English courses for businesses and professionals
We help professionals perform better. ACA’s tailored Business English programs and related services are informed by 35 years’ experience with over 1000 organizations and the expertise of our instructors, training advisers and client service executives.
Language training
Why choose ACA?
Program steps
Turnkey Business English programs that boost employee performance
Your staff need effective Business English language training and the file has landed on your desk. Now what? What kind of courses actually improve job performance? How do you measure employee progress and program success? Will rollout be a logistical nightmare?
Don’t worry—we’re on it. ACA’s turnkey Business English programs teach your employees the language skills they need while supporting you each step of the way. Whether training is required for a single executive or all your departments, ACA will take care of everything from the initial needs assessment to final student evaluations, regularly reporting to you on program progress, quality control and student performance. We thrive on feedback from you and your employees—tell us how we can help, improve and impress.

What your employees learn
Suppliers aren’t calling to quiz your managers on irregular verbs and your national sales team isn’t meeting to discuss what they did last weekend. Your employees need practical language skills to support your organization’s performance on the national and international scene.
ACA’s Business English courses and course books teach the language skills professionals need. We help employees improve their speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary and other skills in courses based on real-life work situations. The learning doesn’t stop when class is over—your staff will acquire strategies to integrate English practice into their daily lives, resulting in faster, deeper learning and a higher return on your organization’s investment.

Types of courses
In-class

In-class instruction is available at your organization’s offices or our training centre for small group (3–5 students max.), private or semi-private courses.
ACA will evaluate employees’ English language proficiency before their courses and take care of all program logistics like group creation, class scheduling, room reservations and student questions. Afterwards, you will receive an assessment of the course and your staff’s progress.
Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for a Business English training program designed to support your organization’s objectives.
Online course

Online courses are a flexible, effective option for staff who travel frequently, telecommute or need English to communicate by phone and email. Employees learn at their desks with their instructors’ faces on the screen. They see what their instructors write, hear what their instructors say, ask questions and participate in speaking and writing activities. To start the course, they need only click on a secure link and dial a phone number. Everything is recorded and available for review later.
Available for small group (2 to 4 students) or private courses.
ACA will evaluate employees’ English language proficiency before their courses and take care of all program logistics like group creation, class scheduling, room reservations and student questions. Afterwards, you will receive an assessment of the course and your staff’s progress.
- Learn English from the office
- Communicate directly with the instructor on screen
- Record your class for later review
Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for a Business English training program designed to support your organization’s objectives.
Telephone course
Telephone courses are a flexible, effective option for individuals who travel frequently, telecommute or spend most of their time on the phone (for private lessons only).
ACA will evaluate employees’ English language proficiency before their courses and take care of all program logistics and student questions. Afterwards, you will receive an assessment of the course and your staff’s progress.
Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for a Business English training program designed to support your organization’s objectives.
Specialized courses
Do your staff need targeted courses on specialized topics like industry-specific vocabulary, writing reports or negotiating with suppliers?
Whether you need a few workshops for key employees or customized educational materials developed by our in-house team, ACA can deliver. Contact us for a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for specialized courses designed to support your organization’s objectives.
Other languages
Parlez-vous français? ¿Habla español? Sprechen Sie deutsch? 你会讲中文吗 ?
ACA offers courses in several languages, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for a language training program designed to support your organization’s objectives.
Participants and instructors
Number of participants per class
Depending on their needs and preferences, your employees may require small group (3–5 students max.), private or semi-private Business English courses.
- Small group Business English courses: These classes are composed of three to five professionals with compatible English abilities and objectives. Training can take place at your offices, our training centre or online.
- Private Business English courses: Private lessons focus entirely on one individual’s needs and result in faster progress. Training can take place at your offices, our training centre, online or by telephone.
- Semi-private Business English courses: Two-student courses are a good option for colleagues who wish to focus on the same subjects and skills. Training can take place at your offices, our training centre or online. Please note that we must ensure students’ English abilities are compatible before proceeding with a semi-private course.
Our instructors
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Judy Carruth
Instructor
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Jennifer Campbell
Instructor
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Romann Riegel
Instructor
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Christa Flynn
Instructor
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Danny Baker
Instructor
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Kyle McKee
Instructor
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Lauren Lungren
Instructor
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Susan Assad
Language training
Why choose ACA?
Perform better

Perform better at the job you have—or get the job you want.
Do clients call to quiz you on irregular verbs? Have you ever written a report on what you did last weekend? Probably not.
ACA’s Business English courses teach the language skills professionals need. We help you improve your speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary and other skills in lessons based on real-life work situations.
What you learn
You can’t learn to ride a bike by studying the theory of bike design. The same applies to improving English language performance: grammar and vocabulary alone aren’t enough—you need to practice using your new language skills in realistic professional situations.
ACA’s Business English classes and course books will teach you these language skills in real-life work contexts using theory explanations, practical exercises and dynamic communication activities. The learning doesn’t stop when class is over: we also help you develop strategies to integrate English practice into your daily life.

Types of courses
In-class

In-class instruction is available at your offices or our training centre. Depending on your needs and objectives, you may prefer private, semi-private or small group classes (3 to 5 students).
Whichever format you choose, the process begins with an assessment of your language level and a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your objectives and expectations.
Online course

Learn and practice Business English at your desk with the instructor’s face on the screen. See what the instructor writes, hear what the instructor says, ask questions and participate in speaking and writing activities. Just click a secure link and dial a phone number to start your online course. Everything is recorded and available for review later. It’s a convenient, effective way to learn.
Depending on your needs and objectives, you may prefer private or small group online classes (2 to 4 students).
- Learn English from the office
- Communicate directly with the instructor on screen
- Record your class for later review
Whichever format you choose, the process begins with an assessment of your language level and a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your objectives and expectations.
Telephone course
Learn from anywhere you please. Telephone course are a flexible, effective format that also simulates the way many of us communicate in English (private lessons only).
Whichever format you choose, the process begins with an assessment of your language level and a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your objectives and expectations.
Specialized courses
Perhaps you’d like some help improving only a very specific language skill (like writing better emails) or maybe you just need a few sessions to prepare for next month’s big presentation.
Whether you need a customized training program, a few coaching sessions or educational materials specialized for your business sector, our team is ready to help you meet your professional objectives. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your objectives and expectations.
Other languages
Parlez-vous français? ¿Habla español? Sprechen Sie deutsch? 你会讲中文吗 ?
ACA offers courses in several languages, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a training adviser to discuss your objectives and expectations.
Participants and instructors
Number of participants per class
Depending on your needs and preferences, you may wish to take private, semi-private or small group (3–5 students max.) Business English courses.
- Private Business English courses: Private lessons focus entirely on one individual’s needs and result in faster progress. Private courses can take place at your offices, our training centre, online or by telephone.
- Semi-private Business English courses: Two-student courses are a good option for colleagues who wish to focus on the same subjects and skills. Semi-private classes take place at your offices, our training centre or online. Please note that we must ensure students’ English abilities are compatible before proceeding with a semi-private course.
- Small group Business English courses : These classes are composed of three to five professionals with compatible English abilities and objectives. Small group courses are available at your offices, our training centre or online.
Our instructors
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Kyle McKee
Instructor
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Romann Riegel
Instructor
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Judy Carruth
Instructor
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Christa Flynn
Instructor
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Lauren Lungren
Instructor
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Danny Baker
Instructor
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Susan Assad
Instructor
Other services
Employee language assessment
How well do they know—or need to know—English?
Does your team leader speak English fluently? Can the candidate do the job? Which employees actually need language training?
Whether you need to measure the language performance of a single employee or the whole department, ACA has the tools, experience and capacity to get the job done. We can use our own evaluations or develop tests tailored to your organization’s requirements; your employees can be assessed online, by phone, at your offices or ACA’s training centre, or any combination thereof.
Build your own assessment package from a range of options, including:
- General English level assessments: “How many of my employees are beginners or intermediates—and what do those levels even mean?” Determine professionals’ general English levels. Participants take ACA’s standardized online comprehension and written tests (30 minutes each), and then are interviewed by phone (15 – 25 minutes). You will receive a short report classifying and explaining each professional’s results.
- Business English assessments: “Can this person do this job?” Determine whether professionals have the right kind of English skills to fill one or more positions. ACA works with you to identify the specific skills required, then designs and carries out customized tests (spoken, written, comprehension, etc.). You will receive a detailed report with linguistic job profile(s), each professional’s results and our assessment of their ability to fill the position(s) in question.
- Oral proficiency assessments: “Do they speak English fluently?” Assess professionals’ speaking skills. ACA conducts a 20-minute interview in person or by phone. You will receive a short report classifying and explaining each professional’s results.
Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We will follow up with a proposal for employee assessment services to support your organization’s objectives.
Customized training materials
Whether it’s a vocabulary cheat sheet for waiters or a specialized course book for employees of a financial services firm, ACA delivers high-quality educational tools tailored to your organization’s reality.
Our multidisciplinary team of pedagogical advisers, teachers, writers and graphic designers have years of experience developing training materials such as our Learn and Perform in English Series, 20 Business English course books that integrate grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication skills in real-life contexts, used to train thousands of professionals to date.
Contact us for a free consultation with an ACA training adviser to discuss your needs and ask your questions. We’ll follow up with a proposal for customized training materials to support your organization’s objectives.

Translation
ACA provides its clients with high-quality translation, editing and proofreading services. Contact us for more information on how we can help.
Our instructors
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Lauren Lungren
Instructor
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Kyle McKee
Instructor
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Judy Carruth
Instructor
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Jane Pycock
Instructor
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Romann Riegel
Instructor
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Victoria Mladenovski
Instructor