EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

8406IM – Business English level intermediate
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
� Summary
This course is designed to help non-native speakers of English in the English section gain confidence
as they acquire business communication skills. Through a case situation, students will learn to write
internal and external documents, considering language, structure, register, style and purpose. They
will also learn to adopt a suitable register in oral communication in a formal context.
� Objective
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have acquired all the competences to
communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in specific professional situations.
8406AM – Business English level advanced
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
� Summary
Today's professional world requires excellent business communication skills in English. In this
module, students will reach a high degree of language accuracy, and will gain ease in using written
and spoken business terminology for a variety of professional contexts. Through case situations,
students will learn to participate effectively in meetings, give formal business presentations, and
produce an individual portfolio containing a range of business correspondence.
� Objective
Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to give business presentations
and write business documents using accurate and appropriate grammar, register and style. They will
also be able to participate actively in a formal business meeting.
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