Course programme

Our business English teachers work with you and your fellow students to develop a course that meets the groups needs. It is a highly flexible approach, which, though negotiated content, guarantees that the course is rewarding. 

Language development

You will focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation relating to topics such as:

• Sales & Marketing
• Human resources
• Administration
• Cross-Cultural business dealings
• Production and quality control
• Project management
• Management
• Advertising

Skills development

The four communication skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking - will focus on business situations such as:

• Telephoning
• Socialising
• Writing reports and emails
• Chairing and participating in meetings
• Negotiating
• Giving presentations

Reading

You will read for detail and for gist from professional journals, the internet and newspapers as well as understanding correspondence and reports.

Writing

You will cover areas such as writing formal and informal letters, emails and reports on a range of topics.

Listening

You will work on listening for detail and for gist in typical business situations such as meetings or on the telephone.

Speaking

Both formal and informal speaking styles will be analysed and practised in business situations such as meetings, telephone calls, negotiations, information exchange, making and handling complaints, agreeing and disagreeing and giving presentations.

Testing

You will complete a pre-course questionnaire and take a placement test to help us assess your language level and needs. At the end ofthe course you will receive a report; you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress with your teacher who will also recommend future study options.

Tutorial support

Your teacher will conduct regular individual tutorials with you. This takes place in order to monitor and offer guidance on progress, study skills, individual study programmes and welfare in class and at Bell.