Business English Foundation is designed for small groups of 8 students aged 18+ who are exploring their career paths and want to build essential workplace communication skills. This comprehensive course combines practical business skills training with exploration of various industry sectors, helping students discover their interests while developing professional English competency.
Target Audience
– Students aged 18+ with limited or no work experience
– B1 Level: Intermediate English students looking for initial experience in Business English
– B2 Level: Upper-Intermediate English students ready for business contexts
– C1 Level: Advanced English students seeking sophisticated business communication
– Those exploring different career paths and industry options
– Students wanting to build foundational business communication skills
– Learners seeking to understand various business sectors and roles
Course Scheduling
– Rolling 4-week cycles: New complete cycle starts monthly
– 2-week entry points: Students can join for individual modules
– Flexible pathways: Take one module now, return later for the second
Course Structure
– Small groups: Maximum 8 students per class
– Mixed pathways: 2-eek and 4-week students can study together in the same modules
– Intensive format: Daily 3-hour sessions
Module 1: Marketing & Brand Communication Language (Weeks 1 and 2)
Week 1: Marketing & Brand Communication
Week 2: Sales & Customer Relations
Module 2: Sales & Customer Relations Language (Weeks 3 and 4)
Week 1: Business Operations & Strategy
Week 2: Leadership & Team Management
Projects
Each level and module combination has its own complete assessment and project. Students completing both modules receive both individual certificates plus recognition for completing the full programme.
Career Exploration
– Gain exposure to various business sectors and career opportunities
– Develop understanding of different professional roles and responsibilities
– Build awareness of industry specific language and practices
– Create a clearer vision of personal career interests and goals
Professional Development
– Develop essential soft skills valued by employers across all industries
– Learn workplace etiquette and professional behaviour standards
– Build networking skills and professional relationship management
– Gain practical experience through simulations and real-world tasks
Personal Growth
– Increase self-awareness regarding strengths, interests, and career preferences
– Build confidence in professional English communication
– Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
– Form valuable connections with peers exploring similar career paths
Students can:
– Sample Different Sectors: Try various business areas to discover interests
– Build Gradually: Develop skills progressively across chosen modules
– Focus Intensively: Dive deep into specific areas of interest
– Accommodate Schedules: Fit learning around other commitments
– Repeat for Mastery: Revisit modules with different groups for reinforcement
Course Flexibility
– Drop-in Format: Students can join at the start of any 2-week module
– Module Repetition: Students can repeat modules to deepen understanding
– Mixed Experience Levels: Each module accommodates varying experience levels within the group
– Adaptive Content: Trainer adjusts complexity based on weekly group composition
– Cross Module Connections: Brief recaps help new students understand industry relationships
Students will leave the course with:
– Enhanced Business English proficiency across multiple sectors and contexts
– Improved confidence in professional communication situations
– Practical language skills immediately applicable to work or further study
– Broader vocabulary covering key business and industry terminology
– Stronger presentation and meeting skills in English
– Career focused language preparation for future opportunities
– Cross-cultural communication awareness for international business contexts
The Foundation course:
– Focuses on language acquisition within business contexts rather than refining existing skills
– Uses structured language learning approaches with clear vocabulary and grammar objectives
– Provides systematic skill building from foundational to advanced business English
– Emphasises language practice through business scenarios rather than deep industry knowledge
– Supports career exploration through language rather than advancing existing career paths
– Includes guided language development
– Utilises established coursebook materials to ensure consistent quality and progression
Yes. All our teachers have at least the CELTA or CertTESOL qualification which are a specialist qualification for teaching English as a second or other language, with many holding other qualifications such as the CertIBET, which is a specialist qualification for teaching business English, and many holding the Delta or DipTESOL, a Masters level qualification in teaching English as a second or other language.
Meet our Professional English Centre Teachers
All our teachers speak English at a proficient level.
Do you offer trial lessons?
Trial lessons is not something that we offer. We appreciate it is a commitment to book a course of lessons with us, however, we believe that by working with students before they begin their lessons we can help to ensure a positive experience and learning opportunities.
All of the information we receive through the various types of analysis we do prior to a student’s arrival is passed onto the teacher before your first lesson with them. However, it is only once you meet your teacher that you will be able to develop a full plan to work towards with your teacher.
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