Business language training is an ace up your sleeve for communicating with non-native stakeholders clearly, confidently, and professionally. And yes, Better Business Communication Day on 26th January is the ideal excuse to talk about it.
This is because businesses are increasingly trading in all corners of the globe. As a result, language barriers are creeping in, and so do misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and repeated “Sorry?” scenarios.
Who wants those in a boardroom, on a Zoom call, or while chatting at an exhibition stand?
National Today shared in their Better Business Communication Day – January 26, 2026 article:
“On average, people spend around 70 to 80 % of their days using some form of communication. Of that time, we typically spend about 9% writing, 16% reading, 30% speaking, and 45% listening”.
That’s a seismic amount of communicating every working day. Imagine what it potentially means if you’re not speaking the same language.
The Reality of Better Business Communication Speaks for Itself
At its heart, business communication means sharing information clearly and effectively with two stakeholder groups:
- Internally with your team
- Externally with clients, partners, and suppliers
Now add international markets, overseas offices, or export ambitions into the mix.
It’s worth giving some serious thought to business language training if your business has:
- Multinational teams working across borders
- Export personnel dealing with overseas buyers
- Employees negotiating, presenting, or building relationships in another language
This is where business language training makes an epic difference. And here’s how you can experience it firsthand.
Choose From Tailored Group or 1:1 Business Language Training
You might choose to learn in small group language classes, either at your premises, an external venue like a hotel meeting room, or at your local language school.
It’s practical, social and far more engaging than just textbooks for a variety of reasons, such as:
- Role play and exercises for real world practice
- Immediate feedback in a supportive environment
- Learning alongside colleagues with shared goals
But what if you need industry specific vocabulary or advanced skills?
Individual language tuition might be a superior fit when your role, sector, or level needs a fully personalised plan.
Flexible, Powerful, and Built Around Your Business
At la Academia, business language training can take place at our Cheadle head office or at your premises, at your chosen time slots, even changing from week to week if necessary.
Get in touch with your requirements and we’ll help you choose the most effective option for your team. Better communication builds better business, after all.