You Passed the Test. Now, Win the Promotion.
For ambitious professionals in the UK, your B1 visa English is the starting line, not the finish line. It's time to close the gap between being understood and being influential.
Last updated: 1 September 2025
Book a 30-Min Strategy SessionYou did the hard work. You navigated the immigration system and proved your English was good enough for a UK visa. But now, in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes negotiations, you feel that something is missing. You're participating, but are you truly competing?
Relying on B1-level English in a C1-level business world is like bringing a road car to a Formula 1 race. You're on the track, but you're not equipped to win.
Are You Ready to Bridge the Gap?
The difference between visa-level English and the language of leadership is vast. See where you stand and where you need to be to unlock your true career potential in the UK.
| Skill | B1 Level (Visa Minimum) | C1 Level (Your Career Goal) |
|---|---|---|
| Meetings | You can follow the main points and state a simple opinion. | You actively shape the conversation, handle complex questions, and argue your viewpoint with persuasive nuance. |
| Emails & Reports | You can write factual emails on familiar work topics. | You compose diplomatic, influential emails to key stakeholders and write well-structured, analytical reports. |
| Presentations | You can deliver a prepared presentation using simple language. | You deliver engaging, clear presentations, adapting your message to the audience and confidently managing the Q&A. |
| Networking | You can manage basic small talk and introductions. | You build genuine rapport, understand professional humour, and navigate conversations with cultural intelligence. |
Go Beyond General English: A Career-Focused Approach
Generic apps and grammar drills won't teach you the language of leadership. To make the leap from B1 to C1, you need a targeted, strategic approach. TEO Academy connects you with specialist tutors who act as your personal career communication coach.
Industry-Specific Coaching
Master the precise language of your sector, from finance to tech. Work with tutors who are active professionals and understand your world.
High-Stakes Scenarios
Rehearse the moments that define your career. Role-play job interviews, client negotiations, and performance reviews in a safe, constructive space.
Cultural Fluency
Go beyond words to understand the nuances of British business etiquette—from indirect communication to building rapport effectively.
Personalised Feedback
Receive expert, one-to-one analysis of your speech and writing to polish your professional tone and eliminate confidence-killing errors.
Your First Step: The 30-Minute Strategy Session
This isn't just a "trial lesson"—it's a professional consultation to build the foundation for your career acceleration. It's your opportunity to find the perfect coaching partner.
1. Define Your Ambition
In this focused 30-minute session, you will discuss your specific career challenges and goals with a potential tutor.
2. Develop a Strategy
The tutor will work with you to outline a personalised learning plan—a clear roadmap from where you are to where you want to be.
3. Choose with Confidence
Experience their coaching style firsthand. Our tutors set their own competitive rates for trials and lessons, giving you control and transparency.
Don't Let Your Language Skills Hold Your Career Back
You are a skilled, experienced professional whose ideas deserve to be heard and respected. Stop letting language be the barrier between you and your next big opportunity.
Choose a learning partner that respects your ambition. TEO Academy was built to bridge the gap between passing a test and leading a room. Our tutors are dedicated coaches invested in your success.
Ready to transform your English from a visa requirement into your most powerful professional asset?
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