* 5 to 10 weeks per level (3 levels available)
Before your first day of class you will sit an English test to make sure you are in the right class for your English proficiency level. This process ensures you are enrolled in a class that is both challenging and effective in improving your English.
Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English
If you want to work or do business in today’s world, English is a valuable skill. Our English for Business course can help you develop the language skills you need to communicate in a range of business situations.
The English used in business can be different to the English you use every day. Even if you are good at speaking conversationally, there are many business situations that might be unfamiliar to you including interviews, meetings, presentations and negotiation.
In the English for Business course, you will participate in projects related to the retail and business world. You will develop the confidence to use your English in a real business environment.
The English for Business course is offered at three levels:
English for Business 1 (EB1) is an upper intermediate course. It gives you an introduction to business topics and concepts. You will develop your skills writing CVs and application letters, as well as writing to basic business formats.
English for Business 2 (EB2) develops the skills from EB1. You will visit companies and franchises, participate in fundraising activities and practice job interviews. You will also develop professional presentation skills.
English for Business 3 (EB3) covers further business topics. You will do three major projects including one about the stock market, a scope project and an individual project.
You will learn skills in four main areas:
Reading
reading a variety of business texts
developing prediction, skimming and scanning skills
understanding meaning from context
taking notes on important information
Writing
learning to write business letters, emails, memos, and reports
developing self-correcting and editing strategies
writing with greater accuracy, and more sophisticated sentences and vocabulary
improving your CV and written job applications
Listening
following and understanding information from discussions, presentations, news reports, company visits and business excursions
developing note-taking skills
identifying the attitude of speakers talking about different business concepts
Speaking
giving, justifying and discussing your opinions on different business topics
developing confidence, fluency and accuracy
presentations in Week 5 and 8/9.
CRICOS Course Code: 063640B
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Lesson plan
Monday
Morning
Speaking
Get to know your classmates with a socialising task in pairs and simulated group task
Listening
Take notes from a recorded text
Vocabulary and reading
Practise describing an organisation
Writing
Use research skills to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your placement organisation
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Tuesday
Morning
Writing and speaking
Present your own company profile with logo, statement and brief; CALL*
Speaking and listening
Identify and summarise main points from a spoken text
Grammar
Practise using appropriate question forms and seeking information (mock interviews)
Writing
Review business letters, emails and messages
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Homework
Write a first draft of a business letter
Wednesday
Morning
Speaking
Group discussion about cultural differences in the community and in business
Listening
Listen to a speaker talking about cultural differences
Reading
Read and discuss a text about ‘culture shock’
Vocabulary
Learn business idioms; grammar for expressing advice, obligation and necessity
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Homework
Write a second draft of your business letter
Thursday
Morning
Writing
Review your business letter; Speaking – practise telephone skills
Listening
Follow up telephoning with set tasks
Reading
Read a text about cultural awareness in business using a market leader as reference
Case study
Discuss business briefings, aspects of business culture
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Friday
Morning
Writing
Write a short report on what you have learnt in relation to culture
Speaking
Using the daily paper choose an article to discuss with the class
Role play
Cultural tasks and activities
Writing
Write a thank you letter to an employer
Afternoon
Independent study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
In this English for Business course, you will develop key skills that will prepare you for a range of real world business situations including interviews, meetings, problem solving and team projects.
You will learn to recognise healthy workplaces, and to evaluate company performance.
Overseas Student Health Cover: $58 per month
