skillbar

With expertise in online language training, we provide English courses specifically designed for the business environment and professionals. Our programs help companies and teams communicate clearly, accurately, and confidently, enabling them to perform successfully in international markets.

Testimonials

“I have worked with Mike's company (SkillsBar, formerly KeyEnglish) since 2013, organizing together both group and individual English and communication skills training for different levels. My personal experience with him and his team has always been positive. I highly recommend them for their skills, flexibility, constant and proactive communication with their clients, and quality interaction with the trainees. Not only will you receive solid feedback after their sessions, but you will also enjoy working and dealing with them throughout your collaboration.”

Corina Bacanu Global L&D – Talent & Leadership Development – Systemic Coach

“Mike is our ‘go to’ person for all matters related to the use of English language in our Bucharest call centre. He has taught a number of high-level, specialized language courses to our operatives, who deal on an everyday basis with customers in the US, all through the medium of English. He is also our regular consultant and occasional assessor, developing testing materials for incoming employees, who must demonstrate a very high standard of English in order to be hired. We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and professional advisor at our disposal.”

Tudor Rosca Romania Country Manager, Steve Madden Shoes.

“During my collaboration with Mike as Business English training provider, I appreciated his professional expertise in teaching, his sharp organizational skills (hard to organize ever shifting training groups without those!) and, foremost, his constant ability to adapt to realities and come up with new solutions. Mike really managed to identify those aspects of English which one seriously needs to master if ever one was to speak and write high quality English in a high-expectations environment. Then he structured his courses around these, thus bringing added value. Never without a smile, Mike is really someone I enjoyed working with and I warmly recommend him as a Business English trainer.”

Melania Jaravete Founder of New Story, powered by The People Office, consultancy on HR strategy – Managing partner of People House- placing personnel from Asia to Romania

“Mike is a methodical teacher who combines theory with examples and contextual conversation topics for each student. In my case, because I am a practical person, I need to learn in a real business context, and Mike adapts each topic to the daily reality of my professional activity. At the end of each session, I had the feeling that I had a very useful conversation, from which I actually learned a lot.

“I really appreciated Mike's adaptability, but also his practical approach, and the subtlety of the English language that only a native can transmit. I learned business expressions that can help me have a natural conversation, and to avoid a rigid stereotype about using English.

“I highly recommend Mike and Skillsbar!”

Claudia Chirilescu Business founder, Spoon Media

“I am really grateful for having had the opportunity to work with Mr. Waters. His teaching goes beyond the general expectation of improving your English, by opening your eyes to the cultural and social context of the language and, therefore, by bringing depth to your language skills. His friendly approach brought warmth to our collaboration and his professionalism and extended experience in teaching assured me that I was in good hands.” 

Andrei C. IELTS Candidate

“Working with Mike and his company has always been a very professional experience. Mike is very dedicated, passionate and proactive in solving any problems that can occur during English classes.
“I fully recommend Mike Waters and SkillsBar!”

Florentina Ciontea (Nuta) Human Resources & CSR Director, Assoc. CIPD
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