Business English Course

About this Course

In today’s globalized world, the ability to communicate effectively in English is essential for entrepreneurs, professionals, and students alike. Whether you’re navigating small business operations or managing multinational projects, mastering Business English ensures you can achieve success in business transactions, presentations, and social interactions.

The Business English Course develops linguistic, discourse, intercultural, and communication competencies, with a focus on the following objectives:

  • Strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure for professional communication.
  • Mastering business writing for proposals, reports, correspondence, and creative documents.
  • Enhancing business speaking skills, including presentations, negotiations, and small talk.
  • Developing intercultural communication and global English skills to navigate diverse contexts.
  • Leveraging technology, including AI tools, for writing and speaking tasks.
  • Applying purpose-driven communication strategies to inform, persuade, inspire, and entertain.

This course integrates foundational language skills with advanced topics like sustainability (ESG, DEI), global awareness, and 21st-century competencies to ensure learners are equipped for success in the modern business landscape.

Duration

16 hours / 2 days

Day 1: Foundations of Business English

Course Introduction

  • Needs Analysis: Understanding learner goals and objectives.
  • Overview of Business English: Importance, scope, and applications

Linguistic Foundations

  • Grammar and Sentence Structure: Key elements for clarity and accuracy.
  • Vocabulary Building: Business-specific terminology and global English

Purpose-Driven Communication

  • Frameworks: Informing, persuading, inspiring, and entertaining.
  • Techniques: Using tone, style, and structure effectively

Intercultural Competency

  • Navigating cultural differences in business communication.
  • Developing a global mindset for professional interactions

Day 2: Advanced Skills in Business English

Business Speaking Skills

  • Socializing and Small Talk: Building rapport.
  • Professional Presentations
  • Meetings and Negotiations

Business Writing Skills

  • Letters, Proposals, Reports, and Business Plans: Best practices and templates.
  • Creative Documents: Storytelling in business communication.
  • AI in Writing: Leveraging tools for efficiency and innovation.

21st-Century Competencies

  • Sustainability and ESG in Communication.
  • Technology and Media Literacy for Business English.
  • Global Awareness and Gender Studies in modern business contexts.

AI Integration

  • Tools for Business Speaking: Enhancing fluency and clarity.
  • Tools for Business Writing: Editing, formatting, and generating content