many learners rely on direct translations from their first language, or they’ve picked up phrases from films that sound awkward in a real professional setting. The result? You come across as either too […]

Read article →

English for Networking Events: 5 Mistakes to Stop Making

December 1, 2025

Networking events are already a bit uncomfortable. You’re standing in a room full of strangers, holding a drink you don’t really want, trying to remember someone’s name thirty seconds after they told you. The last thing you need is your English letting you down at exactly the wrong moment. The mistakes below aren’t rare or […]

Read article →

What happens in the free Speaking and Writing Assessment

Free Assessment • 30 Minutes • Personal Feedback • Clear Next Steps

Most learners know within the first few minutes whether this is the right fit.

1. Quick introduction

We discuss your goals, your current level, and what you need English to help you do.

2. Speaking and writing check

We review your speaking and writing priorities for IELTS, work, or real-life communication.

3. Practical feedback

You receive direct feedback on what is clear, what is weak, and what to fix first.

4. Recommended path

You leave with a realistic plan and the right coaching path for your goal.