Business English
This course is designed for professionals who want to enhance their English skills for workplace communication. It focuses on improving fluency, accuracy, and confidence in business settings.
- CEFR B2
- 12–16 weeks
- 10–15 hours (flexible)
Overview
The Business English Course equips learners with essential skills for career advancement in global and professional environments. Graduates can pursue roles in fields such as marketing, finance, human resources, administration, and customer relations. It also enhances opportunities for promotions, international assignments, and leadership positions where English proficiency is vital for communication, presentations, and negotiations.
Career Opportunities
The Business English Course equips learners with essential skills for career advancement in global and professional environments. Graduates can pursue roles in fields such as marketing, finance, human resources, administration, and customer relations. It also enhances opportunities for promotions, international assignments, and leadership positions where English proficiency is vital for communication, presentations, and negotiations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this course will:
- Write professional business documents, including emails, reports, and proposals.
- Confidently deliver presentations and negotiate in business settings.
- Engage effectively in workplace interactions such as meetings, networking, and interviews.
- Expand industry-specific vocabulary for seamless communication in fields like finance, HR, and marketing.
Programme
| Core Workplace Communication Skills | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Professional emails and basic reports | DCL 345 |
Speaking | Introducing yourself and your role, small talk. | DCL 346 |
Vocabulary | General workplace terms and phrases. | DCL 347 |
| Activities | Role-plays for workplace scenarios and basic presentations. | DCL 348 |
| Advanced Writing and Speaking Skills | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Drafting reports, meeting minutes, and proposals. | DCL 349 |
Speaking | Leading meetings, giving structured presentations. | DCL 350 |
Vocabulary | Industry-specific terms (finance, marketing, HR). | DCL 351 |
Activities | Group discussions, mock meetings, and project presentations. | DCL 355 |
| Business Scenarios and Negotiations | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
Writing | Drafting reports, meeting minutes, and proposals. | DCL 356 |
Speaking | Negotiation tactics, conflict resolution, and persuasive speech. | DCL 357 |
Vocabulary | Advanced business idioms and expressions. | DCL 358 |
Activities | Role-plays for negotiations and problem-solving. | DCL 359 |
| Specialised Skills and Final Assessment | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
Writing | Customised tasks based on learner’s industry. | DCL 360 |
Speaking | Public speaking and impromptu business responses. | DCL 361 |
Vocabulary | Phrasal verbs and expressions specific to learner needs. | DCL 362 |
Activities | Final project presentation, mock interviews, and peer reviews. | DCL 363 |
Assessment:
- Written assessment: A report or proposal.
- Oral assessment: Presentation and Q&A session.
Ongoing Throughout the Course
- Weekly quizzes and assignments to track progress.
- Feedback sessions to address individual needs.
- Industry-focused workshops (optional).
Final Certification
Graduates receive a certification upon completing the course, indicating their proficiency in Business English at an advanced level.
Contact us
Greatorex Business Centre 8-10 Greatorex Street London, E1 5NF
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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