This course begins with a welcome message and an overview of the Specialization. After this introduction, you will be asked to take a proficiency test to see if this course is right for you.
During the course, you will begin learning vocabulary and customs related to socializing and networking in English. The goal is to enable you to interact with business contacts in person, on the phone and over email in a professional way.
Course Learning Objectives
• Determine whether the objectives of this Specialization align with your learning goals
• Evaluate your current level of proficiency in business English communication
• Present relevant information about yourself in a discussion forum
• Develop your networking skills
• Write short emails with appropriate formatting
• Recognize and produce formal and informal language in emails
• Develop vocabulary related to jobs and companies
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Business English Communication Skills
Business English: Networking
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Habilidades que você terá
Email WritingBusiness CommunicationCommunicationEnglish Language
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
1Introduction to Business English Communication
In the first week, you’ll practice introducing yourself and learn some new vocabulary to talk about what you do in your job.
10 vídeos (total de (Total 26 mín.) min), 6 leituras, 5 testes
10 videos
Video: Course Overview2min
Quiz Proficiency Video: Phone Conversation1min
Video: Introducing Yourself3min
Video: Keeping a Conversation Going2min
Video: Leaving a Conversation1min
Video: Real Language3min
Video: Business Cards4min
Video: How to Create a Good Network3min
Video: Social Networking1min
6 leituras
READ FIRST10min
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
4 exercícios práticos
Proficiency Tests
What is Appropriate in Business Settings?12min
Business Card Quiz16min
Social Networking Quiz12min
Semana
2Introductions
In Week 2, you’ll study vocabulary to describe your company (or any company - you don’t have to be working right now to take this course!).
7 vídeos (total de (Total 40 mín.) min), 7 leituras, 8 testes
7 videos
Video: Interview with David Blandford of Visit Seattle8min
Video: Seattle, A Business City6min
Video: Describing Your Job2min
Video: Giving Some More Details4min
Video: Describing a Company10min
Video: Company History3min
7 leituras
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
Summary10min
The History of Starbucks10min
Reading: The History of Amazon10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
5 exercícios práticos
6 Things to Know About Seattle12min
Vocabulary Check12min
What Does This Job Do?16min
The History of Starbucks12min
The History of Amazon20min
Semana
3Emails
In week 3, we will introduce you to writing professional emails.
10 vídeos (total de (Total 26 mín.) min), 5 leituras, 8 testes
10 videos
Video: Subject Lines3min
Video: Email Greetings2min
Video: Email Closings1min
Video: Appropriate Tone in Email1min
Video: Formality Part 11min
Video: Formality Part 22min
Video: Directness4min
Video: Writing Effective Opening and Closing Sentences in Email, Part 13min
Video: Writing Friendly Opening and Closing Sentences in Email, Part 21min
5 leituras
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
7 exercícios práticos
Subject Lines Quiz10min
Email Greetings16min
Formal or Informal?16min
Direct or Indirect?10min
Building the Right Email12min
Writing Effective Email Openings20min
Writing Effective Email Closings Quiz16min
Semana
4Meeting Arrangements on the Telephone
Week 4 is all about telephoning and making arrangements to meet.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 36 mín.) min), 6 leituras, 3 testes
3 videos
Video: Telephoning Arrangements to Meet13min
Video: Leaving Messages14min
6 leituras
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
Vocabulary List10min
Summary10min
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Melhores avaliações
por IK•May 3rd 2018
Very good course. Really useful phrases and key aspects of networking are covered. A must course for beginners and people who have been in the business but need to know the basics of networking.
por FR•May 19th 2018
This is the efficient course for everyone. I can use this cause to improve my skill such as listening, speaking, reading and also writing. Thank you very much professor to made this course.
Instrutores
Richard Moore
Extension Lecturer, International & English Language ProgramsUW Educational Outreach
Sobre University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Business English Communication Skills
This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.
Perguntas Frequentes – FAQ
Quando terei acesso às palestras e às tarefas?
Ao se inscrever para um Certificado, você terá acesso a todos os vídeos, testes e tarefas de programação (se aplicável). Tarefas avaliadas pelos colegas apenas podem ser enviadas e avaliadas após o início da sessão. Caso escolha explorar o curso sem adquiri-lo, talvez você não consiga acessar certas tarefas.
O que recebo ao me inscrever nesta Especialização?
Quando você se inscreve no curso, tem acesso a todos os cursos na Especialização e pode obter um certificado quando concluir o trabalho. Seu Certificado eletrônico será adicionado à sua página de Participações e você poderá imprimi-lo ou adicioná-lo ao seu perfil no LinkedIn. Se quiser apenas ler e assistir o conteúdo do curso, você poderá frequentá-lo como ouvinte sem custo.
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