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Do you find it hard to negotiate with colleagues in English? Do you struggle when applying for jobs in English?
Do you get nervous before making a phone call in English? If the answer is “yes,” Kickstart School can help you improve your Business English with our small group Business English Course in a convenient central location in The Hague. Due to the course being offered in a hybrid format, you can make a choice between in-person and online participation.
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Our Upper Intermediate (B2) level Business English course is designed to develop the language skills you need to communicate confidently in an international working environment. Integral aspects of the course include enhancing cultural awareness and reinforcing the use of appropriate language and tone across a variety of social and professional situations that occur in the workplace. The course will present and consolidate relevant grammar and business-related vocabulary to ensure that you can express yourself in all your work-related interactions.
It is also possible to adapt the course to the needs of students approaching the advanced level (C1).
Overview - Upper-Intermediate Business English
Group size
4-8/10
KickstartNet
Yes
Language during lesson
English
Duration per lesson
2.5 hours
Course Length
22.5 hours
Homework
2.5 hours per lesson
Course Content and Learning Goals - Upper-Intermediate Business English
Topics covered in your course include:
- participating in and chairing meetings
- e-mail writing techniques
- effective negotiation strategies
- report and proposal writing
- presentation skills
- networking and telephoning in English
By the end of the course, not only will you have expanded your business vocabulary, but you will also be able to:
- communicate effectively across a range of professional contexts, both verbally and in writing
- give clear, well-structured and professional presentations.
- participate actively in meetings with a variety of speakers.
- present an opinion and agree or disagree with colleagues while maintaining appropriate tone for the workplace.
- explain complex information with ease face-to-face, over the phone, and via email.
- speak at length about your role and responsibilities.
If you have to miss a class due to sickness or other reasons, you can catch up via self-study or we can offer you a
catch-up lesson at a reduced price.
Practical Information - Upper-Intermediate Business English
Price
€420 (including all course materials except the course book).
The prices are excluding the book but including all other teaching materials.
Course materials
- English File (4th edition) – Upper-Intermediate Student’s Book; ISBN 9780194039697.
- Included in the course price - You will be provided with a tailor-made 'Business English Course Manual’ designed by native-speaking, experienced business English trainers at Kickstart School. The manual includes authentic articles, grammar reference, practice exercises and an extensive glossary with a collection of both general business terms and vocabulary for specific situations.
- Kickstartnet (online learning platform) – our customised portal where you can access all course materials, additional exercises and video clips to reinforce your learning.
Have you already reached a B2 or C1 level of English? Register now!
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