Business English: Basics Course Syllabus

Overview: This course provides a structured introduction to Business English, designed for beginners aiming to improve their communication skills in professional environments. Over approximately 25 hours of learning content, participants will develop foundational language abilities, explore various business communication styles, and apply their knowledge in practical contexts. The course is self-paced with lifetime access, ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their effectiveness in business settings.

Module 1: Welcome Module

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Introduction to course objectives and structure
• Overview of learning resources
• Understanding course expectations

Module 2: Communication Basics

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Understanding basic communication in business contexts
• Introduction to common business vocabulary
• Language skills for general business situations
• Developing reading skills for business texts

Module 3: Genres and Styles

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Exploring spoken and written business genres
• Recognizing different styles of business English
• Adapting language to context and formality
• Practicing style-specific vocabulary and expressions

Module 4: Audience and Purpose

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Identifying audience in business communication
• Defining communication purpose
• Aligning language use with audience and purpose
• Conducting basic audience analysis

Module 5: Business Writing

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Principles of clarity and conciseness in writing
• Understanding business writing genres
• Stages of the writing process
• Applying tone and structure in business documents

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Analyzing and summarizing business data
• Conducting audience and purpose analysis
• Matching communication medium to context

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of English language
• Interest in professional or academic development
• No prior business experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Use business-specific vocabulary accurately
• Adapt tone and style to different professional contexts
• Analyze audience and purpose in communication
• Produce clear and concise business writing
• Apply communication strategies to real-world business scenarios