Intermediate English for Business Communication

Intermediate English for Business Communication

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the "Intermediate English for Business Communication" training course, created by Cambridge for Global Training. This course is specifically designed for professionals who have a basic understanding of English and wish to refine their business communication skills. Through targeted lessons, practical exercises, and real-world business scenarios, participants will learn to communicate more effectively in a professional environment. This course aims to build confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding business English, facilitating smoother interactions in the workplace.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop effective business communication skills in English.
• Enhance vocabulary specific to business contexts.
• Improve the ability to write clear and professional emails.
• Strengthen presentation and public speaking skills.
• Cultivate active listening skills for better comprehension.
• Master negotiation and persuasion techniques in English.
• Increase confidence in participating in meetings and discussions.

Who Should Attend

• Business professionals aiming to improve their English communication skills.
• Non-native English speakers working in an English-speaking environment.
• Entrepreneurs looking to communicate more effectively with international clients.
• Students preparing for a career in international business.
• Anyone interested in enhancing their business English proficiency.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Effective Business Writing

• Writing clear and concise emails.
• Crafting professional reports and memos.
• Developing persuasive proposals and business letters.
• Using appropriate tone and style in business writing.
• Proofreading and editing for accuracy and professionalism.

Unit 2: Enhancing Verbal Communication

• Practising business-related conversations and dialogues.
• Role-playing meetings and negotiations.
• Improving telephone and video conference communication.
• Engaging in small talk and networking at business events.
• Building confidence in public speaking and presentations.

Unit 3: Expanding Business Vocabulary

• Learning industry-specific terminology.
• Practising the use of business jargon and phrases.
• Engaging in exercises to reinforce new vocabulary.
• Understanding and using idiomatic expressions in business contexts.
• Building a professional lexicon for various business situations.

Unit 4: Developing Listening and Comprehension Skills

• Practising active listening in meetings and presentations.
• Understanding different English accents in a business setting.
• Engaging in listening comprehension exercises using business materials.
• Summarising and paraphrasing spoken business content.
• Responding appropriately to questions and feedback.

Unit 5: Mastering Business Communication Techniques

• Learning effective negotiation and persuasion strategies.
• Practising conflict resolution and problem-solving dialogues.
• Engaging in role-plays to practise business communication scenarios.
• Reflecting on and improving personal communication styles.
• Applying business etiquette in both written and verbal communication.