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Business English Foundation Course
'To Succeed In Business...You Need The Basics Of Business English'

Who Should Attend?

This course has been specially designed for those who wish to learn, or revise, the basics of English Grammar in a business context. This specially designed Foundation Programme enables participants to improve their skills and build confidence to be able to communicate effectively in written English.

About the Programme

This one-day programme combines revision of the basic skills of the English language, with practical activities, giving you an excellent grounding in professional written business communication.

Course Objectives

To be able to structure grammatically correct sentences in English
To appreciate the different verb tenses and their uses
To understand the correct use of definite and indefinite articles
To examine the different types of prepositions
To compose and punctuate grammatically correct sentences
To recognise and use adverbs correctly
To practise writing Business English in preparation for Professional Business Writing Skills - Level One
To develop basic reading and comprehension skills

What You Will Gain

Confidence in communicating in English using the written word
An understanding of how grammatically correct sentences are formed
Knowledge of different tenses and how they should be used
The ability to use the Parts of Speech correctly

Programme Contents

The Technical Skills Required
Recognising The Parts Of Speech
> Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Conjunctions, etc.,
Using The Definite & Indefinite Articles
Correct Use Of 'The', 'A', & 'An'
Prefixes & Suffixes
> Common Prefixes & Their Use
Focus On Prepositions
> Recognising Prepositions & How To Use Them
Recognising & Using Regular & Irregular Verbs
Understanding Different Endings In The Past Tense
Understanding & Using Different Types Of Adverbs
Describe How, Where, & When, An Action Takes Place
Learning Or Revising Common Tenses By Using:
> Present & Past Tenses
> Present Simple
> Past Simple
> Present & Past Continuous
> Future
Using Punctuation Effectively
Syntax - The Structure Of Sentences
> How Sentences Are Formed
> The Use Of Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences
Basic Reading Skills
> Comprehension Activities

1 Day - Non-Residential

Location: Dubai

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date:	28th October, 2010
Location:	Dubai
Brochure Price:	Dhs 1,780/-
Online Price:	Dhs 1,780/-

Before the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Pre-Course Briefing Form to determine their individual objectives for attending the course. These objectives will be used by the tutor to give on-target training that is focused on the individual delegates.

At the end of the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Personal Development Plan that can be used as part of future appraisals and that will also be an important tool for management reference.

Total Investment: Dhs 1,780/- which includes - Training Materials, Lunch & Refreshments.