English for Business

Our English program follows the British Council Self-Access scheme of studies and is provided with the support of scholars from the Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida and Dr. Tyler Fisher. We aim to teach English for Business at A, B, and C Levels in the areas of Speaking, Writing, and Reading English related to the world of business. Our courses are provided in both online settings and onsite at our center in Sinuni, Sinjar. Upon completion of each level, students will receive dual certification from the Sinjar Academy and the British Council.

Application Deadline:

June 1, 2022

Start Date:

June 7, 2022  

Course Duration:

3 to 12 months based on student’s entry level and performance. 5 days/week. From 9am to 12pm for Onsite classes and from 5 to 8pm for online classes.

Setting:

Digital lessons from the British Council plus Onsite at SA Center in Sinuni and remotely over Zoom.

Content and Subject Matter:

Business English Essentials

59, 30-minute digital lessons from A0-C1 levels from the British Council plus supplementary teaching from the Sinjar Academy offered through interactive, teacher-led, online sessions and face to face classes.

  • Builds vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and reading skills and improvement in workplace situations.

    • Presenting information

    • Meetings and discussions

    • Conference calls and online communication

    • Networking

    • Negotiating and influencing

    • Explaining and reporting

    • Business English Skills for managers

Business Speaking

60, 45-minute to one-hour digital lessons at B1 and B2 levels from the British Council plus supplementary teaching from the Sinjar Academy offered through interactive, teacher-led, online sessions and face to face classes.

  • Develops listening, pronunciation, vocabulary and speaking

    • Presenting information

    • Meetings and discussions

    • Conference calls and online communication

    • Networking

    • Negotiating and influencing

    • Problem-solving and complaint-handling

    • Explaining and reporting

    • Business speaking for managers

Business Writing

105, one-hour digital lessons at B1, B2 and C1 levels from the British Council plus supplementary teaching from the Sinjar Academy offered through interactive, teacher-led, online sessions and face to face classes.

  • Develop planning, structuring, vocabulary, grammar, writing and editing skills in: :

    • Arranging and following up on meetings

    • Networking

    • Negotiating and influencing

    • Problem-solving and complaint-handling

    • Explaining and reporting

    • Making and responding to requests

    • Business Writing for Managers