Business English Mini Group

The Business English Mini-Group course runs for 3 hours in the morning from Monday to Friday (9.15-12.45) and is ideal for experienced professional working people who want to become more confident with the practical English they need for the workplace and business situations, whilst at the same time have the chance to explore all that London has to offer.

What can I expect from the course?

The opportunity to work in an interactive practical way on Business English topics such as presentations, negotiations, telephoning and participating in meetings and discussions.
Stimulating and enjoyable lessons from our experienced Business English teachers ensuring your full participation.
The small classes (average class size 4) ensures you get individual guidance and maximum personal attention during the lessons.
With our emphasis on ensuring you study 'real' Business English, teachers use a lot of authentic Business English materials from the internet, newspapers and other sources.

Please Note: You can start a Business English Mini-Group Course on any Monday.

Course Overview
Sample Timetable

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Based on an interactive approach, students participate in problem-solving tasks, case studies and business simulations such as:

presenting your own career, company organisation (where appropriate) and current management issues
looking at aspects of a company's business - eg products, services, marketing, finance
simulated business telephone calls
presenting facts and figures, graphs and describing economic and social trends
comparing working habits and cross-cultural issues
recruitment practice and procedures

Your course includes

Classroom materials and first course book
SGI self-study workbook and study skills guide
Free social programme activities
Free University entrance advice
Free Student Support services
Placement test and interview
Welcome Pack and Welcome meeting
Free Access to SGI’s Homework club
Certificate of Progress

Key Features

Max Group Size	6 Sept - June: 8 Jul/Aug
Lessons Per Week	20 (1 lesson=45 min)
Hours Per Week	15 Hours Per Week
Duration	1-8 weeks
Levels	Intermediate-Advanced
Minimum age	20
Progress	Individual testing & guidance
Start dates	Mondays

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09:15 - 10:45
Group

11:15 - 12:45
Group

LUNCH

Sample Morning Timetable

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:15 - 10:45	9:15 - 10:45	9:15 - 10:45	9:15 - 10:45	9:15 - 10:45
Introduction sts present summary of their background & objectives for their course Coursebook Focus on Topic: Raising Finance Vocabulary: Financial terms Listening: Ways of raising finance	Coursebook VOCABULARY Learning Vocabulary Recycle/vocab building Coursebook SKILLS FOCUS Reading Financing start-up businesses Review of Monday & Tuesday input	Coursebook LANGUAGE INPUT Theme-Debt or Equity Dependent prepositions Conditionals review AUTHENTIC MATERIAL Article from The Economist SKILLS FOCUS Summarising information	Coursebook FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE open/closed questions softening phrases signalling phrases Coursebook SKILLS FOCUS Role Play Financial manager negotiates terms for overseas posting with personnel director	No coursebook Case Study Group negotiation Film Producers vs Investment Bankers Blended Learning use of SGI eLearning authentic news website finance reports Review of the week
11.15 - 12.45	11.15 - 12.45	11.15 - 12.45	11.15 - 12.45	11.15 - 12.45
Presentations module Discuss purpose of presentations introduction to types of presentation budget presentation company presentation	Presentations module discuss problems of yesterday students prepare self-presentations using prepared notes feedback & language input if necessary	Presentations module further language input work on introductions-formal & informal work on stating the purpose of the presentation from a proforma handout students invent a company as basis of pair presentation	Presentations module Students in pairs work on their company profiles with tutor guidance Explain that they will be giving a presentation on Friday - the purpose being to get financial backing for their company Students start to plan presentations-in terms of intro/main points/conclusion	Presentations module Students finish planning presentations Students give their presentations to other sts and other members of staff Feedback on the presentations and the week as a whole

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School key features

Central London location
Small classes
Almost 60 years of experience with guaranteed results

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Accommodation

We offer a wide range of Accommodation options to make your stay in London as comfortable as possible. From Students Residences to Homestays and Apartments, it all depends on your budget and preference!

Social Programme

Our Social Programme, with free events ensures you make the most of what London has to offer and provides you with rich experiences to make new friends!