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The key focus of this course is the study of English for Business purposes and is
appropriate for motivated business students who wish to excel in their business language
skills. There is also a component of General English, consolidating students' knowledge
and practice of grammar, structure and vocabulary at Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and
Upper-Intermediate levels. This course is also suitable for those students who are
considering preparing for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (the "BEC"). The
Business English course is ideal preparation for students who are continuing on to the
Master's and Certificate programmes at the London School of Business and Finance.

Business English Language Skills

The students will be exposed to a variety of real-life and vibrant Business topics such as:

• Corporate structures and organisations;

• Cultural awareness;
• International meetings and etiquette;
• Making travel arrangements;
• Job interviews;
• International markets; and
• Business ethics.

General English Language Skills

Students will study valuable speaking, listening, reading and writing skills such as:

• specific pronunciation skills such as English stress, rhythm and intonation;

• formal and informal English language structures and when to use them;
• tips for speaking with more confidence;
• writing emails, letters and a wide variety of business correspondence; and
 • completing challenging comprehension exercises using authentic materials from
the Business community.

Practical Business Skills

Students will learn to communicate in English through dynamic class-work, fun role-play
and exciting group projects in order to learn how to:

• express themselves confidently in business situations;

• articulate opinions and ideas in an organised fashion;
• present ideas effectively to a group or to individuals; and
• invite suggestions and information from others.

Available levels: Pre- Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced. Students must be at a

high Pre-Intermediate level to enter into the first level of Business English (Pre-
Intermediate). Upon arrival students will meet with a senior member of our staff and will
be placed in the appropriate level at that time.

Who is this course for?

The Business English courses are appropriate for motivated business students who wish
to excel in their business langugae skills or to prepare for the Cambridge Business
English Certificate (BEC).

How can I progress after this course?

The Business English courses are ideal preparation for students who are continuing on to
the Master’s and Certificate programmes at the London School of Business and Finance
or are continuing their studies with another University in the United Kingdom.

How many hours per week will I study?

You can choose to study 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week. (20 hours per week minimum
required for non-EU students)

• I want to study for 15 hours per week expand

15 hours Midday (12pm-3pm)

Business English
• I want to study for 20 hours per week expand

20 hours Morning (9am – 12pm) Midday (12pm-3pm)

IELTS (1 hour) plus Business English

• I want to study for 25 hours per week expand

25 hours Morning (9am-12pm) Midday (12pm-3pm)

IELTS (2 hour) plus Business English

• I want to study for 30 hours per week expand