Business English courses available at London City Institute.

A Multi-level course designed specifically for your business needs. Developed by lecturers in business and EFL in conjunction with the Financial Times.

Objectives:
By the end of the program the students will be able to produce language effectively in the context of everyday business functions.

Mechanism:
* To practice language in a range of specific and general professional situations, such as telephoning, describing / presenting products and services, negotiating, meetings, reporting on progress and planning ahead.
* While offering opportunities to practice all four language skills, the emphasis in this Business Class is on listening and speaking, with frequent role-plays and conversation-based activities designed to help students to relate the language being studied to their own work experience.

Levels:
1. Elementary (3 terms)
2. Pre-Intermediate (3 terms)
3. Intermediate (3 terms)
4. Upper Intermediate (3 terms)
5. Advanced (3 terms)
The students can start the course from any level based on their Placement Test result.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition / term
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESOL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. We encourage the participants to take ownership of the language themselves so that they are confident in continuing to develop and use their language skill outside the classroom.

Materials
We provide an English handbook (Market Leader – Longman) in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Participants
We can provide for a maximum of fifteen (15) students per class.

Placement Test
To be conducted upon confirmation of date and time.

This course will dramatically improve your ability to write effectively. We focus on the areas that you require be it emailing, report writing, letter writing or any other fields.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will know how to:
• Structure sentences, paragraphs, and documents for maximum impact.
• Gear their writing towards a number of audiences, both internal and external in the business
world.
• Assess how a variety of written communication styles affect the audience’s reception of
ideas.
• Deploy useful strategies for writing essential workplace documents like memos, letters, e-mails, instructions, system and procedures, minutes of meeting, reports and proposals.
• Write collaboratively with teammates to produce coherent and professional reports.
• Write and revise for optimal concision and clarity.

Mechanism:
This course provides many models of the most common types of business writing, with grammar exercises and practice in preparing each. Students will also receive a useful summary of key information for business writing.

Topics (Intermediate-Advanced):

• BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
1. Memos
2. Faxes
3. E-mails
4. Letters
• REPORT WRITING
• SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES
• POLICY
• INSTRUCTIONS
• CONTRACTS
• PROPOSALS
• PRESENTATIONS

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our qualified and experienced instructors use the principles of modern English language instruction to deliver programmes that are motivating, encourage autonomous learning and focus on the skills and language you require.

Materials
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Participants
We can provide for a maximum of fifteen (15) students per class.

Placement Test
To be conducted upon confirmation of date and time.

A course that provides you with all the skills you need to give effective presentations. We ensure that your message will have the impact you desire .

Objectives:
By the end of the program the participants will be able to:
• give effective presentations and communicate more confidently and effectively with international colleagues and business partners.
• structure their presentations correctly, handle questions as well as prepare visuals in English to give their presentations maximum impact.

Mechanism:
• To provide a practical opportunity to enhance current presentation skills and add finesse to the delivery of presentations. It looks at how to make a presentation effective, even for audiences where there are different levels of communication and understanding.
• To practice language in a range of specific and general professional situations.
• To encourage participants to evaluate each other’s and their own presentations critically

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our teachers utilize the latest methods that encourage and motivate the participants to use the language acquired as often as possible so the participants will all be confident to use it in the real world.

Materials
We provide an English handbook and DVD in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Participants
We can provide for a maximum of fifteen (15) students per class.

Placement Test
To be conducted upon confirmation of date and time.

Negotiating in a foreign language is a daunting task. London City Institute provides you with the tools you need to confidently handle these situations.

Objectives:
By the end of the program the students will be able to negotiate confidently and effectively in English.

Mechanism:
Our negotiation course helps learners with negotiating in a variety of situations, from day-to-day encounters within organizations to more substantial negotiations between companies.
We help the participants develop different styles of negotiating such as formal and informal, positional and co-operative, and demonstrate how both sides can achieve a successful outcome.
We cover a range of skills, including active listening, structuring and negotiating, maintaining positive communication and developing self-awareness.

Topics:
Module 1: Preparing the ground
Communication skills: agreeing objectives, strategy and roles
Culture and tactics: task- versus person-orientation
Language knowledge: welcomes, introductions
Negotiating practice: preparation and making opening introductions

Module 2: Setting the agenda
Communication skills: structuring and controlling the process
Culture and tactics: organic versus systematic processes
Language knowledge: sequencing and linking
Negotiating practice: controlling a negotiation

Module 3: Establishing positions
Communication skills: presenting your position, getting feedback
Culture and tactics: direct versus indirect communication
Language knowledge: eliciting responses
Negotiating practice: presenting your position

Module 4: Clarifying positions
Communication skills: active listening
Culture and tactics: individuals versus teams
Language knowledge : asking and handling questions
Negotiating practice: clarifying positions

Module 5: Managing conflict
Communication skills: avoiding personal criticism
Culture and tactics: conflict versus collaboration
Language knowledge: down-toning
Negotiating practice: handling conflict

Module 6: Making and responding to proposals
Communication skills: encouraging responses, making counter proposals
Culture and tactics: emotional versus neutral responses
Language knowledge: suggestions and recommendations
Negotiating practice: proposals and counter-proposals

Module 7: Bargaining
Communication skills: maintaining positive communication
Culture and tactics: high-context versus low-context cultures
Language knowledge: threats and conditions
Negotiating practice: bargaining

Module 8: Conclusion and agreement

Levels:
This course is most effective for students who are already at an intermediate level or above.
Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our teachers utilize the latest methods that encourage and motivate the participants to use the language acquired as often as possible so the participants will all be confident to use it in the real world.

Materials:
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

A short course developed for improving language required for all aspects of meetings so that your meetings are as effective as possible and that language issues do not lead to misunderstandings and valuable time is not wasted.

Objectives:
By the end of the program the students will be able to attend meetings or chair meetings confidently and effectively in English. They will be able to make their views heard and understand others in both formal and informal situations.

Mechanism:
This course is for anyone who has to chair or attend meetings and wants to get more out of them.The eight modules deal with areas such as preparing for a meeting, making your views heard, and clarifying action to be taken. The practice meetings take place in and between two companies, giving examples of both formal and more informal meetings.

Topics:
A variety of topics are looked at throughout the course including those listed below.
Presenting an argument
Asking for and expressing opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing
Interrupting
Clarifying
Questioning
Expressing support and opposition
Persuading
Expressing emphasis and certainty
Compromising
Attending formal meetings

Levels:
This course is most effective for students who are already at an intermediate level or above.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our teachers utilize the latest methods that encourage and motivate the participants to use the language acquired as often as possible so the participants will all be confident to use it in the real world.

Materials:
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.
Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

A course that focuses on the language and communication skills required by professionals working in the finance department / industry. It will provide you with the key skills, tools and terminology you need to operate in the ever competitive international financial environment. London City Institute’s training will ensure that you can accurately and confidently deal with any situation you may encounter.

Objectives:
By the end of the program the students will be able to produce:
• The fluency in using key financial English terminology
• Greater confidence when discussing financial documents and data
• Increased verbal fluency for face-to-face negotiations
• The confidence to produce professional written reports in English

Mechanism:
To practice language in a range of specific and general professional situations, such as:
• Key financial language and relevant terminology
• Drafting clear, accurate and concise written reports
• Skills for negotiating

Levels:
1. Elementary
2. Pre-Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Upper Intermediate
5. Advanced
The students can start the course from any level based on their Placement Test result.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our qualified and experienced instructors use the principles of modern English language instruction to deliver programmes that are motivating, encourage autonomous learning and focus on the skills and language you require.

Materials
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Participants
We can provide for a maximum of fifteen (15) students per class.

Placement Test
To be conducted upon confirmation of date and time.

English for Engineering is a course that develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of engineering professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively with colleagues and customers.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Talk about topics common to engineering.
• Have greater confidence when discussing engineering matters.
• Have greater confidence to produce professional written reports in English.
• Have increased verbal fluency for doing presentations or negotiations.

Mechanism:
To practice language in a range of specific and general professional situations, such as:
• Key engineering language and relevant terminology
• Drafting clear, accurate and concise written reports
• Skills for discussing / presentations / negotiations
While offering opportunities to practice all four language skills, the emphasis in this class is on listening and speaking, with frequent role-plays and conversation-based activities designed to help students to relate the language being studied to their own work experience.

Levels:
1. Elementary
2. Pre-Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Upper Intermediate
5. Advanced
The students can start the course from any level based on their Placement Test result.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our qualified and experienced instructors use the principles of modern English language instruction to deliver programmes that are motivating, encourage autonomous learning and focus on the skills and language you require.

Materials
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Participants
We can provide for a maximum of fifteen (15) students per class.

Placement Test
To be conducted upon confirmation of date and time.

English in Medicine is a course for doctors, medical students and other medical professionals who need to communicate with patients and medical colleagues. Each of the seven units focuses on one area of doctor-patient communication, from history-taking and examination to diagnosis and treatment. The course develops all four skills through a wide variety of activities.
Topics:

Taking a history 1
1 Asking basic questions
2 Taking notes
3 Reading skills: Scanning a case history
Taking a history 2
1 Asking about systems
2 Asking about symptoms
3 Reading skills: Noting information from a textbook
Examining a patient
1 Giving instructions
2 Understanding forms
3 Reading skills: Using a pharmacology reference
Special examinations
1 Instructing, explaining and reassuring
2 Rephrasing, encouraging and prompting
Investigations
1 Explaining and discussing investigations
2 Using medical documents
Making a diagnosis
1 Discussing a diagnosis
2 Explaining a diagnosis
Treatment
1 Medical treatment
2 Physiotherapy
3 Surgical treatment

Levels:
This course is most effective for students who are already at an intermediate level or above.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our teachers utilize the latest methods that encourage and motivate the participants to use the language acquired as often as possible so the participants will all be confident to use it in the real world.

Materials:
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.

Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Our BEC course is ideal for pre-service and in-service learners and those who need to sit for the Cambridge Business English Certificate. The course has a practical approach and is suitable for Professionals already in business or at the beginning of their business career or pre-service students preparing for work in a business environment.

Mechanism:
This course is for anyone who has to chair or attend meetings and wants to get more out of them. The eight modules deal with areas such as preparing for a meeting, making your views heard, and clarifying action to be taken. The practice meetings take place in and between two companies, giving examples of both formal and more informal meetings.

Topics:
The following list sets out the topics looked at. All parts of the BEC exam are studied within this context.

People and companies
Company structure
Business travel
Company results
Communication at work
Health and safety
Recruitment and training
Advertising and promotion
International business
Sales
Motivation
Customer service
Business ethics

 Levels:
This course is most effective for students who are already at an intermediate level or above.

Course Length and Period: 40 hours tuition (Minimum)
Hours and sessions per week based on request. For example: 2 sessions of 2 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays - 5pm to 7pm.

Teacher
An experienced, qualified and certified (Trinity / CELTA) Local & Native Teachers who have minimum of three years ESL experience.

Teaching Method
We use a new interactive-communicative and motivating method of teaching adopted from the latest Cambridge University Teacher Training Program, UK. Our teachers utilize the latest methods that encourage and motivate the participants to use the language acquired as often as possible so the participants will all be confident to use it in the real world.

Materials:
We provide an English handbook in addition to other supplementary materials for each student enrolled.
Free Placement Test, Free English Handbook, Free Assessment and Free Certificate
A placement test is used to maximise employees’ learning potential and abilities. The test will be conducted to detail the ability of each student and ensure the correct course level is chosen. There will also be Mid Term Test and Final Test to assess each student’s achievement.

Customised English Training
Topic based, “Pick and Mix” or tailored conversation topics

General English (Cutting Edge Series) – five levels

Conversation

TOEFL, IELTS & TOEIC Preparation

A course that provides you with all the skills you need to give effective presentations.  We ensure that your message will have the impact you desire.

Objectives
By the end of the program the participants will be able to:

• give effective presentations and communicate more confidently and effectively with international colleagues and business partners.
• structure their presentations correctly, handle questions as well as prepare visuals in English to give their presentations maximum impact.

Mechanism

• To provide a practical opportunity to enhance current presentation skills and add finesse to the delivery of presentations. It looks at how to make a presentation effective, even for audiences where there are different levels of communication and understanding.
• To practice language in a range of specific and general professional situations.
• To encourage participants to evaluate each other’s and their own presentations critically

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