This course aims to improve your Business English speaking skills by developing your use of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, spoken communication skills within a Business context, and your ability to deliver professional business speeches for specific purposes. Skills learned in this course will be used in the cross-cultural communications course and help prepare you to deliver the professional business presentation in the Capstone project.
English for Effective Business Speaking
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English for Effective Business Speaking
This course is part of Business English for Non-Native Speakers Specialization
Instructors: Kin Tang
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There are 6 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1! This week, we will cover Module 1 where we introduce you to the objectives and structure of this Specialization and course.
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3 videos4 readings2 discussion prompts
Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we introduce you to speaking skill you may need in the workplace. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 3! This week we will cover Module 3 where we introduce you to interviewing skills you may need in the workplace. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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8 videos10 readings4 assignments2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 4! This week we will cover Module 4 where we introduce you to delivering business pitches and speaking persuasively. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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7 videos10 readings4 assignments2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 5! This week we will cover Module 5 where we introduce you to presentations skills you may need in the workplace and effective visualizations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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7 videos10 readings2 assignments1 peer review5 discussion prompts
Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we wrap up the course. You will be asked to complete the final exam and post-course survey.
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1 assignment
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GB
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020
It`s a great course. Gives a lot of useful information, provides more practical tasks - you should be prepared for this. Well, study hard, remember quickly and enjoy the results you get. Thank you!
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Reviewed on Apr 10, 2020
This course is a complete package for associate-level to manager level in business communication skills. Thanks a lot!!
FV
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2017
I enjoyed the course. It was a challenge for me to have spoken assignments. But I did it. Thank you I learned a lot.
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