Our Residential Business English Course will typically be structured as follows:
General Business English
Mornings will consist of three hours of small group tuition concentrating on the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Teaching methods may include the use of case studies, role play, working in pairs and the study of current media.
General Business English Subjects: open to choice
- Written communication – letters, faxes, memos, emails
- Oral communication and pronunciation
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Telephone language
- Presentations
- Job interviews and CVs
- Meetings and negotiation
- Current business topics and current affairs
- Cross-cultural communication
- Entertaining
- Networking
Specialist Business English
Afternoon study will consist of a further two hours of group study dedicated to more technical or specialised language areas. The subjects chosen will depend upon the business needs of the individual students.
Specialist Business English Subjects
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Banking and Finance
- Marketing and Sales
- Travel and Tourism
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Management
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Aviation
- IT
- Pharmaceuticals
- Law
- Insurance
- The automobile industry
- Technology
- Engineering
Other subjects will be available upon request.
One to One Tuition
On four afternoons during the week you will receive one hour of private one-to-one tuition with a teacher, allowing you to focus on specific areas of linguistic interest and to attend to any weaknesses that have emerged. During these sessions, your teacher will be able to monitor your progress closely and give you detailed individual feedback.
Homework
Self-study homework may be set for the evenings, and upon your return home.
Your Personal Tutor
On arrival in Cambridge, each student will be assigned a personal tutor, for academic and welfare purposes. He or she will be your first point of contact for any queries during your week at the College.
Course Certificate and Linguistic Progress Report
On completion of your course you will receive The Cambridge College of English Course Certificate and our Linguistic Progress Report, documenting your language progress during the course and suggesting areas for further study on your return home.
Course Follow Up
You will have the chance of follow-up email contact with a teacher for 3 months following your return home, allowing you to receive help and advice as you put your newly improved English skills into practice away from the classroom.
