This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. We'll also cover how these language skills can enhance audience analysis, business case analysis and basic business communication strategies. Skills learned in this course will often be referred to and needed to complete the speaking, writing and cross-cultural communications courses of this Specialization.
Business English: Basics
Business English: Basics
This course is part of Business English for Non-Native Speakers Specialization
Instructors: Kin Tang
Sponsored by HKUST
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This course is part of the Business English for Non-Native Speakers Specialization
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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 readings3 discussion prompts
Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we introduce you to basic communication and language skills you will use in general business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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7 videos7 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 3! This week we will cover Module 3 where we will introduce you to common styles of English you will use for different spoken and written situations in general business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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7 videos6 readings3 assignments2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 4! This week we will cover Module 4 where we will introduce you to ways of identifying the purpose and audience for spoken and written documents in general business situations and how this can affect language use. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
What's included
7 videos5 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 5! This week we will cover Module 5 where we will introduce you to ways of analyzing business cases and strategies for critical reading. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.
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5 videos8 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 6! This week we will cover Module 6 where we will conclude the course and you will need to complete the final exam and post-course survey.
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1 reading1 assignment
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