The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
English for Effective Business Speaking
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

English for Effective Business Speaking

Kin Tang
Delian Gaskell
Sean McMinn

Instructors: Kin Tang

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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23 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.5

(668 reviews)

23 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

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13 quizzes

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Business English for Non-Native Speakers Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to Week 1! This week, we will cover Module 1 where we introduce you to the objectives and structure of this Specialization and course.

What's included

3 videos4 readings2 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we introduce you to speaking skill you may need in the workplace. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 3! This week we will cover Module 3 where we introduce you to interviewing skills you may need in the workplace. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

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8 videos10 readings4 quizzes2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will cover Module 4 where we introduce you to delivering business pitches and speaking persuasively. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

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7 videos10 readings4 quizzes2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 5! This week we will cover Module 5 where we introduce you to presentations skills you may need in the workplace and effective visualizations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

What's included

7 videos10 readings2 quizzes1 peer review5 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we wrap up the course. You will be asked to complete the final exam and post-course survey.

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1 quiz

Instructors

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4.7 (195 ratings)
Kin Tang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses286,323 learners
Delian Gaskell
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses286,323 learners
Sean McMinn
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses286,323 learners

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