Introduction to Business English for International Students

Name: Introduction to Business English for International Students
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Learn Basic Business Concepts to Boost your English Vocabulary

Created byJoseph Ruppert

Last updated 7/2023

English

What you'll learn

Understand vocabulary commonly used in business contexts
Learn about the skills necessary for effective professional communication.
Identify key terms necessary for understanding workplace culture and ethics.
Acquire tips and tricks for comprehending various media sources as well as case studies focused on business situations.

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 30m total length

Introduction1:38
Business Vocabulary3:17
Business Writing2:39
Business Presentations2:41
Know your audience, tailor your content, and use visual aids to deliver clear, effective business presentations. Practice your delivery and engage the audience with questions to enhance your message.
Business Negotiations2:42
Business Culture3:11
Job Interviews2:49
Ethics and Social Responsibility3:07
Explore how ethics and social responsibility guide moral behavior in business, from fair treatment of customers, employees, and stakeholders to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Business News and Media2:25
Case Studies2:13
Business English Certification Exam Preparation2:34
Explore how to prepare for business English certification exams by mastering listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Practice vocabulary, note-taking, concise writing, and speaking to improve time management and exam performance.
Conclusion0:51

Requirements

Students should have a English comprehension level of at least B1 and lower than C1.

Description

This course is designed to be a first step for English Language Learners to becoming successful and effective communicator in the world of business.

In only 30 minutes total and 10 short, easy lessons, students will quickly gain an understanding of basic English words, terms and phrases commonly used in the business world.

Students will get advice on preparing for and conducting themselves during job interviews.

Best practices on how to interact with business associates in other cultures will be addressed.

The course will touch on a variety of business-related topics including working with case studies and navigating media.

The impact of ethics on business – both positive and negative – will be highlighted.

The course also touches on core skills important for successful professional interactions, such as effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and presentation abilities.

Students will learn tips for crafting persuasive messages and conveying ideas with precision and clarity.

And each lesson ends with a quiz to track comprehension, and the course can be repeated as many times as necessary to solidify acquisition.

The key terms and vocabulary covered in this course include:

finance

accounting

human resources

employee benefits

balance sheet

job description

profit and loss statement

CEO

CFO

and more . . .

Who this course is for:

English Language Learners interested in acquiring basic business vocabulary.