Business English courses in South Africa

This is the ultimate course for students who have specific requirements and want to make the maximum progress within a limited time frame. The teacher adapts the lessons to the particular needs of the student.

The effective running of any business hinges on the way their staff communicates with their clients. IH Johannesburg offers Business English courses to individuals and companies who want to improve their business writing skills, meeting skills, negotiation skills, telephone skills and presentation skills.

The English for Work course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening.

General English Intensive course + Business English (GE-BUS) Lessons per week: 30 Monday to Friday Times: 09H00 -12H30 (General English) Times: 13H30 -15H00 (Business English) Class size: max. 3-8 students*

The Crash Course runs from Mondays to Friday and is a full day course. This means that you must be available for the whole day to attend your course.

Enhance your professional communication skills with the Business English Program, tailored for career advancement and global business success. Navigate business environments, conduct meetings, and write professional documents with confidence.

Lessons include a focus on relevant grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as on skills practice (reading, writing, speaking and listening) within a business context.

ESP (English for Specific Purposes) refers to any course where the main objectives is to focus on the specific needs of a group of learners or an individual. It centers not only on the language (grammar, lexis, register) but also the skills, discourse and genres of that specific group of learners.

The English for Work course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening.

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This course is for anyone who needs to develop the specialised language required for working in a marketing, advertising or public relations environment. Using authentic texts and analysing real companies, you will cover areas such as consumer behaviour, market research, branding, market trends, sales, digital marketing, negotiating with clients and suppliers, the language of persuasion, and making presentations.

This course focuses on developing communication skills for the workplace, including industry-specific terminology, presentations, and negotiation tactics. It is ideal for professionals looking to excel in their careers.

This 1 - 8-week course is ideal for students who are at least 19 years of age and need to use English at work, in any kind of business context, or are seeking an international career. Join the General English 16 or 20 course in the morning and participate in the specialised English for Work course in the afternoon to strengthen your business English skills.

Our business English course is a program to assist students with acquiring various skills, like formal writing (e.g.

The English for Work course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening.