In the 21st
century we live in a truly global society, where communication with almost
every part of the world is possible. The spread of English as the language of
international business has made it more important than ever for people working
with colleagues, clients and partners from other countries to understand each
other, so that they can form effective and productive working relationships.
In order to
meet the demands of modern employers, everyone from university graduates to
senior managers must be able use English for work. Effective internal and
external communication is essential to the success of any business, but professionals
who need to communicate with each other as non-native English speakers can
greatly benefit from learning Business English.
What is the
difference between Business English and General English?
The truth
is, there are probably more similarities than differences. They both require
the development of core skills in fluency, reading, writing and listening, the
application of linguistic principles and, of course, plenty of hard work. It is important to have a good basis of
General English to be able to communicate effectively. However, Business English courses focus on
particular vocabulary, topics and skills that are applicable to the workplace
and enable you to communicate accurately. Here are some examples:
making
phone/conference calls
doing presentations
taking part
in meetings
being
involved in negotiations
writing
emails/reports
You will
also be able to concentrate on topics that are relevant to your industry or
company, which could include law, finance, medicine, IT, Marketing or Human
Resources, while simultaneously enhancing your General English skills.
How will a
Business English course help me?
By studying
Business English you can improve your overall English language ability while
targeting areas that will help you achieve your goals at work. These could be
anything from starting on your career path, looking for a promotion, pushing
for a pay rise or simply feeling more confident in your role. Whatever your
reasons may be, learning Business English can contribute to your professional
progress, not to mention being rewarding and enjoyable.
Study
Business English in Edinburgh at ECS Scotland
ECS Scotland
has been providing Business English courses for international students in
Edinburgh for almost 20 years. Since we began, much has changed in the way that
business people work and communicate with each other. However, what remains the same is our commitment
to providing first rate tuition for clients throughout the year, in a variety
of formats and levels. Our fully qualified teachers have extensive experience
of teaching business professionals from all over the world and are happy to
create bespoke learning programs for each individual. Many teachers come from a professional
background and also have working experience in business.
Edinburgh is
one of the most beautiful cities in the world, rich in history, culture and an
international centre for finance and business. It is an ideal base for
exploring the rest of Scotland and the perfect place to study Business English.
What type of
Business English courses are available?
Business
English courses are available as a Combination Course. These courses combine 15
or 20 hours per week in a small group (maximum 5 students) General English
class, and 5, 10 or 15 hours of 1-to-1 Business English lessons in the
afternoons focusing on the specific business language you need. You will be given a needs analysis form
before your arrival in Edinburgh and we will ask you to tell us what you want
and need.
If you
require an intensive Business English course, ECS Scotland can provided 1-to-1
Business English tuition for the whole of your course.
The 1-to-1
Business English classes will be designed 100% around you and your language
needs. We use a variety of authentic
material as well as specifc material for learners of English. Many clients also bring examples of their own
work to practise with, such as authentic reports, presentations or email
correspondence. Courses are available
for 20, 25 or 30 hours per week.
Source: http://www.gingersoftware.com/content/blog/importance-of-english-in-the-business-world-today/
