Effective Business Writing for
English Language Learners
This four week online certificate course is designed for international working professionals who wish to improve the effectiveness of their written business English. Many professionals who have learned English as a second language have a good command of speaking but need additional instruction in business writing to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely. When employees gain confidence in their written Business English, they benefit not only themselves but also their employer. The course is offered by the English Language Institute, one of the top intensive English programs in the country, and is administered by UD Online, which has received numerous awards in distance learning technology and programs.
Instruction focuses on:
- developing effective writing forms (business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and reports) and improving stylistic quality, cultural appropriateness, organizational format and accuracy of grammar usage in business writing:
- increasing knowledge of American business concepts through readings on current business topics; and
- increasing and using effectively key business vocabulary and contemporary idiomatic expressions in day-to-day business interactions.
Schedule
The course is four weeks in duration. The course instructor will set the schedule for lessons. Students will work independently with individual feedback from the instructor. At specific times students will be required to access the course for group discussion and/or testing.
Students will receive a certificate for successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course is based on a pass/fail grading system.
Faculty
Students enrolled in this distance learning program will be in direct
contact with knowledgeable and experienced instructors who specialize
in the field of business English as a second language.
