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Effective Learning for Busy Professionals
At SpeakUp Academy, we believe real fluency comes from a method that adapts to you. That’s why we don’t offer standard, one-size-fits-all courses. Our unique approach is built on small-group tutorials where we bring together students of a similar proficiency level. The group moves forward together, ensuring no one is left behind and everyone is challenged. This fosters a powerful learning dynamic, providing the personal attention you need with the flexibility your demanding life requires
Language Levels
At SpeakUp Academy, we follow the internationally recognized CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) scale. Here’s what each level means and what you can expect to achieve—whether you’re learning English or Spanish:
A1 – Beginner
You can understand and use basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.
Example: Introducing yourself, asking for directions, ordering food.
Typical outcome: You can have simple conversations about familiar topics.
A2 – Elementary
You can communicate in simple tasks and routine situations.
Example: Talking about your family, shopping, describing your daily routine.
Typical outcome: You can handle short social exchanges and express basic needs.
B1 – Intermediate
You can handle most situations likely to arise while traveling or working in an English-speaking environment.
Example: Describing experiences, making plans, expressing opinions on familiar topics.
Typical outcome: You can participate in conversations about everyday life and work.
B2 – Upper Intermediate
You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.
Example: Debating familiar topics, understanding the main ideas of complex texts, writing clear emails.
Typical outcome: You can communicate confidently in most professional and social situations.
C1 – Advanced
You can use English effectively and flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes.
Example: Giving presentations, writing detailed reports, understanding implicit meaning in conversations.
Typical outcome: You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously, even on complex subjects.
C2 – Proficient
You can understand virtually everything you read and hear with ease.
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Business Language Tracks
A2 – Business
Build your foundation for business communication. Learn to introduce yourself professionally, participate in meetings, give presentations, interact in the workplace, work online, make sales, and negotiate with confidence.
B1-Business
Step up your career skills! Pitch yourself, apply for jobs, network, plan your career, participate in meetings, manage people, discuss marketing, brands, finances, and interact with customers and technology in the workplace.
B2-Business
Advance to high-level business communication. Pitch ideas, brainstorm, handle conflict, discuss regulations, startups, FinTech, business ethics, intellectual property, workplace politics, and master advanced sales and negotiation
C1-Business
Achieve professional fluency for leadership and entrepreneurship. Start a company, master R&D, global business practices, accounting, product development, fundraising, investing, strategic planning, HR, e-commerce, and advanced problem-solving.
Start the Conversation
Tell us a bit about yourself and your language goals. This helps us understand your needs so we can suggest the best path forward.
Whether you’re learning English or Spanish, we’re here to help. Our programs are designed for busy professionals primarily in the Americas and Spain. Once we receive your info, we’ll reach out to schedule a friendly, no-pressure chat.