Business English isn’t harder. It’s just different.
You can handle everyday conversations easily, but at work, people use expressions you were never taught.
“We’re in the red.”
“Let’s circle back.”
“That’s low-hanging fruit.”
You might understand based on context but you’d never say these phrases yourself. Instead, you use textbook English that sounds stiff or unnatural. You hesitate, second-guess and lose confidence.
Most courses focus on grammar and formality, not on the real vocabulary professionals use every day.