Course: English (General Business Focus) Fall Semester 2019 Instructor: Esme Garza Location: Room 7 This class is for anyone wanting to communicate successfully in English in general business situations including managers, sales people, account managers and business leaders In this course, participants will learn: To communicate with others in practical, business-oriented situations To express themselves in English with greater fluency, accuracy and confidence To handle themselves in English in a variety of business contexts, from negotiating to using the telephone, making presentations, and socializing Required Materials: Paper or small notebook (for short writing exercises and note-taking) Small 3-ring binder or plastic A4 folder (for notes and handouts from the teacher) Dictionary – First-language to English -or- English to English Writing tool Class Requirements: - Regular attendance is expected. - The class is only once a week. If you miss any part or the entire lesson, it will greatly affect your overall grade. - You should not arrive to class more than 10 minutes late or you will miss possible quizzes and announcements. - You should not be disruptive in class or you may be asked to leave and you will be marked ABSENT. - You must come to class prepared with a writing tool, paper or notebook, and dictionary. - Your mobile phones must be off or on VIBRATE for the duration of class. You may use your phones during the breaks. If you should have any questions or concerns specific to this class, please feel free to contact me by email: its_me_esme@hotmail.com. The content of this course will be supported by systematic work on core grammatical structures, vocabulary patterns and pronunciation. Actual course content depends on previous course work and is subject to on-going change as the course evolves. The following are sample monthly modules only and serve as a tentative outline for this class. Monthly Course Outline October 11, 18, 25, 2019 Course outline and attendance regulations Getting to know you activities Jobs & responsibilities November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 Telephoning Organizational structures, presentations Meetings, proposals December 6, 13, 20, 2019 Formal & informal letters, emails, memos Growth & development Analyzing business experiences January 10, 17, 24, 2020 Evaluating situations Problem solving Negotiating Some examples of other areas of language that could be covered: - Case studies - Writing effective proposals - Managing teams - Cross-cultural awareness - Discussing the wider economic picture
