Business English Course

English is the international language of business. We offer a Business English course to help you understand the world of business and get the language skills needed in the global market. Business English program students can also gain practical work experience in a Canadian company in the field of their choice through our internship program.

Do you want to move up the corporate ladder or change careers?

Maybe you want to improve your English to sound more professional at a job interview or to impress your boss. Students will explore the corporate world and get an understanding of the key areas of modern business practices. They will learn language for:

  • Business Communication
  • Human Resources
  • Socializing across cultures
  • Business Management
  • Negotiations
  • Presentations
  • International trade
  • Finance
  • Interview skills
  • Marketing and advertising

In addition to our in-class instruction, your business English class will include guest speakers, case studies, daily homework, weekly quizzes, weekly projects, presentations and field trips to places of business interest./p>

Program Schedule

There are 4 terms of 4 weeks each leading to diploma certificates: Intermediate Business Diploma (Month 1), Pre-Advanced Diploma (Month 2), Advanced Business Diploma (Month 3) and Advanced Plus Business Diploma (Month 4).

Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Students can join the program any week, although diplomas will only be awarded to those who complete the full lessons of every term.

Program Requirements

Upper intermediate to advanced level. For overseas students, a minimum level of 3A is necessary on the inlingua Placement Test to begin taking Month 1 lessons (Intermediate Business Diploma).

Students who wish to transfer from the General English program to Business English may enter the corresponding level (eg. A student graduating from Level 3A could take Business English (Month 2) in the next term, or a new graduate from Level 3B could take Business English (Month 3) in their new term. On the first day of the course, all students will take a placement test to validate their results.

Testing and Examination

Students must give presentations on topics relevant to the bi-weekly topics covered. Weekly quizzes ensure students continue to progress and meet the requirements for the class.

Program Durations and Prices

Take advantage of our highly competitive prices.

Duration, weeks 4 8 12 16
Price *, CAD $ 1,040 $ 2,040 $ 3,000 $ 3,920

* Prices are the same as for the Intensive English Program.
 

Registration Fee (once) — $ 100 CAD.

Book Fees — inlingua books and CD — Bus. English — each, Market Leader Textbook: . Afternoon inlingua Bus. Modules: Per Month. (Students receive 4 books and get to keep 1 book).

The Business English program includes official inlingua Business textbooks and other educational materials (9 textbooks) that are used for classroom activities, homework and testing.

Click here to see our complete Price List for all General English Programs, Accommodation fees and other options. You may also download summary of the Business English program, topics and prices in PDF format.