English for Business

Course description

English is the international language of business. We have therefore developed a special, flexible, 12-module course designed to rapidly improve your business communication skills. Every 12 weeks, we recycle the modules with a fresh syllabus. This means students who wish to study longer and consolidate and expand their knowledge of a particular area, can do so without repeating any material.

The “English for business” course consists of 6 lessons per day. The first 4 lessons (Lessons 1 - 4) are the same as the lessons in our “General 20” course. During these 4 lessons you will rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 of these 4 lessons, you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 of these 4 lessons, you will concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You will use a textbook in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.

After the first 4 lessons (lessons 5–6), you will take a range of electives to rapidly improve your business communication skills. In each module, through a combination of written exercises, presentations, dialogues and role-plays in realistic business situations, you will practice and improve your skills in: business vocabulary and “buzz words”, email, memo and letter writing, negotiating, interviewing and telephoning in English.

Module 1: International Trade
Module 2: Developing Leadership Skills & Teambuilding
Module 3: Effective Communication in Presentations
Module 4: Decision Making, Motivation & Delegation, Effective Communication in Meetings
Module 5: Marketing & Advertising
Module 6: E-Commerce, Viral Marketing & Social Media
Module 7: Banking, Stockmarkets, Mergers & Acquisitions
Module 8: Relationship Building & Networking
Module 9: Recruitment Interviewing
Module 10: Business Law, Ethics & Environmental Issues
Module 11: Effective Communication in Selling & Negotiations
Module 12: Management Styles in International Companies

Specific modules can be provided on request.

Course details:
30 lessons per week
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Hours per week: 25 hours
15 students maximum per class
Course length: 1-23 weeks
Each module is separate and lasts for one week
Can be part of the ISY programme
Students can join every Monday
Intermediate to advanced Level
Ages 16+