Course Descriptions for the Industry Specific English Courses

Business English 1 (Elementary)

1. CEFR Level: A1 to A2
2. Pre-requisite: None
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Result Elementary, Oxford University Press
     Student's Book - ISBN 978-0-19-474800-1
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This highly-communicative course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course helps students to communicate in English in real-life work situations. The target language and skills focus in each module have been carefully selected to ensure that students will be equipped with genuinely useful, transferable language and skills that they can take out of the classroom and use immediately in the workplace. As well as learning appropriate language for communicating externally - with clients or suppliers for example - students are also given the opportunity to practice in situations that take place within an organization, such as asking for help, giving updates and talking about schedules. The topics in each of the course modules have been chosen because of their relevance to modern business and the world of work and include Jobs, Products and Services, Departments, Teamwork and Schedules. Vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts with reference to authentic companies or organizations. Focus on Grammar is also a key element of each module, ensuring that students pay attention to accuracy as well as fluency.

Business English 2 (Pre-Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR A1/A2
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Result Pre-Intermediate, Oxford University Press
     Student's Book - 978-0-19-474809-4
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This highly-communicative course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course helps students to communicate in English in real-life work situations. The target language and skills focus in each unit have been carefully selected to ensure that students will be equipped with genuinely useful, transferable language and skills that they can take out of the classroom and use immediately in the workplace. As well as learning appropriate language for communicating externally - with clients or suppliers for example - students are also given the opportunity to practice in situations that take place within an organization, such as giving a report, making arrangements and taking part in meetings. The topics in each of the course modules have been chosen because of their relevance to modern business and the world of work and include Companies, New Products, Customer Service, Selling, Performance and Training. Vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts with reference to authentic companies or organizations. Focus on Grammar is also a key element of each module, ensuring that students pay attention to accuracy as well as fluency.

Business English 3 (Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B2
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR B1
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Result Intermediate, Oxford University Press
     Student's Book - ISBN 978-0-19-476800-9
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description:  This highly-communicative course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course helps students to communicate in English in real-life work situations. The target language and skills focus in each unit have been carefully selected to ensure that students will be equipped with genuinely useful, transferable language and skills that they can take out of the classroom and use immediately in the workplace. As well as learning appropriate language for communicating externally - with clients or suppliers for example - students are also given the opportunity to practice in situations that take place within an organization, such as informal meetings, job appraisals or social chat. The topics in each of the course modules have been chosen because of their relevance to modern business and the world of work and include Projects, Services and Systems, Security, Logistics and Innovation. Vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts with reference to authentic companies or organizations. Focus on Grammar is also a key element of each module, ensuring that students pay attention to accuracy as well as fluency.

Business English 4 (Upper Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: C1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR B2
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Result Intermediate, Oxford University Press
     Student's Book - ISBN 978-0-19-476809-2
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This highly-communicative course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course helps students to communicate in English in real-life work situations. The target language and skills focus in each unit have been carefully selected to ensure that students will be equipped with genuinely useful, transferable language and skills that they can take out of the classroom and use immediately in the workplace. As well as learning appropriate language for communicating externally - with clients or suppliers for example - students are also given the opportunity to practice in situations that take place within an organization, such as informal meetings, job appraisals or social chat. The topics in each of the course modules have been chosen because of their relevance to modern business and the world of work and include Motivation, Ethical Business, Outsourcing, Facts and Figures and Culture. Vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts with reference to authentic companies or organizations. Focus on Grammar is also a key element of each module, ensuring that students pay attention to accuracy as well as fluency.

Business English 5 (Advanced)

1. CEFR Level: C2
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR C1
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Result Advanced, Oxford University Press
     Student's Book - ISBN 978-0-19-476818-4
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This highly-communicative course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course helps students to communicate in English in real-life work situations. The target language and skills focus in each unit have been carefully selected to ensure that students will be equipped with genuinely useful, transferable language and skills that they can take out of the classroom and use immediately in the workplace. As well as learning appropriate language for communicating externally - with clients or suppliers for example - students are also given the opportunity to practice in situations that take place within an organization, such as informal meetings or social chat. The topics in each of the course modules have been chosen because of their relevance to modern business and the world of work and include Careers, Risk, Resources, Leadership and Values. Vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts with reference to authentic companies or organizations. Focus on Grammar is also a key element of each module, ensuring that students pay attention to accuracy as well as fluency.

Conversational English for Business 1 (Elementary)

1. CEFR Level: A1 to A2
2. Pre-requisite: None
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - None. The student is given access to Red Rock ELC's web-based resources. These resources are adapted from sections of Business Result Elementary.
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: None.
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course will help students master Key Expressions needed in exchanging information, socializing, telephoning, travel and meetings.

Conversational English for Business 2 (Pre-Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR A1-A2
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - None. The student is given access to Red Rock ELC's web-based resources. These resources are adapted from sections of Business Result Pre-Intermediate.
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: None.
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course will help students master Key Expressions needed in exchanging information, socializing, presenting and meetings.

Conversational English for Business 3 (Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B2
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR B1
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - None. The student is given access to Red Rock ELC's web-based resources. These resources are adapted from sections of Business Result Intermediate.
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: None.
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are
   intending to work in business).The course will help students master Key Expressions needed in exchanging information, socializing, attending meetings and presenting information.

Conversational English for Business 4 (Upper Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: C1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR B2
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - None. The student is given access to Red Rock ELC's web-based resources. These resources are adapted from sections of Business Result Upper Intermediate.
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: None.
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course will help students master Key Expressions needed in exchanging information, attending meetings, presenting information and socializing.

Conversational English for Business 5 (Advanced)

1. CEFR Level: C2
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR C1
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - None. The student is given access to Red Rock ELC's web-based resources. These resources are adapted from sections of Business Result Advanced.
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: None.
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course will help students master Key Expressions needed in attending meetings, presenting information, communicating by telephone and negotiating solutions to work-based issues.

Energy English

1. CEFR Level: A2 to B1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR A1
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - English for the Energy Industries: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals, Garnet Education
     Student's Book - ISBN 978-1-85-964911-4
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS (optional)
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: Energy English is a foundation course for employees in the oil, gas and petrochemicals industries. It is aimed at Elementary to Pre-Intermediate students who need to use technical and semi-technical language in the workplace. The course focuses on high-frequency vocabulary and structures used in the work environment, such as the language of safety, instructions, descriptions of equipment, processes and systems. The course will also help the student develop their language skills. Reading practice will exploit authentic texts that energy industry employees use on a day-to-day basis, such as instruction manuals. Speaking and listening skills will be developed in familiar contexts, such as describing and giving information about equipment and jobs, giving instructions and warnings and discussing workplace problems. Writing skills will be improved through the use of different text types, such as accident report forms, notes and instructions. If required, students can also be prepared for the BULATS exam as an integrated part of this course.

BULATS Preparation 1 (Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B1
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR A2-Level 2
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Benchmark, Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate,
     Cambridge University Press
   - Student's Book & CD-Rom (BULATS), ISBN 9780-5216-72849
   - Personal Study Book, ISBN 9780-5216-72863
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS Computer Test
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people who are already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to
   work in business).The course provides the necessary practical writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills as well as business vocabulary and grammar for
   people who need English in a business environment. Themes covered include Company Profiles, Production and Selling, Business Travel, Business Relationships, Finance, and Human Resources. For students who require a Business English qualification, the course also provides a thorough preparation
   for BULATS.

BULATS Preparation 2 ( Upper Intermediate)

1. CEFR Level: B2
2. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CEFR B1-Level 3b
3. Required resource(s) purchased by the student for use in this course:
   - Business Benchmark, Upper Intermediate, Cambridge University Press
   - Student's Book & CD-Rom (BULATS), ISBN 9780-5216-72894
   - Personal Study Book, ISBN 9780-5216-72917
4. Exam for which the student will be prepared at the completion of this course: BULATS Computer Test
5. Scheduled class time for live video-conferencing instruction: see Video Class Schedule.
6. Brief course description: This course is suitable for people who are already working in business and for pre-service students (people who are intending to work in business).The course provides the necessary practical writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills as well as business vocabulary and grammar for people who need English in a business environment. Themes covered include Human Resources, Marketing, Starting New Business Activities, Business Travel, New Technologies, Innovation and Change, and Customer relations. For students who require a Business English qualification, the course also provides a thorough preparation for BULATS.