Goal Training-Business English

Goal Training-Business English

Description

There are three courses under the Business English heading, each is 10 weeks long, meeting for 18 clock hours per week (180 hours). These courses are designed to help students gain the language skills and cultural understanding they need to become familiar with the English of American and International Business. Students will learn the English needed for everyday business situations, becoming familiar with common forms of speech and the communication practices standard in major facets of business.

The program meets for a total of 18 hours per week.

Prerequisites: Advanced GE30 passing grade or satisfactory score on the placement test.

Business English Communication BEC40 (180 Hours)

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and strategies necessary for successful communication both in verbal and written forms in various business situations. Students will gain strategies for using English effectively in a variety of business contexts including presentations, meetings, negotiations, and telephoning. The course will help students acquire confidence for everyday business situations and build business cultural awareness by engaging students in dynamic real-life activities, such as role-plays, simulations and in-class presentations. The course covers a wide range of business-specific vocabulary, the use of jargon, and useful grammatical constructs to help students sound more fluent and natural. Students will learn the standards for producing clear and effective business correspondence, such as, memos, reports, minutes, summaries, and more.

Business English Management BEM40 (180 Hours)

This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a business context, specifically, the context of management. Controlled activities offer practice in grammar, vocabulary and the mechanisms of everyday business writing while speaking and reading tasks focus on the language of business management. Reading assignments cover such topics as mistakes in dealing with workers/customers/managers, tools and techniques for managing, and more.

Business English Marketing-BEK40 (180 Hours)

This course focuses on reading, writing, vocabulary, and speaking skills in a business context, specifically, the context of marketing. Reading assignments cover such topics as multicultural marketing, cross-cultural sales, designing an advertising campaign, market research of a new product, product development, and more. Controlled activities offer practice in grammar, vocabulary, and the mechanisms of everyday business writing while speaking tasks focus on the language of business meetings – voicing opinions, arguments, and persuading. Writing tasks focus on writing proposals and business letters.

Other Programs Services

Services Include:

Academic, Personal, and Immigration Advising-If you’re having a difficult time adjusting, having a hard time in class, or have questions and/or concerns about your student status; stop by the office and/or make an appointment with an advisor and we'll be happy to help you. You can also email us at info@yourgoal.com to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate, we're here to help.

International Medical Insurance-Healthcare is expensive in the US. International student insurance is a great deal and lets you safeguard against unforeseen emergencies and/orexpenses. We strongly recommend purchasing medical insurance. All registration is done online, check out the insurance page on our site for plan information!

Accommodation (Housing) Services-Although we don't offer student housing, we do work with hotels in the area that offer our students discounted rates. We are also partnered with a homestay company that offers rooms in the home(s) of American families.

Extracurricular Activities-Pizza parties and trips around the area and beyond are offered periodically. We also give our students plenty of suggestions on what to do around town and beyond. Check our events calendar to see what's going on this month.

Financial Assistance-Goal Training offers students tuition payment plan options, interest free. Students registering directly with us can ask about financial assistance.

Tutorial Services- Struggling in class? You can ask for extra help. Tutoring is offered for a minimal fee. Inquire at the office.

University/College Placement Assistance-We can help students understand the US college system and assist with your decision to continue on to a US college or University. We even work with several universities in the area who offer TOEFL waivers to our students. Just ask us.

Student IDs-photo IDs are available at the main Skokie campus. IDs often allow students to receive discounts for select businesses, including museums and attractions around town.

Computer Lab(s)-Computers are available to students for academic and personal use. Headsets and cameras are available at the office.

Language Labs-language labs are self-study English labs, that are accessible from the schools computers. Students can practice and learn skills from beginner to advanced levels. These labs are available for students to use at any time, free of charge. Log in information is required and must be requested from the office.