Thanks to this program, you will be able to understand and use everyday expressions in a work environment, both orally and in writing"

Nowadays, knowing English is one of the most valued characteristics by employers, who have understood the importance of moving in globalized environments. Speaking English is no longer only necessary for those who wish to work in the tourism sector or in international companies; it is now essential for practically any job. For this reason, many people are looking to learn the language in a simple but, above all, effective way.

Thinking about the current need of many professionals, who are looking for a job and see their opportunities diminished by the lack of knowledge of English, or even those who, even having a secure position, see how to achieve a promotion or a job improvement is almost impossible for the same reason. TECH has decided to create this professional master’s degree in Business English. Thanks to this program, the student will enter fully into the study of English in the workplace, to acquire a broad but simple vocabulary that will allow them to successfully pass interviews in that Language, to participate and intervene in meetings and conferences in English in which simple language adapted to the day to day of the position is used, or even acquire knowledge of Legal English, thanks to which they will be able to know the regulations adapted to their work.

Unlike most of the English programs that can be found online, one of the main advantages of this professional master’s degree is that it will be taught by a team of native teachers, with virtual lessons and top-quality teaching materials. In this way, students will be able to acquire knowledge and develop their communication skills, preparing themselves for a working world without communication barriers, being able to express themselves in an assertive, direct and clear way, with a standard and varied approach and Language.

Specifically, this program starts from an A2 level of English of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), but, at the end of the academic year and after successfully passing all assessments, the student will have acquired the appropriate knowledge and skills of a B1/B1+ level. Undoubtedly, a unique opportunity to develop the communicative competences in English, necessary to manage in a professional environment. And, all this, with a professional master’s degree 100% online, that the student can study, comfortably, from anywhere in the World. 

If your job requires you to learn to express yourself and speak more fluently in English, don't think twice. This is the program for you"

This professional master’s degree in English for Business, has the most complete and up-to-date Education program. Its most notable features are:

• Practical case studies presented by English teachers
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies for teaching languages
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device , with an Internet connection

This program perfectly combines the best didactic resources of the moment, so that you can acquire those communicative competences in English that will lead you to professional success"

It includes, in its teaching staff, native English teachers, who pour into this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious Universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will deliver an immersive learning experience, programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Learn from a team of native teachers, and develop the Language skills necessary to speak English with fluency"

Learn English easily, from home, completely online"

This TECH program has been developed by a team of University Professors and native teachers, with the main objective of developing the competencies and skills that professionals need to be able to engage in conversations in English in the work environment. A program that will allow students to acquire greater fluency when making presentations or conferences in that Language, as well as to attend meetings in which a simple Language adapted to everyday work situations is used. 

Learning languages opens the doors to a more demanding labor market. Study at TECH, and improve your English level in just one year"

General Objectives

• Solve basic and simple communicative tasks, in order to fulfill their functions, both in a work environment and in everyday situations
• Interact and express themselves in situations independently and appropriately, having a standard register in oral and written communication
• Define the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations, and recognize the most common forms of social relationships
• Use the necessary linguistic resources to get by in communication situations, in the work communication situations in the work environment
• Develop resources and tools that enable them to assess and improve their own learning and use of the language
• Be able to understand the main points of clear, standard-language texts on familiar matters, whether in work, study or leisure situations
• Know how to cope in most of the situations that may arise in the workplace, where English is used as the lingua franca
• Be able to produce simple and coherent texts on topics that they are familiar with in the work or in which they have a personal interest
• Be able to describe work experiences, events, wishes and aspirations, as well as briefly justify their opinions or explain their work plans

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introducing Yourself and Your Skills

• Be able to speak fluently about personal and professional traits
• Fluently Describe Your Skills and Your Weaknesses
• Understand vocabulary related to skills useful for a job position
• Use simple formal expressions, in conversations with strangers in the work environment

Module 2. Job Interviews, Educational Background and Work Experience

• Be able to speak generally about professional and academic background, using explanations in past, present and future tenses
• To be able to handle a job interview and to know the typical basic and common vocabulary related to your educational background, the job, and your work experience
• Be able to react appropriately to common and routine questions that may be asked
• Use some discursive resources that allow you not to block when you forget something 

Module 3. Legal English

• Be able to understand Legal and Business Law-related vocabulary and its context
• Understand the difference between key concepts
• Communicate information in a general way about International Law, without going into specific topics
• Understand different common Legal Textual Typologies
• Know how to fill in simple documents, such as licenses, and authorizations, even using other resources, such as dictionaries

Module 4. Job description and work environment

• Be able to understand and express yourself in a multicultural work environment, as long as a standard register is used
• Understand and know how to use certain appropriate formal expressions, in contact with people from different cultural
• General description of simple tasks associated with a new position
• Use some modal verbs and expressions of modality
• Be able to use a limited vocabulary related to personal and job-related characteristics of co-workers

Module 5. Writing Techniques in Formal Language

• Be able to produce various types of useful formal texts in a work context
• Recognize and use structures specific to different types of texts
• Adapting written discourse to simple formal contexts
• Be able to initiate, develop and conclude a written contact with a client
• Knowing how to use a thematic vocabulary to convey clear ideas in a formal style
• Know how to use common expressions to answer complaints and claims

Module 6. Formality and forms of expression in person, on the phone and online

• Be able to interact formally in various work contexts, both in direct contact and by telephone or social networks
• Be able to adapt to changes in the linguistic register
• Have some basic linguistic resources that will allow you to react and manage complaints efficiently
• Use a series of basic connectors that allow you to establish coherent relationships between ideas
• Show a good control of some idiomatic structures, according to the communicative context

Module 7. Business Presentation Techniques

• Business Presentation Techniques
• Be able to analyze and describe general visual information and present results and summaries orally
• Recognize and adapt to non-verbal communication cues from listeners in the work environment
• Be able to prepare simple presentations on topics related to their field of work
• Use resources to overcome vocabulary difficulties, to describe and analyze graphs and tables 

Module 8. Business English

• Be able to talk about more abstract concepts related to the world of work, and express your opinion in a simple and understandable way
• Show a good command of the lexicon related to their field of work, fluently making use of simple structures
• Recognize and distinguish conceptual differences and express them clearly
• Develop the confidence to deal with people and issues related to the business world
• Understand common business expressions 

Module 9. Networking, Social Networks, and intercultural communication

• Recognize how cultural differences can affect communication between people of different nationalities
• Understand the importance of building a strong corporate culture, especially in multicultural environments
• Use some discursive resources to overcome possible communication barriers
• Know how to use digital tools in a foreign Language, to enhance the development, and success of the of the company
• Easily recognize and understand linguistic differences between speakers of different nationalities, without hindering communication
• Be able to talk about difficulties and solutions to common problems at work, using simple expressions

Module 10. Incident Resolution and Interdepartmental Communication

• Produce simple oral texts taking into account differences in register
• Understand and use simple vocabulary related to departments and positions in a company
• Respond to incidents and administrative formalities, following the rules of typical textual genres of the business environment
• Relate appropriately with the client, using simple expressions that respect the rules of politeness
• Use a series of simple connectors and other elements that ensure the coherence of the discourse
• Use vocabulary and descriptive expressions of the business structure

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in English for Business"