Business English

Business English 1 (15 weeks: 270 hours) – Level 3

Course requirement

CaMLA EPT

CaMLA Speaking

CaMLA Writing

Total Range for Placement

Placement Test

41-50

8-12

12-18

61-80

Course Description

This course introduces students to the workplace and business through vocabulary development, guided discussions, and writing.

Course Goal

Develop students’ ability to understand and utilize business and workplace terminology to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, in a business setting.

Business English 2 (15 weeks: 270 hours) – Level 4

Course requirement

CaMLA EPT

CaMLA Speaking

CaMLA Writing

Total Range for Placement

Placement Test

51-61

12-16

18-25

81-102

Course Description

This course improves the use of English in the workplace and business environment for high intermediate students through extensive vocabulary development, guided discussions, and writing.

Course Goal

Improve students’ ability to recognize and effectively utilize business and workplace terminology to communicate, orally and in written form, in a business setting.

Business English 3 (15 weeks: 270 hours) – Level 5

Course requirement

CaMLA EPT

CaMLA Speaking

CaMLA Writing

Total Range for Placement

Placement Test

62-68

16-20

25-30

103-118

Course Description

This course continues to improve the use of English in the workplace and business environment for low advanced students through extensive vocabulary development, discussion, case study readings, and business correspondence.

Course Goal

Expand students’ ability to effectively utilize business and workplace terminology to communicate, orally and in written form, with a wide range of structures and purposes, in a business setting.

Business English 4 (15 weeks: 270 hours) – Level 6

Course requirement

CaMLA EPT

CaMLA Speaking

CaMLA Writing

Total Range for Placement

Placement Test

69-80

20-25

30-40

119-145

Course Description

This course continues to improve the use of English in the workplace and business environment for advanced students through extensive vocabulary development, negotiations and discussions, case study readings, and business correspondence.

Course Goal

Advance students’ ability to effectively utilize business and workplace terminology to communicate, orally and in written form, with a wide range of structures and purposes, in a business setting.