Melissa B. Duarte

Founder of Duarte Business English | Author | Lead Business English Coach and Masterclass Presenter

Melissa B. Duarte is a teacher and author of The Global Business English Mastery Series. After years in the corporate world across the globe, she chose to focus on her family, a shift that led her to teaching Business English. She quickly discovered her passion  for helping professionals grow and succeed became the most meaningful work of her life.

She has lived and worked across the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, holding roles at global companies including 20th Century Fox, Virgin, ELLE Magazine, and HarperCollins Publishers. Her deep understanding of international business culture and corporate communication sets her apart in the English coaching world.

As a certified English instructor, Melissa combines her business background with expert language training to deliver strategic, high-impact coaching. Her mission is to help clients speak clearly, confidently, and professionally in meetings, interviews, presentations, small talk, and daily workplace interactions.

In addition to private coaching, she develops in-depth Business English masterclasses, produces instructional videos on YouTube, and shares daily lessons on Instagram, offering practical tips, real-world examples, and proven strategies to help learners worldwide succeed in English.

Melissa is dedicated to empowering professionals to thrive in the global workplace.

Steve Duarte

Business English Specialist | Certified English Instructor | Group Fluency Coach & Management Expert

Steve Duarte is a native English speaker from Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in leadership, team training, and international business management. He brings a strong background in logistics, operations, and professional development to his English coaching approach.

As a certified English instructor, Steve combines years of hands-on management expertise with advanced communication training to help professionals gain the language skills they need to succeed in fast-paced, global environments.

He leads Duarte Business English’s high-impact group speaking courses and advanced fluency programs, guiding learners through real-life scenarios, workplace challenges, and professional conversations.

Steve’s coaching style is dynamic, results-driven, and highly practical—ideal for professionals who want to sharpen their fluency, expand their vocabulary, and improve their confidence using English in high-level business contexts.