- Home
- English Language Courses
- Price List & Term Dates
- Our English Courses and ILEP
- English for Work and Life (General English)
- Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks)
- Academic English
- Academic English with IELTS 'Gateway to University Programme'
- Summer School 2025
- List of Summer courses, dates and prices
- English for Work and Life FT (General English)
- Academic English
- Business and Professional English
- English for Exams
- English for Work and Life 4H (General English)
- Business English
- Focus on Speaking
- Exam Skills (Cambridge C1 Advanced and IELTS)
- Access to Academic English for University Studies
- One-to-One
- Pre-sessional Programmes
- Part-Time Courses
- Courses for UCC Students
- Scholarship Programme for Asylum seekers and Refugees
- English Courses for university partners
- Teacher Training Courses
- Examinations
- How to apply
- News
- Accommodation
- Courses for UCC Staff
- New Students
- Get to know us
- Project 25, Celebrating 25 years of the Language Centre
- Open Nights
- Terms and Conditions
Business English
Programme Information
- Course Name: Business English
- Day(s)/time of class: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:30-20:30 (Irish Time)
- Course duration: 24 hours in class + self-study and teacher feedback
- Course dates: Monday 08 July to Wednesday 14 August 2024 (6 weeks) Course cost: €300*+
- Level(s): B2 - C1
*Returning students receive a loyalty discount. Please email infolang@ucc.ie for details.
+UCC staff and students should email infolang@ucc.ie to enquire about special offers.
Course Overview:
This course takes a developmental approach to learning and honing language skills in the business world.
The course includes:
- Simulations and roleplays
- Writing tasks
- Authentic listening
- Field-related reading tasks with assignments
- Relevant vocabulary
- Situational language tailored to the context
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you will:
- Have learnt vocabulary related to the topics of sales, meetings and negotiation
- Have practised listening for comprehension skills in a business context using authentic texts
- Have practised speaking skills via role plays and presentations
- Have been given feedback on the accuracy and effectiveness of your speaking skills in terms of content and language in a business setting
- Have used and referenced authentic source materials and had reading practice (out of class)
- Have improved your confidence in terms of selling, negotiating and participating in business meetings
- Have reviewed content
Weekly course plan: (may change slightly depending on class needs)
| Week | Outline |
|---|---|
| Week 1:
|
Sales: Learn the English language to aid you in sales skills and with processes and techniques |
| Week 2:
|
Research your market. Deliver a sales presentation |
| Week 3:
|
Setting ground rules for meetings. Setting agenda. Different roles in a meeting Skills for online meetings |
| Week 4:
|
Language of interrupting/clarifying/digressing Writing minutes effectively |
| Week 5:
|
Types of negotiation. Sample negotiations and language focus. Authentic Listening. Roleplays. Elevator pitch |
| Week 6:
|
Negotiating a raise. Negotiation gambits. Softening/Diplomatic language. Questioning techniques. Win/win negotiations. |
Student Feedback/Assessment
Students will receive regular feedback from their teacher(s) on oral skills (content e.g. ability to negotiate well) and language-related issues (persistent errors or pronunciation features).
There will be no formal assessment on this course.
Minimum class numbers:
A minimum number of 4 students will be required for this class to run. If 4 students do not sign up, you will be offered to transfer to another course (depending on level), postpone to another term, or a refund.
Online class connection requirements:
Microsoft Teams application, a good internet connection and a quiet space where you can speak (headphones/ earphones optional)
Attendance/End of course certificate:
Attendance will be taken in every class. If you attend 80% of your lessons you will receive an end-of-course certificate. Please advise the teacher if you know in advance that you will be absent.
How to Apply
- Open for applications.
- Complete the Part-time application form