Executive Business English Course

2011 only. In 2012 Standard General + Business will be available.

This course is for those students who wish to communicate effectively in everyday business situations and also gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. The lessons are designed around a business course book and provide you with the opportunity to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge related to various aspects of business. By the end of their stay you can expect to have improved not only your communicative competence, through the study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence in business situations.

2011

Lessons per week:

20 lessons = 15 hours

Lesson times:

45 minutes

Lesson schedule:

Mornings

Class size max:

12 students (high season 15)

Course length:

1-7 weeks

Start dates:

Every Monday

Levels:

Intermediate (B1)+

Entry requirements:

No student visa required

Sample Timetable

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 eventsfrom home country Writing: Past experiences

Important note: All classes start one hour later on Monday. New students must come in at 08:00 on Monday for placement testing and induction.