Introduction to Business English for International Students

Explore Business English basics for international students at the B1–B2 levels, with lectures and retakeable quizzes to progress, using a dictionary for new vocabulary.

Explore essential business vocabulary, including job titles like CEO and CFO, and terms for products, services, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and human resources to communicate confidently.

Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace through clear, concise business writing. Tailor your language to the audience, keep sentences short, use headings, and apply proper grammar and punctuation.

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.

Define your goals and know your bottom line to guide effective business negotiations. Research your counterpart, build rapport, and communicate effectively with active listening to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Navigate global business culture by understanding shared values, communication styles, dress codes, and decision-making practices, and develop adaptable, respectful strategies for international collaboration.

Master the job interview by researching the company, practicing concise responses, dressing professionally, bringing copies of your resume, and asking thoughtful questions to assess fit.

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.

Stay up to date with business news and media to spot opportunities and make informed decisions. Evaluate credible sources, prioritize relevance, read full articles, and subscribe to newsletters.

Explore real life business situations through case studies to learn by experience, developing critical thinking and problem solving by reading cases, identifying key players, evaluating data, and proposing solutions.

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.

Celebrate completing the introduction to Business English course and acknowledge there are more words and concepts to learn about professional and academic English, with courses at the Academic English School.