Diploma In Advanced Business English

Short course

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  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

This course is designed to develop your written English skills which in turn will help build your self confidence in the work place. You learn: Advanced letter and report writing. Presenting reports both written and oral. How to use language properly and develop your writing skills. Preparing and writing a business plan. How to compile forms and questionnaires. Writing newsletters, articles and press releases. Suitable for: Anyone who wishes to improve their English language skills and already has a good grasp of English. It is particularly relevant for people who want to develop their written English to a high level.

About this course

This course is suitable for anyone who already has a reasonable command of English. It is the follow-on course from The Business English with Spoken English Diploma course. However, direct entry is accepted for holders of GCSE ‘O’ level English or similar qualification.

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Diploma In Advanced Business English From Business Training

Learn how to write English to a high level

The Advanced Business English Course gives you English tuition to a superior level so you can develop your written English to a very high standard. Your new communication skills will mean that you'll be able to do your job more quickly, more easily and with much less stress than before.

This course has been specially written for those for whom English is a second language and is for anyone wanting to improve their English skills for professional or personal reasons.

This training will greatly improve your written English. You cover advanced letter and report writing, how to present both written and oral reports, how to use language properly and develop your writing skills to a much higher level.

Your training is very practical with plenty of examples and case histories for you to study. You are shown how to apply your training to your work and you will be able to use many of the phrases and sentences from the examples given directly in your own writing. Even very early on in your course you should start to feel the benefit of your training.

The course has been specially written so that it is easy for you to understand. This means you can focus on learning new skills rather than trying to comprehend the course material. Each module is self contained so you won't need to buy any additional text books.

Your Tuition

One of the key aspects to successfully completing your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you.

Your tutor will give you detailed comment on your progress, and guidance for the future. You will be shown how to overcome weaknesses and reassured on your strong points. Your tutor will provide constructive comment and do everything possible to help you develop your English skills.

We have brought together a professional tuition service and an effective course so that you can work towards a Diploma in Advanced Business English. Not only will you gain a qualification, you'll also gain confidence in yourself which will give you a distinct advantage when going for promotion, when looking of a new job, or in meeting the demands of your present one.

Advanced Business English Diploma Course Synopsis

  • Module 1.Introduction to The Course. How to proceed with your studies.
  • Module 2. Writing Style and Techniques I.The importance of good grammar - the correct use of nouns, pronouns, participles, conjunctions and prepositions - using consistent verb tenses - subject/verb agreement - active-v-passive verbs.
  • Module 3. Writing Style and Techniques II.The 6 C's: correctness, conciseness, clarity, coherence, completeness and courtesy - write direct to your reader - give all necessary details - avoid repetition, cliché and slang - the use of idioms and jargon - simile, metaphors and proverbs - writing sentences and paragraphs that help your reader.
  • Module 4. How to Write Effective Letters.What is a good letter? - planning and focus - deciding content, length, style and tone - dangers to avoid - structure - how many paragraphs? - how to organise content - linking words - beginning and ending your letters - the 'body' of the letter - checking your letters. Examples are given of over 30 various types of correspondence that you might be expected to use in business situations.
  • Module 5. Writing Sales Letters and Direct Mail. How to write good sales letters - why people buy - how to deal with the main benefit - the effective use of a P.S. - introducing further benef its - how many drafts to write? - follow-up letters - how many to send? A longer example explained.
  • Module 6. Compiling Forms and Questionnaires.
  • Module 7. Writing Notices and Memos. Formal and informal notices - style and language to use. What is a memo? - layout - the message - writing style - tone - longer memos used as short reports.
  • Module 8. Report Writing. Why are you writing? Who are you writing for? What are you writing? How are you going to write it? Form and layout of reports - checking your work - common problems associated with report writing.
  • Module 9. Presenting Visual Information. Supporting your written work with visual information - simple graphs - bar charts - pie charts - pictograms - diagrams - plans - sketch maps - charts - tables - how information can be misrepresented.
  • Module 10. Curriculum Vitae, Testimonials and References. How to prepare your C.V. Applying for a job - sources of jobs - replying to an advertisement. Three different methods of job applications: C.V. plus covering letter - longer letters of application - application forms. Writing testimonials - tone and language to use - some useful adjectives. Writing references - confidentiality - be fair and accurate - more useful adjectives.
  • Module 11. Writing Newsletters, Articles and Press Releases. Writing for newsletters and house journals - style, tone and length of articles - planning your article - the importance of facts - how to close the article - revising your work - presenting your manuscript. Press releases and how to write them - the importance of the title, layout and presentation - Looking ahead.
  • Module 12. Preparing a Business Plan. Reasons why you need a business plan - your strategic plan - your operational plan - files you need to keep - your mission statement - your outline business plan, a 21-point check-list to follow - case histories.

Diploma In Advanced Business English

This training will greatly improve your written English. You cover advanced letter and report writing, how to present both written and oral reports, how to use language properly and develop your writing skills to a much higher level.

Your training is very practical with plenty of examples and case histories for you to study. You are shown how to apply your training to your work and you will be able to use many of the phrases and sentences from the examples given directly in your own writing. Even very early on in your course you should start to feel the benefit of your training.

The course has been specially written so that it is easy for you to understand. This means you can focus on learning new skills rather than trying to comprehend the course material. Each module is self contained so you won't need to buy any additional text books.

Your Tuition

One of the key aspects to successfully completing your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you.

Your tutor will give you detailed comment on your progress, and guidance for the future. You will be shown how to overcome weaknesses and reassured on your strong points. Your tutor will provide constructive comment and do everything possible to help you develop your English skills.

We have brought together a professional tuition service and an effective course so that you can work towards a Diploma in Advanced Business English. Not only will you gain a qualification, you'll also gain confidence in yourself which will give you a distinct advantage when going for promotion, when looking of a new job, or in meeting the demands of your present one

Your Diploma

Your Advanced Business English Diploma will be issued to you when you qualify. This is awarded on a continual assessment basis, with a Pass mark of 50%. If you reach 65% you'll be awarded a Credit mark and by attaining 75% you'll be awarded a Distinction.

Naturally we want you to qualify for your Diploma, but it is not issued automatically. You will only earn it by working hard, studying regularly and by completing your course.

Once your have earned your Diploma you can face the future with confidence because the knowledge and ability your Diploma represents will enable you to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

Guarantee

There are three guarantees for this course. These state:

  1. You have the first sections of your course, on trial, for a full month. If you do not like them, send them back, and the money you have paid will be refunded in full. This gives you plenty of opportunity to inspect the course, and satisfy yourself that it is the right training for you!
  2. If your first examination paper indicates that your English is not good enough to understand the course we will tell you so and refund the money you have paid. This does not happen very often, but occasionally it is necessary. You can then do some more basic training* and come back to us at a later date.* The Business English with Spoken English Diploma may be suitable.
  3. If you complete your course and do not achieve your Diploma qualification we will refund your fees in full.

Start Studying Right Away When You Enrol Online

Anyone can enrol on this course. You do not need any special qualifications or background and you can start whenever it suits you.

There is no fixed enrolment date so you can start as soon as you are ready. Plus, you can study where and when you like - in the UK or abroad, at home, in the library or at work.

And, by enrolling online you can be studying in just five minutes. The first sections are available as soon as your payment has been accepted.

Your course materials are sent to you by post and should arrive within seven working days in the UK or 28 working days if you are overseas.

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Payment options: Easy Payment Terms: £38 deposit then £37 per month for the following 3 months making £149 in all.

Diploma In Advanced Business English

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