The General Business English classes are provided in the afternoons for 10 lessons per week. Only students who have a minimum level of intermediate (CEF B1) may attend these classes.

EU students may enrol for afternoon General Business classes only.

Non EU students wishing to take General Business English classes must also take morning classes.

Students taking this course may also prepare for the TOEIC (Test of English in International Communication) examination as an assisted self study option. 

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Commencement Dates
Students may commence a General Business English Course on any Monday throughout the year (except when a public holiday occurs on a Monday. In such cases we provide an excursion on the Monday and classes commence on the following day).

Format
Courses are provided in the afternoons for 10 lessons per week.

Level of English required
Minimum of Intermediate / B1

Aim
The General Business English course is aimed at professionals who need to use English in the workplace.

Content
There is a prescribed syllabus for this course and a course book and supplementary material are used in conjunction with the syllabus. The approach follows that of the Standard English course. The areas covered include integrated skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) for business, grammar and functional English necessary for effective business communication through English. Pronunciation and intensive work on connected speech help students to understand and be understood in a business context. The English of presentations, banking, meetings, travel, planning, negotiating, trade and entertaining is also covered. Students are encouraged to make presentations based on class materials and their own experiences. This is an ideal course to help professionals become more confident and competent in their use of English in a business context.

Students taking this course may also prepare for the TOEIC (Test of English in International Communication) examination as an assisted self study option.

Alpha College is a recognised TOEIC examination centre so this test may be taken at relatively short notice.