Business English

 

KEY INFORMATION

Duration

3 months (3-6 weeks in July) to 2 academic years

Course Dates

04 Jan - 08 Apr 2011
26 Apr - 06 Jul 2011
08 Sep - 15 Dec 2011

Times

Courses are either in the morning or afternoon. You will get a timetable on your first days of studies

Study Mode

15 hours per week, morning or afternoon

Fees

Jan - April term 2011: £900
April - July term 2011: £825
September - December term 2011: £1,105
One year (36 weeks): starting dates before September 2011: £2,500, starting dates after September 2011: £2,860

One year with summer course (42 weeks): starting dates before September 2011 £2,800, starting dates after September 2011: £3,220

This is perfect if you:

  • need English and study skills preparation for further study in English - pre-vocational, pre-degree or pre-masters - or for professional registration
  • need to obtain or improve your IELTS score
  • want to study in a lively academic environment where English is used all around you
  • want English classes that include a focus on living and studying in the UK
  • have at least a good Intermediate level of English
  • have made some arrangements for future studies

COURSE CONTENT

Communication in an English-speaking international professional, managerial environment.
You will study language typically used in business situations, both formal and informal. Communication in class involves the real world. There is a special emphasis on vocabulary.
The study programme depends on the needs and interests of the students in the class. Teachers decide on the content for a class at the start of a term, through tests and consultation with students.
In general, however, your studies will include the language / terminology of subjects such as:


            - Negotiating

            - Presentations

            - Import / Export

            - Making Conditions

            - Proposing / Recommending

 

Classes include cultural aspects of communication and skills for UK life.

QUALIFICATIONS

You can prepare for a Cambridge Business English Certificate - BEC.
BEC is available at 3 levels - see page 11.
The exams are available in March, June or December.

PROGRESSION

You can progress to one of South Thames College's undergraduate or postgraduate courses or find a job.

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