FØS8306 Business English

Contents and structure

In the course, you will develop your writing and speaking English skills that are essential for communicating in a professional, business-oriented environment. You will acquire the necessary skills for employing business-specific vocabulary effectively, in tasks such as delivering presentations, composing business reports, contracts and associated documents, and engaging actively during meetings. The course will be a mix of lessons on vocabulary and grammar, interactive activities, discussions, and written exercises.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate will have:

• Knowledge on vocabulary related to business and communication in a business-oriented environment
• Knowledge on how to structure and write professional email, formal letters, business reports and other relevant documents
• Knowledge on strategies for negotiating in English

Skills:

The candidate will be able to:

• Use basic business English vocabulary effectively
• Have a basis for preparing business reports, contracts and correspondence in business-oriented English
• Perform presentations in business-oriented English

General competence:

The candidate:

• Knows the general structure of formal texts such as contracts and business reports
• Can carry out discussion about contract negotiations in business-oriented English
• Can effectively correspond with spoken and written business-oriented English

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, group work

Compulsory learning activities

Group communication simulation. Activity will be assessed as pass or fail.

Must be completed before the exam.

Assessment

Individual home exam over 8 days, 100%

Pass or fail

Examination support material

All study aids are allowed

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