English for Business

English for Business

No. of lessons 11
No. of exercises 45
Average duration 9-12 months

The ability to communicate effectively is a priority for anyone wishing to succeed in business. Even the most straightforward business correspondence needs to be clear, relevant and appropriate in style if it is to achieve its purpose.

Advertising copy and promotional material must be well designed and thoughtfully written if it is to reach its target audience. And if you want to write company reports and presentations you will require a high degree of professionalism and understanding of the use of language.

This course is suitable for those who wish to be at ease with the language of the business world, and for those planning for a business career in the future. All students will find this course invaluable in obtaining a greater understanding of the current idiomatic use and meaning of written business English.

Each essential task is tackled constructively, with set exercises at the end of every lesson module both to illustrate the topics included and to check your understanding of them.

Topics covered include:

• Developing your style
• Communicate your ideas
• Layouts and letters
• Factual presentations
• Summaries
• Advertising and promotions
• Sources of information
• Writing reports
• Sources of information
• Interviews and CVs