Advanced Business English

This course is designed to enhance communication skills in English within the context of project management. It places a strong emphasis on achieving clarity, precision, and adaptability in both expressing and comprehending the English language. The curriculum expands participants' understanding of various topics, such as engaging presentations, product descriptions, marketing strategies, and reporting. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to enrich their vocabulary and refine their grasp of English grammar. The newly acquired knowledge can also be effectively applied in engineering settings.

Please, note that prior knowledge of English at minimum CEFR B2 level is required (a short test at the start of the course)! Wednesdays 12.30-14.00 CET, 13 sessions

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have: • gained more self-confidence in expressing themselves in English • learned new communication skills to work effectively with others (speaking and listening) • learned new vocabulary from business environment • improved their language accuracy (speaking and writing) and grammar skills • gained detailed knowledge of authentic business contexts (reading and listening) • learned to articulate their ideas effectively and politely

Requirements: • English at B2 CEFR level (prior knowledge) • active participation • attendance min 65% • a short in-class presentation • final graded test (minimum 50%)

Requirements: • English at B2 CEFR level (prior knowledge) • active participation • attendance min 70% • a short in-class presentation • final graded test (minimum 50%)

• MS Teams materials
• Dubicka, I. et al.: Business Partner C1 (Pearson, 2020)
• Mascull, B.: Business Vocabulary in Use (Cambridge, 2017)

Seminars, language course