Corso di studio in Amministrazione Aziendale

The objective of the course is to give students a general Business English knowledge, in particular business lexus, business correspondence, and oral presentations

The students should obtain at least a level B1 according to the European Framework.

There will be vocabulary exercises as well as reading, writing, listening and speaking

The students will read a case study, make a decision based tìon the information in the case, write their opinion and, as a consequence, send an email.  For the oral test, they must give a presentation about a company

There is a website with e-flashcards to review vocabulary.  There will be exercises to practice writing emails and to review grammar if necessary

• Vocabulary and Reading:  This type of lesson focuses on learning vocabulary through specific exercises and extensive reading.  Some of the topics include:  Financial Terminology, Describing Trends, Marketing, Development, Types of companies, Describing your job.

• Vocabulary and Listening:  This type of lesson focuses on learning vocabulary through specific exercises and listening exercises to improve listening comprehension.  Some of the topics include:  Telephone conversations, Branding, Human Resources, Banking and Finance

• Writing:  There are 5 lessons which focus on how to write business emails.  The lessons give guidelines, show examples, and provide exercises to improve written productions.  There is also a lesson about how to write a covering letter.

• Speaking:  These lessons are mainly about how to give an oral presentation.  The lessons provide a structure for presentations, vocabulary for beginning, ending and transitioning in a presentation.  There is also a lesson about making small talk and socializing.  Of course the students don’t actually speak during the lessons but they are given appropriate expressions and examples. Speaking practice will be carried out in the virtual classroom.

• Case Studies: These lessons adopt an integrated learning approach.  Students are presented with a situation that they could encounter at work.  They are asked simulate the situation, applying their practical knowledge to take a decision.  They are asked to give their opinion and follow up by writing an email informing the people involved of their decision.  This is a kind of role play where all four skills are put into action.  Some examples include:  choosing a new manager, choosing a new location for a company headquarters, deciding how to market a product with unsatisfactory sales results

Market Leader Business Grammar and Usage.

Coursebooks used for some lessons but not necessary to purchase:

Market Leader Intermediate

Intelligent Business Intermediate