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 Business
English is designed to complement the morning Intensive English
Program (IEP) with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills to help
students assimilate into a professional work environment. Focusing on a new
topic each week, students will practice English skills in an office
environment, at business meetings, presentations, interviews, networking
events and internships. Class sizes range from 2-6 individuals per group.
High Intermediate to Advanced English Fluency is required.
New topics begin every Monday.
SCHEDULE
of CLASSES
Days: Monday through Friday 8 hours per
week, in 8-week sessions.
Hours: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please call regarding the schedule and weekly topics at (202) 639-8800, ext.
6410.
TUITION AND FEES
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Group Class (2-6 students) 4-week session (40
hours) per student |
$866 |
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Registration fee** |
$75 |
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Materials per session (approx.) |
$50 |
** Registration fee is non-refundable. ICLS reserves the
right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of
enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.
ICLS Students, currently
enrolled in IEP, are exempt from paying a registration fee.
weekly topics FOR business English
(Weekly topic
schedule depends upon class composition and student selection.)
Week 1:
Getting Acquainted: Introductions and Conversations in Social and Business
Setting/Networking
Week 2:
American Social Practices: Inviting, Accepting or Declining Invitations and
the Business Lunch
Week 3:
Using the Telephone (practicing telephone etiquette and communication
strategies)
Week 4:
Discussing Issues and Participating in Meetings
Week 5:
Describing Your Work / Interviewing for Internship or Employment
Week 6:
Presentations: Preparation and Delivery of your Program or Project
Week 7:
Negotiations/Closing Deals
Week 8:
Making Meetings Effective (running a business meeting)
Key Benefits
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Small groups of
students
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Designed for
working professionals
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Emphasis on Speaking
and Listening Comprehension in Business environment
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Challenging Program
using Induced Discourse Methodology
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Great location to improve
your English skills;
close to McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro Stations in downtown Washington, DC
Registration
Requirements
Applicant's
English level will be tested for the Business English Program, similar to
the test that all Intensive English
Program (IEP) students take at the beginning of their program.
Applicants should be at the high-intermediate to advanced level in order to
benefit from the Business English Program.
Information
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