About this course: This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. We'll also cover how these language skills can enhance audience analysis, business case analysis and basic business communication strategies. Skills learned in this course will often be referred to and needed to complete the speaking, writing and cross-cultural communications courses of this Specialization. After completing this course, you will be able to: - describe things and events in the context of Business English - make requests in the context of Business English - support arguments in the context of Business English - use appropriate tone and style according to the context of Business English - conduct an audience analysis - match audience with the purpose and medium of communication - analyse and summarise business data

Created by: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Taught by: Kin Tang, Instructor
Center for Language Education
Taught by: Delian Gaskell, Instructor
Center for Language Education
Taught by: Sean McMinn, Senior Insructor
Center for Language Education

Basic Info	Course 1 of 5 in the Business English for Non-Native Speakers Specialization.
Commitment	6 weeks, 3 - 5 hours per week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.4 stars Average User Rating 4.4See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Welcome module

Welcome to Week 1! This week, we will cover Module 1 where we introduce you to the objectives and structure of this Specialization and course.

3 videos, 4 readings

WEEK 2

Communication basics

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we introduce you to basic communication and language skills you will use in general business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

7 videos, 7 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Graded: Module 2

WEEK 3

Genres and styles

Welcome to Week 3! This week we will cover Module 3 where we will introduce you to common styles of English you will use for different spoken and written situations in general business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills c...

7 videos, 6 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Graded: Correct the grammar and rewrite

Graded: Module 3

WEEK 4

Audience and purpose

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will cover Module 4 where we will introduce you to ways of identifying the purpose and audience for spoken and written documents in general business situations and how this can affect language use. You will also be introduced to...

7 videos, 5 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Graded: Using appropriate tone and style

Graded: Module 4

WEEK 5

Analyzing business cases

Welcome to Week 5! This week we will cover Module 5 where we will introduce you to ways of analyzing business cases and strategies for critical reading. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

5 videos, 8 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Graded: Sustainable Resort Proposal

Graded: Module 5

WEEK 6

Concluding module

Welcome to Week 6! This week we will cover Module 6 where we will conclude the course and you will need to complete the final exam and post-course survey.

1 reading

Graded: Final exam

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Business English: Basics

Business English: Basics

Business English: Basics