English Plus Business, Marketi - Kings Education

The English Plus Business, Marketing and Finance Course is an intensive program designed for individuals who wish to enhance their English language skills within a business, marketing, and finance context. It combines general English language learning with specialized vocabulary and concepts related to these fields. The program includes 28 lessons per week, with 20 dedicated to general English and 8 focusing on Business, Marketing, and Finance. Students also have the option to prepare for the Cambridge BEC examinations through additional one-on-one lessons.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

This intensive program is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their English language skills specifically within a business, marketing, and finance context. It combines general English language learning with specialized vocabulary and concepts related to these fields. Additionally, students have the option to prepare for the Cambridge BEC examinations through additional one-on-one lessons.

Key Facts:

Available in London
Starts every Monday (excluding US and UK public holidays)
Minimum entry level: Lower Intermediate (Kings Level 4)
Age: 16+
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
Class size: Maximum 14 students
Lessons per week: 28 lessons (total 21 hours), 20 general English + 8 Business/Marketing/Finance
Included in the price:
28 weekly lessons
Multi-format course materials
Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation, progress tests
Access to computer learning center
Regular accompanied visits to companies and financial institutions
Full access to Kings social program with at least two free activities per week
Access to Kings' school clubs and societies
Optional weekly lecture program
End-of-course certificate (90% or higher attendance required)

Outline

The program consists of 28 lessons per week, with 20 dedicated to general English and 8 focusing on Business, Marketing, and Finance.

General English Lessons (15 Hours):

Improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at an even pace
Weekly topics focusing on:
Communication skills
Conversational language
Listening and accents
Reading and interpretation
Writing and presenting
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Grammar
Syntax
Study skills
Cultural and personal development
Levels: From Kings Level 4 (Lower Intermediate) through Level 8 (Advanced), with progression based on skill improvement and confidence growth

Specialized Business, Marketing, and Finance Lessons (6 Hours):

Explores various areas of modern business English
Key focus areas:
Business and finance terminology
Writing and preparing formal business documents in English
Giving business presentations
Business case studies
Professional communication skills

Educational Visits (bi-weekly):

Students visit leading businesses and financial institutions for real-world experience through meetings with professionals, project research, and case-studies.

Sample visits:

Lloyds of London
London Metal Exchange
British Museum money gallery
Museum of Brands
Old Royal Naval College
The Bank of England
Other London-based companies
Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) preparation

Teaching

The course is led by Andrew Allen-Tidy, a qualified CELTA and CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) instructor with extensive experience in business and e-commerce platforms.

Other

The program offers a comprehensive learning environment with access to a computer learning center, free Wi-Fi, regular accompanied visits to businesses and financial institutions, full access to the King's social program with free activities, access to school clubs and societies, optional weekly lectures, and an end-of-course certificate (90% attendance required).