Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a course, the student will be able to: 

1. Increase awareness of his/her English language ability and therefore develop effective strategies for enhancing language learning and mastery.
2. Use principles in effective oral and written English communication to address communication challenges in academic, professional, and/or business settings.
3. Gain familiarity with cultural aspects of the American academe, and efficiently use online/offline tools and resources in a remote classroom.
4. Create lasting relationships within the Grace community through authentic English interaction with staff, professors, and students.

Professional English Certificate

Business English Certificate

Courses

ESP-034 English Basics: A Grammar Refresher for Professionals (2 units)

This is a refresher on basic English items like grammar, word usage, intonation, pronunciation, and basic conversational skills. The course is a prerequisite for Conversational English and introduces special learning packets on workplace communication.

This course is for Level G3, G4, and G5 students.

ESP-035 Conversational English: Speak Like a Pro! (2 units)

This is a course featuring a brief introduction to basic conversational skills for general and workplace communication. Principles of effective communication and effective communication styles are highlighted in the course, which serves as a follow-up to English Basics.

This course is for Level G3, G4, and G5 students.

Prerequisite:

G3 students must first take ESP-034.

ESB-044 Business Talk: Effective Workplace Communication (3 units)

This course is an introduction to strategies for handling telephone calls, presentations, meetings, conference calls, and other common forms of oral business communication. Principles of effective business communication are highlighted, and nuances of business etiquette are introduced.

This course is for Level G3, G4, and G5 students.

Prerequisite:

G3 students must first take ESP-034 and ESP-035.

ESB-046 Effective Presentation Skills (3 units)

This course introduces key principles in giving effective presentations. It focuses on basic presentation skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, persuasive speech, and audience management. Each session is set up as a seminar-workshop, a direct application of what the participants studied in the pre-session materials provided for them. To ensure effectiveness of training delivery, completion of pre-session tasks is required.

This course is for Level G3, G4, and G5 students.

Prerequisite:

G3 students must first take ESP-034, ESP-035 and ESB-044.

G4 students must first take ESB-044

G5 students must first take ESB-044

ESB-048 Business Writing for Impact– 3 units

This course is a refresher on basic writing skills, covering strategies on effective business writing (letters, emails, reports, minutes), and integrating principles of effective business communication and nuances of business etiquette.

This course is for Level G3, G4, and G5 students.

Prerequisite:

G3 students must first take ESG-032, ESP-034, and ESB-044.

G4 students must first take ESB-044

G5 students must first take ESB-044