Business English Studies
What is Business English Studies?
Communication is the key to a successful career! Proper language skills not only enhance your job opportunities, but certainly distinguish you from other applicants whose literary skills are not as developed. English has become the main language of communication - also referred to as lingua franca - in South Africa, so if you haven't mastered it yet, your chances of moving forward in the corporate world really seem slim. Business English Studies is designed to help you improve your communications skills to give you that confidence you need when applying for a job. It focuses on the language, terminology and forms of communication used in this field, other than that of a school curriculum that mostly incorporates literature. Thus, it addresses the functionality of language within the corporate world.
What Business English Courses does College SA offer?
At College SA we offer two Business English Courses. They are:
- Effective Business English: Certificate in Business English
- English Language Skills: Certificate in Speaking and Writing English
What do these Business English Courses entail?
The Effective Business English Course teaches students to understand and use terms that are often used in business. Special attention would be given to correct structure in written text, for example how to write formal letters, notices, emails, memos, etc. The spoken word also forms a big part of Business English, and students can expect to learn about the art of doing presentations, facilitating negotiations, making small talk, and in general, how to create a good impression when representing the institution or company you work for.
The English Language Skills Course is specifically designed for students who did not learn English as a first language and need to pay attention to the basics of language study. The study material consists of audio CDs and worksheets, so students would receive practice in both spoken and written English. Correct pronunciation is a big feature of this course, as students would be able to follow the spoken text in their workbooks. In other words, by hearing how the words they are reading actually sound, their grasp of and confidence in English would develop immensely. This course is perfect for anyone who is slightly unsure of their ability to read, write and speak English or even if you just want to refresh your language skills in general.
For MORE INFORMATION on the Business English courses below, just CLICK on the course you are interested in.
