Business English
Business courses at ILSC can be used to complete a Business English Certificate Program. You can also take business courses to complement your studies in other programs such as Humanities or Academic Preparation.
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Availability by City: Please see individual course descriptions
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Advertising & Design
This hands-on course teaches the
principles of effective advertising
and the power of imagery in the
marketplace. Learn basic image editing
and advertising design in Photoshop.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
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Business English
Practice speaking, listening, reading
and writing in a business context.
Topics include marketing, resumé writing,
job interview techniques and
effective telephone communication.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Beginner 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver
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Business Management & Human ResourcesThis course is designed to introduce
key concepts, business management
vocabulary and human resource
practices. Explore the concepts and
related language by working through
case studies and activities. Learn how
to identify and appraise future trends.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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E-Business & Web Design
Build a framework of e-commerce
knowledge by conducting online market
research and writing an e-business
plan. Master a web editing program
and build a website, explore social
media.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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International Business Practices Level I
Increase business knowledge by
examining global business in a North
American context. Topics include
marketing, finance, business law and
international trade.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Intermediate 4
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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International Business Practices Level II – Import & Export
Expanding on Level I, this course
focuses on advertising, presentations,
entrepreneurship, marketing,
leadership, law, money and banking,
etiquette, international trade,
negotiations, stock market and ethics in
an international context.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Advanced 1 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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JOBS – Job Opportunities and Business Success
Gain a clear perspective of workplace
culture including employment
standards, human resources and
management issues in your city/
country of study. Students examine
their own professional attributes
as they relate to the employment
marketplace and learn strategies for
working on a team, networking and
preparing for workplace success.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 4 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Small Business – Global Entrepreneurship
Practice business English with a focus
on small business development. Learn
how to research and write a concise
business marketing plan.
(3 hour class)
Levels: Advanced 1 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Business Skills (1.5 hour classes) |
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Business Culture
Improve cross-cultural awareness, study
world business etiquette and learn how
to employ humour in the workplace.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Business English Cambridge
Improve your business vocabulary
and skills by focusing on aspects
of the Cambridge BEC tests. Focus
on business vocabulary, reading,
writing, speaking and listening skills
for business situations. Increase your
professional chances in global job
markets as well as opportunities to
work abroad.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 1 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Vancouver |
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Business Interview SkillsBeginning with personal employment
goals and profession-specific
vocabulary, the primary focus of this
course is interview skills: in person,
online and over the phone. Students
are videotaped and critiqued to
improve professional presentation,
pronunciation and language skills.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Business Presentation Skills
Master the essentials of effective
presentations, building confidence in
the ability to organize and deliver a
speech in front of a business audience.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Business Writing
Gain skills in written communications,
business proposals and writing for
the web. Develop expertise in writing
resumés, cover letters and reports.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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English for Travel & Hospitality
The tourism industry is one of the
world's largest employers. This
interactive course helps master
industry-related language skills while
gaining an understanding of tourism
marketing, hospitality management,
entertainment and promotion.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Event and Convention Management
Increase understanding of the event
and convention industry and the
English required for professional
advancement in this challenging field.
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver |
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Marketing
The world of marketing is full of
constant and exciting evolution.
This course focuses on fundamental
theories, concepts and hands-on
practical experience..
(1.5 hour class)
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 3
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Availability by City:
Toronto
Vancouver |
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