Better Business English

Welcome to this online business English course designed for individuals looking to enhance their careers through improved English skills. In today’s interconnected business landscape, effective communication is crucial. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or aiming to boost your career, this self-paced course is here to help.

The course goes beyond basic language learning, focusing on real-world scenarios and industry-specific communication. It is flexible, fitting into your schedule and learning speed, and with the interactive modules and assessments, you’ll develop skills for presentations, negotiations, and cross-cultural interactions.

As you advance, you’ll gain the confidence and language skills for success. Better communication can lead to promotions, international employment opportunities, and personal growth. Invest in your future by mastering business English with me and open doors in the global business arena.

Course Instructor

Tim Malone Tim Malone Course Developer and Tutor
 

Free Module

FREE
2 years of access
  • 30 minutes free online private tuition
  • 5 lessons
  • 24 months access
  • Access to free downloads
 
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Welcome 

Let’s get started

Module 1: First impressions

01. Making a good first impression
02. Introductions
03. Grammar check – when to use the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses
04. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: self-introductions
05. Enhancing your communication
Feedback

Module 2: Communication

06. Workplace communication
07. Casual conversation (small talk)
08. Grammar check – Asking questions
09. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: developing conversational skills
10. Enhancing your conversation

Module 3: Managing projects

11. Teamwork and collaboration
12. Running team meetings
13. Grammar check – Present Perfect or Past Simple?
14. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: team meetings
15. Enhancing your communication
Free 1 hour Q & A session 

Module 4: Business etiquette

16. Professional behaviour
17. Complaints and disagreements
18. Grammar check – Future Simple and Continuous tenses 
19. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: how to agree and disagree
20. Enhancing your communication

Module 5: New ideas

21. Ideas and innovation
22. Presenting your thoughts and ideas
23. Grammar check – Past and Future Perfect tenses
24. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: words and phrases used in persuasion
25. Enhancing your communication
Free 1 hour Q & A session 

Module 6: Making decisions

26. Decision making
27. Tough conversations
28. Grammar check – Conditionals
29. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: talking about difficult subjects
30. Enhancing your communication

Module 7: Formal meetings

31. Leading a formal meeting
32. Online meetings – how are they different?
33. Grammar check – the passive voice
34. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: Meeting and presentation structure
35. Enhancing your communication

Module 8: Business relationships

36. New business
37. Debating issues
38. Grammar check – Perfect and Perfect Continuous tenses
39. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: Debate or argument?
40. Enhancing your communication
Free 1 hour Q & A session 

Module 9: Culture

41. The impact of  cultural differences 
42. Apologies
43. Grammar check – probability
44. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context:  US English or British English?
45. Enhancing you conversation

Module 10: Workplace performance

46. Performance appraisals
47. Responding to criticism
48. Grammar check – modal verbs
49. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: asking for what you need
50. Enhancing your communication

Module 11: Your career path

51. Interviews
52. How to ace that important interview
53. Grammar check – using gerunds (verb + ing) and infinitives (to + verb)
54. Vocabulary and pronunciation in context: key interview phrases
55. Enhancing your communication

Module 12: Conclusions

56. Key takeaways from the course
Free 1 hour Q & A session 
 

Free Module

FREE
2 years of access
  • 30 minutes free online private tuition
  • 5 lessons
  • 24 months access
  • Access to free downloads
 
Enrol now