Business English Courses
20 lessons per week
(15 lessons of General English plus 5 lessons of Business Module)
Levels: Intermediate and above
We offer Business English courses in specific commercial subject areas. Each course combines GE15 with 5 lessons of specialist one-to-one or small group tuition in these business topics. The School’s instructors for these courses are not specialists in the subject area, but they are English language teachers with teaching experience in the terminology, grammar, dialogue and language usage relating to these business fields. One-to-one Business English tutoring is also available, with a recommended minimum of 5 lessons per week. Small groups of business professionals might like to consider special closed mini sessions of a week or more. These sessions typically involve 3 or more students who share an interest in a particular topic or language skill requirement.
GBE20C – General Business English
Working in an office environment requires the use of specific vocabulary and language skills. If you are going to work for an organisation where English is used in a business context, this course is for you.
BE20A – Tourism Industry English
This course assists students in qualifying for appointments in the tourism/travel industry and is based on individual student needs. The specialised tuition allows students to focus on language relevant to the field, and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of the travel industry.
The tourist/travel industry is the fastest-growing service sector in the world, measured in terms of new jobs created each year. This Burlington course assists students in qualifying for appointments in this field. The course syllabus is based on an individual student’s needs, and employs state-of-the-art published materials. The daily lessons of specialised tuition allows students to focus on language relevant to their field, and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of the travel industry. This course is a popular option for students seeking English instruction to support their future career objectives.
GBE20D – Marketing English
Many students who decide to go into the world of business are involved in marketing or sales and global trade, an area of business that needs individuals who are effective and persuasive in their use of the English language. Our course allows students to master the language and skills they need to work in this field.
GBE20E – General Office English
This course teaches students English language as used in a typical English speaking office environment. A particular focus is placed on every-day interactions in multinational office settings where English is the primary language of business. In this course component, the student learns English language as used in a typical western office setting. In class, the teacher simulates office environments and the most effective methods for communication in written and oral form in a variety of different situations.
GBE20F - Import/Export English
This course covers typical communication challenges facing trading companies who deal with western companies, suppliers and trading partners in English.