Course Name:  Business English

Day(s)/time of class:  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00-20:00 (Irish Time)

Course length:  24 hours in class + self-study and teacher feedback

Course dates:

Block 1: Tuesday 21 June to Thursday 28 July 2022  - 6 weeks  -  Course cost – €300*⁺ 

Block 2: Tuesday 02 August to Thursday 25 August 2022 - 4 weeks - Course cost – €200*⁺

You can continue from one block to another if you wish or blocks can be taken independently of one another.  Please indicate on the application form which block(s) you wish to take.

Level(s):  B1 and higher

*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)

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. Summer School 2022 application form

Queries please to: eflsummerschool@ucc.ie 

IT requirements to join our courses: 

All students are required to bring to class a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to ensure full participation and access to course materials and a more valuable student experience.  A reliable internet connection is required (this is provided by UCC for on-campus students). You should download Microsoft Teams to your laptop before starting your course. UCC recommends the use of Chrome browser for best interaction with all its applications.  Please note that a laptop is a device that is suitable for study purposes and students who use another device such as a tablet will not be able to access some functions. A smartphone is not considered to be a suitable device for study purposes.