English For Business At Wallace College

This is a one-week intensive course for anyone requiring the skills to conduct business in English and to engage in conversation with clients and colleagues whether on a formal or informal basis.


  • Discussion of topical issues relevant to business.
  • Study of authentic material in a variety of media.

 

Business English Courses consist of 22.5 hours of lessons per week. Courses begin on a Monday.

  • Levels: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Maximum class size: 6
  • Duration: 1 week
  • Time: Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1500.

Course Structure

There will be three sessions each day - 2 morning and one afternoon session. The times are as follows:
Morning 0900 - 1030 Natural English
  1100 - 1230 Correct English
Afternoon 1330 - 1500 Effective English

 

The following pattern will be followed throughout the course:
0900 - 1030
During this session you will read, discuss and analyse authentic materials such as newspapers and magazines in order to develop cultural awareness as well as to improve your your ability ro understand and use the natural idioms and vocabulary of modern English.
1100 - 1230 Each lesson will introduce a grammar point within a business context. The emphasis will be on helping you to acquire English which is both accurate and natural.
1330 - 1500 In the afternoon session you will participate in a variety of formal and informal role play situations e.g. meetings, brainstorming, presentations etc. You will also focus on business communications - telephoning, letter writing and e-correspondence. The aim will be to give you natural and effective communication skills.

 

Course Dates

English For Business Courses begin on the following dates:

Monday 01 February 2010 Monday 01 March 2010 Monday 05 April 2010
Monday 03 May 2010 Monday 07 June 2010 Monday 06 September 2010
Monday 04 October 2010 Monday 01 November 2010 Monday 06 December 2010

 


The cost is £440.00 per week.