Communicate professionally. Collaborate confidently. Succeed in the global workplace. The Business English program helps you develop practical professional communication skills for today’s workplace. Through real‑world tasks, case studies, role plays, and authentic business materials, you will build the confidence and strategies needed for meetings, presentations, professional writing, and job interviews—preparing you for success in both work and study environments.
What You Will Learn
- Communicate confidently in a variety of business situations, including meetings, interviews, presentations, and project planning.
- Strengthen conversation and presentation skills, using strategies appropriate for diverse professional contexts.
- Develop global awareness, exploring cultural differences in communication styles and workplace expectations.
- Increase speaking fluency and accuracy for professional interactions.
- Build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills tailored to business communication.
- Improve productive grammar and functional language commonly used in business environments.
- Expand vocabulary for general business topics and workplace scenarios.
- Strengthen digital literacies, using tools and online platforms relevant to modern professional communication.
Develop the communication skills you need to participate effectively, collaborate confidently, and thrive in the global workplace.
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning and practicing business English as it relates to management and human resources. The course focuses on business management principles and human resources practices, and will help you improve your English macro-skills as well as business vocabulary. You will develop a strong base of business vocabulary, increase listening comprehension, practice reading and writing skills through classroom and homework assignments and increase speaking fluency through class conversation, debate and a class presentation.
English through Global Social Issues is designed to improve your English speaking, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills by exploring and discussing contemporary social issues of international appeal such as women’s and children’s rights, health care and environmental issues. In this course, you will develop your English skills through research and discussing thought-provoking and relevant issues of the day.
English through Green Leadership gives you the opportunity to build your English skills and explore the topics of global environmental issues and leadership skills. You will develop your speaking, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills through fascinating topics such as eco-systems, biodiversity and exploitation leadership.
In International Business English, you will improve your English language skills through the subject of international business. Build your English by reading, writing, listening and speaking about international business topics such as marketing, finance, business law and international trade.
Learn how to communicate and express yourself more confidently. Improve your fluency and learn new ways to express yourself for positive, clear and open communication. This is a fluency class with lots of fun speaking and non-verbal behaviour activities.
Improve your interview skills, in person, online and over the phone. The course will help you focus on your employment goals, practice interview techniques and develop profession-specific English vocabulary. You will be videotaped and critiqued to improve your professional presentation, pronunciation and language skills.
Present with impact—lead with clarity and communicate with purpose. The Business Presentation Skills elective is designed for students who want to communicate effectively in professional and workplace settings. This course helps you plan, design, and deliver polished, persuasive presentations while developing the language, structure, and delivery skills needed for business communication.
What You Will Learn
- Develop and organise professional presentations suited to a variety of business and workplace contexts.
- Apply clear, effective presentation structures, including openings, transitions, signposting, and conclusions.
- Practise and refine delivery techniques, such as voice control, pacing, stance, gesture, and audience engagement.
- Use business‑appropriate language, discourse markers, and visual support to communicate with clarity and professionalism.
- Build confidence in public speaking, presenting with and without preparation.
- Give and receive constructive feedback, strengthening your critical awareness and professional communication skills.
Develop the presentation skills that help you stand out—speak with confidence, structure your message clearly, and make a strong impression in any professional setting.
Write with purpose. Communicate with authority. Deliver results. The Business Writing Skills elective is designed for learners looking to elevate their professional communication. Through practical, real‑world tasks, you’ll learn to craft concise messages, choose the right tone and structure, and communicate effectively across a range of business contexts—including emails, reports, proposals, and internal communications.
What You Will Learn
- Write clearly, concisely, and effectively for diverse workplace and business situations.
- Expand business‑specific vocabulary to communicate with precision and professionalism.
- Apply formal writing conventions, including tone, structure, and cross‑cultural communication expectations.
- Complete practical tasks such as business emails, reports, summaries, proposals, and workplace updates.
- Engage in feedback and revision cycles to sharpen logic, coherence, and accuracy.
- Use digital tools and platforms commonly required in modern business communication.
Strengthen your professional voice and learn to communicate with the impact, professionalism and polish that today’s workplace demands.
Serve with confidence. Communicate professionally. Explore English for travel and hospitality.
The English for Travel & Hospitality elective helps you develop the industry‑specific English needed for roles in the tourism and hospitality sector—one of the world’s largest global industries. Through practical, workplace‑focused tasks, you will learn to handle customer interactions, manage communications, and provide clear, helpful information across a variety of real hospitality scenarios.
What You Will Learn
- Practise common hospitality tasks such as managing phone calls, emails, and guest correspondence.
- Provide information and recommendations about local attractions, services, and travel options.
- Respond effectively to customer enquiries, requests, and service‑related problems.
- Build vocabulary and expressions used in hotels, tourism services, restaurants, and guest support.
- Develop speaking, listening, and problem‑solving skills for professional hospitality contexts.
- Strengthen communication strategies for delivering polite, efficient, and customer‑focused service.
Develop the language, professionalism, and service skills needed to succeed in the travel and hospitality industry.
Explore the language of art, art critique and art production. Practise and improve your English speaking, listening, writing and vocabulary skills through drawing, painting, writing in a creative journal and visiting art exhibits around the city. No previous art experience is necessary.
The English Through Social Media elective helps you improve your English through real‑world online communication. By engaging with authentic digital content and collaborative social‑media‑based tasks, you will expand your vocabulary, build fluency, and gain confidence interacting in online communities and digital spaces.
What You Will Learn
- Read and respond to a range of online media, including websites, social posts, and digital content.
- Develop listening skills through podcasts, videos, and a variety of digital media sources.
- Discuss and debate online topics, trends, and internet culture.
- Build vocabulary related to social media, the internet, and digital communication.
- Understand key social media concepts, terminology, and online etiquette.
- Create and share messages tailored to different online platforms through collaborative projects.
- Develop practical digital communication skills for both real‑world and online communities.
Connect, create, and communicate—discover English in the digital spaces where the world interacts.
The International Current Events Skills elective helps you strengthen your English while engaging with global news and contemporary issues. Through authentic materials and guided discussions, you will develop critical thinking, evaluate information from multiple perspectives, and respond thoughtfully to the world around you.
What You Will Learn
- Examine and think critically about current events from different perspectives.
- Participate in discussions on current event topics in pairs, small groups, and whole-class settings.
- Develop listening skills by responding to others in discussions and authentic recordings or videos.
- Read and respond to a variety of authentic current event texts.
- Build confidence expressing opinions and exchanging ideas on global issues.
- Strengthen critical thinking and information literacy through analysis of real-world topics.
Stay informed, think critically, and take part in meaningful conversations about the world today.
Speak with clarity. Stand with confidence. Inspire your audience. The Public Speaking elective helps you develop the skills, confidence, and presence needed to communicate your ideas effectively in academic, professional, and social settings. Through structured practice, collaborative tasks, and real‑world presentation scenarios, you will learn how to organize your message, use persuasive language, and deliver presentations that engage and influence your audience.
- Deliver clear, engaging, and well‑structured presentations on a wide variety of topics.
- Present and evaluate arguments, perspectives, and solutions with coherence and clarity.
- Use presentation language, discourse markers, and appropriate vocabulary to guide and influence your audience.
- Develop fluency, precision, intonation, and confident non‑verbal communication for impactful delivery.
- Adapt register, style, and tone to suit different audiences and purposes.
- Respond to questions, clarify ideas, and manage interactive discussions with confidence.
- Present effectively both spontaneously and with preparation, strengthening flexibility and composure.
- Engage critically with peers’ presentations, asking questions and offering constructive, respectful feedback.
Structure your message, connect with your audience, and communicate ideas that matter.
