Elsje Jacobs

Week 1: Introductions and Needs Assessment

• Introduce yourself and get to know the students.

• Conduct a needs assessment to understand their language proficiency levels, goals, and specific business English needs.

Week 2: Business Communication Skills

• Focus on essential communication skills for the workplace, such as making introductions, small talk, and networking.

Week 3: Writing Emails and Business Correspondence

• Teach students how to write professional emails, letters, and other business documents.

Week 4: Business Vocabulary and Terminology

• Introduce industry-specific vocabulary and common business terminology.

Week 5: Presentations and Meetings

• Practice giving effective presentations and participating in meetings.

Week 6: Negotiation and Persuasion

• Teach language and strategies for negotiation and persuasion in a business context.

Week 7: Cross-cultural Communication

• Discuss cultural differences in business communication and strategies for effective cross-cultural interactions.

Week 8: Business Case Studies and Role-plays

• Analyze real-life business case studies and engage in role-plays to practically apply language skills.

Week 9: Job Interviews and CVs/Resumes

• Focus on interview preparation, CV/resume writing, and job-related language.

Week 10: Final Projects and Review

• Students work on a final business-related project to demonstrate their language proficiency.

• Review key language points and provide feedback on progress throughout the course.

Week 1: Introduction and Greetings

• Introduce yourself and get to know the students.

• Teach basic greetings, introductions, and language for personal information exchange.

Week 2: Everyday Conversation

• Focus on practical language for everyday situations, such as ordering food, asking for directions, and making phone calls.

Week 3: Grammar Basics

• Introduce fundamental grammar topics like verb tenses (present, past, future), articles, and sentence structures.

Week 4: Vocabulary Expansion

• Teach a variety of vocabulary related to common themes like family, hobbies, travel, etc.

Week 5: Listening and Speaking Skills

• Practice listening comprehension through audio exercises and conversational activities to improve speaking fluency.

Week 6: Reading Comprehension

• Develop reading skills through engaging texts and comprehension exercises.

Week 7: Writing Skills

• Focus on writing techniques, including sentence construction, paragraph development, and basic essays or emails.

Week 8: Cultural Topics

• Explore cultural aspects of English-speaking countries, customs, and traditions.

Week 9: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• Introduce common idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs to enhance language proficiency.

Week 10: Final Projects and Review

• Students work on a final project, such as a presentation, creative writing, or role-play to demonstrate language skills.

• Review key language points and provide feedback on progress throughout the course.

Week 1: Introduction and Icebreakers

• Introduce the course objectives and online learning tools.

• Engage students in icebreaker activities to foster a supportive learning community.

Week 2: Everyday Conversation Skills

• Teach essential language for everyday situations, such as greetings, introductions, and small talk.

Week 3: Casual Conversations and Socializing

• Focus on language for making plans, giving invitations, and discussing interests and hobbies.

Week 4: Conversations in Public Places

• Cover language for ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions in public settings.

Week 5: Discussing Past Experiences

• Introduce past tense verb forms for talking about personal experiences and events.

Week 6: Expressing Future Plans

• Teach future tense verb forms and vocabulary to discuss future plans and aspirations.

Week 7: Making Suggestions and Giving Advice

• Practice language for making suggestions and offering advice in various scenarios.

Week 8: Talking about Travel and Culture

• Explore language related to travel, cultural experiences, and describing places.

Week 9: Navigating Challenging Conversations

• Discuss strategies for handling disagreements, expressing opinions, and handling misunderstandings.

Week 10: Final Projects and Review

• Students work on final conversational projects to apply language skills in practical situations.

• Review key language points and provide feedback on progress throughout the course.