executiveenglish.co.uk

What It Is

Executive English focuses on “Advanced English for Professionals,” offering advanced English training for professionals worldwide. These are not basic speaking classes; the lessons are built around business negotiation, leadership communication, complex workplace scenarios, and debates on international issues. According to the available text, teaching is mainly led by Joe Gilmour, a former UK lawyer and former lecturer at Chukyo University, with more than 10 years of experience teaching executive English. The organization is said to be based in Nagoya, Japan.

Core Courses and Teaching Format

Courses include Advanced Business English, Conversation Practice, group lessons, and a 4-week group course. One-on-one lessons last 55 minutes and are delivered online via Zoom. Group lessons are arranged on italki, usually with no more than 6 participants, and cover demanding topics such as gender, immigration, free speech, the economy, and national identity. The focus is not everyday small talk, but clear expression, authority, persuasiveness, critical thinking, and organizing ideas under pressure.

Pricing and Certificates

Pricing is relatively transparent: a single 55-minute lesson costs USD 35; 5 lessons cost USD 165; 10 lessons cost USD 315; and 20 lessons cost USD 595. Group lessons are USD 12 per session, while the 4-week group course costs USD 60. Lesson packages are valid for 6 months. Prices are shown in USD and converted into local currency at checkout. The text does not mention accreditation, completion certificates, or links to official exams, so it is not ideal for learners whose main goal is earning a certificate.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are clear positioning, a strong teacher profile, advanced topics, and close alignment with real cross-border workplace situations. Several student reviews mention taking more than 160 lessons, suggesting good long-term retention. The drawbacks are that the service depends heavily on a single teacher, so scheduling capacity may be limited; group lessons have fixed times and rely on the italki platform; and the course difficulty is relatively high, making it less friendly for beginner-to-intermediate learners. There is also limited disclosure about payment methods, customer support, and any learning management system.

Who It Suits and Access from China

It is best suited to lawyers, managers, consultants, writers, multinational-company employees, and others who already have an English foundation and want to improve high-level communication. Users in China will need to use Zoom for lessons, and access stability may depend on their network environment. italki is generally accessible, but available payment methods should be confirmed on the actual checkout page. If Chinese-language support, local payment options, or structured exam preparation matter more, alternatives to compare include Cambly, Preply, other teachers on italki, EF English Live, or domestic business English providers.