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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 & How To Pronounce Them
• 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

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 5th February, 2009
Location: Qatar
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

Date: 2nd April, 2009
Location: Dubai
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

Date: 31st May, 2009
Location: Abu Dhabi
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

Date: 25th June, 2009
Location: Dubai
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

Date: 27th August, 2009
Location: Dubai
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

Date: 27th September, 2009
Location: Abu Dhabi
Brochure Price: Dhs 1695.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,695.00

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. 1,695/- which includes - Training Materials, Lunch & Refreshments.