Day 1

Introduction & Professional Networking

– Icebreaker activities with a business twist (introducing yourself in a formal/professional context).
– Common phrases and expressions for networking, formal greetings, and small talk in business settings.
– Group discussion on typical business interactions in educational contexts (e.g., meetings, conferences).
– Role-plays for building rapport and confidence in speaking.

– Build confidence in formal introductions and greetings.
– Learn common networking phrases.
– Improve speaking fluency in professional contexts.

Day 2

Business Vocabulary & Writing Skills

– Vocabulary-building exercises focusing on business terms, email etiquette, and meeting jargon.
– Writing tasks such as formal emails, brief proposals, and internal memos for educational institutions.
– Grammar review emphasizing tone and style in professional writing.
– Peer editing sessions to refine written communication.

– Expand business-focused vocabulary.
– Write clearer, more professional emails and documents.
– Apply correct grammar and style in formal contexts.

Day 3

Effective Meetings & Presentations

– Listening exercises with audio/video clips simulating professional meetings.
– Practice leading and participating in meetings: setting agendas, clarifying action points, and giving feedback.
– Presentation skills workshop: structuring content, engaging the audience, using visual aids effectively.
– Pronunciation and intonation drills for public speaking.

– Conduct and participate effectively in meetings.
– Develop presentation skills with clear structure and audience engagement.
– Enhance pronunciation.

Day 4

Negotiations & Conflict Resolution

– Introduction to negotiation vocabulary and common phrases (e.g., making offers, counteroffers).
– Role-play scenarios simulating education-related negotiations (e.g., budgets, resource allocation).
– Strategies for conflict resolution and diplomatic language.
– Group feedback on communication style, tone, and approach.

– Strengthen negotiation skills with appropriate language.
– Learn to handle conflict resolution professionally.
– Refine diplomatic communication.

Day 5

Project-based Workshop & Course Reflection

– Participants collaborate in small groups to create a mini-business project or proposal relevant to their teaching context (e.g., planning a workshop, budgeting a school event).
– Presentations of these projects with peer feedback.
– Discussion of ongoing learning resources and strategies for continuous improvement in Business English.
– Final reflections and certification ceremony.

– Apply Business English skills in a practical project.
– Receive constructive feedback on presentations.
– Identify long-term growth strategies in Business English.