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The Open University

Business English: Making decisions

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Learn how to prepare for meetings, use phrasal verbs, and communicate decisions effectively in Business English. This course covers comparing options, making suggestions, and summarizing decisions. The teaching method includes lectures and practical exercises. The course is designed for individuals looking to improve their English language skills in a business context.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1. Overview
  • 1.1 Preparing a meeting
  • 1.1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Using phrasal verbs
  • 1.3 Using prepositions of time
  • 1.4 Taking and leaving messages
  • 2 Comparing options
  • 2 Comparing options
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Making suggestions
  • 2.3 Taking minutes
  • 3 Communicating the decision
  • 3 Communicating the decision
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Summarising decisions
  • 3.3 Expressing action points
  • Conclusion
  • 4 Additional resources
  • 4 Additional resources
  • Acknowledgements

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