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Online English course for the global market

The afternoon online group course is designed for professionals who use English on a regular basis and want to improve their English quickly. It's also suitable, however, for all higher intermediate and advanced students (C1/C1+) who want to develop their business English for new challenges in their working life and career. Good business communication in English requires an extensive vocabulary and specific language structures. This is exactly what the course will offer you, using effective and varied lessons with a personalised approach.
Ceri Shumack

Duration

16 weeks 16x90min

Schedule

Monday 17:00-18:30

Form

group lessons online Zoom

Number of students

6-8 students

Level

Overview of available dates

Selecting a specific course is done at point of purchase

Mondays

17:00-18:30 (CET)
1. term
25.09.2023 - 29.01.2024
2. term
12.02.2024 - 03.06.2024

About course

Gain confidence expressing your professional identity in English. The afternoon online group course will deliver a curriculum tailor-made for those who want to succeed in an international environment. You’re already at C1/C1+ level but don’t always feel completely confident in work situations. This course will teach you to use formal and informal communication styles with ease, meaning you will be better prepared for any business meeting or negotiation. You will also improve your professional English by analysing business case studies, master communication skills in negotiations and presentations, learn how to present graphs and statistics accurately and impressively, and take your written expression to a significantly higher level. You’ll master fast and effective reports and other business correspondence in English.

Your study plan is tailor-made, so you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the programme with your tutor at the start of the course. The course programme follows the natural progression of your English skills to ensure you are fully prepared for your professional life. We guarantee effective and varied lessons with a personalised approach in a group of up to 8 participants and a variety of effective language learning methods.

Who is the course for

The afternoon online group course is designed for professionals who use English on a regular basis and want to improve their English quickly. It's also suitable, however, for all higher intermediate and advanced students (C1/C1+) who want to develop their business English for new challenges in their working life and career.

What you will get from this course?

  • Improving professional vocabulary through analysis of business case studies
  • Ability to use formal and informal communication styles appropriately
  • Speed and accuracy in writing formal reports and reports
  • Skill in business correspondence
  • Presentation skills including specifics of presenting charts and statistics
  • Ability to conduct complex business meetings and negotiations smoothly
  • Overall high confidence in your professional identity in English
  • Flexible online lessons with the ability to choose and customize topics
  • Certificate of completion from an internationally accredited language school
  • Individual personal interview with the tutor at the end of the course with qualified feedback and recommendations

In 2020, we became the first language school in Slovakia to attain international accreditation from EAQUALS, and to date, we remain the only one in Slovakia with this distinction. EAQUALS serves as the guarantor of quality language education for schools in an international setting.

 

Experience what The Bridge has to offer

Experience European quality at The Bridge. Our school prioritizes the quality of teaching, backed by international accreditations from EAQUALS and EMCC, as well as a collaboration with TrackTest.eu. At The Bridge, you can expect an individualized approach even in group courses.

We boast an international team of highly educated professionals certified to teach English as a foreign language. Our internal assessment system for tutors aligns with the exacting standards of the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.

At The Bridge, we not only teach you English but also guide you in learning it effectively. In addition to the course, you will have access to our well-equipped library, workshops, webinars, and numerous complimentary activities designed for your benefit.

Teacher

Ceri Shumack

Ceri is a Brit who is proud of his Welsh roots. He enjoys teaching English and considers it to be the next level in his career. He enjoys teaching Business, Legal and General English classes, and is happy to cover a wide range of topics.

Ceri attended university in Britain several times where he studied various subjects including  Business and Finance, Ancient History, and Project & Construction management. He later worked in the steel industry as a production manager for many years. However, before that he was a professional musician and published several albums and enjoyed many tours.

Ceri finds great pleasure in teaching English with us here at the Bridge where he has worked since March 2015.  He teaches both groups and individuals.  Ceri holds two ELT certificates, a TESOL certificate from Oxford house in Prague and also a TEFL certificate.

He loves the interaction with his students and the challenge of tailoring courses to the specific needs of students. After studying Business and working in different Business capacities, Ceri finds such experience useful when incorporating it into his Business English classes.  Furthermore, Ceri really appreciates the need to motivate students, in order for students to build their confidence and give themselves the best chance of improving their English language skills.

Price

For all our clients we provide the following services

  • Students´ learning style
  • Student needs analysis
  • Recources for self-study and library
  • Refreshments provided for face-to-face lessons on the premises
  • Needs analysis
  • Written personal evaluation
  • Complete study material
  • The Bridge Certificate
  • Individual support
  • Language coaching 2x50min
  • Individual tuition 10x60min

Basic

16x90min
16 weeks
  • Needs analysis
  • Written personal evaluation
  • Complete study material
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399 €
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Premium

16x90min
16 weeks
  • Needs analysis
  • Written personal evaluation
  • Complete study material
  • The Bridge Certificate
  • Individual support
  • Language coaching 2x50min
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469 €
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Executive

16x90min
16 weeks
  • Needs analysis
  • Written personal evaluation
  • Complete study material
  • The Bridge Certificate
  • Individual support
  • Language coaching 2x50min
  • Individual tuition 10x60min
929 €
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Reference

The Bridge and the director of the school, Klaudia Bednárová, represent a huge value for me and my startup. She perfectly understands the world of business, thanks to which she tailor-made my language training and aimed for results. I am very grateful for her help in a startup competition, both professionally and personally.
Eva Bašková Valovská
CEO & founder EventAdvisor
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