Course Overview
Through practical activities, case studies, and authentic materials, you’ll develop the linguistic competencies necessary to excel as a translator, localizer, or interpreter in diverse business settings.
The course is conducted entirely in English to strengthen your immersion in the language and prepare you for professional contexts where English is the lingua franca of global business.
Course Structure
The course is structured into five thematic units that progressively build your knowledge and skills in business English. Each unit includes theoretical concepts, practical applications, individual and group activities, and assessments designed to develop your linguistic competencies in authentic business contexts.
Course Duration
4 months total
5 units with 3 topics per unit plus the final project
Unit 1: Business Communication & Ethics
Weeks 1-3
- Week 1: Business Communication Styles
- Week 2: Presentation Skills in Business Contexts
- Week 3: Ethics and Integrity in Business
Unit 2: Legal & Financial Frameworks
Weeks 4-6
- Week 4: Legal Language in Business
- Week 5: Financial Terminology & Reporting
- Week 6: Business Regulations & Compliance
Unit 3: Production & Quality Processes
Weeks 7-9
- Week 7: Specifications & Technical Documentation
- Week 8: Production Processes & Project Management
- Week 9: Quality Management Systems
Unit 4: People & Relationships
Weeks 10-12
- Week 10: Teamwork & Intercultural Competency
- Week 11: Internal Corporate Communications
- Week 12: Leadership & Performance Management
Unit 5: Global Business & Technology
Weeks 13-15
- Week 13: International Business Documentation
- Week 14: Digital Business Tools & Technology
- Week 15: Business Innovation & Adaptation to Change
Final “Show & Tell” Project
Weeks 16-18
- Week 16: Group & Topic Selection
- Week 17: Finalize the Presentation and the Report
- Week 18: Peer Evaluation
Weekly Workflow
These course contents are designed to be worked through week by week. You’re encouraged to work through about a page per day. You can conclude each week by completing the main assignment associated with the topic.
The weekly outlines are written as if the course has two two-hour class meetings each week. You could follow that workflow as well.
📥 Download this Content
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🤖 GAI Study Prompts
Copy the downloaded content and try it with these prompts:
- “Help me create a study schedule for this 17-week course”
- “Explain how these units build on each other progressively”
- “What skills from Unit 1 will I need for success in Unit 5?”
- “Create a checklist of competencies I should track throughout the course”
Next: Learn about the Final Project - the capstone “Show & Tell” experience that demonstrates your ability to use business English.