English for Professionals
Curriculum: Our
English for Professionals (Business English) program is designed with an
emphasis on speaking and listening skills to help students prepare for a
professional work environment. Focusing on a new topic each week, students
will practice English skills in an office environment, at business meetings,
presentations, interviews, networking events and internships. Class sizes
range from 2-6 individuals per group. High Intermediate to Advanced English
Fluency is required. New topics begin every Monday.
Days: Monday and Wednesday, for a total of 3 hours per
week, or 12 hours per 4-week session. Recommended program length: 3 sessions.
Schedule and Fees for 4 weeks
| |
Monday and Wednesday |
Fees |
| 1:30-3:00pm |
Business English |
$480 |
| |
Registration* |
$75 |
| |
Materials fee |
$50 |
Please note: Registration fee is non-refundable. AF
International reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment.
In the case of lack of enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.
AF International Students, currently enrolled in IEP, are exempt from paying
a registration fee.
WEEKLY TOPICS FOR BUSINESS ENGLISH
(Weekly topic schedule depends upon class composition and student selection.)
- Week 1: Getting Acquainted: Introductions and Conversations
in Social and Business Setting/Networking
- Week 2: American Social Practices: Inviting, Accepting
or Declining Invitations and the Business Lunch
- Week 3: Using the Telephone (practicing telephone etiquette
and communication strategies)
- Week 4: Discussing Issues and Participating in Meetings
- Week 5: Describing Your Work / Interviewing for Internship
or Employment
- Week 6: Presentations: Preparation and Delivery of your
Program or Project
- Week 7: Negotiations/Closing Deals Week 8: Making Meetings
Effective (running a business meeting)
Key Benefits
- Small groups of students
- Designed for working professionals
- Emphasis on Speaking and Listening Comprehension in Business
environment
- Challenging Program using Induced Discourse Methodology
- Great location to improve your English skills: beautiful
Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks - or on-site. Please call us to discuss
options.
Registration Requirements
Applicant's English level will be tested for the Business English Program,
similar to the test that all Intensive English Program (IEP) students take
at the beginning of their program. Applicants should be at the high-intermediate
to advanced level in order to benefit from the Business English Program. | 
