FØS8306 Business English

Contents and structure

In the course, you will develop your writing and speaking English skills that are essential for communicating in a professional, business-oriented environment. You will acquire the necessary skills for employing business-specific vocabulary effectively, in tasks such as delivering presentations, composing business reports, contracts and associated documents, and engaging actively during meetings. The course will be a mix of lessons on vocabulary and grammar, interactive activities, discussions, and written exercises.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate will have:

• Knowledge on vocabulary related to business and communication in a business-oriented environment
• Knowledge on how to structure and write professional email, formal letters, business reports and other relevant documents
• Knowledge on strategies for negotiating in English

Skills:

The candidate will be able to:

• Use basic business English vocabulary effectively
• Have a basis for preparing business reports, contracts and correspondence in business-oriented English
• Perform presentations in business-oriented English

General competence:

The candidate:

• Knows the general structure of formal texts such as contracts and business reports
• Can carry out discussion about contract negotiations in business-oriented English
• Can effectively correspond with spoken and written business-oriented English

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Lectures, self study, discussions, group work

Compulsory learning activities

None

Assessment

Individual home exam over 8 days, 100%

Grade scale A-F, where F is failed

Examination support material

All printed and written study aids may be used.

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