International Business English Program

Combines specialized classes in International Business English communication skills and concepts with optional general English language skill workshops. This course is designed to give students the English skills they need to work effectively in today's global market place. English skills and vocabulary are developed through exercises, case studies, role plays and research on business topics including: I.T., finance, accounting, marketing, advertising, sales, negotiation, business practices, and cultural comparisons in business operations and Grammar. Visits to businesses may be arranged during the course.

Specific Business English Classes

Business Writing Skills
Focuses on teaching new grammar and writing skills and on the important application of these skills through reading, writing and communicative grammar exercises based on business themes. You learn how to write accurate and effective business conversations such as letters, faxes, memos, email, resumes, reports, etc.

Business Communication Skills
Focuses on language usage through discussions, role-plays, presentations, debates, interviews, listening, speaking and pronunciation exercises. You will work individually and in small groups.

Business Concepts
Practice and develop all of your English skills as you learn about different business concepts through discussion and reading of business journals, articles, newspapers, documents and reports. You will work individually and in small groups. Class work includes discussions, projects, presentations, case studies and field trips.

Language Workshops

Each Language Workshop focuses on one skill area, allowing students to quickly improve their skills in that area. The following workshops are offered on a rotating basis. Semi-Intensive students (and students in Full-time in the winter only) can mix and match the Workshops below according to their level of English and length of course. Students are assigned to a workshop after their placement test based on their English level, needs assessment and start date. Workshops offered vary according to time of year.

Curriculum Topic Areas

• International Business Styles and Cultural Comparisons
• Corporate Structures
• Business Strategies and Planning
• The Stock Market and Company Performance
• Business Finance and Accounting
• Management and Negotiation
• Marketing, Sales and Promotion

Requirements

• High Intermediate to Advanced English (Tamwood levels 5-7)
• Business Experience or prior university level business studies
• Minimum age: 20

Course Sample Schedule

Course Fees

Course Length: 4 weeks

Course Start Dates 2008 - Business English

Additional Information

• * Course starts on a Tuesday as Monday the school is closed for a national holiday. Classes will not be made up.
• All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.