Business English Providers in Berlin Compared
Objective Comparison: Berlitz, inlingua, GLS, Berlin School of English & Simmonds
Looking for the right English provider for your Berlin company? We honestly and transparently compare the most important providers on the Berlin market. Find out which provider best fits your requirements.
Honest Comparison
We respect all providers on the market. Each has their strengths. But only Simmonds offers the combination of AI avatar technology, native-speaking trainers, and interactive blog exercises.
Feature Comparison: Berlin English Providers
| Feature | Simmonds | Berlitz | inlingua | GLS | Berlin School |
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| Native-speaking Trainers | |||||
| AI Avatar Technology | |||||
| 24/7 Practice Opportunity | |||||
| Interactive Blog Exercises | |||||
| Industry-specific Content | |||||
| In-house Training Berlin | |||||
| Online Courses | |||||
| Corporate Reporting for HR | |||||
| Data-driven Learning | |||||
| B2B Specialisation |
As of 2026. Information based on publicly available data from respective providers. ✓ = available, — = partially available, ✗ = not available.
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The Simmonds Advantage
AI Avatar Technology
The crucial difference: Your employees practise 24/7 with an intelligent avatar. Presentations, negotiations, small talk - unlimited and patient. No other Berlin provider has this.
Real Native Speakers + AI
The Simmonds Method combines the best of both worlds. Real trainers for strategy and feedback, AI for unlimited practice. Human + AI = faster results.
Interactive Blog Exercises
Grammar, vocabulary, and business scenarios with instant feedback on our blog. An additional learning resource that no other Berlin provider offers.
Data-driven Progress
AI automatically analyses strengths and weaknesses. Your trainer uses the data for targeted sessions. HR receives monthly progress reports.
The Simmonds Method
Our unique hybrid approach that no other Berlin provider has: Real native-speaking teachers + AI avatar technology + interactive blog exercises + data-driven progress = faster results for your team.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Provider Comparison
Simmonds is the only provider in Berlin that offers the Simmonds Method: Real native-speaking trainers combined with AI avatar technology for 24/7 practice. Plus interactive exercises on our blog and data-driven progress tracking. No other Berlin provider has this technology.
Through the AI avatar, your employees get significantly more practice time than with traditional providers - without additional costs for trainer hours. The cost per effective learning hour is often lower with Simmonds because the avatar is available 24/7.
Apps are good for basics but not for Business English. Our AI avatar is specifically trained for B2B situations and responds with natural speech and gestures. Unlike apps, we offer structured learning paths with real trainers, industry-specific content, and HR reporting.
Through the combination of live training and AI avatar, most companies see measurable progress in their employees after just 4-6 weeks. The avatar enables daily practice, which is not possible with traditional providers.
Yes. We offer a free needs analysis, placement test, and demo session with the AI avatar. This way, you and your employees can test the Simmonds Method with no obligation.
From startups with 5 employees to corporations with hundreds of learners. The AI avatar scales effortlessly, and we adapt live sessions flexibly to your team size.
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Free needs analysis, placement, and demo session with the AI avatar. Compare for yourself and experience the Simmonds Method.
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