This course begins with a welcome message and an overview of the Specialization. After this introduction, you will be asked to take a proficiency test to see if this course is right for you.
This course is part of the Business English Communication Skills Specialization
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Business English Communication Skills SpecializationUniversity of WashingtonAbout this Course
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Learner Career Outcomes
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started a new career after completing these courses
36%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
21%
got a pay increase or promotion
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Course 1 of 5 in the
Intermediate Level
Approx. 28 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Afrikaans, German, Urdu, Russian, English, Spanish, Mongolian
Skills you will gain
Email WritingBusiness CommunicationCommunicationEnglish Language
Learner Career Outcomes
27%
started a new career after completing these courses
36%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
21%
got a pay increase or promotion
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 5 in the
Intermediate Level
Approx. 28 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Afrikaans, German, Urdu, Russian, English, Spanish, Mongolian
Offered by
University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Business English Communication
In the first week, you’ll practice introducing yourself and learn some new vocabulary to talk about what you do in your job.
5 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 26 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes
7 hours to complete
Introductions
In Week 2, you’ll study vocabulary to describe your company (or any company - you don’t have to be working right now to take this course!).
7 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 40 min), 7 readings, 8 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Emails
In week 3, we will introduce you to writing professional emails.
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 8 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Meeting Arrangements on the Telephone
Week 4 is all about telephoning and making arrangements to meet.
5 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 36 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM BUSINESS ENGLISH: NETWORKING
by RPJul 30, 2020
This course make me understand how to email how to use a word. I have a great time to study it easy to understand even though i don't have understand English so much. Thank you to make this course
by IKMay 2, 2018
Very good course. Really useful phrases and key aspects of networking are covered. A must course for beginners and people who have been in the business but need to know the basics of networking.
by IPApr 1, 2019
This course taught me a lot of things that I can use immediately with my work. Learning in Coursera is fun too and will surely continue to grasp this opportunity like everyone wants to attain.
by MMar 9, 2020
This course taught me a lot of things that I can use immediately with my work. Learning in Coursera is fun too and will surely continue to grasp this opportunity like everyone wants to attain.
About the Business English Communication Skills Specialization
This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.
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