Learn Formal British Business Greetings & Introductions That Make an Impact

Speak With Confidence in Any Professional Setting

Many of my students are highly intelligent, well-educated professionals from around the world but struggle with sounding natural, confident, and professional—especially in real-life business situations.

Whether you're applying for a job in an international company, working with native English speakers, or preparing to relocate for work—mastering formal British Business English greetings is essential.

And I’m here to help you do just that.

Why Professional Greetings Matter

In English-speaking environments, first impressions matter.

How you greet someone can immediately shape how you’re perceived—competent, confident, respectful... or unsure, awkward, or unprepared.

Formal British English has its own tone, register, and expressions—especially in the workplace. It's polite, professional, and often more indirect than American English. Learning the right greetings and phrases helps you:

  • ✅ Build trust and rapport with colleagues and clients
  • ✅ Avoid social or cultural misunderstandings
  • ✅ Sound polished and natural in meetings, interviews, and presentations
  • ✅ Feel confident speaking spontaneously in any professional setting

Pricing depends on your level, goals, and schedule. Book a FREE Strategy Session to receive your personalised learning plan and quote!!

Common Formal Business Greetings in British English

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Idioms & Colloquial Terms for the Workplace

Even in formal environments, native speakers use idioms naturally. Here are some that are professional but still authentic:

  • “Break the ice” – Start a conversation or interaction more easily. "Let’s start with a quick round of introductions to break the ice."
  • “On the same page” – In agreement or understanding. "Before we begin, I’d like to ensure we’re all on the same page."
  • “Touch base” – Connect briefly, usually to update or check in. "Can we touch base after lunch regarding the proposal?"
  • “By the book” – Following rules or protocol. "Our onboarding process is done strictly by the book."
  • “In the loop” – Being kept informed. "I’ll make sure you’re kept in the loop about any updates."

What You’ll Gain From My Classes

My online lessons are designed specifically for professionals like you—B1 to C2 English speakers preparing for global careers or professional relocation.

You’ll learn:

  • 🗣️ How to greet colleagues, clients, and superiors formally and naturally
  • 🧩 The difference between formal, neutral, and informal register
  • 💡 Phrases for small talk, first impressions, and polite conversation
  • 🎧 Listening skills to understand native speed, tone, and accent
  • 🧠 Grammar and vocabulary fine-tuning for clarity and fluency

You won’t just learn English—you’ll gain the confidence to use it in high-stakes, real-life situations.

Book Your Trial Lesson Today

Let’s have a relaxed chat and see how I can help. No pressure—just progress.

Why Your English Level Is Already Good Enough

If you’re reading this, you’re already halfway there. You understand a lot. Now, it’s about speaking with confidence.

My lessons are:

  • ✅ Online and flexible for busy professionals
  • ✅ Tailored to B1–C2 speakers—no repeating beginner content
  • ✅ Designed to be practical, real, and results-driven
  • ✅ Supportive and encouraging—no fear, no judgement

Ready to Feel Confident and Sound Professional?

You don’t have to feel nervous before every meeting or doubt yourself during introductions.

Imagine this:

✅ You walk into an interview, introduce yourself clearly and professionally.
✅ You speak up in meetings without fear of “sounding wrong.”
✅ You connect with clients, colleagues, and managers effortlessly.

This is what you’ll learn in my online English classes—and more.

Let’s build your confidence, fluency, and professional voice together.

Pricing depends on your level, goals, and schedule. Book a FREE Strategy Session to receive your personalised learning plan and quote!!

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AUTHORITY RESET (1:1)

For senior professionals whose competence doesn’t always sound like authority.

Authority Reset is a short, private 1:1 intervention for leaders who:

  • soften decisions
  • over-explain
  • get interrupted or talked over
  • sound less senior than their role requires

This work focuses on language under pressure — how you speak in meetings, negotiations, and moments where authority must land calmly and clearly.

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DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

For leaders avoiding conversations they know need to happen.

Difficult Conversations is a focused 1:1 intervention for professionals who:

delay or dilute uncomfortable messages

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You learn how to stay calm, precise, and in control — even when the other person isn’t.

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Strategic Influence is a private intervention for leaders who:

  • contribute strong ideas that don’t shape decisions
  • struggle to influence upwards or across
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This work teaches you how decisions actually move — and how to place your language so your ideas carry weight.


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