General English with Business
General English with Business is designed specifically for students who are interested in developing their general English language skills and enhancing them in particular for work in a business setting. Studying in group classes, the course is planned to provide participants with the business English skills needed for their jobs or careers. It can also provide an excellent preparation for future studies, such as an MBA. The course focuses on the skills needed to communicate effectively in both formal and informal business and social situations.
Facts:
Weeks: 2 +
Class Max: 12
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson time: 45 minutes
Levels: Elementary to Advanced
Start Dates: Every Monday
Class days and times | Monday to Friday |
Class hours/week total | 22.5 hours |
Typical course participants | You may have a few years’ working experience or you may be coming to the end of your business studies and preparing yourself for the workplace, but no matter which stage you are at in your business career, this is the course for you. Some business experience is certainly useful before joining the course, but it is not essential. |
Course Content | If you take this course with us, you can expect to improve your English in the following ways: |
Speaking | Speak more accurately and fluently in business situations, such as giving presentations and through simulated business telephone calls, where students practise using the telephone effectively. Also participate more successfully in meetings and negotiations through examining case studies and role plays on a range of topics, (including management, teamwork, communication, marketing, leadership, customer service and many more) |
Writing | Improve your written English through writing business emails and letters, look at recruitment practice and procedures, including writing CVs, letters of application and mock interview practice |
Grammar and | Expand your business vocabulary and business grammar through continuous language feedback and increase your confidence to socialise and network in business-type situations including meeting and greeting visitors, socialising and small talk |
Other Information | Pre-test necessary as a minimum level of Intermediate is required for this course. Please contact the school for more details. |
Course Duration | This course operates on a six-week syllabus cycle: the maximum booking period is six weeks. |
