Academic English, Business English, Collaboration, Professional Promotion and Growth
Strategic plans and priorities of the development are determined by the social and economic needs as well as priorities at the national and international levels.
In view of a need to enhance international communication and collaboration at the levels of academic institutions and business organisations, the coming year is announced by English IATELS Worldwide a year of Academic and Business English.
The Year of Academic and Business English
What does it mean for the development of English IATELS Worldwide?
First of all it means prioritising the courses, programs, partnerships and collaborations which are going to be undertaken within Academic and Business English.
It also entails focusing on the teaching content development on the topics which refer to Academic and Business English.
It also means promoting awareness about Academic and Business English among English learners and wide circles of those who are interested in English, EFL, new English teaching materials, related courses, etc.
Are the Programs on Academic English and Business English the Same?
While having distinct differences, Academic and Business English still have some features in common, especially when it goes about international communication, negotiations, presentations, collaboration and even research.
Noting that the level of research within Academic and Business English can be different, the strategies of the information analysis and presentation of the findings and results are quite similar.
Let’s take a closer look at Academic English (AE) and Business English (BE) to see the commonalities and differences.
| AE | BE | |
| English Proficiency Level | B1 – C2 | A1 – C2 |
| Areas of Application | Education, research, academic careers, international English exams, study abroad, teaching abroad, research paper writing, conference presentations, international research projects | International business collaboration, employment, work migration, online employment, production processes / marketing / management / etc in an international company |
| Presence of General English | Grammar and Vocabulary: Everyday communication, casual talks, semi-formal meetings | Grammar and Vocabulary: Everyday communication, casual talks, semi-formal meetings |
| Specific Vocabulary | abstract nouns, verbs to denote mental processes, general scientific terms + specific terms concerning the particular scientific area | general technical terms + specific terms concerning the particular business / production / service area vocabulary for economics, marketing, management |
| Specific Grammar | Simple Tenses, Passive Voice, Participle I constructions, Complex Subject, complex sentences | Present / Past Simple, Continuous Tenses, Perfect Tenses, Passive Voice, Orders / Instructions, Modal Verbs |
| Specific Skills | Presentation skills, text analysis, analytical reading, writing, note taking, monologic speech, advanced research | Presentation skills, dialogical speech, listening, mail / report writing, research, reading |
| When Should Be Learned? | After A2 level of General English | Can be started at once providing that General English is included into the program |
Collaboration with Business Organisations
English IATELS Worldwide collaborate with business organisations, companies, plants and factories.
On the one hand, we develop specific Business English courses which are designed specifically for the needs of a certain professional area and their employees.
On the other hand, we organise individual and group classes to master Business English skills in an online alive conversation with our international tutors and trainers.
In this way, our partner organisations, their employees and our students can learn English in any comfortable for them time, in an alive way discussing and learning the topics which refer directly to their professional needs.
So, it means:
- Specifically designed courses and training;
- Meeting professional needs of business organisations;
- Flexible in terms of time, space and course duration;
- Accessible for all locations;
- International Business English trainers and experts.
Collaboration with Institutions and Academicians
We collaborate with universities, academic institutions and individual researchers on providing them courses and training on Academic English according to their language needs, academic level and professional aims.
Our partners may have different cultural and language backgrounds, as well as professional profiles and academic levels.
Considering specific situations and ultimate needs, we develop training programs to bring our trainees to the levels and skills they need in the most comfortable and suitable way.
The content of the training programs is compiled based on the language levels and professional needs of our students.
Apart from the content and language skills, we develop new strategies of learning for our students to be able to continue enhancing their Academic English skills by themselves.
Therefore, in our collaboration with academic institutions and educational establishments, we provide:
- Specifically designed courses and training;
- Tailored training and education;
- Focussing on specific academic skills if needed (e.g. writing, speaking)
- Flexible in terms of time, space and course duration;
- Accessible for all locations;
- Consultations by International Academic English trainers, academicians, English teaching experts.
To add to the courses and training, we work to develop up-to-date teaching materials which can be used in face-to-face classrooms, self-learning and online teaching.
Giving a special focus to Academic and Business English in 2025, on demand of the global development and a need of enhancing international collaboration both in the academic and business sectors, we believe we will create more opportunities for English learners and organisations to boost their communicative skills and international effectiveness.
With questions or inquiries on Academic and Business English Programs, partnerships and collaborations, please feel free to contact us.