Interactive Syllabus

Business English

The course is focused on practical skills in business English with a focus on formal knowledge and language skills. The aim is to get acquainted with the functioning of the company and to gain knowledge of business communication. Emphasis is put on carefulness, correct form, language acceptance, and factual accuracy. 

Summary of the study text:

The study text provides a short overview of various topics connected to the business English area. It deals with the practical language and formal aspects of selected topics. Each chapter concentrates on the basic vocabulary of communication in companies, both oral and written. The focus is put on clear, understandable, and diplomatic ways of communication as well as correct formal and grammatical expressions.

The study text is divided into thirteen chapters that deal with particular topics to teach students how to behave during a job interview, company meetings, and negotiations. Each chapter provides a list of useful vocabulary of the particular topic to help students express themselves clearly and confidentially in various situations they can appear in. The study text leads students through the process of applying for a job, writing a CV, writing formal correspondence, and creating and presenting a presentation.

The grammatical parts cover the most common grammatical features that are necessary for fluent written and spoken communication. Each chapter includes links to grammar theory which can be practised in interactive exercises on Moodle. Students should thus obtain sufficient knowledge to improve their language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Extra materials and external links provide further information and examples of particular topics.

The aim of this course is to help students with their spoken and written English, improve their communication skills as well as skills for their future occupation.