Leathers English
Your work is professional. Your English should be too.
Business English Training in Hamburg for Maritime, Logistics, Startup, and Finance Teams
Corporate Training Provider in Hamburg
Leathers English provides Business English training that reduces communication risk and improves performance in international, multilingual teams. Delivered in Hamburg or online.
Services
Services
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Maritime & Logistics English
Business English training for maritime, logistics, and customs professionals working in international shipping and trade.
Practical, role specific communication for emails, documentation, calls, and coordination with international partners according to established industry communication standards (SMCP). Training on site in Hamburg or online.
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Startup & Finance English
Business English training for professionals working in startups, finance, and international business environments.
Focused on pitches, investor communication, reporting, meetings, negotiations, and professional email and presentation skills. Training on site in Hamburg or online.
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Intensive IELTS Preparation
Intensive IELTS preparation for professionals and students who need measurable score improvement.
Personalized training focused on exam strategy, speaking and writing section improvement, and performance under time pressure. Available online.
What we solve
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Misunderstandings in written communication often lead to delays, rework, and errors. Our training focuses on clarity, structure, and professionalism in written Business English.
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Teams often struggle to explain issues, ask the right questions, or simply do not understand each other. Training will build practice meeting and call language that works in real situations specific to your role.
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Unclear communication across international corporations or with international clients creates operational and financial risk, as well as, cultural misunderstandings. Training targets standardized phrasing, vocabulary precision, and cultural awareness in English.
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Presenting ideas, updates, or problems in English often lack structure and impact creating frustration for those giving and listening to the presentation. Our services will help you gain clarity, logic, and professional delivery in your presentations.
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Different English levels within in a team slow collaboration and inhibit effective progress. Small-group training will align terminology and communication standards to help teams work efficiently in English.
Leathers English
· Corporate English training provider for individual professionals and small teams (up to 4 participants) in Hamburg.
· Native English training delivered by an experienced instructor with professional experience in US business environments.
· Trainer with advanced German proficiency to support clarity and onboarding.
· HR-ready documentation including needs analysis, progress tracking, and reporting.
How training works
1) Needs Analysis
Identify each client’s role, daily communication tasks, and current English level.
2) Goal Plan
Define clear training goals aligned with the required English level, role-specific vocabulary, and communication skills needed to perform the role effectively.
3) Training Cycle
Determine the level of intensity and out-of-class time the client can dedicate to English training. An appropriate training cycle is then defined to support the client’s goals with training usually delivered weekly or twice weekly in 90-minute sessions.
4) Progress Reporting
Ongoing progress reporting and feedback are key for effective training outcomes. Companies and participants will receive clear summaries of improvements, weaknesses, covered material, and next steps. Training is role-specific and designed for quick application on the job.
Professional Standards and Documentation
All training programs are delivered with clear documentation, structured evaluation, and professional standards suitable to support potential employer-funded training applications.
Provided Documentation
· Corporate Training Agreement (Trainingsvertrag) including confidentiality clause (Vertraulichkeitsregelung)
· Corporate Training Plan (Trainingskonzept)
· Attendance Record (Anwesenheitsliste)
· Training Goals and Progress Report (Ziel und Fortschrittsdokument)
· Invoice (Rechnung nach deutschem Recht)
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About
Leathers English provides Business English training for professionals working in international business environments. Leathers English offers training both on-site in the Hamburg area or online. Founded by Hank Leathers, a native English speaker with a professional background in business and finance, Leathers English focuses on practical, role-specific communication used in real corporate contexts. Hank holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and gained professional experience in the United States as a junior accountant and real estate investment analyst.
As the primary English trainer, Hank works with professionals who require English for daily communication in international settings. He is self-taught in German to a near C1 level, enabling clear and efficient communication with German-speaking clients and HR departments.
Leathers English specializes in Business English for the Maritime & Logistics sector as well as Startup & Finance environments. Training is designed to reduce communication barriers in daily professional work, allowing clients to focus on job performance, responsibilities, and long-term career development rather than language-related obstacles.
English is the world’s bridge language. It is therefore essential for shared understanding in international business and professional contexts.
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