English for Business Level 1
Entry Requirements
Learners are expected to have successfully completed the course of English and/or English as a Foreign Language MQF2. For online lessons, learners need to have an understanding on how to use a computer.
Applicants who do not present certification of prior study in the subject will be required to sit for a level check to determine the appropriate course level.
Duration
30 week course with 2 contact hours per week.
Learning Outcomes
Expected learning outcomes for this course include:
Knowledge
- Distinguish between formal and informal language in business correspondence.
- Identify job requirements, qualifications, and key responsibilities.
- Interpret key figures in budgets, balance sheets, and financial summaries.
Skills
- Identify key information in business-related phone calls.
- Understand specific details from recorded messages or announcements.
- Follow spoken instructions to complete routine business tasks.
- Draft business reports, memos, emails, cover letters, job applications.
- Write clear summaries of business articles, reports, or presentations.
Competences
- Express opinions clearly in business meetings.
- Deliver a short presentation on familiar business topics.
- Evaluate business proposals.
Delivery Method
Face to face lesson
Certification/Award
A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.
Progression to Further Education
After successfully completing this course, learners can continue to study English for Business level 2
Language of Instruction
English