Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Center for Continuing and Professional Education

Business English


Course Details

**Spring 2013 students can find classroom locations listed under "Section Notes" at the bottom of this page.

Course Description

In today’s global business environment, communication is vital. English remains the language of business. Aspiring business professionals should possess a solid grasp of business English to become effective and competitive in the global marketplace.

In this course, participants will develop valuable skills and vocabulary by actively participating in everyday business situations. Emphasis is placed on the ability to confidently persuade, negotiate, give and receive feedback, solve problems and work productively in a professional environment.

 At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Employ suitable business communicative strategies;
  • Speak more fluently and confidently;
  • Communicate ideas more effectively and succinctly;
  • Use a greater variety of business-related vocabulary;
  • Have a stronger command of grammar;
  • Write for different business purposes.
Course Prerequisite

While this course is designed for students whose native language is not English, students must be conversational in English.

Required Attendance at First Session & Placement Test

  • Attendance at the first class session is mandatory.
  • Students must be present at the first class session to complete the placement test.
  • The placement test is given to establish each student’s English proficiency level.
  • Placement is made by the faculty strictly on the basis of performance on this test.
  • Students who do not attend the first class meeting will be required to withdraw from the course and will be responsible for any associated withdrawal charges. See the Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
  • Successful completion of one level does not imply automatic promotion to the next higher level.
Required Textbook

Market Leader Intermediate Coursebook and DVD-rom by Cotton, Falvey and Kent published by Longman (ISBN-13: 9781-4082-36956) Includes DVD. The book is available through online booksellers for approximately $40.00.

Registration

This is an open enrollment program. No application is required. Register for individual courses by clicking on the course links below. For registration assistance or questions about selecting EFL courses, please email ccpeprograms@georgetown.edu or call (202) 687-7000.


More Information

For more information or to speak with a program advisor, please complete the Request More Information Form, send an email to ccpeprograms@georgetown.edu, or call (202) 687-7000.



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