Who should attend a Business English course?

In the world of International Business, a sound knowledge of English is the key to global communication. Our Business English courses are designed for experienced business people, professionals and company secretaries to help them develop their ability to communicate effectively in the workplace.

Students just beginning or aspiring to a career in business would also find this course beneficial.

• Presentations and Negotiations

• Marketing and Management

• Social Skills in Business

• Emails and Letter Writing

• International Banking and Finance

• Business Ethics

• Advertising

• Interviews

• Leadership & Decision-Making

• Management planning and strategy

• Goal-setting

• Language of Meetings

• Human Resource Management
  
  

Essential Business Content and Skills:

• Critical business issues of our time: topics include work and leisure, travel and the Web.

• Thorough treatment of basic grammar and vocabulary/lexis.

• Case studies for real practice of key business skills.
  
  

We offer two Business courses:

• 1. The Business English course consists of 20 lessons.

• 2. The Intensive Business English course consists of 30 lessons. In addition to the Business English course, students are offered two extra lessons per day within their own small group to focus on relevant aspects of Business English.

• The intensive course aims at:

• Increasing speaking, listening and conversation abilities.

• Expanding business vocabulary and improving pronunciation skills.

• Building confidence in using formal, professional English in a variety of business settings.

• Learning about the culture of international Business English.

Business English Course information:

• Business English 20 = 20 lessons per week

• Intensive Business English 30 = 30 lessons per week.

• 6 students max per class

• Each lesson = 45 minutes

• Placement test

• Monthly test and Progress Report

• Use of Self-Study Centre

• Certificate of Course Completion

• FREE Business English book offered to students taking group BE20/BE30 lessons.

• Group Business English courses available to Pre-Intermediate+ students. Beginner and elementary students are to book Private lessons.

• A minimum of two students required to offer a regular Business class. If there is only one student per class, 10 lessons will be reduced to 5; 20 to 15; 30 to 20. There will be no change in fees.

• Minimum course duration 1 week (Monday to Friday)

Business English books used in group courses:

Market Leader, David Cotton, David Falvey & Simon Kent. Longman Publications.
The book has been developed in association with the Financial Times, one of the leading sources of business information in the world. It consists of 12 units based on topics of great interest to everyone involved in international business.
Intelligent Business, Tonya Trappe & Graham Tullis. Longman Publications. The book has been written in partnership with The Economist Magazine, a unique resource of insights into news and business throughout the world. It consists of 15 units and 5 review sections.
Other resources are also used to supplement Market Leader and Intelligent Business, depending on the needs of the students.