
Language is “the infinite use of finite means.” – Wilhelm von Humboldt
Business English Course Topics
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Active Listening
Precision in our listening skills is a soft skill and strategy. How do you listen and respond to colleagues in both personal and professional settings?
In these classes you will learn appropriate listening techniques and best ways to respond in different scenarios.
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Negotiation
Negotiation in business goes beyond understanding structure and phrases. People from different cultures may have different motivations and ways of negotiating.
In these lessons we will learn about the differences of behaviour and cultural perspectives and creative ways in which to collaborate.
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Cross-Cultural Communication
In our global and further integrated world, cross-cultural communication allows us to connect through difference and diversity.
Cultural sensitivities give us perspective and the ability to expand our connection through a commitment to understanding.
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Email
Email is a vastly valuable tool one can use to connect and optimize time and strategy both in personal and public spheres.
These lessons optimize writing and reading emails. They teach and practice informal and formal language, organization, strategy, tone, and structure.
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Interviews
Learn the business English Language of interviews. Celebrate, emphasize, strategize, and present yourself well in a job interview.
These lessons focus on the structure of an interview, and specific language and phrases one can utilize depending on the type of interview and questions.
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Problem Solving
Problem Solving requires perspective and organization. It is the ability to look at things from multiple perspectives and at the same time strategies new possibilities with a beginner’s mind.
These lessons practice strategy, language, and organization, to solve the trickiest of problems.
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Leadership
Leadership is a multifaceted subject and requires reflection on the ways in which different styles of leadership provide the most effective working environment for you and your employees.
In these lessons we analyze and focus on the best leadership strategy for your professional needs.
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Being Polite
Being able to be polite in the English language through a more passive and less direct manner is necessary for Business English and cross-cultural communication.
In these lessons we learn how to be polite through the application of grammar, phrases, and tone with a cross-cultural perspective.
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Giving your Opinion
Learning to give your opinion through strategy and context is vital to self expression; both in a personal and business context.
These lessons focus on the delivery of an opinion that includes specific organisation, phrases, details and examples, and strategy.
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Networking
Demonstrate your strength in networking through planning and practicing your networking experience.
In these lessons we practice common networking answers and questions. We learn how to prepare for meetings, in addition to how to present yourself, your background, and your ‘ask’ with ease.
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Small Talk
Practicing small talk and learning vocabulary and phrases for common small talk subjects, allow us to be more relatable and open to connection and opportunity.
Small talk lessons focus on both structured small talk phrases, as well as more open creative practice.
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Business Idioms
Every industry has its own industry-specific language. When you are able to understand business English sayings and terms, you are able to command this space easily with confidence.
Classes are designed to invite creative understanding and meaning as well as apply to appropriate contexts.
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Running a Meeting
Running an effective meeting builds rapport and uses time effectively and efficiently. This enables you to accomplish tasks and problem-solve or brainstorm with power and focus.
Classes are focused on the use of common language idioms and phrases, effective organization, and strategy.
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Sales and Marketing
Build vocabulary for presentations and meetings as well as practice the utilization of these topics in context.
These lessons will cover how to most effectively express your figures and desired needs or outcomes.
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Presentations
Create visually interesting and topic captivating presentations. Be sure your audience is present and engaged.
We will cover structure and organization, how to capture your audience’s attention, and how to best deliver your message through the art of presentation.
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Persuasion
Learn how to influence with leadership and use of language, structure, and strategy to achieve better outcomes.
In these lessons we will analyze best practices and find your own best persuasive voice.
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Report Writing
Report writing requires organization, specific language focus, and understanding the writer’s purpose.
Learn how to write with structure and creativity and edit your reports no matter the business field or topic.
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Business Socializing
Proclaim your social responsibilities with ease and confidence. Speaking practice requires a conversation, but is best with a teacher that can also assist in specific pronunciation adjustment and accent awareness.
Learn and practice vocabulary with strategy for different environments, contexts and scenarios.
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Team Work
What classifies effective team work? How can you bring more effective teamwork to your team? Bring the right structure and community value to your team in order to make the biggest impact.
In these lessons we will focus on effective team work, communication, structure, and rapport. Set your team up for success.
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Remote Work
Remote work and flexible work offer unique working opportunities for employees. In most cases these new structures can be more beneficial and efficient to companies and individuals.
This class focuses on the pros and the cons of these new unique working environments and how to make the best of your work environment.
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Pitching an Idea
The art of the perfect pitch relies on the unique structure and time of the presentation. How do we fit an interesting informative delivery in the shortest amount of time?
Learn how to effectively summarize and deliver your needs in a concise amount of time, share your background your skills and accomplishments, and ask. Learn the strategy behind what you need to ask and how to do it effectively.
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Special Project
An specific request from a student request is always encouraged and accepted.
These lessons are created by the student and teacher and vary depending on the needs of the student.