Knowledge of the English language at a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The main objective is to achieve a good command of sector-specific language related to the financial sector and the business world.

By the end of the course, the student will have strengthened their Business English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and expanded their knowledge of various topics, such as human resources, marketing, branding, leadership, management, and cultural awareness.

The expected linguistic level is intermediate, B2 equivalent.

The course will focus on practical aspects in addition to the grammatical, syntactic, and lexical features of the English language through exercises targeting the four main skills (reading, listening, speaking, and, to some extent, writing).

The specific program will be structured around materials related to economic and financial topics, following the 12 learning units of the adopted textbook, which is an integral part of the course. Additionally, other specialized materials will be published online on Teams .

(A) D. Cotton, D. Falvey, S. Kent Market Leader Extra 3rd Ed. -INTERMEDIATE, Pearson, London UK, 2016 ISBN 9781408236956

(C) Murphy R; Essential Grammar in use with answers (4th ed.); Cambridge University Press; Cambridge UK 2016 ISBN 9781108868570

The course program applies equally to all students, as all attendees are considered enrolled. Supplementary handouts will be provided by the professor. Study materials and related activities will be available on a dedicated platform, which students will register for at the beginning of the course.

• The main methodological approach is the communicative approach, which considers language as an essential tool for communication, based on the integrated development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). When selecting and presenting texts, the composition of the class will be considered, fostering motivation and thus engaging students actively in the lesson and learning process through assignments, group work, lectures, and the use of technology.

  Class activities will include both written and oral exercises, aiming to develop the ability to manipulate the language at an intermediate level.

  Content and formal aspects, key themes, text types, and the context of authentic materials related to the fields of economics and sustainability will be highlighted.

  Multimedia resources (slides, online digital materials) will be used in the classroom.

• At the end of the course, students will be required to take a written test consisting of multiple-choice and open questions, completion exercises, reading comprehension, and a short written production. The test aims to assess the understanding of key language concepts applied to economic and financial contexts, as well as grammatical competence at the B1/B2 level.

English

English