The EASB Certificate in Business English (CBE) is a course registered with the Council for Private Education, Ministry of Education. It is specially designed to prepare students for entry into the degree programmes offered by our university partners. It comprises of two components, namely:
• Basic English Training for Entry into Degree Programme (BETEDP) (3 months)
• English Training for Entry into Degree Programme (ETEDP) - Intermediate, Upper - Intermediate & Advanced levels (6 months)
To provide students with a firm foundation for a strong competence and command of the English language to help them progress smoothly through their degree course studies; To focus on reinforcing grammar points; To build a wider vocabulary bank covering both social and business terms; To give students an understanding of business terms, and the ability to learn complex tertiary level business subjects; To build confidence and public speaking skills; To equip students with the ability to engage in conversations, discussions, arguments and expression of opinions; To enhance students’ writing skills; To equip students with the ability to write summaries and reports accurately; To provide real mastery of English as an effective tool for communication in everyday life and business situations in a supportive learning environment.