After completing this course, students will, among other things,

1) have the tools to better understand specialized English business texts, particularly in marketing;

2) be able to apply correct terminology within selected business fields;

3) and consequently enjoy increased confidence in communicating in those settings.

The course is divided into eight units, as indicated above and contains a number of exercises and activities designed to develop the requisite skills and knowledge. Classes are of a workshop nature and involve a wide range of activities focusing on both oral and written skills. These will include some or all of the following:

• reading and working with texts;
• response to student questions and other discussion about tricky content;
• presentations of various lengths;
• development of report-writing skills;
• further language development, involving both vocabulary and more advanced structures;
• writing and evaluating of short texts in response to instructions.

Some activities will take the form of pair or small-group work.

Registration is effected on a first-come, first-served basis. Any unfilled slots will be filled from waiting lists.