Business English Course for Company Training

Introduction

This is a very brief outline of a sample business English course to give you some idea of what we can do for your organization. Please contact us for a detailed course outline and training proposal.

Overview

This course will include comprehensive coverage of all major subject areas in business English needed day to day by Hong Kong employees. We employ tried and tested teaching methods allow for efficient but interesting, fun lessons.

All our English tutors are qualified, native English teachers with years of experience. Some have worked in senior positions in management and so know exactly what english skills are needed in today's workplace.

There will be an entry test to check the English ability of each staff member at the beginning of the course, as well as regular reviews of progress and tests throughout the duration of the course. A comprehensive final report will be issued to management at the end of the course detailing attendance, participation and progress.

• Course tailored to participants’ abilities and needs.
• Progress check / test after every five lessons to review the language in the preceding teaching lessons.
• Main English grammar, language functions and the most useful vocabulary are presented during each lesson which allows for easy learning. 
• Each lesson takes a manageable 90 minutes.
• All 4 skills (Speaking, listening, reading and writing) included.
• For easy and quick progress we strongly advise small classes of 5 to 6 students.
• Final report of attendance, participation and progress to management.

Topics

Main topics proposed at the elementary / beginner level include personal identification, introductions, job duties and routine work life, telephone English, participating in meetings, leisure activities, travel, relations with colleagues, geographical location and the environment. Some social English (including conversation English) will also be included. Each class will have a writing element and the major written communication forms are covered, including email, fax and letters.

Homework

In order to speed up progress in learning English, written homework assignments will be set and marked by the tutor with relevant feedback on English grammar, style, cohesion and vocabulary for future improvement. This may involve letter writing, drafting emails and memos as well other common business documents.

Resources

The elementary English course is text book based, allowing for self study and revision outside the training class. Listening will be based around high quality, real life professional audio recordings. The course book will also be supplemented by other materials including videos.