English for Business Studies
This course prepares non-native English speakers for the demands of the professional business world.
OBJECTIVES
English for Business studies is a course specialised for non-native English speakers.
English for Business studies is a course specialised for non-native English speakers. It provides students with the opportunity to speak on general topics, communicate in the business setting, and understand text on business organisation and management.
Apart from the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary, students are taught valuable reading and writing skills, improving their overall language capacity and equipping them to meet the rigour of the business world.
Using the Neuro-Cognitive Pedagogical and “Tell, Show and Do” models, our English for Business studies course is unique and effective. Teachers enable their students to excel in their goals and objectives. Students understand a specific concept, see how it is utilised and then practice using exercises. Through participation in active discussion, students are given the opportunity to strengthen their grasp of the language.
COURSE STRUCTURE
It’s as simple as 1 and 2!
It’s as simple as 1 and 2. Each lesson lasts 2 hours and students are tested with a mid-term continuous assessment and a final exam.
Part A (B-EBS 001): Beginner’s English for Business Studies
15 hours a week x 16 weeks
Part B (I-EBS 002): Intermediate English for Business Studies
15 hours a week x 20 weeks
Class size:
5-10 students per course
LESSON OVERVIEW
Students are prepared from a very basic level to attain specific proficiency that enables them to pursue management-related certificates and degrees.
Content
Grammar
Reading/Vocabulary
Telephone
Speaking
Report Writing
Oral Presentations
Situational Role-play
Theme
Sales/Marketing
Finance and Accounting
International Trade
Office Administration Terms
Business Law
Import/Export
Franchising
Retailing
Corporate Advertising
Stock Market
Corporate Structures
CERTIFICATION AND MATERIALS
Certification
At the end of the B-EBS 001 course, students are qualified to the level of IELTS 4.5.
At the end of the I-EBS 002 course, students are qualified to the level of IELTS 5.5.
Materials
Additional teaching resources produced by the trainers or obtained from a variety of sources (internet, newspapers, magazines, video, etc.) might be used to supplement the course. Students are also recommended textbooks for each level of the course.
B-EBS 001
Beginner’s English
At this level, students are taught the fundamental basics of English and familiarised with popular English topics.
Stage 1: Lessons 1-12
Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Reading, Listening and Speaking
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Stage 2: Lessons 1-14
Nice to meet you, Helping people, Good weekend, North and South, The A Team, Nice Work, Chanel, Trekking, etc.
FINAL EXAMINATION
I-EBS 002
Intermediate English
Stage 1: Lessons 1-10
Refresher of general English, Work, Time, Products, Services, Presentations, Socialising, Meetings, etc.
CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION
Stage 2: Lessons 1-10
Jobs, People and Organisations, Marketing, Finance, Economy, Ethics, Personal skills, Culture, Correspondences, Business Skills, etc.
FINAL EXAMINATION
