Intensive Business English

A good level of Business English is an essential tool for success in business - especially international business. Kaplan International Colleges offer a full range of full time Intensive Business English Courses in the UK, Ireland and Australia, catering for students from Intermediate to Advanced English levels. This course has a strong focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to participate and communicate in the international business community.

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The Intensive Business English course has the following unique features:

• A detailed syllabus written for today's business English student with an English level from Lower Intermediate to Advanced

• The most up to date and varied resources, challenging real life case studies and role plays

• Focus on specialised business language as well as the English skills required to conduct meetings, socialise, telephone, negotiate and write in the workplace

• Practical job seeking and workplace skills, such as resume writing and interviewing, conflict resolution and customer service

• Regular assessment including Homework Tasks and End of Module Tests

This program is ideal if:

• You would like to improve your professional English skills
• You are looking for a program with flexible start dates to fit your busy schedule

Program length: 20 - 45 weeks (including a professional internship)

• English for Professionals - Foundation: 5 weeks

• English for Professionals module 1: 10 weeks

• English for Professionals module 2: 10 weeks

• English for Professionals module 3: 10 weeks

Program details

• 20 lessons of dedicated English for Professionals per week: English for Professionals is a fulltime business English course teaching not only the language of business with a practical approach, but it also teaches students knowledge and skills necessary to participate and communicate in the international business community.

• 8 Elective lessons per week: Students in Australia can choose from an extensive list of interesting elective courses including:
  - EVERYDAY ENGLISH – a very practical course for low level students, giving them the language to communicate in a variety of every day situations they will encounter living in an English speaking country.
  - SKILLS BUILDER – an intensive course in the receptive skills of reading and listening, that gives intermediate students exposure to the skills and strategies they need to become more efficient and effective readers and listeners.
  - ENGLISH IN THE MEDIA – teachers on this course utilise a range of authentic texts from a variety of media sources (newspaper, magazine, internet, TV and radio) to encourage higher level students to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  - ADVANCED COMMUNICATION AND SKILLS – features a balanced focus on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Particular emphasis is placed on communicative strategies, such as dealing with communication breakdown, redirecting conversation, presenting arguments etc.
  - EXAM SKILLS – intermediate and higher level students develop the language skills and linguistic knowledge necessary to succeed in the IELTS and TOEFL ®  exams. Students are also given a lot of practice in these exams, accompanied by hints and tips on exam technique. 

• 7 structured study sessions: These sessions help to reinforce what you have learned and improve the areas where you need most practice using a blend of course books, online language exercises and interactive computer programs

Minimum age: 18

Entry level requirements: Lower Intermediate - Advanced

Locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Perth and Sydney

Start dates 2009: Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday)

Course Outcomes: Certificate of Attendance, showing English level and Grades, issued at completion of course. Certificate of Internship and reference from employer.

Applications to the English for Professionals program are subject to a pre-test.

Contact us to find out more about or email australia@kaplanaspect.com to enquire about English for Professionals.