For better or for worse, English is the lingua franca of international business, diplomacy and academia. The number of degree programmes with English as the medium of instruction is growing, even in countries where English is not the first language. Almost sixty percent of content on the web is in English. More and more multinational companies are introducing English as a common corporate language, in a bid to improve collaboration across geographically diverse locations.
Anyone who uses English to get by in their daily life has ownership of Global English, not just native speakers. Our approach to teaching Business English reflects this reality.
Business English develops rapidly as technology changes the way we communicate. As videoconferencing replaces face-to-face meetings, learners need to adopt new language strategies for effective business communication.
English is now spoken by a quarter of the world’s population. It now belongs to the world and increasingly to non-native speakers – who today far outnumber native speakers.
Having a command of English will greatly increase your opportunities for a career in the international world of business. This course is ideal for you if you mainly need to use English at work or in a business environment.
“You live a new life for every language you speak. If you know only one language, you live only once.” – Czech Proverb