Entry Level
Business English (ESOL)
Business English is a 10-week course that meets one day a week for 3 hours. The course focuses on studying English language reading, writing, speaking and listening skills about specific business topics. It is taught…
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Course overview
Business English is a 10-week course that meets one day a week for 3 hours.
The course focuses on studying English language reading, writing, speaking and listening skills about specific business topics.
It is taught by an ESOL lecturer who will teach sessions on subjects such as:
- Basic vocabulary and phrases for the business industry
- How to make a logo
- Discussing what it means to be an entrepreneur and the skills and qualities needed for that role
- Preparing for interviews
- Basic marketing strategies
The class is best suited to individuals whose first language is not English and who want to boost their level of English.
Due to the nature of the course, you must be working at Entry 2 or above in your English skills to enrol. If you don't know your English level, you can still enquire and will be given an assessment date.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This class is best suited to individuals whose first language is not English and who are looking to work in the business sector in the UK.
What you’ll learn
You will learn:
Basic vocabulary and phrases for the business industry How to make a logo Discussing what it means to be an entrepreneur The skills and qualities needed for a certain job role Preparing for interviews Basic marketing strategies
Entry requirements
You must be a non-native speaker of English and have at least Entry Level 2 English.
You must also be able to commit to coming to class one day a week for 10 weeks.
Potential students must attend a Course Information Meeting and prove that they are working with at least Entry 3 ESOL or English.
Future career and study
This course is designed to be a stepping stone into further studies or employment.
Ideally, you will finish this course and then join a twice-a-week Adult ESOL course, another 10 week ESOL Vocational Short Course or a full-time or part-time vocational course like the Level 1 Award in Business Studies.
You may also go on to find new employment.
Additional costs
If you meet the residency requirements, this course is free.
If you do not, then the fee is £180.
Your residency status is determined by the Student Services team at reception.
If you have lived in the UK or a country in the EEA, you will meet the residency requirements, but there are other specialised ways of meeting the requirements that the Student Services team can explain further (i.e. refugees and asylum seekers can take the course for free).