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Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Technology (edX)

Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Technology (edX)

Take your English language skills to the next level. We will discuss technological innovations as you enhance your English vocabulary and grammar and learn how to write a business plan. This course is the fourth in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher intermediate level. The course is comprised of video lessons, reading comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening comprehension activities and speaking practice.

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The course covers interesting topics such as cultural differences, aviation and global warming, historical monuments or technological innovation.
This course also includes preparatory materials and recommendations to take the Cambridge University First Certificate in English Examination (FCE).
This course is part of the Upper-Intermediate English Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

  • Writing a business plan
  • Using verbal tenses in context
  • Vocabulary and grammar
  • Listening and speaking in English
  • Making comparisons
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