This course will assist students in acquiring the oral skills needed to communicate effectively on the job. This comprehensive, workplace-oriented class will build personal and interpersonal skills necessary for success on the job. One book report is required during the trimester. It focuses on the written forms of business communication including e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Both the indirect and direct presentation are utilized.
Vocabulary study focuses on words that are commonly misused in the business setting.
An abbreviated grammar study is included as a part of making business writing accurate. An attempt to include real-world situations is a basic part of the Business English curriculum. To this end, speakers are brought in to discuss interviewing techniques, portfolio presentation, and other concerns for students who expect to go directly into the work force after high school. Additionally, most of the writing done in class on business-style documents is done on computers just as it would be in the work place. One book report is required during the trimester.