English for Business Purposes

Students who wish to improve their English skills for business will certainly benefit from taking this course. It also prepares students for entry into business courses, or to take the Cambridge Business English Certificate.

The course gives students practice in reading and writing business correspondence, and to communicate verbally (telephone skills, presentations, talks and business meetings). The focus is also on building the students’ business vocabulary, as well as improving students’ research skills.

 

Included in the tasks for this class is a small business project. This aims to help students make practical use of the skills that they have developed during the course and to give them hands-on experience in working as a business team.

Another key component of the course is interaction with the local community, with excursions to companies. In addition, guest speakers from the Brisbane business community visit the class to share their knowledge and experience.