Business English Course

General English Courses

Business English Course

The core syllabus of Business English focuses on three main business functions – presentations, meetings, and social exchanges. The syllabus covers the key areas of telephoning, formal and informal meetings, presentations, negotiations, business writing and socialising within the work environment.

In addition to the core syllabus, courses are organised, as much as possible, around students’ requirements and can include topics such as Communication, Management and Management Styles, Financial Planning, Quality Control, Project Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Crisis Management, Mergers and Acquisitions.

Lessons include a focus on relevant grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as on skills practice (reading, writing, speaking and listening) within a business context.

Ih Cape Town is approved for Bildungsurlaub.

Course Information

Course Summary

Starting Dates: Every Monday
Duration: Minimum 2 Weeks
Lessons Per Week: 23 hours

Course components

Standard English
8.30 am – 10.30 am or 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Monday to Friday

Business English
12. 40 pm – 2.40 pm or 2.40 pm – 4.40 pm
Monday to Thursday

PSP times
8.30 am – 4.40 pm
Monday to Friday

Price (Quoted per week)

2 – 4 Weeks: €345 per week
5 – 8 Weeks: €315 per week
Maximum duration of 8 weeks

What is a Personal Study Programme [PSP]?

PSP is…

Managed, guided and monitored learning
Flexible and based on individual needs
An opportunity for students to work together
Supported by a wide range of activities and resources
Up to 20 minutes of 1:1 with a teacher every week
Time with qualified teachers
An opportunity for specialised English study
(e.g. for business, aviation, exam preparation, etc.)

PSP is not…

Undirected or disorganised self-access
Prescribed by teachers using a fixed syllabus
An isolated hour of individual work
Only computer-based
1:1 every day (the ratio is usually 1:6-8)
Staffed by untrained supervisors
A closed group, general English course

Why the change?

The new timetable is aimed at improving the overall ‘student experience’ by creating a network of social learning spaces. In addition to classroom learning, this will include

● creating opportunities for interaction with a greater number of students and teachers
● providing students with a Personal Study Programme that caters to their individual needs, without the expense of 1:1 lessons
● enabling students to reach personal goals as quickly as possible through the development of independent learning skills
● offering a wider range of print and online study resources
● improving access to facilities and staff through the implementation of a more flexible schedule.

Included

Tuition fees
Placement test
All course materials
Personal Study Programme
End-of-course certificate
Unlimited free wi-fi access on school premises
Access to free online English courses through Net Languages and Ih World
Participation in IH Cape Town social programme
Discounted loyalty programmes at local restaurants , health and fitness clubs

Not included

Entrance fees and transport for optional social activities.

Payment: Payment can be by credit card [3.5% additional fees] or bank transfer.

Public holiday notice: Should the school be closed due to a public holiday, ONLY private lessons are made up in full.

Testimonials

Happy students

“I would like to thank IH Cape Town for the beautiful time. I had the possibility to get to know amazing people from different countries of the world.”

Marie Ritter

Germany

"I am able to say that I'm a better person because of Ih Cape Town. Ih Cape Town offered me the opportunity to meet new people; to be more open-minded and I am really thankful for it."

Elizabeth Djanie Badjoko-Wa-Lileko

Congo

“Ih Cape Town is an amazing English school. It’s location in Sea Point makes it a safe place, with a safe surrounding. Teachers are awesome. Each teacher has unique qualities and is very loveable. I don’t regret any second I spent here. I truly fell in love with the school and with Cape Town.”

Salmah Hani. Sait

Saudi Arabia

"I really improved my conversation and my English level. I met a lot of new friends. I am delighted about the school and the teachers."

Carlos Climent

Spain

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Milena Silva

Brazil

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Lucia Elisa Benza Tito

Angola