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Business English Brochure

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Business English Brochure


move your american
english forward with elc

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Table of contents

4 benefits of business english 6 Courses

8 ACTIVITIES & ACCOMMODATIONS 10 COURSES FOr LOCAL BUSINESSES

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Welcome to ELC...
Founded in 1978, ELC is proud of offering successful English programs for over 35 years

The English Language Center has been dedicated to providing English programs of
the highest quality to international students since 1978. Business English Course
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By employing highly qualified and dedicated instructors and by utilizing a dynamic and Location:
comprehensive curriculum, ELC provides the perfect environment for rapid language ELC Boston - Executive Center offers
improvement. ELC also offers students extensive support services to ensure that their stay in year-round group and individual
the United States is culturally as well as educationally enriching. instruction
ELC Los Angeles & ELC Santa
Barbara - offer year-round individual
Why Choose Business English at ELC Boston
instruction
Our Great Location Many Extras: Level requirement: Intermediate to
ELC Boston is located in the upscale Business English student calendar Advanced
Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the heart Executive Center including Group 5 class size: Maximum 5
of downtown Boston conference rooms and business students
lounge Group 5 age requirement:
Our Business English Teachers:
Private or closed group instruction Minimum of 25 years old or by
Native speakers
available for local businesses,
Highly experienced in TEFL approval of the Director
colleges, universities, companies and
hospitals (on-site or off-site) Dates: Year-round
University degrees
Duration: 2-4 week session
Comprehensive business experience English for Specific Purposes
Advanced business degrees available for private or closed group
instruction
Business English Courses
Strong Academics: Individual customizable Business
Offered
Dynamic and comprehensive English courses available in Boston, Group 5 Intensive
curriculum Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara Group 5 Semi-Intensive
Small class size Group 5 Combination English
Our Memberships:
High level of personal attention Individual Business English
IALC, ALTO, NAFSA, AAIEP,
Teacher mentorship (LA, Boston & Santa Barbara)
TESOL, MATSOL, CATESOL
Note: Group 5 courses are offered in
Our Top Accreditation: Boston only
ACCET

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Benefits of
Business English
at ELC

Pre-course Needs Personal Attention Contemporary,


Assessment The Director and the Director of Courses Comprehensive
An extensive pre-course needs meet with each Business English student Curriculum
assessment is sent with each course upon arrival and then frequently during ELCs Business English curriculum was
confirmation to ensure that we are their program to make sure that all updated in 2013 to provide students
meeting each students specific Business aspects of their program are meeting with the most up-to-date textbooks,
English needs and goals. expectations. materials, and information for the ever-
evolving global workplace.

Small Class Size Qualified Instructors Presentation Practice


The 5-student maximum class size ELCs Business English Instructors Students will hone their presentation
allows instructors to focus on each are trained ESL Instructors with skills by presenting a topic to the
individual student and provide comprehensive business experience and class and the administrative staff
personalized instruction and feedback. advanced Business degrees. at the end of the course. Teachers
and administrators provide valuable
feedback to each student.

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PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS


Air France Civile Merck Shell Oil
Air Liquide Fianco Ministry of Siemens Corporation
Akomag Consulting French Ministry of Commerce Education-Canada Sony Corporation
Banco Bradesco SA Grupo Telares Maracay Mitsubishi Co. Sumitomo Bank, Ltd.
Banco de la Republica GTE Mitsui Swift Armor
Banco de Republica Colmbia Hewlett Packard Moscow State University Tayo-Kobe Bank
Banco Multiplic SA Hilton Hotels MTV Italy Techint SA
BASF Ludwigshafen Hitachi Group Muresis Tekeda Chemical Industries
Brahma Honda National Bank of Kuwait Tokyo Electron Limited
Cambio 16 Howland SA Nippon Steel United Gulf Management, Inc.
Centinela Hospital IBM Olivetti SPA United Technologies Carrier
Citibank KPMG Oxfam Universitat Oberto de Catalunya
Coca Cola Lotus Peat Marwick Vattenfall Hydropower AB
Corpoven Lufthansa Pequiven
Credit Suisse Lyonnaise Des Eaux Dumez Price Waterhouse & Coopers
Ecole Nationale de lAviation Mercedes Benz Schlumberger Surenco SA

Flexibility and Variety Business English Ideal Location


With a number of different Business Student Calendar ELC Boston is located in downtown
English courses (part-time, ELC publishes a special activities (Beacon Hill), the bustling center of
full-time, group instruction, individual calendar for Business English students, commerce and government in one of
instructions, and private lessons). We which gives them the opportunity to the largest and prosperous cities in the
are sure to have a course that meets apply the Business English skills they are United States.
your needs. learning in the classroom in an informal
setting outside the classroom as well.

Business English Lounge Daily Comforts Lunch With Teachers


Relax in the lounge with your classmates ELC provides each executive with free and Staff
where you can peruse business journals, coffee and tea daily as well as access Enjoy a catered lunch with teachers and
check your email with free wifi, chat to the leading business journals and staff at the end of your program.
with your instructor, or review material newspapers.
before class.

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Courses
Business English Courses have a proven record helping experienced professionals and
executives learn English precisely and efficiently.

BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES HOW EACH BUSINESS ENGLISH CLASS


SAMPLE TIMETABLE FITS INTO THE TIMETABLE

Time Section Monday - Friday COURSE LESSONS / WEEK SECTION / TIME

9:00 - 10:40 A Class


Group 5 35 group lessons of
A-D
Intensive English Business English per week
10:40 - 11:00 BREAK

11:00 - 12:40 B Class Group 5 20 group lessons of


A&B
Semi-Intensive English Business English per week

12:40 - 1:40 LUNCH


20 group lessons of
Group 5 A & B (group),
1:40 - 3:20 C Class Business English per week +
Combination C & D (individual)
15 individual lessons per week

3:20 - 3:30 BREAK


Individual 35 individual lessons of
A-D
Buisness English Business English
3:30 - 4:20 D Class

Ana Carolina Conde,


Brazil

My goals were to improve my business English and help me to overcome my shyness of speaking a foreign language.
I accomplished my goal through successful teacher-student interaction. In addition, ELC is known worldwide and in a
great location - Boston downtown!

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Sample schedule for Group 5 courses

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3


Intercultural Understanding Intercultural Understanding Intercultural Understanding
Recognize cultural information useful for Discuss students culture and Explore the global dimension of business
business travel. explore how culture affects business and the effects of globalization in
communication. business.
Business Across Cultures
Review case studies and take part Meeting Skills Brand Management
in simulations based on cultural Improve meeting skills by reviewing case Learn how to utilize your brand with
expectations. Improve language studies, studying key language, and techniques including; writing a successful
expansion by learning common taking part in mock business meetings. sales letter, the importance of product
expressions and idioms. development, and common business
Presentation Skills
metaphors.
Contextual General Business English Learn techniques for effective business
Focus on the importance of presentation introductions. Presentation Skills
entrepreneurism using mock interviews, Focus on creating a clear outline prior to
vocabulary, and business grammar. a business presentation and the how to
incorporate non-verbal communication
E-Business
successfully into a business presentation.
Discuss the importance of technology
in business including how to improve
business email communication skills.
Presentation Skills
Learn how to effectively introduce your
company in a business presentation.

DAY 4 DAY 5
Studying Business English at ELC
will rapidly improve your Business
English skills and lead you on a path Intercultural Understanding Intercultural Understanding
to professional success. In addition Study the importance of hospitality Learn how to become more culturally
across cultures. aware when taking part in business
to strengthening your English
meetings and negotiations.
language skills, our lessons will help Corporate Entertaining
you achieve professional confidence Take part in scenarios and fluency CV Writing
in the following areas: exercises to help to become more adept Practice writing a CV in English and learn
at corporate entertaining. about the differences between CVs and
Management resumes.
Telephone Skills
Human resources
Improve business telephone skills by Public Relations
Negotiation focusing on accent reduction and taking Study the power of media, social
Strategic planning part in practice business calls. networking, and mission statements
Project management using role-plays and problem solving
Presentation Skills
Resume writing strategies.
Learn how to analyze your audience for
Interview skills a more effective presentation and how Presentation Skills
Written communication to successfully incorporate visual aids to Focus on the importance of sequencing
Verbal communication enhance your presentation. and timing in a business presentation.

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Learning Beyond
the Classroom
Business English students have many opportunities to reach their learning goals outside
of the classroom as well. ELC offers executive specific activities and accommodations
that complement the lesson being learned in the classroom providing students with
comprehensive learning and exceptional success.

Business English Student sample calendar


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Seminar: Networking Social: Boston Beer Campus Tour: Company Visit: Happy Hour in the Optional New York
Using Speaking Meet and greet at Company MIT Sloan School Innovation Hub South End Trip (extra fee):
to Powerfully Get ELC Boston
Clients

Free Day: Seminar: Lecture Series: Campus Tour: Company Visit: Happy Hour at Goodbye!
Explore Boston Discover Five Easy How to Launch a Harvard Business Tripadvisor Museum of Fine Arts
Steps to Find Top Seed Round School Boston
Outsourcing Talent
and Get Great Results

Sample Calendar Activity Descriptions:


Networking Social: The Networking Social gives students an opportunity to meet each other as well as other ELC students and ELC staff. Students with a particular interest in
a field may also be introduced to professionals in that field.

Company Visit: Students will get the opportunity to visit local-area businesses and decisions-makers in those businesses.

Campus Tour: Business English students will visit local business schools that provide high-quality and exclusive MBA programs.

Lecture Series: The ELC lecture series is designed to educate Business English students on topics of interest that are relevant to their educational and career ambitions. Special
guests may be invited to speak.

Seminar: ELC will arrange attendance to locally hosted seminars that are designed for professionals to learn about and develop skills that will help them meet their educational
and professional goals.

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Accommodations and services


Executive Homestay ESL Townhouse Apartments Copley House Apartments
At ELC, we consider the homestay ESL Townhouse offers private, independent, Copley House is located in beautiful
accommodation to be one of the most city-center, studio apartments suitable for townhouses of the historic Back Bay area of
important services we offer. To most one or two people booking together. Private Boston. Private apartments include a study
students, their homestay experience is as apartments include study area, kitchen with area, kitchen with dining area, bathroom
significant as their academic experience. dining area, bathroom and full furnishings. and full furnishings. Copley House is located
Offered year-round ESL Townhouse is located in walking a few steps from Copley Square and the
distance to museums, community gardens, Prudential Center.
Single room
world-renowned business schools. Available June-September
Breakfast or half-board
Free wi-fi available Available year-round Large room with one double bed
Private bathrooms (supplemental charge) Large room with one double bed or two Fully equipped kitchen, dining area,
30-45 minutes by public transportation single beds bathroom
Laundry facilities on-site Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, Free wi-fi
bathroom 20 minutes by public transportation
Free wi-fi Laundry facilities on-site
20 minutes by public transportation
Laundry facilities on-site

Alternative Accommodations - The ELC Housing Coordinator can find short-term apartment rentals for students as well as make
hotel reservations as needed.

VIP Airport transfers - Our experienced chauffeurs greet our executive students upon their arrival to Boston and escort them
from the airport to their accommodation by private transfer (supplemental charge).

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Individual
Executive Courses
ELC is pleased to offer customized instruction for business professionals looking to
achieve industry or discipline specific goals.

Individual and specialized instruction is available at ELC Los Angeles, Boston and
Santa Barbara

Individual Courses Sergio Cortes,


Individual courses are designed to suit specific Brazil
needs in terms of course length and content as
well as offer a great deal of personal attention.
In the Individual Executive course, students
ELC has an exceptional methodology and excellent teachers
for businesspeople. We focused on learning new vocabulary,
can request a special emphasis on a particular reading magazines, articles, newspapers, listening to audio
language skill or area of expertise. If students blogs and podcasts and watching videos. All of these related
have special learning requirements (English for
Specific Purposes), ELC will develop a custom
program to suit their needs and goals which
to business. As a result my English improved rapidly.

will enhance their professional success.

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Clients who prefer one-on-one individual Our students will gain industry specific Lessons for individuals or groups
instruction can choose to focus on English knowledge relevant to their careers as a Industry and discipline-focused
for a Specific Purpose with their instructor. professional. We offer our students: professional development for employee
Areas of expertise include: groups
Pre-course assessments, which allow ELC
Administration to develop the most effective lessons for Quality-conscious, highly efficient, and
Aviation each individual extremely flexible lessons
Hospitality & Tourism
Lessons tailored to our students Post-course follow-up and continued
Journalism
individual professional needs online training (via skype) upon request
Law
Training for a wide variety of industries
Medicine
and disciplines
Science

English for Specific Purposes is also available to closed groups.

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Benefits of working with ELC

EXPERIENCE
ELC has taught English for over 35 years and
has worked with hundreds of well-known

Courses On-Site and at organizations to enhance their employees


English skills

ELC for Local Businesses


ELC can assist in enhancing your organizations success through
providing your employees with comprehensive, dynamic,
customized English instruction and professional development
programs.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
ELC assesses our clients learning needs
Local Business Training local clients of prior to developing their program and offers
FactFile elc include one-on-one and small group instruction
Levels: Beginner-Advanced Boston Bruins Professional Hockey Team
Dates: Available year-round The Boston Conservatory
Duration: Customizable Boston Scientific Group

Local clients Cirque du Soleil

Businesses/companies Consulate of Brazil


Colleges and universities Government Agencies
Healthcare providers Los Angeles Lakers SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
Locations Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. ELC can customize individual or group
instruction so that every client reaches their
Los Angeles
learning goals
Boston
Santa Barbara Christina Nueno,
Spain
Course options
Business English
General English

I live in Barcelona
and most of my
English for a Specific Purpose clients are foreign
people wanting to
Type of instruction
buy a house in Barcelona. Having a proper FLEXIBILITY
Individual (customized) instruction
and high level of English is a necessity for The program can be designed to
Small group (customized) instruction
my success. I liked very much my classes at accommodate the date, time and location
Clients have the option to join ELC classes ELC because it was a mix of conversation, that is most convenient for our clients and
or participate in their own customized
program developed specifically to meet
their needs and goals.
grammar and business experience.
your empolyees

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