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VOCATIONAL TRAININGBUSINESS ENGLISHSYLLABI FOR CEFR A1 - C1

ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONSEdify gives you the opportunity to qualify yourself in business English in two important ways. Firstly we apply a syllabus that reflects what you need to be able to do in your job in English and test your ability to perform in English at regular intervals. Secondly we prepare you to take one of a range of internationally recognised exams that reflect your new skills.

Cambridge offers a range of exams for business English from a level on B1 onwards, all internationally recognised as official vocational qualifications:

B1 Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary)B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)

telc is recognised as a vocational qualification from the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE). They offer a wider range of exams than Cambridge:

telc English A2·B1 Businesstelc English B1 Businesstelc English B1·B2 Businesstelc English B2 Businesstelc English B2·C1 Business

We will advise you on the options and prepare you for the exam that best qualifies you for your job.

Business English Vocational Examinations

COMMUNICATION A1 COMMUNICATION A2 COMMUNICATION B1 COMMUNICATION B2 COMMUNICATION C1

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

PRESENTATIONS

EMAILS

TELEPHONING

REPORTS

UNDERSTANDING PRODUCT TEXTS

INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES

SKIL

LSBA

SE

OVERVIEW OF MODULESModule 1 is relevant to every participant.Modules 2-8 are based upon the qulifications each indivdual requires for thier job.Additional modules can be included based on needs.

CEFR LEVEL

CUSTOMISED MODULES ON REQUEST

20 hours

22 hours

28 hours

22 hours

24 hours

18 hours

20 hours

Varialble

28 hours36 hours52 hours28 hours50 hours

1 | Business English Qualifications

BASE MODULES

SYLLABUS A1

Module 1Business English for Communication (CEFR A1)

Adjectives: common and demonstrativeAdverbs of frequencyComparativesGoing toHow much/how many and very common uncountable nounsI’d likeImperativesIntensifiers - very basicModals: can/can’t/could/couldn’tPast simple of “to be”Past SimplePossessive adjectives

Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 1

Possessive -sPrepositions, commonPrepositions of placePrepositions of time, including in/on/atPresent continuousPresent simplePronouns: simple, personalQuestionsThere is/areTo be, including question + negativesVerb + ing: like/hate/love

DURATION: 50 Hours2 | Business English Qualifications

SYLLABUS A2

Module 1Business English for Communication (CEFRA2)

Adjectives – comparative– use of than and definite articleAdjectives – superlativeAdverbial phrases of time, place and frequency Adverbs of frequencyArticles – with countable and uncountable nounsCountables and uncountables: much/many


Future Time Will and going toGerundsGoing toImperativesModals – can/couldModals – have toModals – should


SYLLABUS B1

Module 1Business English for Communication (CEFR B1)

AdverbsBroader range of intensifiers such as too, enough Comparatives and superlatives Complex question tagsConditionals, 2nd and 3rdConnecting words expressing cause and effect, contrast etc. Future continuous Modals - must/can’t deductionModals – might, may, will, probably Modals – should have/might have/etc Modals: must/have to


Past continuousPast perfectPast simplePast tense responsesPhrasal verbs, extendedPresent perfect continuousPresent perfect/past simple Reported speech (range of tenses) Simple passiveWh- questions in the past Will and going to, for prediction


SYLLABUS B2

Module 1Business English for Communication (CEFR B2)

Adjectives and adverbs Future continuous Future perfect Future perfect continuous Mixed conditionalsModals – can’t have, needn’t haveModals of deduction and speculationNarrative tenses


PassivesPast perfectPast perfect continuous Phrasal verbs, extended Relative clausesReported speechWill and going to, for prediction Would expressing habits, in the past


SYLLABUS C1

Module 1Business English for Communication (CEFR C1)

Futures (revision)Inversion with negative adverbialsMixed conditionals in past, present and future Modals in the past


Narrative tenses for experience, incl. passivePassive forms, allPhrasal verbs, especially splittingWish/if only regrets


SKILLS MODULES

SYLLABUS

Module 2English for Meetings (CEFR A2+)

Introducing yourself and othersStarting a meetingAgreeing & disagreeingAsking for comments Interrupting

Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 2.

Dealing with interruptionsAsking for clarificationAsking for opinionsGiving a neutral opinion

DURATION: 20 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 3English for Presentations (CEFR B1+)

Welcoming the audienceIntroducing yourself Giving your position, function, department, companyIntroducing your topicSaying why your topic is relevant for your audience

Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 3.

Stating your purposeStructuringSequencingTimingDealing with questions

DURATION: 22 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 4Business English for Emails (CEFR A2+)

Salutations - writing to known and unknown reciprientsReplying to an emailGiving a reasonMaking enquiriesReplying to an enquiryInformingRequesting action

Based upon the results of your individual needs anaylsis these are the units you will study in Module 4.

Making arrangementsConfirming arrangementsChanging arrangementsGiving good/bad newsMaking a complaintClosing statementsSignatures

DURATION: 28 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 5Business English for Telephoning (CEFR A2+)

Identifying yourselfGetting throughExchanging and checking informationSpelling over the phoneLeaving and taking messagesMaking and confirming arrangements


Times and datesMaking and dealing with complaintsTechnical supportMaking and reacting to proposalsReaching agreements

DURATION: 22 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 6Business English for Reports (CEFR B1+)

Creating the title pageInclusion of authorsWriting the abstractCreating the table of contentsWriting the introduction


Describing techniques and methodsResults and discussionSummary/conclusionsReferencesAppendices

DURATION: 24 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 7Business English for Understanding Product Texts (CEFR A2+)

Product descriptions within work areaDealing with unpredictable detailFactual information within work areaPlans and diagrams


Theoretical article within work areaFactual product literature within work areaGeneral meaning of more complex articlesComplex ideas expressed in complex language

DURATION: 18 Hours


SYLLABUS

Module 8Business English for Instructions & Guidelines (CEFR A2+)

Giving detailed warnings, advice, conditions etcWriting a continuous set of instructions for a manualWriting a set of instructions with clarity and precisionAddressing the reader effectively


Understanding instructionsUnderstanding standard notices at workUnderstanding manuals and procedures etcUnderstanding the intention of instructions etc

DURATION: 20 Hours


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