The purpose of this course is to assist non-native English speakers in improving the general writing skills needed for working in the U.S. The course not only focuses on grammatical or organizational issues in writing in English but on cultural expectations as well. Participants will be assessed at the beginning to determine their knowledge of business writing as well as their weaknesses in English. A final assessment is given at the end of the course to determine continued goals for study. The class is conducted in a computer lab, so participants will gain experience in word processing. The following types of business writing are covered in this course; business letters, memos, cover letters, proposals, emails, reports, and resumes.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS?
Non-native English speakers who work in the U.S. and are interested in improving their written English that is necessary for on-the-job writing. Students should be at an intermediate level of English.
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WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES?
There are no prerequisites required to attend this class.