[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Introduction \u2013 Learn English For a Business Environment” tab_id=”1535090232673-e9b5be3b-34d0″][vc_column_text]The Certificate in Business English is a course designed for those who are in employment or seeking employment and looking forward to successful careers as executives and managers.
\nThe course aims at developing language skills needed in the modern-day business environment. It comprises two levels \u2013 Certificate and Advanced. A placement test held prior to the course determines the proficiency level of each student and places them at the appropriate level.
\nEach level covers the four components reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, components of grammar and vocabulary are built into each module. The modules are thematically arranged and contain tasks which deal with the theme.
\nThe communicative element in the modules aims mainly at building confidence and fluency in spoken English. The students are taught language needed for effective communication, negotiations, conducting and facing interviews, and conducting multimedia presentations, business conferences and meetings. The writing component of the course provides the students with the opportunity to be aware of the writing styles used in the modern-day office. The
\nstudents are taught the formats and the language structures of business documents such as letters and reports. The vocabulary pertaining to the theme of the modules and relevant listening and grammar activities complete each module. A variety of teaching approaches and state of the art technology is used in order to deliver the course content.
\nThe assessment tasks comprise a listening test, a written assignment, an oral test and a final written examination. Students are required to get through each testing component in order to successfully complete the course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Objectives of The Course” tab_id=”1535090232693-04942c91-5d12″][vc_column_text]To enable the participant gain confidence in using English at work for
\n\u2022 effective communication
\n\u2022 business writing
\n\u2022 multimedia presentations
\n\u2022 business conferences & meetings
\n\u2022 interviews
\n\u2022 communicating with customers etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”The Course is For” tab_id=”1535090271166-9ab8432b-a191″][vc_column_text]The course is for those who are in employment or seeking employment and looking forward to
\nsuccessful careers as executives, managers, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Course Details” tab_id=”1535090273756-73c2bbaf-f507″][vc_column_text]The course will be at two levels.
\nLevel 01 \u2013 Certificate in Business English
\nLevel 02 \u2013 Advanced Certificate in Business English
\nEach level will cover the four components reading, writing, listening, and speaking in each unit.<\/p>\n
The units include<\/p>\n
1) Communication skills<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Fluency in speaking
\n\uf0b7 Telephone skills
\n\uf0b7 Negotiation skills
\n\uf0b7 Presentation skills
\n\uf0b7 Facing and conducting interviews
\n\uf0b7 Conducting and participating in meetings<\/p>\n
2) Writing skills<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Style
\n\uf0b7 Accuracy
\n\uf0b7 Clarity<\/p>\n
3) Grammar and vocabulary for the workplace<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Important details for applicants” tab_id=”1737019391048-37c8dcc7-5695″][vc_column_text]Application fee (Non-refundable) \u2013 Rs.1000
\nCourse fee (Non-refundable)\u2013 Rs. 40,000<\/p>\n
USD 200 for students of SARRC countries
\nUSD 300 for other non-Sri Lankan students<\/p>\n
To be admitted as a student of this course, a candidate should possess any one of the following
\nqualifications:
\ne) Grade NINE school leaving certificate
\nOR
\nf) Completion of primary education and certified work experience equivalent to a minimum of
\ntwo years
\nAND
\ng) be at least 16 years of age<\/p>\n
AND
\nh) Passing the admission test[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Selection Criteria” tab_id=”1535090276995-36ce5bb0-40da”][vc_column_text]A selection test will be held to place applicants in the appropriate course. The examination will
\nbe held at the University of Colombo.
\nYou are required to bring your national identity card for the placement test.
\nApplicants who fail to appear for the selection test will not be considered for the admission of
\nthe course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Duration of the Course” tab_id=”1535090274660-ee83aad8-3d35″][vc_column_text]The course will be held for a period of 4 months. Classes will be held as follows and will be
\nallocated on a first come first served basis.
\n\uf0b7 Saturdays or Sundays 8.00 a.m. – 12.15 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Award of Certificate” tab_id=”1535090275470-130b96a4-dcff”][vc_column_text]The participants will be assessed on
\n\uf0b7 An oral presentation
\n\uf0b7 A listening test
\n\uf0b7 A written assignment
\n\uf0b7 A Final examination
\nCandidates who are successful at all of the above will be awarded a certificate from the University of
\nColombo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Application download” tab_id=”1737019440784-08992643-23b5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n