Online Course on Business English for Intercultural Communication

Details For Online Course on Business English for Intercultural Communication:

Business English for Cross-Cultural Communication” is a free online course offered by the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. It is intended to help non-native English speakers become more proficient communicators in a variety of settings.

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology offers the course on Coursera. It combines theoretical knowledge with real-world projects. With flexible scheduling and a shareable career certificate, it is ideal for professionals, students, and everyone else looking to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills.

• Provider: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Closing Date: Open Now
• Type of Funding: Available financial aid
• Study Level: Beginner to intermediate
• Three weeks (21 hours to finish)
• English is the program language
• Location: Online

Benefits:

• Participants will gain the following advantages after finishing this course:
• Get a shareable career certificate for their CV, résumé, or LinkedIn profile. Learn new ideas from professionals in the field. Learn the fundamentals of a subject or tool. Develop practical project-based skills that are applicable to your job.
  Learning Results:
• Determine and resolve problems with cross-cultural communication . Use techniques to clear up misunderstandings. Write business documents in a manner that is appropriate for the culture. Give presentations appropriate for cross-cultural business settings.

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Qualifications

Who is eligible to take part?

• Open to professionals, students, and anybody with a basic command of English, non-native English speakers are interested in improving their business communication abilities.It is not necessary to have any prior cross-cultural communication experience.

Modules of the Course

The six courses in this course are intended to get students ready for cross-cultural business environments. Highlights of the module include:

• Week 1 (Module 1): Learning objectives, key language rules, and learning methodologies
  consists of two conversations, four readings, and one video. Week 2 (Module 2): Language proficiency for corporate communication and an introduction to cultural ideas.
• consists of four films, seven readings, three tasks, and three talks. Week 4 (Module 4): Advanced grammar, management applications, and common cultural frameworks
• consists of two assignments, two peer reviews, five videos, five readings, and one discussion. Week 5 (Module 5): Using cultural frameworks in negotiations and workplace ethics
• Includes: 6 videos, 4 readings, 2 assignments, 2 peer reviews, 2 discussions Week 6 (Module 6): Final exam and course conclusion.

How Do I Apply?

• Use the following link to access the Coursera course page. After selecting “Enroll for Free,” sign in to your Coursera account. Click the “Financial Aid Available” option to apply for financial aid if necessary. Begin the course and work through the assignments, videos, and modules at your own speed. After finishing, share your career certificate on professional networks such as LinkedIn and download it.

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