Course description
English is the international language of business. We have therefore developed a special, flexible, 12-module course designed to rapidly improve your business communication skills. Every 12 weeks, we recycle the modules with a fresh syllabus. This means students who wish to study longer and consolidate and expand their knowledge of a particular area, can do so without repeating any material.
The “English for business” course consists of 6 lessons per day. The first 4 lessons (Lessons 1 - 4) are the same as the lessons in our “General 20” course. During these 4 lessons you will rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 of these 4 lessons, you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 of these 4 lessons, you will concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You will use a textbook in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.
After the first 4 lessons (lessons 5–6), you will take a range of electives to rapidly improve your business communication skills. In each module, through a combination of written exercises, presentations, dialogues and role-plays in realistic business situations, you will practice and improve your skills in: business vocabulary and “buzz words”, email, memo and letter writing, negotiating, interviewing and telephoning in English.
Module 1: International Trade
Module 2: Developing Leadership Skills & Teambuilding
Module 3: Effective Communication in Presentations
Module 4: Decision Making, Motivation & Delegation, Effective Communication in Meetings
Module 5: Marketing & Advertising
Module 6: E-Commerce, Viral Marketing & Social Media
Module 7: Banking, Stockmarkets, Mergers & Acquisitions
Module 8: Relationship Building & Networking
Module 9: Recruitment Interviewing
Module 10: Business Law, Ethics & Environmental Issues
Module 11: Effective Communication in Selling & Negotiations
Module 12: Management Styles in International Companies
Specific modules can be provided on request.
Course details:
30 lessons per week
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Hours per week: 25 hours
15 students maximum per class
Course length: 1-23 weeks
Each module is separate and lasts for one week
Can be part of the ISY programme
Students can join every Monday
Intermediate to advanced Level
Ages 16+
Course topics
Course topics include: leadership skill development, international trade, communication in presentations, decision making, delegation and motivation, marketing, advertising, E-commerce, technology and innovation, banking and stock markets, business law, communication in meetings, recruiting and interviewing, ethics and environmental issues, communication in selling and negotiating, and management styles.
Class schedule
Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
27 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 13 Aug 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
LSI Brisbane does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class times
Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brisbane.
Class size
| Average |
12 students |
| Maximum |
18 students |
Student age
| Age range |
16 years old and older |
| Average |
24 years old |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
