Classes:  Classes offer participants topics and activities related to business and aimed at improving overall speaking and listening fluency. Learner-centred and task-based activities allow participants to contribute their expertise and collaborate with fellow students under the direction of experienced language teachers. Classes focus on providing language support and opportunities for practice through group activities, role-plays, discussion and presentations and feature simulated meetings, negotiations, case-studies, guest speakers and field trips. Classes immerse participants in a rich English language environment, empowering learners and building confidence.

Goals of the Program:  

• Enhance skills and confidence in oral/aural English communication
• Learn discussion strategies
• Develop negotiation skills
• Practice the language of marketing and management through business case studies
• Increase fluency in the discussion of global business practices and cross-cultural sensitivity

Assessment:  Assessment is based on attendance, participation and achievement.

Admission Requirements:  Participants must have completed high school and have at a minimum an intermediate level of English.

Levels Covered in the Program:  The program can accommodate intermediate to proficiency levels; however, class composition is based on the number of registrants. Testing for class placement is on the first day of the program.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
09:00-10:40	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class
10:50-12:30	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class	Morning class
12:30-13:30	Lunch break	Lunch break	Lunch break	Lunch break
13:30-15:45	Afternoon class	Afternoon class	Afternoon class	Afternoon class

English for Business Communications-2012	Duration	Tuition Fee (CDN$)
Jun 25-Jul 13	3 weeks	$1630
English for Business Communications-2013	Duration	Tuition Fee (CDN$)
Jul 2-19	3 weeks	$1663

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