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Business English Course of Study


BELI offers two different Business English courses of study: the General Business English course of study and the Elective Business English courses of study. These courses of study are ideal for busy professionals who want to become more effective and efficient in the international business world of communications and for students interested in developing their business English skills. The Business English courses of study have an in-depth focus on the language of business. The courses combine the unique aspects of business language with structured intensive language skills. Course schedules are designed to fit in any professional’s busy workday and student’s busy study schedule.

Goals and Objectives


  • Conduct effective business communications
  • Contribute effectively and efficiently in business meetings
  • Understand and conduct business meetings and presentations
  • Present effective communicative ability when communicating, presenting, and negotiating.


Requirements


To qualify for either course of study each applicant must take a placement test and achieve a minimum of intermediate proficiency (all placement tests are offered on-site). For more information about the General Business English course of study please refer to the chart below.

General Business English Course Descriptions
 

BENG 010
Pre-Intermediate

This course enables students to develop their confidence in multicultural settings. It also helps students become more effective and efficient in phone conversations, presentation skills and negotiations. A wide variety of business situations provide motivating contexts for pre-intermediate level students. Extensive presentation and practice of telephoning language and e-mail writing tasks will enable students to build the essential skills needed in today's global business environment.

BENG 020
Intermediate

This course provides a higher level of learning of social business settings. Students will be trained in the skills needed to communicate in the professional and personal sides of modern business life. Stimulating and motivating contexts are provided. Extensive presentation and practice of communication skills including presenting, telephoning, socializing, negotiating and interviewing will develop the students' key global business communication skills.

BENG 030
Upper-Intermediate

This course enables students to participate in a business English conversation with a higher fluency level. Students will be able to develop communication strategies for the advanced level. In this level, students will develop their understanding of business culture. The focus will be on national, international cultures and organizational cultures to help students operate in today's complex business environments.

BENG 040
Advanced

This course enables students to work with actual case studies that put students in the shoes of talented executives who run successful companies. Students learn to communicate in a business setting, gain insight into business practices and priorities, develop cultural awareness, and get a feel for the excitement and challenge of working in today's global business world.

 
General Business English Course Study Chart
 

LEVEL

COURSE NAME

HOURS PER WEEK

Total Hours

Intermediate

Pre-Intermediate

9

9 contact hours per week for 6 weeks

Intermediate

High-Intermediate

Advanced

Advanced

9

9 contact hours per week for 6 weeks

 

 

 

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