Welcome to Diplomatic Service UK

English Language Training for diplomatsstaff, Professionals, and their families 

English is increasingly the international language of diplomacy and business. During the past few years Diplomatic English Services has continued to develop its language support services for the diplomatic missions with embassies and consulates in Europe, and beyond.

This very specialist work requires specific skills and knowledge, both for the diplomats themselves and those who advise and work alongside them. We offer our Diplomatic English Services in the strictest of confidence to Ambassadors, Embassies, Consulates, diplomats and their staff and families.  These services include:

  • Diplomatic English - language training for Ambassadors, Consul-Generals, diplomats, MFA staff and families
  • Foreign Accent Reduction - develop an Oxford standard International British Pronunciation
  • International Relations and Geopolitics - discussion and practise, and the vocabulary of international current affairs
  • Business English - essential English skills and communication for diplomatic staff in business and commerce
  • Online English - improve your English skills from your office or home by Skype or other audio/video platforms
  • Secretarial English - skills for office and support staff - from phone calls techniques to written correspondence
  • Marketing English - how best to promote and represent your country, its commerce, culture and tourism  
  • Public speaking - effective oral communication - formal speeches, preparation and pronunciation skills
  • Website editing - effective and accurate presentation of English versions of your local website
  • Proofreading - proofreading of English texts for accuracy, grammar, style and register for all your English communications 
Some of our advisory services are free of charge and we are pleased to hear from diplomats or representatives from any country or mission.  From the answering of simple everyday problems in the correct use of English, through to formal English language tuition, speech-writing, language of diplomacy & negotiation, presentations and public speaking.  We will always be pleased to hear from diplomatic staff.

We also offer training programmes to assist in the development of English to increase ability and skill levels from:

Basic > Functional > Operative > Professional > Expert  

If you think we may be able to help you or your colleagues in your work, please do contact us - we will be very pleased to hear from you.


Contact us:

Email: EnglishAdvisor@DiplomaticService.UK


Call us: +44 (0) 7393 838845 (+Viber/WhatsApp)