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Business English Curriculum

A full business English curriculum covering language and skills for success in professional settings

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The Off2Class Business English Curriculum is distinct from the general English covered in the Step-by-Step Curriculum and covers the specialized language and communication skills used in professional and corporate settings. It includes vocabulary, phrases, and writing styles needed for business interactions such as meetings, presentations, negotiations, emails, and reports.

With a total of 160 lessons across 40 thematic units, the Off2Class Business English Curriculum is designed to take students all the way from a pre-intermediate level (CEFR B1, WIDA 3.0 Developing) to an advanced level (CEFR C1, WIDA 6.0 Reaching), developing the full range of language, knowledge, and skills necessary for them to thrive in any business-related setting.

Target students 

These lessons are ideal for all students who need to study English for professional or work-related purposes, including but not limited to: 

  1. Professionals using English at work: Employees, managers, and business owners will develop confidence and proficiency in navigating effectively through meetings, emails, presentations, negotiations, and other professional situations.
  2. Jobseekers: Individuals looking for employment opportunities who need to improve their English for job interviews, applications, and workplace communication. Business English proficiency can open doors and provide opportunities for career development.
  3. High school and university students: Students currently completing their studies and preparing to enter the workforce will benefit greatly from the workplace-focused language and skills covered in these lessons.

Key features

Lessons in the Business English Curriculum are divided into 40 units of 4 lessons, with 10 units at each proficiency level. These units all include:

  1. Themes: Each unit is built around one business-related theme. Students explore this theme over the 4 lessons of the unit, developing a range of relevant language skills.
  2. Practical skills focus: Lessons focus on building practical language and skills in a structured way to prepare students for navigating business situations in English.
  3. Case Studies: The final lesson of each unit is a Case Study, which applies the language and skills developed in previous lessons to a business scenario. These Case Study lessons allow students to apply what they have learned to real-life situations they will face outside of the classroom.
  4. Assessments: Homework at the end of each lesson and unit checks after every unit to assess progress and identify gaps.