This course prepares someone to pass ‘Cambridge English: B1 Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary)’ test or to get 40-59 score in BULATS test.

It will teach the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking English at a more professional level, suitable for work. The main goal at this stage is for individuals to gain confidence with grammar and vocabulary.

Grammar and Vocabulary: elementary (CEFR: A2)

Vocabulary will be taught in the context of each topic, as appropriate:

• Jobs and employment
• Office equipment
• Routines and free time
• Making arrangements
• Countries and continents
• Transportation and travel
• Eating out, food and drink

Introductions

• Introducing yourself
• Meeting and greetings
• Getting to know colleagues

Everyday work actives

• Work routines and daily tasks
• Asking questions at work
• Exchanging details

Choosing a job

• Finding the right job
• Writing a resumé (CV)
• Skills and experience
• Career history

Applying for a job/interviews

• Reading job descriptions and applications
• Cover letter vocabulary
• Job interviews
• Career development

Hobbies

• Personal hobbies
• Talking about your free time outside of work

Dates and times

• Telling the time
• Making appointments

Health and safety

• Talking about health and safety at work

Rules and requests

• Rules and regulations
• Polite requests
• Dealing with complaints
• Apologies and explanations

Making travel arrangements

• Travel and directions
• Hotels and accommodation

Dining and hospitality

• Restaurants
• Offering and accepting hospitality

Informal/formal phone calls

• Telephone language

Email

• Making plans on email
• Email language
• Emailing a client