Certificate in Business English
Communication Skills for the workplace
Course Level: Basic / Entry
Course Duration: 64 Hours
Aim
The aim of the course is to develop the students’ ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, on business related topics.
This is a basic course where we start from the introduction level. Lecturer will discuss with the students to get an idea of their level of English and pay individual attention accordingly.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding
On completion of the course the students should
understand how the English language is used in written communication and in various business situations such as meetings and presentations.
Skills & Abilities
On completion of the course the students should
- Be able to write standard business letters and memos and summaries in English on business related topics.
- be able to prepare and deliver short individual and group presentations in English on business related topics.
- be able to read, summarize and discuss books, newspaper articles and scientific articles on business related topics.
- have a working knowledge of business words and phrases and basic English grammar.
Judgment & Critical Thinking
On completion of the course the students should
be able to critically assess and improve their own texts and those of others.
be able to critically assess their own presentational skills and those of others.
Teaching Methods
Students will be graded on the completion with Di stinction, Merit, Pass or Fail basis, with the possibility to improve and re-submit the assignments on the two re-sit dates in an occasion where he / she fails at the first attempt. Evaluation will be done by written exam and practical exam
Examination – tests and forms
Students will be graded on the completion with Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail basis, with the possibility to improve and re-submit the assignments on the two re-sit dates in an occasion where he / she fails at the first attempt. Evaluation will be done by written exam and practical exam.
Class Schedule
Group Batch – Weekdays Evening
Days: Every Monday & Tuesday
Time: 6.30 PM – 8.30 PM
Duration: 4 Months
Individual Batch – Flexible Scheduling
Day / Time / Duration: As per student’s preference
Our Location:
📍 NEXGEN Education
337/1, Katugastota Road, Kandy
(Mawilmada Junction – 1st Floor, Pizza Hut Building)