Business English Programmes

Students will learn more than just English in our Business English programmes. They will learn about English business vocabulary, allowing them to understand and influence everyday situations in English-speaking workplaces.

The syllabus covers topics such as pronunciation; language structure; cultural awareness; international meetings and etiquette; business ethics; corporate structures; and international markets. Students will also learn invaluable practical skills, training them to correspond in English, speak with confidence, make travel arrangements and prepare for job interviews.

Spoken by people in every corner of the world, English is undoubtedly the language of business and international trade. If students want to reach and exceed their career goals, they need to become proficient in English.

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Who is this course for?expand

Anybody who works in an English-speaking environment, or plans to, will benefit greatly from this course. Students will also find it immensely useful if they want to follow it up with one of our other programmes, making the programme particularly relevant if they aspire to work or study further in an English-speaking country. Students must be 16 years old and above to be admitted for this programme.

Intakesexpand

To be advised.

Course durationexpand
Programmes Duration for Full Time Programme

Certificate in Business English (Upper Intermediate)

5 days per week of 3-hour lesson at 2 sessions per day, over a period of 2 months

Certificate in Business English (Advanced)

5 days per week of 3-hour lesson at 2 sessions per day, over a period of 2 months
 
 
 
 
Course modulesexpand
Programmes The programme will cover the grammar and structure with focus as follows:

Certificate in Business English (Upper Intermediate)

  1. Letters on business-related topics

  2. Informal and formal emails

  3. Reports and proposals

  4. Graph analysis

  5. Statistical representation

  6. Express themselves confidently in business situations

  7. Express opinions and ideas in an organised fashion

  8. Present ideas effectively to a group or to individuals

  9. Role-plays are an important part of these activities. Students will be taught the relevant phrases, idioms and speech patterns to communicate effectively in:

  • Meetings

  • Presentations

  • Telephone communications

  • Social situations

Certificate in Business English (Advanced)

  1. Express themselves confidently in business situations

  2. Express opinions and ideas in an organised fashion

  3. Present ideas effectively to a group or to individuals

  4. Invite suggestions and information from others

  5. Ask for clarification

  6. Meetings

  7. Negotiations

  8. Presentations

  9. Telephone communications

  10. Social situations

  11. Formal letters (e.g. compliance) and semi-informal/informal letter writing structures

  12. Formal and informal emails

  13. Formal and informal memos

  14. Reports

  15. Proposals

  16. Graph analysis
 
 
 
 
Course assessmentexpand

The types of assessments students will complete during the course may include tests, reports, proposals, giving presentations, leading and participating in group discussions, group projects, listening and note-taking and reading tasks.

Assignments

Assignments will include writing and presentation assignments.

Informal Assessment

Lecturers assess students informally on an ongoing basis on many different types of activities including giving presentations, leading and participating in class discussions and working on group projects.

Certificate awardedexpand

Students will obtain Certificate of Achievement awarded by London School of Business & Finance upon completion of the course.

Entry criteriaexpand

The Certificate in Business English programmes are offered to both local (Singaporean) and international students, who are 16 years old and above and have completed their high school education. These programmes are also meant for those who are interested in pursuing a tertiary education in the English medium at LSBF School of English. All potential students are required to sit for a placement test to ascertain their proficiency levels before admittance into any of these courses.

Placement Test
An English Placement Test (EPT) is to be administered at London School of Business & Finance premise to determine the respective levels the students qualify for.

Students who are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 EPT. Students who have taken the EPT at the Recruitment Agent’s Office at their country of origin will need to take a second EPT which will be conducted at London School of Business & Finance premise. Only the latter test will determine the final level of English that the student qualify for.

Programmes Academic Level Language Proficiency

Certificate in Business English (Upper Intermediate)

High School Certification

IELTS 4.0

Certificate in Business English (Advanced)

'N' Level Qualification

IELTS 4.5
 
 
 
 
What will this qualification allow students to do?expand

Upon completion of our Business English Programmes, student will have the language skills they need to work in any English-speaking business.

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