To acquire sufficient knowledge of the English language to allow to read, translate and understand Business English texts.
The course allows the student to acquire the B2 level language skills of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for the knowledge of languages) focused on Business English topics.
Some of the goals include:
• Writing e-mails and formal letters;
• Mastering the vocabulary, expressions and grammar related to the field of work
• Obtaining a degree of fluency in targeted conversations avoiding possible misunderstandings due to different cultural backgrounds.
The course allows the student to acquire the B2 level language skills of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for the knowledge of languages) focused on Business English topics.
Some of the goals include:
• Writing e-mails and formal letters;
• Mastering the vocabulary, expressions and grammar related to the field of work
• Obtaining a degree of fluency in targeted conversations avoiding possible misunderstandings due to different cultural backgrounds.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Programme
The course is designed to provide students of Economics and Big Data with a deep understanding of English as applied to economic, financial, and corporate contexts. Through the study of the designated course textbook, supplemented by authentic articles and grammatical support from Raymond Murphy’s "English Grammar in Use", the course aims to develop students’ comprehension and production skills in both spoken and written English for professional and academic settings.The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Core Documentation
Course Textbook:Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Reference Bibliography
Course Textbook: Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. Market Leader - Upper Intermediate (2011) Pearson Education Additional Materials: - Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section - Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press) – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures Recommended Readings: - Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate (Cambridge University Press) – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary - MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance (Cambridge University Press) – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminologyAttendance
The course consists of 20 two-hour lessons. Classes are held in person. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Class Schedule: Monday: 12.30-2.30 PM Room to be defined Thursday: 8.30 - 10.30 AM, Room to be defined Friday: 3.00 - 5.00 PM, Room to be defined Lesson start date: 2nd March 2026Type of evaluation
The final assessment consists of a written exam at CEFR B2 level, based on an authentic text related to economics, business, finance or corporate issues. The exam is designed to assess students’ reading and writing skills, lexical competence, grammatical accuracy and ability to use English appropriately in professional and academic economic contexts. The written exam lasts 75 minutes and is structured as follows: - Vocabulary (7 points) Assessment of students’ ability to recognise and use business and economic vocabulary in context. - Reference Words (4 points) Assessment of textual and discourse competence through the identification of cohesive devices and referents within the text. - Reading Comprehension (5 points) Evaluation of students’ understanding of the main ideas and specific information contained in an authentic economic or business-related text. - Writing (14 points) The writing section consists of two tasks: 1) a guided task related to the text (e.g. questions, short analytical responses); 2) a short written composition (minimum word limit), requiring students to describe, explain or discuss a topic related to business, economics or innovation. This section assesses coherence, lexical range, grammatical accuracy, register and communicative effectiveness. Total: 30 points To pass the exam, students must obtain a minimum overall score of 18/30. In addition, students must achieve at least 50% of the available points in each section of the exam. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in any section will result in the exam being considered not passed, regardless of the total score. The assessment criteria are aligned with the CEFR B2 descriptors and aim to ensure balanced evaluation of receptive and productive skills in Business English. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Programme
The course is designed to provide students of Economics and Big Data with a deep understanding of English as applied to economic, financial, and corporate contexts. Through the study of the designated course textbook, supplemented by authentic articles and grammatical support from Raymond Murphy’s "English Grammar in Use", the course aims to develop students’ comprehension and production skills in both spoken and written English for professional and academic settings.The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Core Documentation
Course Textbook:Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Reference Bibliography
Course Textbook: Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. Market Leader - Upper Intermediate (2011) Pearson Education Additional Materials: - Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section - Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press) – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures Recommended Readings: - Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate (Cambridge University Press) – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary - MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance (Cambridge University Press) – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminologyAttendance
The course consists of 20 two-hour lessons. Classes are held in person. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Class Schedule: Monday: 12.30-2.30 PM Room to be defined Thursday: 8.30 - 10.30 AM, Room to be defined Friday: 3.00 - 5.00 PM, Room to be defined Lesson start date: 2nd March 2026Type of evaluation
The final assessment consists of a written exam at CEFR B2 level, based on an authentic text related to economics, business, finance or corporate issues. The exam is designed to assess students’ reading and writing skills, lexical competence, grammatical accuracy and ability to use English appropriately in professional and academic economic contexts. The written exam lasts 75 minutes and is structured as follows: - Vocabulary (7 points) Assessment of students’ ability to recognise and use business and economic vocabulary in context. - Reference Words (4 points) Assessment of textual and discourse competence through the identification of cohesive devices and referents within the text. - Reading Comprehension (5 points) Evaluation of students’ understanding of the main ideas and specific information contained in an authentic economic or business-related text. - Writing (14 points) The writing section consists of two tasks: 1) a guided task related to the text (e.g. questions, short analytical responses); 2) a short written composition (minimum word limit), requiring students to describe, explain or discuss a topic related to business, economics or innovation. This section assesses coherence, lexical range, grammatical accuracy, register and communicative effectiveness. Total: 30 points To pass the exam, students must obtain a minimum overall score of 18/30. In addition, students must achieve at least 50% of the available points in each section of the exam. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in any section will result in the exam being considered not passed, regardless of the total score. The assessment criteria are aligned with the CEFR B2 descriptors and aim to ensure balanced evaluation of receptive and productive skills in Business English. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Programme
The course is designed to provide students of Economics and Big Data with a deep understanding of English as applied to economic, financial, and corporate contexts. Through the study of the designated course textbook, supplemented by authentic articles and grammatical support from Raymond Murphy’s "English Grammar in Use", the course aims to develop students’ comprehension and production skills in both spoken and written English for professional and academic settings.The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Core Documentation
Course Textbook:Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Reference Bibliography
Course Textbook: Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. Market Leader - Upper Intermediate (2011) Pearson Education Additional Materials: - Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section - Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press) – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures Recommended Readings: - Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate (Cambridge University Press) – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary - MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance (Cambridge University Press) – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminologyAttendance
The course consists of 20 two-hour lessons. Classes are held in person. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Class Schedule: Monday: 12.30-2.30 PM Room to be defined Thursday: 8.30 - 10.30 AM, Room to be defined Friday: 3.00 - 5.00 PM, Room to be defined Lesson start date: 2nd March 2026Type of evaluation
The final assessment consists of a written exam at CEFR B2 level, based on an authentic text related to economics, business, finance or corporate issues. The exam is designed to assess students’ reading and writing skills, lexical competence, grammatical accuracy and ability to use English appropriately in professional and academic economic contexts. The written exam lasts 75 minutes and is structured as follows: - Vocabulary (7 points) Assessment of students’ ability to recognise and use business and economic vocabulary in context. - Reference Words (4 points) Assessment of textual and discourse competence through the identification of cohesive devices and referents within the text. - Reading Comprehension (5 points) Evaluation of students’ understanding of the main ideas and specific information contained in an authentic economic or business-related text. - Writing (14 points) The writing section consists of two tasks: 1) a guided task related to the text (e.g. questions, short analytical responses); 2) a short written composition (minimum word limit), requiring students to describe, explain or discuss a topic related to business, economics or innovation. This section assesses coherence, lexical range, grammatical accuracy, register and communicative effectiveness. Total: 30 points To pass the exam, students must obtain a minimum overall score of 18/30. In addition, students must achieve at least 50% of the available points in each section of the exam. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in any section will result in the exam being considered not passed, regardless of the total score. The assessment criteria are aligned with the CEFR B2 descriptors and aim to ensure balanced evaluation of receptive and productive skills in Business English. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Programme
The course is designed to provide students of Economics and Big Data with a deep understanding of English as applied to economic, financial, and corporate contexts. Through the study of the designated course textbook, supplemented by authentic articles and grammatical support from Raymond Murphy’s "English Grammar in Use", the course aims to develop students’ comprehension and production skills in both spoken and written English for professional and academic settings.The course will follow the units of "Business Result: Intermediate 2nd ed." (2017), exploring key topics in economic language and communication practices in the business world. Students will become familiar with essential vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for interacting in international contexts, writing professional reports and emails, understanding market analysis, and participating in negotiations and academic discussions.
The course will be structured into thematic modules based on the textbook units, with complementary activities to reinforce grammar and practical language use.
Core Documentation
Course Textbook:Hughes, J., & Naunton, J. (2017). Business Result: Intermediate (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Additional Materials:
- Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section
- Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures
Recommended Readings:
- Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary
- MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance, Cambridge University Press – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminology
Reference Bibliography
Course Textbook: Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. Market Leader - Upper Intermediate (2011) Pearson Education Additional Materials: - Slides and supplementary handouts available on the course’s Teams section - Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press) – for strengthening B2-level grammatical structures Recommended Readings: - Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate (Cambridge University Press) – for expanding economic and financial vocabulary - MacKenzie, I. Professional English in Use: Finance (Cambridge University Press) – for an in-depth study of financial and accounting terminologyAttendance
The course consists of 20 two-hour lessons. Classes are held in person. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Class Schedule: Monday: 12.30-2.30 PM Room to be defined Thursday: 8.30 - 10.30 AM, Room to be defined Friday: 3.00 - 5.00 PM, Room to be defined Lesson start date: 2nd March 2026Type of evaluation
The final assessment consists of a written exam at CEFR B2 level, based on an authentic text related to economics, business, finance or corporate issues. The exam is designed to assess students’ reading and writing skills, lexical competence, grammatical accuracy and ability to use English appropriately in professional and academic economic contexts. The written exam lasts 75 minutes and is structured as follows: - Vocabulary (7 points) Assessment of students’ ability to recognise and use business and economic vocabulary in context. - Reference Words (4 points) Assessment of textual and discourse competence through the identification of cohesive devices and referents within the text. - Reading Comprehension (5 points) Evaluation of students’ understanding of the main ideas and specific information contained in an authentic economic or business-related text. - Writing (14 points) The writing section consists of two tasks: 1) a guided task related to the text (e.g. questions, short analytical responses); 2) a short written composition (minimum word limit), requiring students to describe, explain or discuss a topic related to business, economics or innovation. This section assesses coherence, lexical range, grammatical accuracy, register and communicative effectiveness. Total: 30 points To pass the exam, students must obtain a minimum overall score of 18/30. In addition, students must achieve at least 50% of the available points in each section of the exam. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in any section will result in the exam being considered not passed, regardless of the total score. The assessment criteria are aligned with the CEFR B2 descriptors and aim to ensure balanced evaluation of receptive and productive skills in Business English.