English language assessments for management and executive-level hires

I’m a former recruiter, Business English language trainer, and interview coach with 19 years’ experience helping professionals communicate confidently in global roles. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I partner with international companies to assess senior candidates’ real spoken English skills in high-pressure, job-specific situations.

My live, tailored video assessments go beyond automated tests to evaluate how well candidates perform in practical communication tasks—leading meetings, negotiating, presenting, and managing teams internationally. This ensures they can represent your company professionally from day one.

Why choose my assessments over automated tests?

Some AI tools can assess spoken English — areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and even fluency. But they stop short of evaluating the real communication skills needed at senior level.

For senior and executive level roles, it’s not just about speaking correctly — it’s about speaking effectively. Can the candidate adapt their tone, build rapport, and sound credible and confident in high-stakes business situations?

AI can't judge presence, adaptability in conversation or how someone manages when they're under pressure. It can’t tell you if someone sounds like a leader — or just sounds rehearsed. That’s where I come in. My personalised assessments simulate real job scenarios, providing insights no automated test can match.

Tailored, practical, insightful

Role-specific: Assessments reflect the actual communication demands of the position, whether it’s client negotiations, team leadership, or leading presentations

Human insight: I look at fluency, clarity, and pronunciation — but also at the harder-to-measure elements: hesitation, awkward phrasing, tone, and overall delivery. In other words, the things AI still struggles to interpret

Clear, useful feedback: You receive a concise report outlining the candidate’s strengths, any risks or development needs, and a recommendation on whether their communication style is suited to the role.

Having seen Kate Williams in action, I was impressed by her professionalism. Her unique background in recruiting and executive coaching means her English assessments are far more insightful than standard tests. By simulating high-stakes business scenarios like presenting and negotiating, she reveals how a candidate will truly perform. I highly recommend Kate for any company needing to hire confident global communicators.

Patricio Pranzetti, President & Managing Director at JAS Worldwide

How it works

Briefing: You share the job description and communication needs to tailor the assessment.

Live video call: One-on-one, with role-relevant tasks such as discussing responsibilities, handling workplace scenarios, listening comprehension, and explaining technical or numerical information.

Written evaluation report: A concise summary of the candidate’s communication skills and my professional recommendation.

Contact me to learn more

If you'd like to find out more, please leave your details and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call.

We’ll talk about your hiring needs, address any questions you may have and how I can support you in finding candidates who communicate with confidence.