Business English - Module 1: Foundation Business English

Module 1: Foundational Business English (A2)

Target Audience: Business English Beginners

Module Focus: This module will equip you with the essential vocabulary and grammar needed to navigate basic business communication situations.

Topics Covered:

Lesson 1: Hello and Goodbye in the Business World
- Greetings and introductions (e.g., Good morning, How do you do? My name is…)
- Titles and professions (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr., Manager, Salesperson)
- Small talk (e.g., How are you today? Nice to meet you.)
- Taking leave (e.g., Goodbye, Have a nice day.)
Lesson 2: Numbers, Dates, and Time for Business
- Counting from 1 to 10 and beyond
- Ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, third)
- Writing dates (e.g., 04/02/2024, April 2nd, 2024)
- Telling time (e.g., It’s 9 o’clock. The meeting starts at 2 pm.)
- Days of the week and months of the year
Lesson 3: Following Instructions Clearly
- Giving simple instructions (e.g., Please open the file. Can you send the email?)
- Understanding and responding to instructions (e.g., Yes, of course. No problem.)
- Asking for clarification (e.g., Sorry, I don’t understand. Could you please repeat that?)
Lesson 4: Mastering the Alphabet and Pronunciation
- Recognizing and writing the letters of the alphabet (upper and lowercase)
- Basic pronunciation rules for vowels and consonants
- Numbers pronunciation
- Simple greetings and introductions with correct pronunciation
Lesson 5: Essential Business Verbs
- Common business verbs in present tense (e.g., discuss, negotiate, schedule, meet, plan)
- Using verbs for everyday business tasks (e.g., I am writing this email to confirm…)
- Short dialogues using business verbs (e.g., Can we discuss this later? Let’s schedule a meeting for tomorrow.)
Lesson 6: Email Etiquette for Business Success
- Email structure (e.g., Subject line, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature)
- Writing a clear and concise email message
- Using appropriate tone and language in a business email
- Attaching documents and replying to emails

Learning Activities:

Interactive dialogues: Role-playing greetings, introductions, and giving/receiving instructions.
Fill-in-the-blank exercises: Practicing vocabulary related to numbers, dates, time expressions, and business verbs.
Listening activities: Understanding business greetings, instructions, and short dialogues.
Pronunciation practice: Repeating after audio recordings and focusing on correct pronunciation of business vocabulary.
Email writing tasks: Composing short emails for various business purposes.

Assessment:

Short quizzes: Testing comprehension of vocabulary and grammar covered in each lesson.
Role-playing activities: Assessing ability to communicate effectively in basic business situations.
Email writing assignments: Evaluating understanding of business email etiquette and writing skills.

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