Executive Intensive Business English Course

2011

Lessons per week: 20 lessons + 10
Lesson times: 45 minutes
Lesson schedule: Mornings and afternoons
Class size max: 6 + 12 students
Course length: 1 week+
Levels: Intermediate (B1) +
Entry requirements: Student visa required
   

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

Important note: All classes start one hour later on Monday (9:45)
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 events from 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