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Online course · Business English Companions

Online Business English Vocabulary, Grammar & Practice Course B1–B2

The online Business English course for B1 and B2: the words, the grammar and real workplace practice, with 2,271 auto-marked questions and every answer explained.

Enrol now · €39.00 Try 2 lessons free

Pay once, lifetime access · Study on phone or computer · Every answer explained

What's inside

  • 15 modules, 171 lessons, 72 quizzes with 2,271 questions, all marked automatically and explained
  • Vocabulary: 24 workplace topics, from meetings, emails and projects to budgets, sales, negotiating and presentations
  • Grammar: 24 points, from tenses and modals to conditionals, the passive, linking words and prepositions at work
  • Practice & review: 24 units that mix words and grammar in real tasks, 4 progress tests and a B1 and a B2 level test
  • Answer keys for the open and writing tasks, reference pages and all three ebooks (EPUB)

Try 5 questions from the course

Click an answer to see straight away whether it is right, with the explanation.

  1. It took six months to get the permit because of all the red tape / best practice.

  2. The ______ (negotiate) took all day.

  3. I need / am needing the figures by Thursday.

  4. a short, friendly reminder: a n______

  5. good for everyone involved: w______-w______

How it works

After you pay, you log in at the Kognixr shop (shop.kognixr.com) and start straight away. Your progress is saved. To come back later, use “My downloads & courses” in the footer.

Who it is for

Working adults and students at B1 or B2 who use English at work and want clearer, more natural business English. You study on your own, at your own pace. Prefer the books? Vocabulary · Grammar · Practice, Review & Tests, or the Business English Companions series.

Independent self-study course by Kognixr. It does not lead to an official certificate.

Questions and answers

Do I get a certificate?

You get a Kognixr certificate of completion. It is not an official language certificate.

Which level should I be?

B1 or B2. Not sure? Take the free 2-minute level test first.

How long do I have access?

For life. You pay once, there is no subscription, and you can repeat every lesson and quiz as often as you like.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes. The course runs in your browser on phone, tablet or computer, and your progress is saved.

Can I try it first?

Yes. The first 2 lessons are free, and you can try 5 sample questions on this page.

Free download

Free PDF: 60 English phrases for meetings, emails and negotiations

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