American Business English

This confidential Q.E.T.S online instruction course in American Business English includes a password protected personal Study Center, a study plan, daily lessons, the regular exchange of email messages and telephone sessions with your ESL Instructor, which can be scheduled during the workday, in the evenings, and on weekends. * All instruction is provided in English by a certified teacher with many years of classroom and online teaching experience in industry and education.

This service is designed to meet your specific communication needs as a manager, supervisor, or technician who speaks English as a second language by providing instruction in the grammar, writing, and presentation skills that are necessary for success in any industry work environment.

The program objectives will vary according to your immediate needs, but generally focus on the English grammar, business writing, team facilitation, and group presentation skills necessary for personal productivity and success on the job.

Targeted areas may include the specialized vocabulary, writing styles, and project management communication skills needed for specific technical fields or type of industry.

	You will be assigned a password protected personal Study Center at Q.E.T.S.
	Your ESL Instructor will develop a course Study Plan that will help you achieve your personal goals.
	The ESL Instructor will maintain monthly calendar pages with your Study Schedule.
	You will receive daily Lessons that reinforce course objectives, assist you in the identification of weak skill areas, and help you master new English language skills.
	Practice activities will be posted for each new lesson. These will include both textbook assignments and job specific skill building exercises.
	Vocabulary activities will be posted for each lesson along with flash card files and crossword puzzles to help you master new words and phrases.
	Your progress will be monitored throughout the course with lesson quizzes. The Quiz page provides instructions for completing these activities.
	After every quiz, the ESL Instructor will post feedback on your performance on the Analysis page.
	Review activities will be posted that will help you focus on those skills that need more work.
	Links will be provided for Online follow-up and enrichment activities on the Internet.
	Study materials required for this course are posted on the study Tools page along with links to other useful resources.

Your satisfaction and success in industry will be the primary means of evaluating the effectiveness of this course. Completion of the unit exercises from the textbook will also provide a quantitative measure of your progress.

Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English

Focused especially to fit the needs of ESL students, this handbook for communicating in business situations describes a wide variety of business writings, and recommends appropriate styles and formats for each.

Optional ESL Dictionary

The Newbury House Dictionary of American English with CD-ROM

Developed by English Language teaching professionals, this book is a valuable reference text for all learners of American English language and culture. It includes a CD-ROM electronic reference tool with a pronunciation guide, hundreds of drawings, and many full-color photos.

** The textbook and recommended ESL Dictionary listed are not included in the course fee. Click on the illustrations above to purchase these books used or new through the Internet.

Includes a password protected personal Study Center, daily lessons, the regular exchange of email messages, online instant messaging, online live instruction sessions, and telephone calls from your ESL Instructor. *

* Telephone calls from the ESL Instructor are available for students living in the continental United States of America only.

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