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Pre-intermediate Business English Programme
Targets and objectives
This course is aimed at students who have some previous knowledge of English and wish to expand and develop it in a business context.

The course is focused largely on speaking and listening, although the skills of reading and writing have some emphasis. The objective is to develop general language and business communication skills, studying the structures of language in 'real and useful' everyday situations.
Course checklist
US and UK English
Course text:
Early Business Contacts
Prentice Hall
Recommended self-study for every unit
Clear focus point of each lesson
Problem-solving
Role-plays
Discussion topics
Clear and easy to follow format for each unit
 

Client feedback
eBecause the lessons were based on everyday situations it was very easy to understand. Two hours per lesson was just right!"

The teacher was very polite and careful. He created a good, friendly atmosphere and I felt comfortable to ask questions. As the course was business based it has been very useful for my job.f
"...a good, friendly atmosphere and I felt comfortable to ask questions."
Course synopsis
First meetings Sales review
First contact Sales forecasts
Further contact Company results
Company organisation Company strategy
Product description Competition
Making arrangements Project timing
Handling information A Factory tour
Job routines Market research
Current projects A budget meeting
Business letters, faxes and e-mails    
What can you do?
Prepare and deliver basic presentations such as one's company and its products
Express opinions, agree and disagree, interrupt and conduct routine business meetings.
Make offers, recommendations and requests and express preferences in business contexts
Describe trends, graphs and processes
Communicate with colleagues and clients at length in non-complex language
Write business letters, memos and basic reports
Exchange factual information through questions and answers
Give and receive instructions
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