Professional English for EU Careers (C1)

Registrations for this intensive course are currently open.

This course is designed for candidates who already have an advanced level of English and wish to strengthen their professional communication skills in the context of EU careers.

Due to the small-group format, places are limited and the group will only be confirmed once a minimum of 5 participants has been reached.

Before joining the course, participants will complete a short level assessment to confirm that the C1/C2 level of the programme is appropriate.

Registration

Registrations for this intensive course are currently open.

Due to the limited number of places available, the course will only be confirmed once a minimum of 5 participants has been reached.

The course is planned to take place during July 2026.

Before joining the course, participants will complete a short level assessment to confirm that the C1/C2 level of the programme is appropriate.

Information

Working in the European institutions requires a high level of professional communication in English, both written and oral. This intensive course is designed for candidates who already have an advanced level of English and want to further develop their communication skills in an EU professional context.

Through practical sessions focused on real professional situations, participants will work on the language skills needed to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively in international and institutional environments.

The course will be delivered online in a small group format, allowing for active participation, personalised feedback and continuous interaction with the instructor.

The programme consists of 14 sessions of 1 hour and 30 minutes, delivered over one month.

Sessions will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 18:00 to 19:30.

The group will be limited to approximately 6-7 participants.

Course outline

Module 1: The Language of Self-Presentation & Narrative

Sessions 1-5

Module 2: The Language of Analysis & Formal Register

Sessions 6-10

Module 3: The Language of Interaction & Diplomacy

Sessions 11-14

Instructor

Michelle Amado is a native English speaker with extensive experience teaching academic and professional English at universities in Portugal and abroad. Her work focuses on helping students develop fluency, confidence and clear communication skills in international and professional environments.

What does your registration include?

Participation in the course includes:

14 live online sessions (1h30 each)
Small-group learning with approximately 6-7 participants
Practical exercises focused on EU professional communication
Development of writing, speaking and interaction skills
Personalised feedback and guidance
Real-life professional communication practice
Direct interaction with the instructor throughout the course

To ensure that the group remains homogeneous and that the course is effective for all participants, candidates will complete a short level assessment before the course begins.

What will this course bring you?

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Communicate more confidently in professional English environments
Improve their ability to structure and present ideas clearly
Strengthen formal writing and argumentation skills
Develop language strategies for interviews and professional interactions
Improve their fluency in presentations, discussions and professional exchanges
Feel more prepared to communicate in EU-related contexts

Price and registration

The course fee for internal candidates is:

EUR 195

The course fee for external candidates is:

EUR 255

The course will be confirmed once the minimum number of participants (5 participants) has been reached.

Places are limited due to the small-group format.

If no group is opened or if the candidate is not accepted following the level assessment, the course fee will be fully refunded.

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