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LIVE ONLINE COURSE ・ 15 SESSIONS ・ 30 HOURS
Stop Losing Opportunities Because of Your English
IBEC is a live, guided business English course built for professionals who are finally ready to communicate their skills with the authority, fluency, and confidence that matches their expertise.
Your Skills are not the problem.
Your English is holding you back.
You've watched other colleagues get promoted. You've been passed over for international projects. Not because you lack the expertise but because when the moment came to present, negotiate, or speak up, the words didn't come fast enough, clearly enough, or confidently enough. Guided practice is the most effective way to gain practical, usable English that actually gets you the promotion and the international clients your company wants. That's exactly what IBEC delivers.
01
Speak with authority in every professional setting
Master the language of meetings, negotiations, and presentations so your ideas land with the weight they deserve.
No more losing your train of thought or filing silence with "ums."
02
Become fully qualified for higher, client-facing roles
Develop the speaking, listening, and writing skills that make you eligible, and visible, for the the international positions and contracts your career is ready for.
03
Retain and use vocabulary that actually sticks
No more switching to French mid-sentence or explaining what you mean. Walk away with business vocabulary you can recall instantly, under pressure, in real conversations.
What IBEC Teaches You
IBEC is a 15-session live course (30 hours total, twice weekly) designed around one goal: giving you practical, usable English for real business situations. Not just grammar drills or textbook exercises. Every session is communication, task-based, and built around the scenarios you actually face at work.
💬 Meetings & Facilitation
Participate, chair, suggest, disagree diplomatically, and drive consensus.
🎤 Presentations & Q&A
Structure, deliver, and defend a polished 5-7 minute business talk
📞 Calls & Video Meetings
Navigate remote communication, manage interruptions, leave voicemails
🚨 Crisis & Conflict Language
Deliver calm, clear messages and de-escalate difficult situations
🤝 Negotiations
Open offers, make concessions, use tactics, and close with confidence
📧 Professional Writing
Write clear emails, requests, feedback, and executive summaries
🧠 Persuasion & Influence
Use theoretical devices and persuasive language to win over decision-makers
🎯 Final Integrated Task
Demonstrate your full skill set in a live assessment with a personalized action plan
What You Get Inside IBEC
15 live 2-hour sessions with a certified instructor (30 hours total)
Written feedback summary after every single session
Short weekly micro-homework (less than 3o minutes) that reinforces what you practiced
Final live integrated performance task with instructor assessment
Twice-weekly schedule to build momentum without overwhelm
Mid-course 1-on-1 check-in to review and adjust your learning goals
Authentic materials: real emails, negotiations, presentations, listening clips
Personalized action plan for continued growth after the course
Ready to Communicate Like the Professional You Are?
Join a cohort of driven professionals investing in language skills that unlock everything else.
"I'm not sure the Intermediate Business English Course (IBEC) is right for me..."
The most common doubts and answers about joining IBEC.
"My English is good enough already."
Good enough to get by isn't the same as good enough to get ahead. If you've ever had a great idea but couldn't articulate it fast enough, hesitated before speaking in a meeting, or felt your accent or phrasing made people take you less seriously then there's a gap. The Intermediate Business English Course (IBEC) closes that gap.
"There are other languages I can do business in."
There are. But English is the default language of global business, international contracts, multinational companies, and senior leadership teams. Every opportunity that requires English that you can't speak confidently is an opportunity that you lose to someone else.
"I can just use a translator"
A translator is a short term solution to a long term problem. A translator handles words. They can't convey your authority, your personality, or your leadership. In a negotiation, a presentation, or a job interview, there is no substitute for speaking for yourself. In the long term, a translator would become a handicap that you will not only pay for financially but in lost opportunities.
"I don't have time to learn a new language"
The Intermediate Business English Course is not just a language class. It's a professional communication course designed with busy individuals in mind. With two sessions per week, each 2 hours, plus less than 30 minutes of homework, in 7 weeks, you'll step away with skills you'll use every day for the rest of your career.
What Professionals Are Saying
About Working With Your English Coach
" When I returned to Abidjan, I searched for the kind of service Mrs. Abdus-Salaam offers and found nothing comparable. No one else is doing what she does: conversation, pronunciation, presentations, and speech assistance, all individualized and focused on what the student requires, without wasting our valuable time."
Mr. Moussa Sanogo
Minister of Budget and State Owned Entities of Ivory Coast
★★★★★
She prepares students not just for academic success, but for life. Her professionalism and commitment to her students' growth are unparalleled — she even temporarily spoke French on day one to make sure no one was left behind.
Mouhamadou Samy Diop
Mechanical Engineer · D-Hub Lab Program Manager
★★★★★
You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration. You've made a profound impact on my life, and I am forever grateful.
Imam Mouhammed Sakho
ICFA Institute
★★★★★
Her teaching style balances exercises with communicative give-and-take, which builds critical thinking. She really helped me achieve great improvement over time — including nurturing my public speaking.
Mambye Biteye
President, Mareda Africa
★★★★★
Her classes are not only fun, but they teach valuable life lessons because she genuinely cares about the well-being of her students.
Nafissatou Niang
Software Engineer
★★★★★
Mrs. Abdus-Salaam is a GREAT teacher. She is the kind that you will remember for a lifetime.
Issam Chleuh
Senior Consultant · SME Program, African Development Bank Group
★★★★★
Thank you for showing love every day and a smile on your face. You are an amazing example, and you changed a lot of people's lives.
Seiffeldin Hendawy
Guard · Loyola University Chicago Basketball
Investment in IBEC
As your instructor, I have spent over 20 years refining a teaching approach that produces real, measurable results. IBEC condenses that into a focused, live program designed around the specific needs of business professionals.
FULL COURSE ACCESS
250.000
CFA
One payment ・Full Access to all 15 live sessions, materials, feedback, and bonuses
15 live sessions (30 hours)
Written post-session feedback every week
1-on-1 goal-adjustment session
Final performance assessment
All course materials + vocabulary resources
Focus on practical and usable English
English specifically for business professionals
Next Cohort Starts July 7 and 11, 2026
Enrollment for the upcoming cohort closes on June 30th at 11:59 PM GMT
Your Progress Is Guaranteed
The Full Engagement Guarantee
IBEC is designed for professionals who sho up and do the work. If you attend every session, complete the work, and participate fully without seeing meaningful progress, we'll work with you to make sure you see results. Your investment in yourself should pay off and that's our commitment to you
Class Time Options
Choose between two available timesAvailable to students who join the upcoming cohort
Session 1
Tuesday & Thursday - 7pm to 9pm (19h to 21h) GMT
This session will be held during the week. If these hours fit your schedule best, choose Session 1 once you have registered for the class.
This session will start on July 7th, 2026
Session 2
Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 12pm GMT
This session will be held over the weekend. If these hours fit your schedule best, choose Session 1 once you have registered for the class.
This session will start on July 11th, 2026
Registration closes on June 30th
Hi, I'm Ruqayya Abdus-Salaam
Established & Experienced English Coach・25+ Years Experience
I'm a Language Coach and Instructor with over 25 years of experience helping professionals and students find their voice in English.
I've spent over two decades working with people at every level, from complete beginners to seasoned executives, and helping them achieve real fluency and real results. My students have gone on to universities, international careers, professional sports teams, businesses, and political offices across the globe.
I come from a family of educators, and for me, teaching has never just been about English. I guide people toward the version of themselves that communicates with confidence, authority, and clarity. After years of in-person teaching, I decided to bring my courses live online to give access to more individuals around the globe who need the assistance.
IBEC is the accumulation of everything I've learned about what actually works for intermediate students ready to progress. I built it specifically for the business professional who is ready to advance both linguistically and career-wise.
I'm looking forward to seeing you inside the course and I'm excited to be a part of your growth journey.
Suffolk University Dakar Campus
British Council Senegal
ETICCA Dakar
NBA Academy Africa
25+ Years Teaching
Guided Hundreds of Students to Fluency
Who Is IBEC For?
IBEC is for professionals at the intermediate level who want to advance to fluency and are ready to stop letting language act as a barrier to their growth.
📈 Corporate employees seeking promotion
You have the technical skills for the role. IBEC gives you the communication skills to prove it and gain recognition for it.
💼 Professionals missing out on opportunities
Don't get passed over because of language. Qualify for the international roles and projects you've earned.
🌍 Business owners pursuing international clients
Close contracts with multinational companies without needing a translator in the room.
🤝 Managers in international environments
Confidently engage with international colleagues, executives, and clients without discomfort or miscommunication.
Frequently Asked Questions
IBEC is designed for intermediate-level speakers. People who can hold a basic conversation in English but struggle to communicate with confidence and precision in professional settings.
This course is not for complete beginners. If you are unsure of your current level, reach out to learn@qayya.com for a free full English levels test.
Sessions are held live online (via video call on Google Classroom or Zoom) twice per week. You can participate from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and the commitment to show up.
There are two available time slots:
Session 1: classes start on July 7th, 2026.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-9pm GMT
Session 2: classes start on July 11th, 2026.
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-12pm GMT
Two 2-hour sessions per week, plus under 30 minutes of homework. That's roughly 4-4.5 hours per week for 7 weeks.
This course is designed for busy professionals so we don't waste your valuable time.
Yes. After every session, you receive a written summary with targeted action points. Midway through the course, there is a private 1-1 check-in with me to review your progress and adjust your goals if necessary. The course ends with a full performance assessment.
Cohort sizes are kept small to ensure every student gets adequate speaking time and individual attention. Seats are currently limited to 10 students. Once the cohort is full, enrollment closes.
Sessions are conducted in English since that is how you build fluency and comfort with the language. However, I understand the challenges faced by second language learners and structure the course to be accessible, clear, and confidence-building from day one.
The Promotion. The Contract
The Confidence. It Starts Here.
It's time to stop watching opportunities pass you by. Enroll in IBEC today and become the professional who gets the room and the results.
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