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Business English with TOEIC Preparation |
Business English with TOEIC Preparation is designed for students who already have well developed English language skills, but want to refine these skills to help themselves improve their career prospects, and use English more effectively in the workplace. Students will improve their language skills through studying a range of stimulating topics which people involved in international commerce encounter regularly. They will also undertake intensive TOEIC preparation because this test is used by many large companies around the world as a measure of English proficiency in their recruitment process.
Classroom activities give students an opportunity to use English to carry out tasks they would have to perform on a daily basis when working for companies with an international focus. These include discussing a range of issues in meetings, reading newspaper articles, writing different types of business correspondence and working in groups to solve a variety of common business problems. Students also examine in depth each of the 7 parts of the TOEIC test and carry out a range of activities designed to help them develop the skills necessary to maximize their test scores.
Course Structure:
Business English with TOEIC Preparation is divided into twelve weeks. Students can choose to do all or just one. Students have two contact hour study options. They may choose to enroll in the 20 student-teacher contact hours a week (4 hours a day) course, consisting of 9 hours per week of Business English classes and 11 hours per week of TOEIC preparation classes, or the more intensive 25 student-teacher contact hours a week (5 hours a day) course, consisting of 11 hours per week of Business English classes and 14 hours per week of TOEIC preparation classes. A course outline and sample timetable are provided below:
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
1 |
Students examine
the importance of brand management. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
2 |
Important
issues associated with travel in a global economy are examined. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
3 |
Students learn
about the importance of understanding the Organisation and establishing
and maintaining good relationships when doing business internationally. |
4 |
Students
learn how to assess and manage change in the business world. |
5 |
Students examine
issues and attitudes toward money. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
6 |
Students learn
important issues related to advertising to achieve success. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
7 |
Students examine
how to successfully do business across cultures. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
8 |
Important issues
influencing recruitment and qualities in obtaining employment are
examined. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
9 |
Students examine
globalization issues. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
10 |
Students learn
the importance of quality control and maintenance. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
11 |
Students examine
a range of issues related to ethics. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
12 |
Students look
at important qualities of good leadership. Students participate in a variety of TOEIC test preparation classes. Students complete one TOEIC reading and listening practice test. |
Entry Requirements
There are three ways students can enter this course. 1) Students who wish to enroll in Business English with TOEIC Preparation from ICQA’s General English Intensive/Course will have to be studying at intermediate level for a minimum of four weeks and achieve two 75s in their Friday tests to meet the English Language entry requirements. 2) For those entering from outside ICQA or overseas, they will need to provide evidence that their English proficiency is at an IELTS score of 4.5 or 3) sit for our placement test, do a listening test and pass a speaking test, before they are accepted into this course.
The minimum academic requirement for entering this course is the completion of year 12 or equivalent.
For further information about this course, and other English language test scores which can be used to meet the entry requirements, please contact ICQA.
Assessment
The course assessment will be both formative and cumulative, based on a series of assessment items presented and undertaken over the duration of the course. Participation in class activities such as roll plays and case studies will also be assessed. The assessment tasks will be varied in form and focus so as to cater for differences in individual learning styles. Corresponding performance assessment criteria will be established and presented to students at the outset of the course, so that students understand completely the criteria for assessment. The main assessment tools will be a weekly business/grammar test, a weekly writing task, and a TOEIC practice test in both reading and listening together with a speaking assessment based on teacher observations during role plays, discussions and case studies.
Indicative Course-Related Fees for Business English with TOEIC Preparation:
Enrolment Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $3,540.00 for 12 weeks (25 hours/week)
$3,240.00 for 12 weeks (20 hours/week)
Resource Fee: $120.00 for 12 weeks
Text Book Rental Deposit: $50.00 (This is to be fully refunded when the textbook is returned to the college in good condition at the end of the course)*The course fees will not change during the student’s course.
Please note that students wishing to sit for the official TOEIC exam at the conclusion of this course will be responsible for all costs associated with taking the official exam. The cost of the IELTS exam if taken in Brisbane is $155.00.
Course Starting Dates:Week 1: 11 January 2010
Week 2: 18 January 2010
Week 3: 25 January 2010
Week 4: 1 February 2010
Week 5: 8 February 2010
Week 6: 15 February 2010
Week 7: 22 February 2010
Week 8: 1 March 2010
Week 9: 8 March 2010
Week 10: 15 March 2010
Week 11: 22 March 2010
Week 12: 29 March 2010Facilities
There is free internet access for students anytime from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays. Wireless internet is also available for those students who want to use their own notebook computer within the premises of ICQA. Students can use any of our audio-visual equipments and selected materials to study independently after school. Students can also borrow books from our mini library at reception to practice their reading skills. Fridges and microwaves are also provided for students’ convenience.
CRICOS Provider Code: 01351B
July 2010
