You're an expert in your field. Make sure your English shows it.
GROUP COURSES
Designed for professionals who use English as a second language, these courses help teams communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and authority in international business environments.
Sessions are built around real-world challenges, with participants practicing how to contribute more effectively in meetings, write clear, professional emails, and present ideas that make an impact.
They also learn to use AI tools as practical support—for both day-to-day communication and long-term language development.
EXECUTIVE 1-ON-1 TRAINING
This personalized coaching is designed to help non-native speakers express themselves clearly, confidently, and naturally in all business situations.
From meetings and emails to presentations and strategic conversations, we focus on the real English you need—making sure your true voice is heard and your personality shines through.
You’ll also learn to use AI as a smart communication partner—amplifying your expertise while keeping your message authentically yours.
This offer is available as a fully flexible Strippenkaart, so you can schedule sessions when they’re most useful—no fixed start dates, no pressure.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Your company’s communication is the face of your brand. It should reflect your professionalism, clarity, and expertise—every time.
Our fully flexible Strippenkaart gives you access to on-demand support whenever it’s needed.
Use your hours for translation, editing, content polishing, or even crafting brand-new materials.
Whether it’s clearing up “Dunglish,” refining web content, or writing from scratch—we’ll help you say what you mean, in English that works.
ABOUT US
Kathy Czako, originally from the US, spent over a decade working in sales and marketing in both the US and the Netherlands. After seeing the challenges Dutch professionals face when communicating in English, she launched Common Link in 2003—combining her business background with a passion for cross-cultural communication.
Since then, Kathy has helped professionals from diverse backgrounds communicate clearly and confidently in English, through personalized coaching, cultural insight, and real-world practice. In addition to her work with professionals, she has taught academic writing at the university level since 2005 and has supported thousands of international students.
Today, Kathy blends human connection with the power of AI—helping both professionals and university students use technology not just as a communication aid, but as a personalized learning tool.
Her mission: to empower non-native speakers to find their true voice in English.
“The better your English, the more control you’ll have over AI. You’ll write sharper prompts, challenge suggestions with confidence, and create content that truly sounds like you.”
— K. Czako
WOULD YOU LIKE TO...?
FEEL MORE CONFIDENT AND PROFESSIONAL
SHOW YOUR
EXPERTISE
LET YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE
GET THE MOST OUT OF AI FOR COMMUNICATION
IMPROVE YOUR
PRONUNCIATION
FIND THE
WORDS YOU WANT FASTER
IMPROVE GRAMMAR
AND AVOID "DUNGLISH"
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Following a few series of training courses with Kathy has taken my (business) English to the next level. I've always thought my English was good enough, but Kathy's training helped me realize and fill in some key gaps.
-- R.S., IT Management
Being a native English speaker and having lived in the Netherlands for a long time, Kathy is very knowledgeable about the typical pitfalls of her Dutch clients. She is completely dedicated, and, in a very kind and positive way, persistent in helping improve her students’ English to a high level of proficiency.
-- N.K., Learning and Development Management
The English@Work classes boost your confidence speaking English in a working environment. Cathy is a skilled English teacher always looking for better ways to improve your English.
-- J.M., Docent, Conflict and Crisis Management
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