Business English Course

Monday November 24th to Wednesday December 24th

A four week intensive course for students who need English for their work or who wish to work in English speaking countries

BROAD AIMS

The course will provide a wide range of business settings and situations in which students can practise and improve their communication skills in English and become more confident, more fluent and more accurate.

TIMETABLE

Monday 9 am to 3 pm

Tuesday 9 am to 2 pm followed by GIL from 2 pm to 3 pm

Wednesday 9 am to 2 pm followed by GIL from 2 pm to 3 pm

Thursday 9 am to 2 pm followed by GIL from 2 pm to 3 pm

Friday 9 am to 12.20 pm followed by Activity or Grammar Workshop 1 pm to 3 pm or later

COURSE OUTLINE

Each week will include the following:

· Integrated activities to include reading, listening and writing tasks as well as discussion, problem solving and presentations.

· Role Play will involve simulated telephone conversations, email and MSN Messenger conversations and work place situations. Role plays are done in pairs or small groups so that everyone has a chance to participate.

· Vocabulary is introduced through context and exercises and includes the functional language required in business situations.

· Visits to local businesses

Topics Include:

– Working Internationally

– Techniques for using the telephone in business. Business technology.

– Writing summaries, notes and reports. Informal and Formal meetings.

– Work place environments. Team work and health and safety

– Ordering and supplying goods and services

– Complaints and Feedback. Cash flow and Invoicing.

– Market Research, promotion and advertising

– Marketing.

– Giving instructions and explaining and describing operations.

– Special Project Presentations using Power Point.

If you would like more details about this course, please speak to Becky or Nina.