About Sankofa English
Helping professionals communicate
clearly and confidently in English at work
Based in Barcelona, working worldwide. We provide Business English communication training for professionals and organisations working in international environments — with a focus on clarity, confidence, and real workplace impact.
Our approach
Beyond grammar.
Real communication.
We believe effective English training goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. It must reflect real professional contexts, communication challenges, and cultural realities. We work closely with organisations to ensure training is relevant, usable, and aligned with how their teams actually work.
PracticalGrounded in real workplace situations, not textbook exercises.
ContextualAligned with your roles, sector, and specific business priorities.
InclusiveAttentive to cultural differences and the needs of diverse teams.
Impact-focusedAimed at measurable improvement in how people actually communicate.
The story of Sankofa
Roots in Ghana
and Europe
Sankofa is a family business with roots in Ghana and Europe. The name comes from an Adinkra symbol from West Africa, represented by a bird turning its head to look back.
It symbolises the idea of learning from the past in order to move forward — a principle that strongly reflects our work in cross-cultural and international communication contexts.
Our experience working across different countries, sectors, and cultures has shaped our belief that communication is not just about language, but about understanding, perspective, and adaptability.
“Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi” — It is not wrong to go back for what you forgot. Learning from the past to move forward.
The team
The people behind Sankofa
A small, focused team with deep experience in Business English training, content, and design — working with organisations across Barcelona and internationally.
Brendan Thomas Quinn
Founder & Lead Trainer
Brendan leads all training delivery at Sankofa. With extensive experience working with professionals across sectors and cultures, his approach is practical, communicative, and directly focused on real workplace impact. Clients consistently describe him as patient, professional, and genuinely invested in their progress.
Laia Esqué Durrande
Publisher & Design
Laia manages content, design, and publishing at Sankofa — ensuring that everything we produce is clear, professional, and aligned with the values of the organisation.
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Sometimes speaking the same language is not enough… you need also to understand how culture shapes the messages. Sankofa helped me to improve my vocabulary and to be more effective communicating cross-culturally.
Aikins Mensa
Director of Operations, Village by Village — Ghana
Our values in practice
We apply our values to our business
The principles that shape how we work with clients also shape how we operate as an organisation.01Recruitment & HiringEqual opportunities for all candidates, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
02Equal Pay & BenefitsPay equity and fair compensation regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or other identity factors.
03Flexible Work PoliciesFlexible arrangements to accommodate diverse needs — remote work, flexible hours, parental leave.
04Inclusive Workplace CultureA culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
Join the team
We’re always looking for
great people
We are always looking for certified, motivated, experienced language professionals to join the Sankofa team.
Note: We are currently not accepting internship applications.
Language trainers (Business English)
Translators
Proofreaders
Get in touch
Ready to work with us?
Book a free discovery call and let’s talk about your team’s communication goals.