This course is designed to balance practical, real world business language with the knowledge needed to understand the ever changing international business market. The program is divided into two distinct months. Both months are extremely intensive and require both focus and effort. Students are tested throughout the program. Elements from numerous tests are drawn upon including, the Cambridge BEC series and the TOEIC (primarily TOEIC Speaking) test. Classroom hours are as listed above. However, each student will be required to commit a significant amount of extra time to review, homework and preparation of assignments.
Course Outline
Month 1
- Cover Letters
- Resumes
- Job Interview Protocol
- Job Interview Skills
- Job Searches
- Visible and Hidden Job Markets
- Human Resources
- Staff Development and Training
- Job Descriptions and Job Satisfaction
- Business Grammar and Structures
- Workplace English Skills
- Telephoning, Meetings, Negotiations
- English for Customer Service
- Retail and Hospitality Industries
- Weekly Tests, Quizzes and Mini-Presentations
Month 2
- Presentation Skills
- Introductions, Visuals, Structure
- Weekly PowerPoint Presentation
- Group, Individual, Proposal
- Business Writing, Proposals, Reports, etc.
- Business Grammar and Structures
- Branding, Building and Valuation
- Marketing
- Promotional Activities and Media
- Locations and Business Proposals
- New Technology and Change in Business
- Entrepreneurship, Starting your own Business
- Financial Resources and Term
- TOEIC Speaking
Testing and Evaluation
Testing occurs regularly in both months. Students are expected to spend a significant amount of time outside of their classroom hours reviewing for their tests. Every Friday, students will be tested on elements covered in the course and on their overall business English skills.
Business vocabulary is one of the more challenging components of any Business Program. Vocabulary quizzes will be administered at least twice a week in addition to weekly tests.
Throughout the course students are required to submit various assignments. For example, cover letters, resumes and proposals. Deadlines are strictly enforced and extensions shall not be granted. These assignments are usually due on Fridays.
In addition to quizzes, tests and assignments, final grades for each term will also take into account, attendance and participation. Due to the intensive nature of the program, missing classes can leave students at an enormous disadvantage.
