Executive Intensive Business English Course
2011 only. In 2012 Standard General + Business English will be available.
This 20 hour+ course is for those students who want to not only communicate effectively in everyday business situations but also gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. The morning and afternoon lessons are designed around a business course book and provide the opportunity for students to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing their active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge related to various aspects of business. Through the study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English students can expect to achieve a new level of learner autonomy and confidence in business and everyday situations.
Sample Timetable
| 2011 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives | Listening: Plans for the future | Authentic Texts: Newspapers and magazines | Reading and Listening: Festivals and events | Grammar: Present perfect, past experiences |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10.45 – 12:15 | Writing: Describing places | Speaking: Interviews and expressing intentions | Listening: Radio news and discussion | Speaking/ Presentations: Festivals and eventsfrom home country | Writing: Past experiences |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Cross-cultural Communication on the Telephone | Conducting a Good Meeting and Establishing a Purpose | Business and Finance | Marketing and International Business | Presentation Technique |
Important note: All classes start one hour later on Monday. New students must come in at 08:00 on Monday for placement testing and induction.
