Study Guide

Objective

Students will be proficient in the basics of English for business and working life using spoken and written English.

Content

Communication in working life and customer service
Education and study
Applying for work
Business Communication
Company presentation

Location and time

8.1-23.4.2024

Materials

Isaacs, C., Pesso, P., Rasimus, R., Rönkä, I. (2022). Eye for Business. Edita Publishing Oy.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus ja itsenäinen opiskelu

Employer connections

Suullinen yritysesittely työelämäjakson jälkeen

Exam schedules

23.4.2024
Kaksi uusintakertaa syksyllä 2024

Student workload

60 h lähiopetusta, 70 h itsenäistä opiskelua

Content scheduling

Communicating with style
Career in business
Business basics
Writing in business/Purchasing process
Describing business trends
News item presentations
Networking
Meetings and negotiations, memo, and minutes
Corporate social responsibility
Company presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to explain in their own words and fluently compensate for any lack of vocabulary as well as being able to use business and working life terminology accurately. They are able to communicate in demanding situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to express themselves in a different way if necessary and use business and working life terminology somewhat accurately. The students are able to communicate clearly in key situations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use basic business and working life vocabulary so that their message is communicated. They are able to communicate understandably in simple routine situations.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages