short courses

Writing Emails – I

An introduction to writing emails and other messages for students at the beginner and lower intermediate levels, this five-lesson (one unit) course takes students through all aspects of communications using email. Learn how to take full advantage of the convenience of electronic communication in English! Included are sections on grammar and style, as well as tips on email etiquette, all provided in a business context.
A unique feature of this course is the opportunity to have your own email messages checked and edited by professional English-speaking editors, using our unique Qwik-Trans service. Just follow the links and have up to 2000 words of your English-language emails corrected; ideal for learning and useful for business too!

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Writing Emails – II

A continuation of the Writing Email – I course, part two is directed at upper intermediate and advanced students, and offers tips to writing more sophisticated emails in English. This five-lesson (one unit) course also covers all the necessary points of grammar and style, in more advanced business contexts and introducing new vocabulary.
A unique feature of this course is the opportunity to have your own email messages checked and edited by professional English-speaking editors, using our unique Qwik-Trans service. Just follow the links and have up to 2000 words of your English-language emails corrected; ideal for learning and useful for business too!

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Telephone Technique

An excellent guide to speaking English in business telephone calls, directed at the lower intermediate student. Making substantial use of audio, this five-lesson (one unit) course covers a broad array of telephone situations, and not only presents import points of grammar and style, but also offers guidance on areas such as correct tone and manner on the telephone. Situations covered include calls with both clients and suppliers. Improve your telephone technique with this valuable course!

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Negotiating with Clients

Designed for the student at the upper intermediate level, this fascinating course gives you an introduction to negotiating with clients in English. Give yourself the confidence you need for international negotiations with this excellent five-lesson (one unit) course! The course uses a range of realistic examples of business situations to present you with the vocabulary, style and grammar you will require for successful negotiation in English.

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Business Travel

A guide for intermediate students to overseas business travel, from reservations and hotel check-in to negotiating with clients.

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