The aim of this course is to build on the acquired knowledge of general English (minimum level B1 according to CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) with basic business terminology in English and to acquire language skills related to understanding basic business concepts and global business trends, and accordingly to create a foundation for business oral and written communication in English in modern business environments. Furthermore, the course systematizes grammatical structures typical of business English and systematically develops and practices receptive skills (reading intermediate-level professional texts, active listening and comprehension) and productive skills (speaking, discussing audio and video materials; writing basic business formats). The ultimate goal is to make students aware of the importance of improving their own language knowledge and to encourage them to self-study and lifelong learning/improvement of business English.
The course repeats, builds on and systematizes grammatical structures (articles, gerunds and infinitives, modal verbs, numbers and trends), necessary for effective oral and written communication about basic business concepts, but also for understanding professional texts on business topics. Through exercises, students work intensively on acquiring business vocabulary, individual words and language structures in English, and systematically practice all four language skills.
1. define basic business terms, collocations and idioms in English and apply them in a given context
2. understand texts on business topics, identify key ideas and find specific information
3. use grammatical structures characteristic of level B1 of business English
4. achieve independent oral communication typical of general business situations
