Intensive English Courses for Professionals

Fast-track your English. Upgrade your career. 
Verbivore’s intensive live courses are designed for ambitious professionals who want to speak English more confidently and apply it immediately in real-world business situations.
  • Small Groups (max 5 students)

  • Live online lessons with an expert teacher

  • Verbivore platform access included (normally €99/year)

  • Practical deliverables

  • Next cohorts start August 2025

Upcoming Intensive Courses

Business English Bootcamp (B2) 

Get fluent in the language of the workplace.

Perfect for if:
You're looking for a job, just started working in English, or want to feel more confident in interviews, meetings, and daily work interactions. 

When? 

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📅 August 18th–29th, 2025, 18:00 CET (Mon–Fri)

🕒 1 hour/day online

👥 Max 5 students

🎁 Includes 1-year Verbivore access

💶 Introductory price: €100 (normally €120)

What You'll Learn

  • Employment vocabulary + job interview practice

  • Daily speaking practice

  • Homework with Verbivore's platform

  • Downloadable resources

What You'll Get

  • Employment vocabulary 
  • Talking about money and salaries
  • Business meetings and team collaboration
  • HR, phrasal verbs, and professional expressions
  • Grammar for the workplace

Business Strategy and Communication (C1) 

Think, plan, and speak like an entrepreneur.


Perfect for you if:
You already speak English confidently and want to master the language of leadership, pitching, finance, and entrepreneurship. This course is also ideal if you’re launching a business or working in a startup.

When?

📅 August 18th–29th, 2025, 19:00 CET (Mon–Fri)

🕒 1 hour/day for 2 weeks

👥 Max 5 students

🎁 Includes 1-year Verbivore access

💶 Course fee: €200

What You'll Learn

  • Starting a business + choosing a structure
  • Entrepreneurship + networking
  • Business finance + funding
  • Marketing + branding
  • Business travel + leadership
  • Business crimes + ethics

What You'll Create

A business plan with: 
  • Business type + structure 
  • Revenue model 
  • SWOT analysis
  • Ethical and sustainability considerations
  • Business structure breakdown

Why Choose Verbivore Intensives?

✅ Small groups = big progress

✅ Focus on practical speaking

✅ Apply what you learn right away

✅ Learn from real-world case studies

✅ Keep learning after the course ends

Who's Your Teacher?

Hi, I'm Iona Douglas. I'm a language education specialist, course designer, and founder of Verbivore, a platform trusted by hundreds of learners around the world. 

For over a decade, I've helped professionals across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East build confidence and credibility in English. I've taught everyone from junior staff to CEOs, and created courses for Verbivore, companies, and universities. 

I also run Verbivore, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Startups in Esade’s eWorks accelerator,  a competitive programme supporting innovative, high-potential ventures.

If you're looking for a Business English course designed by someone who actually knows business, communication and adult learning, you're in the right place.

Want to attend? 

Spots are very limited - just 5 students per cohort. 

Sign up through Calendly below or email iona@verbivore.app to reserve your place. 

Not sure which course is right for you?

Send us a message at iona@verbivore.app and we'll help you choose based on your English level and goals. 
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