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BUSINESS ENGLISH

30 LESSONS PER WEEK

 

Our BUSINESS ENGLISH courses suit levels from Intermediate and above. It is a course designed for people starting their business careers, or people with some experience of working in business. The course emphasises communications skills and combines 20 lessons per week from the General English course plus 10 lessons per week specifically designed for modern communicative English use.

 

This is a course designed for those who wish to improve their English for work or future career potential.

 

If students wish to enrol for one of the BEC examinations they should contact the school for availability and are required to pass a pre-examination test. Students must pay Examinations Fees at the school reception.

 

The course content is decided by the interests, aims and needs of the students in the group. The course includes vocabulary, discussions, case studies, role-plays in business situations, video work and authentic material.

The following topics are usually covered:

 

•  Job interviews and CV's

•  Letters, faxes, memos, emails

•  Marketing and advertising

•  Meetings and negotiations

•  Presentations and sales

•  Social situations

•  Telephone techniques

 

 

Students must pay Examinations Fees at the school reception

COURSE INFORMATION

Name of Course:

BUSINESS ENGLISH

Number of lessons per week:

30 Lessons

Length of lessons:

45 minutes

Study Time *:

9.00 to 12.15 or 13.15 to 16.30

Language Ability:

Intermediate to Advanced

Class Size:

Average 8 to a class (Max. 10)

Age:

Minimum 18, Average 24

Duration **:

2 – 12 weeks

Start:

Any Monday excluding Public Holidays

 

*Student study times are dependent on ability

**Students considering courses 12 weeks or greater should consider one of the Long term courses

COURSE DATA

Intake test on arrival

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Directed Study & Library

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Induction & Welcome Pack

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Computer & Internet Access

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Multinational Classes

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Accommodation & Welfare services

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Books & Learning Materials

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Student ID Card

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Homework

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24 Hour Emergency Number

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Regular appraisal

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Social Programme

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One to one tutorial

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Report (7 weeks +)

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Listening Centre

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Certificate of completion

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