English for Adults – Business English

Warren Buffet, the most successful investor in the world feels so strongly about developing our communication skills. In a forum, when asked about, what is an important skill to work on, Warren replied — “Invest in yourself. The one easy way to become worth 50% more than you are now — at least — is to hone your communication skills — both written and verbal. If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark — nothing happens. You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to communicate it.

Business English is a specialized form of English that is used in the business world for communication between professionals. It is different from general English in that it often includes specific vocabulary and phrases that are commonly used in business settings, such as financial and marketing terminology. Business English may also include specific communication styles and conventions that are used in business settings, such as presenting and negotiating.

In addition to technical vocabulary and communication styles, Business English also often involves understanding cultural differences and being able to communicate effectively with people from different countries and cultures. This may involve adapting your language and communication style to be more appropriate for the culture of the people you are communicating with.

Overall, the main difference between general English and Business English is that Business English is tailored specifically for use in professional settings, while general English is used in a wider range of contexts.

Join our Business English course to embark on the journey of a more effective communicator.

Programme Objectives:

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:

Construct letters, memos and e-mails that can obtain results
Write effective reports and convincing proposals
Use the written word to convey a professional image.
Adopt effective proof-reading techniques.

Programme Outline:

Module 1: Letter Writing (Systematic Approach, Adapting Style, Ask-Give-Action)
Module 2 – Composing Effective E-mails and Memos (Effective Writing Skills, Etiqutte, Common Pitfalls to Avoid)
Module 3 – Business Report Writing (Types of Reports, Principles of Report Writing)
Module 4 – Report Layout, Planning and Visualising (Business Reports vs Letters, Samples, Planning, Paragraphing Principles, Outlining, Visual Impact)

What can you expect?

2 months’ course with 8-weeks (16 hours)
Certificate of Attendance (you are required to attend at least 80% of the programme duration)
Taught by English Experts from UK
Fee is RM1,000. (if signup before 20th September 2022 – Early Bird Price RM 680.00)
Admin Fee RM120 is waived for existing GO Portal students with Active Enrollment.
Progression to more advanced courses of our Business English programmes.

Who is my trainer?

Ms. Julia Tregoing

Qualifications:

BA(hons) English Studies, CELTA, MA Creative Writing, PGDip Digital Technologies for Language Teaching, IH Certificate in Teaching Younger Learners

Summary of Experience:

With over 15 years’ experience teaching Business English, Julia has lived and taught mainly in the UK, Spain, Germany, and Hong Kong. She is a keen language enthusiast and is an examiner for the Cambridge Advanced exam. She specializes in the role of technology in language learning both in the classroom and online. She has directed her studies and teaching experience towards this over the past few years and has also trained many teachers across the globe in effective methodologies for teaching with technology. She has designed and created general English and Cambridge exam curriculums for thousands of tutors and students specifically for online learning. She has also been Centre Manager and Director of Studies for residential summer schools in the UK and Italy. She is focused on delivering engaging and interactive online classes that use new methodologies for the most effective learning.

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