Business Skills: business-themed conversations
Your profile
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You are looking for an opportunity to practice and hone your English skills as an overall;
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You want to improve your professional English and gain or refine common skills in this area;
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You are looking for a safe space where you can speak free of judgment and get valuable feedback.
The course
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8-week course
(September 30th–November 18th)
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Mondays, 6:15–7:30 PM (GMT-3) via Zoom
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From 4 to 6 participants
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Recommended level: upper-intermediate (B2)
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R$550 (2x 275)
The syllabus is centered around activities and skills which are common to most professional contexts. Below you will find a suggested course program (which can be adjusted according to the group’s preferences):
Lessons 1 and 2 - introducing yourself professionally
Lessons 3 and 4 - meetings
Lessons 5 and 6 - emails / communication in the workplace
Lessons 7 and 8 - small talk and networking
We will work on the same topic for two weeks. In the first lesson, we will delve into the material we read, watched or listened to and have a discussion. In the second lesson, we will focus on a task which aims at analyzing and practicing a skill required in professional contexts.
What I offer
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Authentic: I make use of authentic materials in my lessons. These are texts which have been written in English for speakers of the language. These materials connect learners with the English-speaking community and broaden their knowledge not only of the language but the world as well.
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Reactive: the language we study isn’t pre-selected or prescribed–on the contrary, my goal is to help you fill in gaps in your knowledge. This means we’re going to study aspects of the language (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation…) that are necessary to you.
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Relevant: our discussions will typically revolve around your experiences and your views on the world. Also, the feedback I give you is based on your needs, wants and specific context.
What I expect from you
This is a flipped course. This means you will be assigned an asynchronous task each week so as to prepare for our meetings. These tasks are mandatory and part of the course workload, so make sure to consider this extra time (from 30 to 60 minutes a week) you will spend on these tasks.
I believe in teaching that is authentic, reactive, and relevant:
The syllabus
Cristina Schünemann
Desde que mudei de setor no trabalho no ano passado, o uso de inglês é uma demanda para comunicação diária e há exigência de um nível muito formal. Minha necessidade atual do inglês no trabalho tem a especificidade do "Business English". Por isso, ter realizado o curso com a Bruna Passos foi extremamente proveitoso, pois além da oportunidade que tive de interagir com colegas em discussões guiadas por ela, simulando situações de trabalho, tenho acesso aos materiais que a Bruna enviava antes da aula e também os que produzíamos durante as aulas durante a interação, e eu uso esses materiais para consulta no meu trabalho cotidianamente. Ao final do curso, a Bruna enviou um feedback bem personalizado e com excelentes indicações de materiais para eu seguir aprimorando meu uso do inglês, o que demonstra sua dedicação e atenção específica a cada aluno, mesmo que a aula seja em grupo. Recomendo muito esse curso para quem busca praticar e aperfeiçoar seu inglês!
