Conversational English For Professionals
Course Outline
| Unit / Theme | Lesson Topic (50 minutes) |
| Category 1 The International Business World | – The Global Marketplace: An overview – Entrepreneurship: Starting a business – Corporate Social Responsibility: Empowering communities – English: The Language of Global Business – Risks & Rewards: When to Go Global |
| Category 2 Finance & Economy | – Personal Finance: The habits that make or break you – Economic Recession: Economic growth & Decline – Japanese Yen vs US Dollar: A 24-year low – Economic Systems: Command, Market, Mixed |
| Category 3 Culture & Entertainment | – The Evolution of Entertainment – Then & Now – Globalization – One Homogenous Culture – From the East to the West – A Cultural Comparison |
| Category 4 The Modern Workplace | – Qualifications vs Experience: Which one adds the most value? – Working Abroad: Should I stay or should I go? – Soft Skills & Hard Skills: What’s the difference? – The Rat Race – Climbing the Corporate Ladder – Corporate Hierarchy: From Top to Bottom – Burnout: Work Hard, Play Hard – Retirement – More time, Less Money |
| Category 5 Science & Technology | – Technology: The good, the bad, & the ugly – Technological Unemployment: Automating the world – Man & Machine – Integrating Humans & Machines – First World Problems – Deciphering the Future – Life Expectancy – Living Longer, Living Better |
*** Also available as an add on to each course (any number of lessons)
At the end of this course you will:
1. Gain an understanding of the international business world and improve your ability to comfortably engage in discussions about current events
2. Be confident in defending your opinions and forming arguments by looking at real-time statistics, research, and common opposing views
3. Develop natural and advanced communication skills needed to work confidently and successfully on an international level, in any global
General Description of Course Level
Our Conversational English for Professionals Course is designed for intermediate & advanced level trainess who have a desire to practice their conversational abilities whilst discussion current and relevant topics ranging from the economy, corporate matters, social, local & international affairs and case studies. This is very effective as a stand-alone course or as an add-on or supplement to one of our other courses. Recommended CEFR: B1 – C1 (and fluent) Recommended TOEIC: 600 – 990 Features Business English advanced communication Diverse lesson content engaging critical thinking Contextualized vocabulary used in articles, case studies, and media Useful phrases practical in everyday business Interesting, relevant and engaging discussion topics Speaking Practice for real-life situations
Course Content
Course Includes
- 21 Lessons
