Explore Positively Languages’ Business English course guide and develop practical English skills for international workplaces.
COURSE GUIDE
LEARN MORE BUSINESS ENGLISH Develop the English skills you need to communicate effectively and confidently in a global workplace. Enhance your ability to discuss a range of business topics and use English in professional situations
• Improve your general English language skills as well as learn specific communication skills for the workplace with practical projects and real-life scenarios. • Study a range of topics and concepts prevalent in the world of modern business. • Join a flexible program with frequent start dates and different course lengths to suit your needs. • Choose from a range of outstanding schools in vibrant locations across the UK, Ireland, US and Canada. • Receive a Positively Languages certificate at the end of your course to show prospective employers. COURSE LENGTH: 1 to 52 weeks (UK & Ireland), 1 to 17 weeks (US), 1 to 24 weeks (Canada) START DATE: Every Monday ENTRY LEVEL: Intermediate (B1) MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old CLASS SIZE: Average 15, Max 17 (16 in Dublin) LESSON LENGTH: 45 minutes LOCATIONS: UK, Ireland, US, Canada
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Classes can alternate between mornings and afternoons. Your exact timetable will depend on the school you choose. Each week you will receive:
INTENSIVE COURSE
Available in Liverpool, London 30+, New York
CLASS
LESSONS HOURS
20
15
BUSINESS ENGLISH SPECIALIST SKILLS
8 4 3
6 3
LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS
2.25
P+ EXTRA (SELF-STUDY)
35 26.25
TOTAL
Available in all locations SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE
CLASS
LESSONS HOURS
20
15
LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS SPECIALIST SKILLS IN BUSINESS ENGLISH
8
6
4 3
3
LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS
2.25
P+ EXTRA (SELF-STUDY)
35 26.25
TOTAL
Available in New York PART-TIME COURSE
CLASS
LESSONS HOURS
20
15
BUSINESS ENGLISH
20 15
TOTAL
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PROGRAMME DETAILS BUSINESS ENGLISH Strengthen your English for today’s global workplace through practical lessons that sharpen your communication and soft skills across a range of business topics and professional situations. The number of business-focused lessons each week will depend on the Business course you are taking. LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS Bring your language learning to life through dynamic, interactive workshops connected to your destination. Throughout the week, you’ll explore four themes: Culture, Academic, Professional and Specialist, while adding variety and practical learning to your studies. P+ BLENDED LEARNING SYSTEM Extend your learning beyond the classroom with access to our interactive P+ Learning Space and P+ Extra online resources, designed to help you practise and build on the skills you develop in class. LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS Build your confidence in reading, writing, listening and speaking while developing your overall English skills.
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CURRICULUM Our business students study a wide range of topics. See below for sample lesson topics:
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS • Skill: Networking • Writing: Marketing
MANAGEMENT STYLES • Skill: Public speaking • Writing: Job applications • Vocabulary: Job satisfaction • Language review: Passives
• Vocabulary: Building relationships • Language review: Multi-words verbs
COMMUNICATION • Skill: Dealing with communication breakdown • Writing: Professional development • Vocabulary: Communication • Language review: Idioms
RAISING FINANCE • Skill: Negotiating
• Writing: Emphasizing • Vocabulary: Finance • Language review: Dependent prepositions SUCCESS • Skill: Negotiating • Writing: Follow-up letters • Vocabulary: Success • Language review: Present and past tenses RISK • Skill: Brainstorming • Writing: Data reporting • Vocabulary: Common legal jargon • Language review: Noun compounds and noun phrases
CUSTOMER SERVICE • Skill: Active listening • Writing: Complaints • Vocabulary: Customer service • Language review: Gerunds
JOB SATISFACTION • Skill: Dealing with communication breakdown • Writing: Professional development • Vocabulary: Communication • Language review: Idioms INTERNATIONAL MARKETING • Skill: Cross-cultural communication • Writing: Market research • Vocabulary: Consumer insights • Language review: Noun compounds and noun phrases
TEAM BUILDING • Skill: Resolving conflict • Writing: Emails
• Vocabulary: Diplomatic language • Language review: Modal perfect
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