Subject description - B04BEN

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B04BEN Business English
Roles:  Extent of teaching:2C
Department:13104 Language of teaching:
Guarantors:Jennings P. Completion:Z
Lecturers:  Credits:2
Tutors:Jennings P., Stadnik E., Travis Sawran D., Ynsua M. Semester:Z,L

Web page:

https://moodle.fel.cvut.cz/courses/B04BEN

Anotation:

This course is designed for students who have fulfilled their B2 English Examination Requirement. The purpose is to better prepare students to enter a workforce where English is the lingua franca. Throughout the semester, students will focus on skills and vocabulary they will need to succeed as employees and colleagues. Each lesson features a topic related to business, as well as discussion and grammar points which are key to improving students‘ skills.

Study targets:

to better prepare students to enter a workforce where English is the lingua franca

Content:

This course is designed for students who have fulfilled their B2 English Examination Requirement. The purpose is to better prepare students to enter a workforce where English is the lingua franca. Throughout the semester, students will focus on skills and vocabulary they will need to succeed as employees and colleagues. Each lesson features a topic related to business, as well as discussion and grammar points which are key to improving students‘ skills.

Course outlines:

Week 1: Why Study Business English? Week 2: Companies & Culture Week 3: Choosing Your Path Week 4: CVs / Resumes Week 5: Interviews Week 6: Negotiating Week 7: Emails Week 8: Phone Calls Week 9: Meetings Week 10: Networking Week 11: Making Presentations Week 12: Business Ethics Week 13 Making Decisions Week 14: Case Studies (Business Scenarios)

Exercises outline:

Week 1: Why Study Business English? Week 2: Companies & Culture Week 3: Choosing Your Path Week 4: CVs / Resumes Week 5: Interviews Week 6: Negotiating Week 7: Emails Week 8: Phone Calls Week 9: Meetings Week 10: Networking Week 11: Making Presentations Week 12: Business Ethics Week 13 Making Decisions Week 14: Case Studies (Business Scenarios)

Literature:

Recommended Literature: Intelligent Business - Coursebook; authors Tonya Trappe and Graham Tullis; published 2005 by Pearson Education Limited Intelligent Business - Skills; author Christine Johnson; published 2005 by Pearson Education Limited Market Leader, 3rd Edition; authors David Cotton, David Falvey, and Simon Kent; published 2010 by Pearson Education Limited In Company, 2nd Edition; author Mark Powell; published 2009 by Macmillan English

Requirements:

This course is designed for students who have fulfilled their B2 English Examination

Subject is included into these academic programs:

Program Branch Role Recommended semester


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