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.
The tourism industry is one of the world's largest employers. This interactive course helps you master industry-related English language skills needed in hospitality jobs such as hotels, catering and concierge. You will have the opportunity to practice a wide range of tasks and functions typical of work in the hospitality industry, such as managing phone calls and correspondence, offering advice on attractions and solving customer service problems.
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.
Develop your English writing, reading, listening and speaking skills while exploring social media site and its various applications for business, politics and personal use. You will learn how social media is changing our world through examining case-studies, and participating in class discussions and a group project.
Explore and discuss global events and keep pace with today's changing political climate. Improve English speaking, reading, writing and listening skills through discussions and debates on world events such as politics, economics and law. All in Instructional resources for this course are authentic and include television, video and the Internet.
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.
