The demand for proficient Business English skills has never been higher as globalisation continues to reshape the corporate landscape. The Advanced Business English course is designed to equip you with the necessary linguistic tools to excel in high-stakes negotiations, manage impactful meetings, and deliver persuasive presentations. With a focus on real-world application, you will master the art of crafting compelling emails and letters that capture attention and drive action. This course is ideal for ambitious professionals eager to enhance their communication skills and gain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business environment. By enrolling, you will unlock the potential to lead projects and conferences with confidence and clarity, ensuring your ideas resonate with international audiences. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your career prospects and become a pivotal player in the business world.
Advanced Business English
The Advanced Business English course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the business sector keen to enhance or refresh their skills. Ideal for those aiming to master effective negotiation, excel in meetings, manage projects and conferences, deliver impactful presentations, and refine email and letter correspondence, this course supports career development and communication proficiency.
30 hours
Languages
Course objectives
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To enhance negotiation skills to achieve favourable outcomes.
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To master business meeting communication techniques.
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To develop effective project and conference management skills.
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To craft persuasive business presentations confidently.
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To refine writing skills for professional emails and letters.
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To improve listening skills in business encounters.
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To strengthen cross-cultural communication in business settings.
What does it prepare you for?
The Advanced Business English course equips you to excel in professional settings by enhancing your negotiation skills and preparing you for effective participation in meetings and business encounters. You'll gain confidence in managing projects and conferences, delivering compelling presentations, and crafting professional emails and letters. By the end of the course, you'll be able to navigate complex business scenarios with improved communication and strategic insights.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. HOW TO NEGOTIATE EFFECTIVELY
The importance of non-verbal communication
The stages of an effective negotiation
Negotiation outcomes
Diplomatic language: how to adapt your speech
Expressing agreement and disagreement
UNIT 2. MEETINGS AND BUSINESS ENCOUNTERS
Calling a meeting
Taking parts in meetings
Assignment of roles in a meeting
Suggestions for a killer agenda
UNIT 3. PROJECT AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Steps to plan a project
Making the best out of teleconferences
UNIT 4. PRESENTATIONS IN BUSINESS
Kicking off a presentation
Handling questions
Visual elements: graphs and statistics
UNIT 5. EMAILS AND LETTERS
Parts of an email/letter
Formal and informal emails/letters
Frequent questions in emails and letters
Other types of messages