The Professional and Social English course runs in conjunction with the six levels offered in every EFL course.  It is for anyone who has completed the intermediate to advanced courses (Level 4, Level 5 or Level 6) and would like to continue with English, but does not want a strong academic focus.  

The Professional and Social English course is appropriate for upper-intermediate level as well as advanced level students. The course will focus on fluency i.e. using English in different social contexts as well as in the corporate and working environment.

Please refer to the course outcomes and course content for more detail.

Students will receive a certificate of competence in English for Professional and Social Purposes on successful completion of the course.

By the end of the course, the learner should be able to demonstrate ability to:

Dealing with business scenarios Small talk with co-workers Conversations around “the water cooler” How to keep a conversation going Content and etiquette in formal letters and emails Giving presentations on an innovative idea Selling your idea Seeking information by making enquiries Entertaining guests Communication at parties and in other social environments Meeting new people Idiomatic language and collocations in context Talking about current events

Working on extended speaking Networking The language to deal with differences of opinion Forming an argument Practising spontaneous speech with role plays or mock game shows Telephone skills Negotiating and bargaining skills Teamwork Chairing a meeting Conflict resolution Reaching agreements Playing an active role in group discussions