Have you felt the need to improve business English, but still find it difficult to evolve in the language?
If you are looking for improvement in Business English to enhance your
career, check out the 5 tips we’ve prepared to supercharge your knowledge and practice of the English language. Have a good read!
1 – Attend events in English
The first tip for improving Business English is to participate in events such as workshops, lectures and classes that have English as their native language.
In addition to improving your knowledge of the language, you will certainly stay on top of
global trends and will have access to insider information, which can be attributed to new professional practices.
This initiative will take your knowledge to the next level and, in addition to practicing listening with Business English terms, you will be able to use the learnings to bring innovative solutions to your current projects.
2 – Practice with your staff
Have you thought about teaming up with the staff so that you can collectively expand your knowledge of Business English?
Certainly, there is no better place to learn the technical terms related to your area of expertise, benefiting the entire team.
You can arrange for messaging, meetings and internal presentations to be held in English, creating a safe space where everyone can learn and improve their Business English.
3 – Consume English content
Follow international profile pages, read technical books in English, watch series with local languages. The sum of small initiatives with consistency will help you get closer to your goal when it comes to improving the English language.
4 – Map out your improvement points
Do a self-diagnosis and see what your strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to Business English.
Start by listing what subjects you need to master in English: Marketing, Project Management, Technology? This will help you find out which terms are most used in each area of activity.
Next, it’s time to figure out what kind of skills you need to improve: writing, speaking, listening, reading?
From this analysis, it will be easier to come up with a plan to address your weaknesses in Business English.
5 – Do a short-term total immersion
Even if you include English in your routine, as we showed in the tips above, it will still be part of a piece of your day, which can slow down your learning process.
However, the demands of the labor market will not always wait for the improvement of your business English, which can cause you to miss out on unique opportunities.
To boost your English language skills, a short total immersion may be the best solution to raise your proficiency level.
At IBS Americas, we take groups of students and professionals on international experiences during the January and July vacations: 3 weeks of classes at leading educational institutions throughout the United States and Europe.
Learn about our Business English programs at SUNY in New York and at ULV in La Verne and secure your spot for the next classes!
