Business English Courses London
Business English courses for ambitious working people who want to communicate more effectively in a professional context. Apply for a new role, gain a promotion at work, communicate more effectively with your international network, participate in video meetings and deliver high-impact presentations – these are just some of the reasons for booking a business English course with SGI. Importantly, our programmes will not only help you to develop your career, but also give you the opportunity to meet and network with professional people from all over the world.
SGI – St George International has a great range of Business English courses designed to help professional working people develop the practical English skills they need for the business world. Students can choose from a morning only group (Business English Mini-Group), a morning and afternoon group (Business English Mini-Group Plus), a morning group with afternoon 1-1 tuition (Business English Combination Course) or take a pure One-to-One course (Individual Business Tuition).Â
Learning Business English in London is a great way to boost your confidence in speaking and using the the English you need for the workplace as well as giving you the opportunity to focus on specific business skills such as presentations and report writing.Â
Please look at the course information below to discover the various Business English options at our English language school in London.Â
Business English Mini Group
Business English Mini Group
Business English Mini Group Plus
Business English Mini Group Plus
Business English Combination Course
Business English Combination Course
Individual Business Tuition
Individual Business Tuition
Business English Mini Group
Business English Mini Group
Business English Mini Group Plus
Business English Mini Group Plus
Business English Combination Course
Business English Combination Course
Individual Business Tuition
Individual Business Tuition
Business English Mini Group
Business English Mini-Group courses run for 3 hours in the morning from Monday to Friday (9.15 -12.45) and are ideal for experienced professional working people who want to become more confident with the practical English they need for the workplace and business situations. Attendees improve accuracy and fluency through controlled practical scenarios.
What will I experience on the Business English course?
- Working in an interactive practical way on Business English topics such as presentations, negotiations, telephoning and participating in meetings and discussions.
- Stimulating and enjoyable lessons from our experienced Business English teachers ensuring your full participation.
- Small groups (average class size 4) ensuring you get individual attention and maximum personal guidance during the lessons.
- With an emphasis on ensuring you study 'real' Business English, teachers use a lot of authentic Business English materials from the internet, newspapers and other sources.
Course facts
Business English Mini Group
Based on an interactive approach, students participate in problem-solving tasks, case studies and business simulations such as:
- Presenting your own career, company organisation (where appropriate) and current management issues
- Looking at aspects of a company's business - eg products, services, marketing, finance
- Simulated business telephone calls and online meetings
- Presenting facts and figures, graphs and describing economic and social trends
- Comparing working habits and cross-cultural issues
- Recruitment practice and procedures
Classroom materials and first course book
SGI self-study workbook and study skills guide
A programme of social and cultural activities
University entrance advice
Student Support services
Placement test and interview
Welcome Pack and Welcome meeting
Access to SGI’s afternoon Homework Club
Certificate of Progress
Business English Mini Group Plus
Intensive Business English courses ( 4.5 hours per day) are a great combination of the morning Business English course (9.15-12.45) with a Communication Skills afternoon class (13.30-15.00). Importantly,, this course is ideal for working people who want to improve their ability to communicate effectively in the workplace and internationally.
What will I experience during this Business English course?
- You will have the opportunity to improve and develop your Business English skills in the morning (average class size 4) and develop your general fluency in the afternoon mini-group.
- Morning Business English group classes are based on an interactive approach where you participate in problem-solving tasks, case studies and business simulations. In addition, you work on typical business skills such as giving presentations and telephoning.
- Both the morning and afternoon parts of the course encourage you to fully participate in the lessons. Our well-trained and dedicated teachers ensure the classes are full of engaging and relevant topics to help you communicate effectively and achieve your professional goals.
- Afternoon lessons contain an emphasis on group work, where you work with other students to complete tasks such as a project about working in London.
Please Note: You can start a Business English Mini-Group Course on any Monday.
Course facts
Business English Mini Group Plus
A business English course combining the morning Business English Mini-Group course (9.15 – 12.45) and an afternoon General English mini-group (13.30-15.00).
Mini-groups in the afternoon allow the tutor to focus on the immediate needs of the students whilst improving listening and speaking skills, expanding vocabulary and developing confidence. Afternoon classroom activities range from discussions of issues and topics such as travel, film, culture and politics through to project work based around internet research.
Classroom materials and first course book
SGI self-study workbook and study skills guide
SGI's programme of social and cultural activities
University entrance advice
Student Support services
Placement test and interview
Welcome Pack and Welcome meeting
Access to SGI’s
homework club
Certificate of Progress
Business Combination
Business English Combination courses integrate Business English group study in the morning (3 hours) with tailor-made individual lessons in the afternoon starting at 13.30 or 15.15. These courses are ideal course for working people who want to develop their Business English skills as well as focus on specific individual requirements.
What will I do on the Business English course?
- This course, attractively combining group and individual classes, ensures you develop your practical Business English skills as well as meet your individual needs in the one-to-one lessons.
- As specialists in one-to-one tuition you can expect well-planned and stimulating individual lessons from your teacher. You can choose weekly either 5 (Combo 5), 10 ( Combo 10) or 15 ( Combo 15) lessons of individual tuition in the afternoon. 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
- You are guaranteed full and comprehensive feedback on what you have studied and accomplished in your one-to-one afternoon lessons as well as clear guidance as to further English study after leaving the school.
- You will develop your Business English speaking confidence, as well as focusing on elements of your English connected to your profession or in need of special attention
Please Note: You can start a Business English Combination Course on any Monday.
Course facts
20 Group Business English lessons each week with 1 individual lesson every afternoon from Monday to Friday.
20 Business English group lessons each week plus 2 individual lessons each afternoon from Monday to Friday.
20 Group Business English lessons each week plus 3 individual lessons every afternoon from Monday to Friday.
Business English Plus mini-group course during the day until 15.00 followed by a daily individual lesson from 15.15 – 16.00 from Monday to Friday.
Individual Business Tuition
Our Individual Business English courses are ideal for determined professionals who wish to study intensively. Away from the distraction of a busy office or home life, these one-to-one programmes in London give participants the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in their English language study.
The content of each course is personalised for each student. Before the start of your course our Director of Studies will assess your level and your individual language requirements, so that you will learn what you need and want to learn. SGI has considerable experience of teaching professional people from a great many industry sectors. Click here to see some of our company clientsÂ
Various individual tuition courses are available, including:
- Semi-Intensive Business English Study for half a day = 20 lessons per week (15 actual hours of lesson time) You decide whether to take lessons in the morning or the afternoon
- Crash Business English Course Study English for the whole day = 40 lessons per week (30 hours): Lessons begin at 9:15am and finish at 4.45pm
- Immersion in Business English 50 lessons per week (37.5 classroom hours) You have lunch with an English teacher in a range of recommended restaurants. Cost of lunch is covered by the course fees. Lessons begin every day at 09:15 and finish at 5:30pm
Please Note: 1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course facts
20 lessons per week (15 hours)
40 lessons per week (30 hours)
50 lessons per week (37.5 hours)
This course includes a daily lunch with a Business English teacher. The relaxed atmosphere of the working lunch allows the student to develop soft skills and discuss current affairs and other topics.
The cost of lunch every day is included within the course fees.
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