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English for Professional Disciplines (Business, Commercial, Legal, and Finance)
$349.99
💼 English for Professional Disciplines (Business, Commercial, Legal, and Financial English)
This advanced course is designed for professionals, university students, and individuals who require high-level competency in specific, demanding professional and academic fields. It is aimed at students already holding a minimum proficiency of B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced) in general English.
Course Focus and Objectives 🎯
This program is intensive and topic-specific, focusing on the necessary linguistic precision for high-stakes environments.
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Linguistic Precision: Master the specialized vocabulary, terminology, and phrasing unique to each professional sector.
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Contextual Fluency: Develop the ability to read, comprehend, and produce complex documentation (contracts, reports, financial statements).
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Effective Communication: Enhance communication skills for meetings, negotiations, presentations, and formal written correspondence.
Detailed Course Modules 📚
The course is divided into four main sections, with overlapping linguistic skills emphasized throughout.
1. Business and Commercial English
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Vocabulary: Management structures, marketing strategies, international trade, supply chain, and HR terminology.
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Skills: Writing business proposals, handling complaints, delivering persuasive presentations, and leading effective meetings.
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Grammar Focus: Formal usage, passive voice, nominalization (turning verbs into nouns for a formal style).
2. Legal English (English for Lawyers)
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Vocabulary: Contract law, tort law, intellectual property, litigation, jurisdiction, liability, and remedies.
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Skills: Analyzing case studies, interpreting legal documents, drafting formal correspondence, and understanding common Latin terms (e.g., ad hoc, mutatis mutandis).
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Grammar Focus: Conditional clauses, complex sentence structures, and the use of archaic language (where applicable, e.g., hereby, hereinafter).
3. Financial English
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Vocabulary: Accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), capital markets, investment strategies, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), derivatives, and risk management.
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Skills: Understanding and discussing annual reports, analyzing financial news, and explaining complex financial products clearly.
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Grammar Focus: Statistical description, reporting figures, and clear explanation of processes (sequencing language).
4. Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication
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Focus: Bridging linguistic competence with professional application.
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Skills: Techniques for effective cross-cultural negotiation, handling sensitive topics, reaching consensus, and diplomatic language use.
Ideal Candidate Profile 👤
This course is best suited for:
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Law students and professionals seeking to work with international clients or firms.
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Finance and accounting specialists targeting multinational corporations.
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Business executives involved in global markets and international contracts.
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