Business English

For applicants within the U.S. only.

Thrive in an American Company with Business English

The Business English Program is a two-month language learning course designed for students with advanced proficiency who desire to become more fluent and confident and help increase their career prospects. The course reflects latest trends in business and helps students encounter American business culture, develop grammar skills to be successful in the American business environment, and develop the communication skills needed to thrive in an American professional workplace.

Advance your career and improve your confidence in a business environment. This course will benefit you in many ways from writing professional email communication to making presentations!

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2019

2019 Business English Program Calendar

Session	Start Date	End Date
1	January 7	January 31
2	February 4	February 28
3	March 4	April 4
4	April 8	May 2
5	May 6	May 30
6	June 3	June 27
7	July 8	August 1
8	August 5	August 29
9	September 3	September 26
10	September 30	October 24
11	October 28	November 21
12	November 25	December 19

Vacation Days

Spring Break – March 11-15
Summer Break – July 1-4
Winter Break – Dec. 22-Jan. 2

Observed Holidays

Memorial Day – May 27
Labor Day – Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 28

Class Times

Class Days	Class Times
Monday	2 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday	2 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday	2 – 6:30 pm
Thursday	2 – 6:30 pm

Fees & Tuition

Class Days	Class Times	# of Hours / Week	Application Fee International Students	Application Fee Residents / Non-Residents	Tuition for International / Non-Residents	Tuition for Residents	Books
Monday – Thursday	2pm-6:30pm	18	$150	$50	$750 (includes one elective course)	$600	$150

Business English Program Level Details

Excel English Institute offers a Business English Program for students who demonstrate advanced level proficiency on the program placement test. The goal of the program is to improve the students’ ability to use oral and written communication effectively in a variety of business contexts. The program is divided into four parts. The chart below shows the proficiency for both oral and written communication for each part. Students are administered the placement test to determine eligibility into the program. The following chart signifies student mastery of skills.

Points	Level of Achievement	Grade
90-100%	Level I Meets Highest Achievement Standard	A
80-89%	Level II Acceptably Meets Achievement Standard	B
70-79%	Level III Marginally Meets Achievement Standard	C
Under 70%	Level IV Does Not Meet Achievement Standard	F

Achievement Scale for Each Part of the Business English Program

PART 1

Oral Communication	Written Communication
Use networking techniques to develop business connections	Produce writing in both formal and informal registers
Use language to clarify and confirm information	Write an e-mail to summarize a decision
Use effective language to make decisions	Write an effective report

PART 2

Oral Communication	Written Communication
Make an impact in oral presentation	Write a press release to endorse a product
Resolve conflict in a business context	Avoid conflict in emails
Problem-solve ethical dilemmas	Write a press release to minimize damage

PART 3

Oral Communication	Written Communication
Use techniques to manage questions after a presentation	Write an investment proposal
Use techniques for effective negotiating	Write an email to summarize terms and conditions
Use creativity in brainstorming sessions	Write a mission statement

PART 4

Oral Communication	Written Communication
Orally present in spontaneous situations	Write an effective summary
Use techniques to pursue payment for goods or services	Write a proposal of a growth strategy
Hold a teleconference	Produce an effective written report