Business English
This course is intended for business professionals and students studying a business related course.
Course details
| Course dates | |
|---|---|
| 17 September - 14 December 2012 | 20 hours per week |
| 7 January - 29 March 2013 | 20 hours per week |
| 8 April - 21 June 2013 | 20 hours per week |
| Course price | |
|---|---|
| Included in Intensive General English fee |
| Class size | |
|---|---|
| Maximum 15 participants |
| Language level |
|---|
| Good intermediate |
| Participants and entry requirements |
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| This course is designed for people studying business, economics or other business-related subjects or for those who are already working in a business environment. Participants need at least a good intermediate level of English. You should be able to read English (textbooks, newspapers, etc.) relatively easily and to understand spoken English with few problems. All students are tested on arrival and the Course Director uses the results of the test to ensure that those wishing to follow this course have reached the necessary minimum level. |
Timetable
This course is studied for five hours per week in the afternoon sessions in conjunction with General English.
Minimum enrolment
This specialist option only runs if a minimum of 8 students with an appropriate level of English, as measured by the ELTC test, register for the course. Depending on numbers, classes may only run for the minimum enrolment period of three weeks.
Course description
The course is normally taken for 5 hours per week in conjunction with General English Intensive.
The minimum period of enrolment is three weeks. It is possible to take both Foundation Academic English and Business English classes together. Students are expected to do a certain amount of homework and are encouraged to use our Study Room facilities for self-study.
Course Aims Students activate and enlarge their vocabulary and develop their communicative skills (speaking,listening,writing,reading) in a variety of business-related contexts.
Course Content The course uses a range of materials including published textbooks and authentic materials in print, DVD, video and audio, and computer based.
Course activities include:
- Reading and interpreting text and data on a variety of business topics
- Authentic writing tasks including letters, e-mail and reports
- Role plays (for example meetings and negotiations)
- Discussion and problem-solving tasks in business related contexts
- Planning, preparing and presenting short talks
- Individual and group project work
This article was published on Nov 1, 2012