Business English

Business English

In this course, you will develop practical skills in professional English by working on real-life business situations You will learn through real case studies, role-play activities, and group work, helping you build confidence and effective communication for the international workplace.

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Introduction

Fonctionnement

Pédagogie

Présentation

Approche communicativeLa place de l'erreur classe flexibleJeux de rôle Mise en situation

Asma ZAIRIFormatrice Indépendante et fondatrice de ThumbsUp Together

Ordinateurs-tablettes

Evaluations

Usage très limité pour favoriser les travaux de groupe et eviter toute source de distraction

Contrôle continueTravaux de groupe / projets Partiels ?

Introduction

Test de positionnement- Cambridge

Ces tests d'anglais, conçus par l'Université de Cambridge sont un excellent moyen d'évaluer votre anglais et de situer votre niveau selon le Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL). Remarque : Ces tests ne sont pas des examens de Cambridge English et l'indication de niveau obtenue à l'issue du test est approximative.

Introduction

Test de positionnement- Cambridge

Selon le Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL)

Topic 1: Pédagogie

Pédagogie: La classe mutuelle

La classe mutuelle est un concept d'enseignement développé en 2015 par Vincent Faillet au lycée Dorian (Paris XI)

Elle offre aux élèves l’opportunité d’apprendre autrement, de sortir du cadre classique et de développer à la fois leur autonomie et leur sens de la coopération.

Index

Business Creation Project

Topic 2

Management

Topic 3

Company Organization

Topic 1

Marketing and Branding

Topic 4

Working Life

Topic 5

Topic 1 Company Organization

Describe a company, its departments, legal structures and key functions.

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Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.1 Company Profile

Activity 1

Read the texts and complete the tables

Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.1 Company Profile

Whole class feedback

Activity 2

Oral interaction

Topic 1 Company Organisation

Let's Practice

Part 1 – Productive Writing- Write A company profile of your internship company (or a chosen company) in English.

Part 2 – Group Discussion Work in pairs. Present your internship company to your partner and compare some of its main features.

Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.2 The functional organisation (Les Services)

Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.2 The functional organisation (Les Services)

Activity- Vocabulary

WOOCLAP

Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.3 Job Titles (Les Fonctions)

Part 1-Gist taskYou will hear 5 people talking about their work. Mach Their names (1-5) to their titles (a-e)

Activity- Listening

Part 2-Listening for detail Listen again to the recording and say who these people report to and what they are in charge of. Eg.: Ms Pinelli is in charge of the finance department. She reports to the CEO

Topic 1 Company Organisation

Case study

Organigram-Fill in the organigram using the the set of business cards

Info

Topic 1 Company Organisation

1.4 Job Types of legal structures

• a. A company that is owned and controlled by another compagny. • b. When two or more people join together to run a business. Each partner has an equal share in the net profits and losses of their business. • c. A company which owns and runs other companies. • d. One person who has complete control of the business and unlimited liability. • e. A type of company whose shares are not traded on the stock market. It usually has less than 50 people and the owner's liability is limited. • f. An organisation with social or artistic aims. • g. A company in the UK whose shares can be sold to the public. The shareholders are the owners and they elect the board of directors.

Match each type of structure (1-7) with a definition (a-g)

1. A private limited company (LTD) 2. A public limited company (PLC) 3. A non-profit organisation 4. A partnership 5. A parent company 6. A subsidiary 7. A sole trader / sole proprietor (self-employed)

Topic 1 Company Organisation

Games

Students work in small groups using a set of job/department cards Each student picks a card and describes the job/department using English sentences, but cannot say the name directly. Their partner listens carefully and guesses the correct job/department. Switch roles and continue until all cards have been used.

Times UP

Students work in small groups and use a set of identity cards. Each player picks a card without looking at it and places it on their forehead (so others can see). The student must then ask yes/no questions to the group in order to figure out who or what they are.

Guess Who

Let's have Fun

Topic 2 Business Creation Project

As a group, your task is to imagine and present a fictitious company. You will present the concept, services, structure, and key roles. This project allows you to apply your knowledge of how a business works and strengthen your skills in teamwork and public speaking.

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Topic 2 Business Creation Project

Topic 2 Business Creation Project

Topic 3 Management

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Topic 4 Marketing

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Quiz

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Activity3- Oral interaction

Answer the following questions in full sentences.

1. Which company has the highest turnover?
2. Which company employs the most people?
3. Which companies are strongly linked to sustainability in their mission or values?
4. Compare Apple and Microsoft: how do their values differ?
5. Compare Starbucks and McDonald’s: how do their missions reflect their approach to customers?
6. Which company do you think has the most innovative culture? Justify your answer with evidence from the texts.

Use linking phrases: “Unlike… / Both companies… / On the one hand… on the other hand… /whereas.../While...”