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
Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 1
Future Time Will and going toGerundsGoing toImperativesModals – can/couldModals – have toModals – should
DURATION: 28 Hours3 | Business English Qualifications
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
Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 1
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
DURATION: 52 Hours4 | Business English Qualifications
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
Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 1
PassivesPast perfectPast perfect continuous Phrasal verbs, extended Relative clausesReported speechWill and going to, for prediction Would expressing habits, in the past
DURATION: 36 Hours5 | Business English Qualifications
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
Based upon the results of your individual needs analysis these are the units you will study in Module 1
Narrative tenses for experience, incl. passivePassive forms, allPhrasal verbs, especially splittingWish/if only regrets
DURATION: 28 Hours6 | Business English Qualifications
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
7 | Business English Qualifications
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
8 | Business English Qualifications
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
9 | Business English Qualifications
SYLLABUS
Module 5Business English for Telephoning (CEFR A2+)
Identifying yourselfGetting throughExchanging and checking informationSpelling over the phoneLeaving and taking messagesMaking and confirming arrangements
Based upon the results of your individual needs anaylsis these are the units you will study in Module 5.
Times and datesMaking and dealing with complaintsTechnical supportMaking and reacting to proposalsReaching agreements
DURATION: 22 Hours
10 | Business English Qualifications
SYLLABUS
Module 6Business English for Reports (CEFR B1+)
Creating the title pageInclusion of authorsWriting the abstractCreating the table of contentsWriting the introduction
Based upon the results of your individual needs anaylsis these are the units you will study in Module 6.
Describing techniques and methodsResults and discussionSummary/conclusionsReferencesAppendices
DURATION: 24 Hours
11 | Business English Qualifications
SYLLABUS
Module 7Business English for Understanding Product Texts (CEFR A2+)
Product descriptions within work areaDealing with unpredictable detailFactual information within work areaPlans and diagrams
Based upon the results of your individual needs anaylsis these are the units you will study in Module 7.
Theoretical article within work areaFactual product literature within work areaGeneral meaning of more complex articlesComplex ideas expressed in complex language
DURATION: 18 Hours
12 | Business English Qualifications
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
Based upon the results of your individual needs anaylsis these are the units you will study in Module 8.
Understanding instructionsUnderstanding standard notices at workUnderstanding manuals and procedures etcUnderstanding the intention of instructions etc
DURATION: 20 Hours
13 | Business English Qualifications
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