Corporate training

A structured, high-impact learning experience disguised as play

Designed for professionals who value both efficiency and engagement, Thursday English Games blends gamification with purposeful language development. Hosted in a relaxed restaurant setting, each session delivers measurable communicative progress while maintaining a dynamic, sociable atmosphere.

🍽️ informal yet professional venue
🗓️ 1–2 Thursdays per month, evening slots
👥 small, focused groups (6–10 participants)
🎯 CELTA-led facilitation
🤝 peer-driven interaction

Methodology That Drives Results

A deliberate shift from passive learning to active communication
Each session is engineered around proven learning dynamics: information gaps, negotiation tasks, and friendly competition. Participants naturally engage in high-value language exchanges, reinforcing both fluency and confidence through repetition in context.

🎯 task-based interaction
🔄 rotating game formats
🧠 cognitive engagement through strategy
💬 real-time language activation
🤝 collaborative problem-solving

A Progressive Learning Curve

From social fluency to business influence over 3–4 months
Unlike traditional speaking clubs, this programme follows a structured progression. Participants move from informal exchanges to high-stakes communication such as pitching ideas and negotiating outcomes—mirroring real-world business environments.

📈 staged increase in linguistic complexity
🗣️ shift from small talk to persuasive discourse
📚 expanding lexical range
⚖️ control of tone and register
🎤 confidence in high-impact situations

Games with Purpose

Each board game is a platform for targeted skill-building
From negotiation-heavy classics to financial simulations, every game is selected for its ability to elicit specific language functions. This ensures that each session delivers both variety and depth.

💼 negotiation & persuasion (e.g. Catan, Chinatown)
📊 finance & investment language (e.g. Cashflow, Stockpile)
🚀 entrepreneurship & strategy (e.g. Food Truck Entrepreneur)
⚡ economic modelling & decision-making (e.g. Brass: Birmingham)
🧩 accessible options for B1–B2 levels

A Format That Builds Momentum

Consistent structure, continuous feedback, visible progress
Each evening follows a carefully designed flow, balancing input, practice, and reflection. Participants benefit from immediate feedback and peer insights, reinforcing learning while fostering accountability.

🎤 concise language briefing (10 min)
🎲 immersive gameplay
🔍 in-game micro-feedback
Players try to guess and/or describe each others' achievements, targets. 
🧠 peer evaluation & reflection
Players compare each others' strategies, lessons learnt, and future goals.
📌 actionable takeaways

📲 A smart investment in your communicative capital — where every move counts.