4. Attendance:
• Attendance is mandatory.
• Allowed 2 absences without issues.
• ½ absence if you are 10 or more minutes late.
In-class Participation:
• The more you participate, the
more fun the class is.
5. Assignments
• Homework – (25%)
• Midterm – (30%)
• Final – (30%)
• Attendance (15%)
This classroom is an
American classroom!
6. Language
• There are two types of Language
• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
• CALP – Cognitive Aptitude Language Proficiency
BICS CALP
• Day to Day Language
• Social interaction
• Words that everyone uses
• Language used in College
• Used in Business and
specific groups
• More abstract or detailed
information
8. What are some jobs that require CALP?
◦ Scientist
◦ Doctor
◦ Mechanic
◦ Economist
Business English is one part of CALP.
◦ Meetings
◦ Negotiations
◦ Product Descriptions
◦ Telephone calls
◦ Email
10. 1. Details and Abstracts
◦ Abstract – Different ways to look at the same situation
◦ Details – Smallest parts of an item.
Build Create, Assemble, Manufacture
2. Commands
◦ Would, Could, Should, Shall, Must, Will, Can
11. 3. Hierarchy
◦ Who is the Boss, who is the subordinate, who is the
equal?
Boss Employee vs. Employee Boss
4. Vocabulary
Specific words for your occupation
Generally used words at work
13. Working in an English speaking office
Telephoning
Giving a presentation
Meetings
Negotiations
Ordering material
Time
People
Slang and Idioms
14. We will be following mostly from:
English for Business Communications – First
Edition (Cambridge University Press).
Added material may be used in class in this
presentation or in handouts.
Please come prepared for taking notes.
Have a Great Day!
