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Business English Courses
Business English courses provide language instruction and training in business communication, including business correspondence, negotiations, formal presentations, informal networking, business vocabulary, report and proposal writing, vocabulary for professional purposes, and reading for professional purposes.
Language skills addressed include: listening, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development.
NOTE: Course and level offerings are dependent on enrollment.
Business English 4 – LS
Listening/Speaking, Level 4
This course develops communication skills in a business context and is intended for high intermediate level students interested in using English in business.
Learner outcomes include improved listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills, as well as vocabulary development for basic business situations and an understanding of American business culture.
Students develop language skills for business management and marketing through role-playing, group, discussions, negotiations, oral interviews, and oral presentations. Materials include an ESL pronunciation text and a business ESL text.
Business English 5 – LS
Listening/Speaking, Level 5
This course develops advanced communication skills in a business context and is intended for low advanced and advanced level students interested in using English for business.
Learner outcomes include improved listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills, as well as business vocabulary development and understanding of American business culture.
Language skills are practiced within a context of problem solving techniques through role playing, group discussions, interviews and presentations, special group projects, and introductory case study activities. Materials include an ESL pronunciation text and authentic business and business case study materials.
Business English 4 – RW
Reading/Writing, Level 4
This course develops reading, writing, and vocabulary skills in the business context, and is intended for high intermediate level students with an interest in using their language skills in business.
Learner outcomes include improved reading comprehension, writing, and grammar skills; business vocabulary development; and an understanding of current American business culture.
Writing activities include business letters, memos, email, résumés, business article summaries, and development of a written business portfolio. Materials include an ESL grammar text and business readings in areas of management/leadership, human resources, business organizations, and entrepreneurship.
Business English 5 – RW
Reading/Writing, Level 5
This course develops reading, writing, and vocabulary skills in the business context, and is intended for low advanced and advanced level students with an interest in using their language skills in business.
Learner outcomes include improved reading comprehension, writing, and grammar skills; business vocabulary development; and understanding of current American business culture.
Writing activities focus on formal business writing such as trip, progress and status reports; business proposals; case studies; and technical reports. Materials include an ESL grammar text, as well as authentic business readings and case studies.
Advanced Business Case Studies
Listening/Speaking, Level 6
This course is designed for pre-MBA students who wish to learn business concepts, improve English proficiency and fluency skills, and develop critical reasoning skills. A case study format is used in preparation for courses taught in MBA programs.
This course integrates development of listening and speaking academic study skills with business content.
Students improve intelligibility by doing oral exercises to develop stress, intonation and rhythm.
Listening comprehension skills and practice note taking is improved by listening to and discussing business videos and news stories from on-line business publications like the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the Economist, and the video series: America and the New Global Economy.
Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
Listening/Speaking, Level 6
This advanced course introduces pre-MBA students to the process of preparing a business plan. By working in teams to design and promote a new product or service, students learn essential concepts, skills and vocabulary for your MBA degree or professional work.
Skills necessary for effective business communication, including developing PowerPoint slides using graphics and other visuals are practiced.
A variety of rhetorical techniques to enhance communication, including how to respond to questions and objections in class discussions and presentations involving native English speakers, are practiced.
Students develop critical thinking skills and interact with representatives of Delaware’s small business community.
The Entrepreneurship and Business Planning course will give you an edge in your future studies and business ventures.