| 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.
| 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 |