Business English for Product Managers
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Who This Programme Is For
This programme is designed for product managers and senior product professionals who want to elevate their spoken Business English from competent to executive-level sophistication. Whether you're presenting to stakeholders, leading technical discussions, or communicating with C-suite executives, this programme will give you the vocabulary precision, grammatical sophistication, and communication strategies required for senior product management roles.
What You'll Learn
Over 20 units, you'll develop advanced spoken communication skills needed for senior product management—from persuasive client presentations to executive board communications. You'll master the sophisticated vocabulary, advanced grammar structures, and communication strategies required to:
- Replace basic vocabulary with sophisticated professional alternatives in natural speech
- Use technical phrasal verbs naturally in product discussions
- Apply advanced grammar structures including subjunctive mood and emphatic constructions
- Deliver persuasive presentations using rhetorical language patterns
- Switch register appropriately between engineering teams and C-suite audiences
- Handle sensitive stakeholder situations using diplomatic language
Each unit uses authentic product management scenarios as a framework for teaching language, ensuring you learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication patterns in realistic professional contexts.
Programme Structure
The programme develops vocabulary sophistication, advanced grammar, and strategic communication across 20 units. Units 1-7 build sophisticated word partnerships and eliminate basic vocabulary. Units 8-14 develop complex grammatical structures and register control. Units 15-20 apply skills across executive presentations, negotiations, and integration contexts.
Key Learning Approach
Recognize that C1-level spoken English requires sophisticated vocabulary choices and advanced grammar. Build systematic alternatives to basic vocabulary through natural collocations. Practice authentic product management scenarios with immediate feedback on sophistication. Result: Executive-level spoken English proficiency for product management contexts.
Unit 1: Advanced Business Collocations
What you'll learn: Natural word partnerships used by native speakers in business contexts. Collocations for product management: strategic alignment, actionable insights, seamless integration. Systematic alternatives to basic vocabulary combinations. Avoiding direct translation errors that create unnatural English. Collocation patterns and selection rules based on context.
Grammar: How collocations function as fixed lexical phrases in English
Practice: Product presentations incorporating advanced collocations naturally in spontaneous speech
Focus: Replacing basic vocabulary combinations with sophisticated native-speaker alternatives
Unit 2: Business Idioms and Corporate Expressions
What you'll learn: Native-speaker idioms commonly used in product management contexts. Idiomatic expressions for impact, priorities, analysis, and discussion. Appropriate formality levels and contexts for different business idioms. Cultural context and professional appropriateness of metaphorical language. Avoiding literal interpretation mistakes with figurative expressions.
Grammar: How idioms function as semantic units in business communication
Practice: Business discussions integrating corporate expressions naturally without forced usage
Focus: Confident, appropriate use of business idioms in professional product discussions
Unit 3: Precise Descriptive Vocabulary
What you'll learn: Sophisticated alternatives to overused basic adjectives in product contexts. Gradations of meaning and intensity for precise communication. Context-appropriate word selection based on situation and audience. Systematic vocabulary expansion beyond comfort zone basics. Building vocabulary banks organized by concept rather than translation.
Grammar: How adjectives collocate with specific nouns in business contexts
Practice: Product descriptions using sophisticated alternatives to basic descriptive vocabulary
Focus: Eliminating overreliance on basic descriptors in all spoken professional communication
Unit 4: Rhetorical Language for Persuasion
What you'll learn: Rhetorical devices for building persuasive arguments in presentations. Power vocabulary that creates impact and influence. Emotional and logical appeal language structures. Confidence-building expressions and assertive vocabulary. Vocabulary for emphasizing importance, value, and urgency appropriately.
Grammar: How rhetorical structures create emphasis and persuasion
Practice: Client presentations using rhetorical language and persuasive vocabulary patterns
Focus: Confident spoken delivery of persuasive arguments in client-facing situations
Unit 5: Technical Phrasal Verbs
What you'll learn: IT and software phrasal verbs commonly used in technical product discussions. Precise usage contexts and appropriate formality levels for technical phrasal verbs. Common mistakes and corrections in technical language use. Integration of technical vocabulary into natural product management workflows. Understanding when phrasal verbs are appropriate versus formal alternatives.
Grammar: Phrasal verb patterns (separable/inseparable, literal/figurative meanings)
Practice: Technical discussions incorporating phrasal verbs naturally in product timeline conversations
Focus: Confident use of technical phrasal verbs in spontaneous business discussions
Unit 6: Nuanced Problem-Solving Vocabulary
What you'll learn: Sophisticated alternatives to overused management and improvement vocabulary. Precise vocabulary for discussing issues, solutions, and implementations. Gradations of meaning between similar problem-solving terms. Context-appropriate selection of sophisticated alternatives. Building systematic vocabulary banks for common product management concepts.
Grammar: How verb choice affects meaning precision and professional register
Practice: Problem-solving discussions using expanded vocabulary beyond comfortable basics
Focus: Precise word choice that communicates subtle differences in meaning and approach
Unit 7: Cultural References and Metaphorical Language
What you'll learn: Business metaphors and their meanings in professional contexts. Cultural context and appropriate usage of metaphorical expressions. Common metaphorical frameworks: sports, military, navigation in business. Understanding implicit cultural references in international business English. Creating effective metaphors for explaining complex product concepts.
Grammar: How metaphorical language extends meaning beyond literal interpretation
Practice: Product presentations using metaphorical language naturally and appropriately
Focus: Natural integration of business metaphors without forced or excessive usage
Unit 8: Formal vs Informal Register Mastery
What you'll learn: Register continuum and contextual clues for appropriate formality selection. Formal and informal vocabulary pairs for the same concepts. Situational appropriateness in different professional contexts. Code-switching between registers based on audience and purpose. Spoken versus written register differences in business English.
Grammar: How grammatical choices signal register (verb choice, modal verbs, sentence complexity)
Practice: Register switching exercises across different business contexts and audiences
Focus: Intuitive sense for appropriate spoken formality level in varied professional situations
Unit 9: Advanced Contractions and Conversational Flow
What you'll learn: Advanced contraction patterns for natural speech rhythm. Modal perfect contractions in conversational English. Formal contractions and their appropriate contexts. Natural speech patterns versus over-formal spoken English. Register appropriateness of contracted versus full forms.
Grammar: How contractions affect rhythm, flow, and perceived naturalness
Practice: Conversational exercises developing natural flow with appropriate contraction use
Focus: Natural speech rhythm matching native-speaker patterns in business contexts
Unit 10: Diplomatic Language and Nuanced Communication
What you'll learn: Softening language and hedging techniques for sensitive situations. Diplomatic disagreement strategies that maintain relationships. Cultural sensitivity considerations in international business communication. Appropriate levels of directness versus indirectness based on context. Tactful delivery of difficult feedback or unwelcome information.
Grammar: Modal verbs, hedging expressions, and question forms for diplomacy
Practice: Sensitive stakeholder conversations using diplomatic language strategies
Focus: Tactful spoken communication in challenging professional situations
Unit 11: Advanced Grammar Structures in Speech
What you'll learn: Subjunctive mood for recommendations and suggestions in formal contexts. Emphatic inversion structures for highlighting important information. Cleft sentences for focusing attention on specific elements. Advanced conditional patterns for complex hypothetical scenarios. When advanced structures enhance versus complicate communication.
Grammar: Complex syntactic structures that signal sophisticated spoken English
Practice: Formal presentations incorporating advanced grammatical structures naturally
Focus: Eliminating simple sentence patterns in favor of sophisticated constructions
Unit 12: Sophisticated Sentence Construction
What you'll learn: Parallel structure for emphasis and clarity in spoken English. Balanced sentence construction that reinforces ideas effectively. Logical flow and idea progression in extended speaking. Concision without losing meaning or clarity. Avoiding over-explanation while maintaining comprehensibility.
Grammar: How sentence structure affects emphasis, clarity, and professional impact
Practice: Structured speaking exercises focusing on construction quality and logical flow
Focus: Clear idea expression without over-explanation in professional communication
Unit 13: Executive Communication Language
What you'll learn: C-suite appropriate vocabulary and communication patterns. Strategic thinking vocabulary for high-level business discussions. Executive summary presentation language and structure. High-level decision-making vocabulary and frameworks. Executive presence through sophisticated language choices.
Grammar: How grammatical choices signal executive-level thinking
Practice: Board presentation simulations using executive-level vocabulary and structures
Focus: Developing executive presence through sophisticated spoken language choices
Unit 14: Meeting Facilitation and Participation Language
What you'll learn: Functional language for leading and participating in business meetings. Turn-taking, interrupting, and redirecting appropriately. Summarizing, clarifying, and action point language. Managing conflict and disagreement professionally in meetings. Agenda control and time management language.
Grammar: Question forms, modal verbs, and functional phrases for meeting control
Practice: Meeting facilitation role-plays demonstrating leadership communication
Focus: Confident spoken leadership in all meeting contexts using appropriate functional language
Unit 15: Project Communication Language
What you'll learn: Project lifecycle vocabulary for professional discussion. Timeline and milestone communication language. Risk assessment and mitigation discussion vocabulary. Team coordination and briefing language patterns. Status reporting and escalation communication.
Grammar: Tense accuracy for different types of project information
Practice: Project discussions demonstrating sophisticated vocabulary in team contexts
Focus: Professional spoken communication across all project management contexts
Unit 16: Negotiation and Persuasive Speaking
What you'll learn: Negotiation phase language and appropriate vocabulary. Persuasive speaking techniques and rhetorical device application. Making and responding to offers using appropriate formality. Alternative communication and BATNA discussion language. Win-win solution language and collaborative vocabulary.
Grammar: Conditional structures and modal verbs in negotiation contexts
Practice: Negotiation role-plays applying persuasive speaking strategies in real-time
Focus: Confident spoken negotiation using sophisticated vocabulary and structures
Unit 17: Customer Relations Language
What you'll learn: Customer service excellence vocabulary and communication patterns. Complaint handling language strategies and diplomatic responses. Relationship building vocabulary for long-term partnerships. After-sales communication and follow-up language. Professional standards vocabulary for service quality discussions.
Grammar: Diplomatic structures and hedging for customer interactions
Practice: Customer interaction scenarios demonstrating professional communication standards
Focus: Exceptional spoken customer communication using appropriate register and vocabulary
Unit 18: Crisis Communication and Problem-Solving
What you'll learn: Crisis communication vocabulary and delivery strategies. Problem-solving language frameworks for urgent situations. Stakeholder communication during challenging circumstances. Damage control language and reassurance vocabulary. Maintaining credibility through language choices under pressure.
Grammar: Structures for clarity and authority during crisis situations
Practice: Crisis scenario simulations applying sophisticated problem communication
Focus: Professional spoken communication maintaining authority during challenging situations
Unit 19: Innovation and Technology Communication
What you'll learn: Technology and innovation vocabulary for strategic discussions. Digital transformation communication language. Future trends discussion vocabulary and speculative language. Technology implementation communication patterns. Sophisticated vocabulary for abstract and emerging concepts.
Grammar: Speculative structures and future-oriented language
Practice: Innovation presentations using advanced technology discussion vocabulary
Focus: Sophisticated spoken communication about technology and future developments
Unit 20: Comprehensive Integration and Assessment
What you'll learn: Integration of all vocabulary, grammar, and communication strategies learned. Multi-skill application in complex business scenarios. Self-assessment techniques for ongoing improvement. Strategic planning for continued language development beyond programme. Comprehensive demonstration of progress across all skill areas.
Grammar: All advanced structures integrated in authentic business communication
Practice: Complex product presentation integrating all learned skills in realistic scenario
Focus: Demonstrating C1+ level spoken proficiency across all product management contexts
Programme Benefits
Strategic Language Development
Not basic business English → Systematic development from competent to executive-level sophistication
Not generic vocabulary → Product management-specific communication in authentic contexts
Not written focus → Intensive spoken English development for real-time communication
Language Skills Developed
Vocabulary: Sophisticated alternatives to 50+ basic words, 100+ advanced collocations, 30+ business idioms
Grammar: Subjunctive mood, emphatic inversion, cleft sentences, advanced conditionals
Register: Intuitive code-switching between technical teams and executive audiences
Fluency: Natural speech rhythm with advanced contractions and native-like flow
Professional Confidence
Communicate with C-suite executives using appropriate sophisticated language. Deliver persuasive presentations with rhetorical impact. Handle sensitive situations diplomatically using nuanced language. Lead technical discussions with precise vocabulary. Negotiate effectively using advanced persuasive structures.
What You'll Have at the End
✅ Sophisticated vocabulary replacing 50+ basic overused words
✅ Natural use of 100+ advanced business collocations
✅ Confident application of advanced grammatical structures in speech
✅ Intuitive register switching for different audiences
✅ Rhetorical language skills for persuasive presentations
✅ Technical phrasal verbs integrated naturally in product discussions
✅ Diplomatic language for sensitive stakeholder situations
✅ Executive-level spoken English proficiency for product management
How Your Learning Works
In Each Unit
Clear learning objectives: You know exactly what sophisticated language you're developing. Product management context: Every unit uses authentic scenarios from your professional role. Immediate feedback: Real-time correction and reinforcement of sophisticated alternatives. Spoken focus: All practice is oral, developing fluency with advanced structures. Systematic building: Each unit builds vocabulary and grammar for long-term retention.
Your Support
Your instructor will:
- Assess your current sophistication level and track improvement
- Identify basic vocabulary overuse patterns and provide alternatives
- Challenge you to expand beyond comfortable vocabulary choices
- Provide consistent feedback on register appropriateness
- Celebrate your progress toward executive-level proficiency
Ready to Begin?
This programme will develop your spoken Business English from competent to executive-level sophistication through systematic vocabulary expansion, advanced grammar integration, and intensive practice in product management contexts.
Each unit builds on the previous one, creating a clear path to C1+ level spoken proficiency. With consistent effort and practice, you'll see steady improvement in your vocabulary precision, grammatical sophistication, and professional impact.
Let's start with Unit 1!
Programme designed for C1 level English learners seeking executive-level sophistication
Product management contexts provide framework for advanced language development
Individual units can be adjusted based on your specific needs and progress