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Business English: Mastering Foundational Language Skills

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Prof. Sherley
Last Update December 17, 2023
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Course Prerequisites

  • Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed

About This Course

Women in MENA regions face barriers entering and succeeding in business due to lack of English proficiency. This impacts their career advancement and economic empowerment.

Without strong business English skills, women miss out on opportunities to fully contribute their talents. Their ideas and perspectives are lost if they cannot communicate effectively in multinational corporations and global networks.

This course empowers women to master the foundational language capabilities needed to have their voices heard and make an impact in business. Through vocabulary building, grammar mastery, professional writing, presentation creation, and conversation practice – the core skills for workplace communication are instilled.

By improving listening, speaking, reading and writing in business contexts – success in negotiating deals, leading high-level meetings, corresponding with partners, and managing international teams is unlocked for women aiming to fulfill their economic potential across MENA.

The outcome is a growing network of empowered, globally minded businesswomen with the English tools to attain positions of influence and shift workplace culture.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate proficiency in business English vocabulary by using appropriate terminology and key phrases.
Write professional communications including emails, reports, and proposals using proper grammar, language conventions, structure, and clarity.
Exhibit clear and fluent pronunciation and verbal skills for comprehending dialogue, delivering polished presentations, and effectively explaining concepts.

Material Includes

  • Videos
  • Workbooks

Requirements

  • Intermediate English skills.
  • Access to a computer, internet, microphone, and webcam.
  • Dedicate 5-10 hours per week for coursework and practice.

Target Audience

  • This course is intended for non-native English speaking women across the MENA region who:
  • Work in business roles or aspire to advance their business careers.
  • Need to improve their English proficiency levels to upper-intermediate or advanced
  • Require stronger business communication skills in English for positions of increasing responsibility and leadership.
  • Desire to amplify their voice and effectively express ideas to impact organizational decision making.
  • Want to open doors to new opportunities and multinational networking currently hindered by language barriers.

Curriculum

6 Lessons

Module 1: Developing Strong Foundational Language Skills

Introduction to Business English
Speaking in Business Contexts
Listening Comprehension in Business-Related Conversations
Reading Business Materials Skimming and Scanning
Writing in Business English Writing Effective Emails
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Assessments
Module 2- Teasers

Module 2: Enhancing Spoken Communication Skills

Module 3: Advanced Written Communication

Module 4: Building Relationships and Influence

Module 5: Interview Skills and Preparation

Module 6: Career Development and Continuous Learning

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Prof. Sherley Louis is a seasoned, multi-award-winning educator, entrepreneur, and internationally recognized leader known for her culturally relevant teaching. She provides authentic and premium-quality American education to students worldwide. Prof. Sherley has had incredible accomplishments in education over the course of her career, including roles such as English Instructor, Literature Instructor, Reading Instructor, Creative Writing Instructor, Inclusion Specialist, and Head of the Department in English and Special Education Needs.

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Lectures
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Material Includes

  • Videos
  • Workbooks