Lehrende: Dr. Peter James Witchalls
Veranstaltungsart: Seminar
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Semesterwochenstunden: 2
Credits: 3,0
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch
Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl: 5 | 25
Weitere Informationen: In this course we will hone your English skills in a business context by imagining that you are starting a business. This will involving passing through the typical stages of the start-up process whilst at the same time practising crucial communication skills. Initially we will consider the key principles behind successful businesses while homing in on your USP (Unique selling proposition) for your innovative product or service. Next, you will be pitching (presenting) your idea to investors and refining your presenting skills. Enrollment requirements: Proof of appropriate language level (minimum B2 for B2 courses, C1 for C1 courses), not older than three years. This can be achieved by: Taking our online placement test (link) Submitting a language certificate from a course at the appropriate level (see website for accepted certificates). Sending us a copy of the Transcript of Records from STiNE showing completion of a course at the appropriate level. After sending us the required documents you can then go ahead and register for the respective course(s). Registrations without proof of the appropriate placement test or certificate will be cancelled. N.B. If you have already had your level assessed by us in the last three years or have already presented us with a certificate then you do not need to prove your level again.
Lernziel: Subsequently you will train your negotiation skills so that after the seminar you will emerge better able to perform all the skills you need to launch your start-up.
Literatur: Hewings, M. (2005). Advanced grammar in use: A reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. Own practise material
