Live online delivery
When: May 7 – July 9, 2026 – every Thursday 18:30-21:00
Language of Instruction: English
Audience: By registration only
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2026
Why can you trust the Center of Professional and Continuing Education with your training?
Our trainers are experienced specialists in adult learning and business communication, with extensive experience working with professionals and organizations.
All trainers:
- Are certified Business English trainers
- Specialize in adult professional education
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in business communication and language training
- Are regularly observed and supported by experienced academic managers
- Are committed to helping participants build confidence, clarity, and impact when communicating in English
Overview
Oral Business English with Presentation Skills is a highly interactive program designed for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to communicate confidently in English in a range of workplace situations.
Through carefully structured workshops and practical communication activities, participants develop greater fluency, accuracy, and clarity while expanding their business English vocabulary.
A central component of the course is presentation skills training. Participants learn how to structure presentations effectively, communicate ideas clearly, and engage their audience with confidence. The program culminates with a short presentation delivered by each participant in Week 10, allowing participants to apply the techniques developed during the program.
The course also builds intercultural awareness, helping professionals communicate effectively in international and multicultural business environments.
Who is this course for?
Oral Business English with Presentation Skills is for professionals who wish to strengthen their business communication skills and become more confident in conducting business effectively in English in a variety of contexts. It is ideal for professionals who:
- Use English regularly in meetings, discussions, or professional interactions
- Want to communicate ideas more clearly and confidently in international work environments
- Need to present information, ideas, or project updates in English
- Are looking to strengthen their professional communication and presentation skills
The course is suitable for:
- Individuals: Professionals who wish to join an open group program and practice communication skills with peers from different industries.
- Companies: Organizations seeking in-company training for teams or customized programs aligned with their roles, industry, and objectives. Programs can be delivered face-to-face or online.
- Executives: Senior professionals who wish to strengthen their communication and presentation skills in English may benefit from personalized 1:1 coaching tailored to their professional goals and leadership context.
* In-company and Executive training is available upon request. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your needs.
Why Attend?
In today’s global workplace, professionals are expected to communicate ideas clearly, contribute confidently to discussions, and present information effectively in English.
Strong communication and presentation skills help professionals build credibility, influence decisions, and collaborate successfully across cultures. This course helps participants develop practical strategies to express ideas clearly, participate actively in discussions, and deliver presentations with greater confidence. Participants learn in a focused adult learning environment alongside other professionals, guided by experienced trainers specializing in business communication and presentation skills.
Key Benefits
Participants will learn how to:
✔ Speak more fluently and confidently in professional situations
✔ Communicate ideas clearly in meetings and discussions
✔ Expand business English vocabulary for workplace communication
✔ Improve pronunciation and intelligibility
✔ Design and deliver clear, engaging business presentations
✔ Strengthen intercultural communication skills
To fully benefit from the course, participants should be independent users of English and be approximately at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be better able to:
- Speak more fluently and accurately in a range of business contexts
- Present themselves and their work clearly and professionally
- Discuss workplace trends, CSR, and global issues with greater vocabulary and confidence
- Use pronunciation strategies to improve clarity and rhythm
- Handle meetings, small talk, and networking situations with greater ease
- Communicate effectively across cultures
- Design, structure and deliver structured and impactful presentations in English
Course Structure
The course consists of 10 interactive workshops focusing on real-world business communication.
Week 1: Introductions: Your Role and Responsibilities
Week 2: Company Values & CSR
Week 3: Holding Meaningful Discussions
Week 4: Small Talk & Networking
Week 5: Future Trends
Week 6: Presentation Skills: The Essential Toolkit
Week 7: Power & Persuasion
Week 8: Productivity Hacks
Week 9: Storytelling: Advice to My Younger Self
Week 10: Final Presentations
* Participants will deliver a short presentation in the final session, applying the techniques learned throughout the program.
Certificate of Participation
In order to be awarded the Certificate of Participation from the Deree – Center of Professional and Continuing Education, participants will need to attend at least 70% of the course (7 sessions), complete 7 online tasks and deliver the final presentation.
Dates & Times
The course runs for 10 consecutive weeks and consists of a 2.5-hour workshop per week (25 contact hours in total).
Live online delivery
Thursdays, 18:30-21:00
May 7, 2026
May 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 4, 2026
June 11, 2026
June 18, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 2, 2026
July 9, 2026
What our Alumni say
“Oral Business English was a high standard course. I am so happy I had the opportunity to be taught and been inspired by your program, especially driven by Ms. Artemis Michael. Thank you so much! ”
Katerina Kyriakopoulou
CEO Office
PPC RENEWABLES S.M.S.A
“My experience in Oral Business English has been nothing short of exceptional. I am grateful for the invaluable skills I have acquired, which have undoubtedly enhanced my professional communication abilities. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their English language skills in a business context. Thank you once again for the opportunity; I look forward to applying the knowledge gained in my future endeavors.”
Christos Stamatis
“It has been a great experience to participate in such an interesting and productive program with a great teacher and amazing colleagues!”
Georgia Arampatzi
Brand Manager
Marketing
Lundbeck Hellas SA
“Oral Business English was a great course with wonderful people and Ms Artemis Michael who was an outstanding trainer, maybe the best trainer I have ever met.
The course was very pleasant with many exercises, tips and a lot of discussions around all the business issues you might need.
I totally recommend this course and I look forward to attending another similar course.
Thank you for the great job!”Anna Adamantiadou
Supply Chain Specialist
UCB
“Great course, amazing instructor, fantastic learning experience!
I totally recommend Oral Business English because it helps you improve and fine-tune your speech; it builds oral fluency and makes you a more competent and confident English speaker. In short, it provides you with a clear set of strategies to practice immediately in a business setting.
The course content was very well structured and inclusive, taking into account the language evolution and corresponding to the majority of business situations out there. The balance between covering the fundamentals and more complex topics was brilliant. I was really amazed at how much we covered in such a short amount of time!
This course is the best example of teaching I have seen in a long time, thanks to Ms. Michael. A great quality educator makes a huge difference! Ms. Michael teaches Oral Business English with respect, insight and humor, and she is totally attuned to the participants’ skills and learning styles. She gave me the confidence to move forward and the motivation to be productive.
Overall, Oral Business English forced me to think about and reflect upon the way I’ve been speaking English and helped me adopt new patterns of regular practice. It was a great refresher for me and definitely, I will be back for more!”
Constantina Canellopoulou
HR Architecture for SMEs & Family Enterprises
Executive Coach
“Oral Business English was a great learning experience for me. The course was perfectly organized by Deree and our trainer was marvelous. Her teaching skills and methods improved my participation in the course and increased my knowledge.”
Thomas Georgiou
Practica
“My experience of the 10-week course is really impressive.
It was a class with wonderful people and an excellent Trainer.
Interesting conversations and tasks took place every week, and I always looked forward to the lesson.
Vocabulary, important collocations and pronunciation tips were stressed by Lia Kalianos in such a manner that I will not forget if I continue to think in English and talking to myself in English.
I would definitely attend another similar course – thank you very much!”Vasso Mavroeidi
Sales & Relationship Affairs Supervisor
Aegean Airlines
Course Fees
Regular single participant fee: €310
Members of the ACG community, Professional Education past participants and the unemployed: €280
*Companies who wish to register two or more employees may contact us at [email protected]
Meet our Dedicated Trainers
Lia Kalianos, DELTA MA CertIBET PM2
Lia is a bilingual DELTA-qualified Business English Trainer in the Center of Professional and Continuing Education at Deree-The American College of Greece. She has been an adult educator for over 20 years and has valuable experience in designing and facilitating open group and in-company Business English and English for Specific Purposes training, both face-to-face and online.
Lia has a diploma in teaching English to adults (Cambridge DELTA) and is certified in International Business English Training (Trinity College London), Intercultural Training (International House London) and Project Management (PM2).
Lia spent 20 years abroad in the UK, France and Belgium. She has earned BA(Hons) and MA degrees from University College London (UCL), The University of London.
Artemis Michael, MA
Artemis was raised in the USA and is a bilingual, certified Business English Trainer at the Center of Professional and Continuing Education at Deree – The American College of Greece. She has extensive experience in delivering English for Specific Purposes training to a wide range of business professionals in the fields of graphic design, interior decoration, marketing, and management.
Having participated in various theatre workshops and amateur theatre performances for nearly 12 years, she also has invaluable experience in theatre speech training, improvisation, and oral communication skills, which have proven to be particularly effective tools in language teaching and training. Additionally, she is a certified Oral Examiner for the National Foreign Language Exam System (KPG).
Artemis has worked as a consecutive interpreter for the Foreign Press Association, as a simultaneous interpreter for Al Jazeera and Channel 9 television news broadcasting, and as a translator and editor for various Publishing Houses. She also teaches Greek Language and Culture at The American College of Greece.
She is certified in Business English Training (International House), and she holds BA and MA degrees (English) from The American College of Greece and The University of Sussex, UK.
For more information, please call 210 600 9800 ext. 1532, 1332 or email [email protected].
Oral Business English can be taken in conjunction with Business English Skills
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