Program for Cambridge University Certificate. Business English Certificate (BEC)

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1 Program for Cambridge University Certificate Business English Certificate (BEC) November 2015-June 2016

2 General overview Globalization has paved the way for citizens and companies alike to operate across an array of countries. An exponential increase in transnational relations calls for professionals capable of handling all kinds of documents and proficient in international communication skills. International companies, financial firms and consulting companies require professionals to prove their knowledge of Business English with a high quality training program and an official certificate. In a bid to round out its Business English Training Program and ensure that students receive official certification, Centro de Estudios Garrigues offers participants the chance to study Business English in greater depth with a program whose main aim is to train participants in all of the areas necessary to obtain the official BEC (Business English Certificate) from the University of Cambridge. Aims and outcomes To provide all those who pursue their professional career in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, etc. with an English training program that enables them to obtain the BEC (Business English Certificate) from the University of Cambridge. To train participants in terminology, expressions, concepts, styles, etc, that allow them to confidently develop their professional skills on an international stage. Who should attend Professionals with any level of professional experience or responsibility who are exposed to international business issues and transactions. Final-year students, graduates and postgraduates who need to round out their training in a practical and realistic manner, obtaining an official Business English Certificate in the process. Methodology & certification Candidates will perform an initial test to assess their true English level to ensure that they are properly placed. Real-life scenarios, dynamics and role plays will be created to stimulate students and help them overcome certain fears and inhibitions. Oral mastery drills encouraging the student s individual participation in group meetings. Business writing skills and exercises will be performed weekly, allowing students to improve their writing skills at any given level. Grammar points and thorough explanations will be covered to consolidate a solid structure and foundation of the language. Candidates will receive an official Certificate from the Centro de Estudios Garrigues at the end of the course. In addition, they will receive an official certificate from Cambridge ESOL if the exam is passed. To enable students to showcase their ability to communicate in English with clients and colleagues. Business english certificate (BEC) The BEC is an official English Certificate issued by the University of Cambridge that evaluates the participant s Business English level and ability to effectively develop their activity in an international business scenario. BEC BEC Higher BEC Vantage BEC Preliminary THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF BEC Equivalent Main Council of Europe Suite Exam Level Certificate in C1 Advanced English (CAE) (ALTE level 4) First Certificate B2 in English (FCE) (ALTE level 3) Preliminary English B1 Test (PET) (ALTE level 2) The BEC comprises reading, writing, listening and speaking tests. In the BEC Preliminary examination, the reading and writing tests take the form of one question paper. In the BEC Vantage and Higher examinations, there are separate reading and writing papers. Each test is based on realistic business texts, tasks and topics. The BEC is proof that students have acquired the necessary English tools and are able to use them in a business context. The BEC is also based on the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority s National Standards for Literacy, within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Students must provide evidence of their ability to use English in real life situations such as meetings, expressing professional opinions, delivering public presentations, understanding business texts, etc.

3 Testimonials Calendar November December Jaime Canosa Learning Manager, Ferrovial Corporate University I enrolled on the BEC course, set up by Garrigues, with the specific goal of improving my English. I had been attending regular weekly classes, which had helped me maintain my level of English, but I needed to greatly improve different aspects such as fluency, writing, listening, etc., and in addition, I wanted to focus on business English. The teacher is excellent and makes the classes enjoyable and fun, but he also uses a very demanding and dynamic methodology that forces you to concentrate on the class. Although the timetable appears to be quite long, the truth is that the class flies by, and I must say that I miss these sessions. I recommend this course to everyone who asks me about improving their English, and by the way, I finally passed the exam and was awarded the BEC Higher! REAL EXAMS Participants will take 8 full exams tests during the course and 4 more at the last reviewing month. The scores will be checked in order to give alums feedback.passed. January March May BEC BEC Exam Practice Exam Intensive Reviewing Month Holiday February April June BEC NOV 2015 JUNE Hours Group 1: Mondays and Thursday from 14:15 to 15:45 h Group 2: Fridays from 14:30 to 17:30 h Group 3: Mondays and Thursday from 20:15 to 21:45 h Examination An Official Examination Centre will exanimate exclusively Centro de Estudios Garrigues Students in June. The exam will take place at Centro de Estudios Garrigues facilities.

4 90 % of last year s students succeeded The Centro de Estudios Garrigues is an official preparation center for the BEC by Cambridge University Cambridge University Prof. Juan Ignacio de Uriarte Juan Ignacio holds a BA/BSc in Business Studies by London Guidhall University, London. He started his professional career at Airbus in the marketing department. After that he joined Vaughan Systems where he became director of the MIP (Masters in Professional English and EMIP (Executive part-time MIP), designing layouts and syllabus as well as leading a group of 14 teachers and helping 80 part-time and full time students become proficient users of the English language in a period of 10 months. At present, Juan Ignacio is founder and chairman of B2B languages a Corporate Language training Company and Professor at the Centro de Estudios Garrigues in several of its post grade training programs. Juan Ignacio is specialized in Business English and Business Skills in English.

5 Business English Certificate (BEC) CORPORATE MANAGEMENT Corporate culture Leaders and managers Internal communications Chairing meetings FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Forecasts and business results analysis Financing projects Late payers management Negotiations MARKETING MANAGEMENT Customer relationship Competitive advantage Developing business proposals Presentations and meetings SALES AND ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT Advertising and customers Advertising and business on internet Sales reports The sales pitch HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Workplace atmosphere Hiring, firing and staff management Human resources of the future Productivity management Staff negotiations OTHER BUSINESS ISSUES Corporate ethics Expanding abroad An overseas partnership Planning a conference Business english grammar Comparatives and Superlatives; As vs. Like; Future simple vs. continuous; defining and non-defining clauses; embedded questions; compound nouns; Conditionals; Present perfect simple vs. continuous; Cleft sentences; Adverbs; Gerunds & infinitives; Modal verbs; Reference devices; Conjunctions; Phrasal verbs; Definite and non-definite articles; Adverbial clauses; idioms & common expressions; prepositions; pronouns & determiners Application fees The application fee for the program is 2,450. A discount of 25% will be applied in the case of two or more applications from the same company. Past students of Centro de Estudios Garrigues will receive a 30% discount (1,715 ), moreover, current postgraduate students will be entitled to a 50% discount (1,225 ). Included are the official book Business Benchmark updated edition + audio CD s published by Cambridge University Press and complementary documentation about expressions, vocabulary, texts, mock examination papers, etc. CONTACT TO APPLY: Mr. Alejandro Cárdenas T informacion.centro@garrigues.com

6 Másteres oficiales Dirigidos a recién licenciados o graduados MÁSTERES UNIVERSITARIOS Práctica Tributaria Práctica Jurídica Empresarial Práctica Jurídica Laboral Banca y Finanzas Recursos Humanos ACCESO A LA ABOGACÍA Máster Universitario en Práctica Jurídica: - Especialidad Tributaria - Especialidad Empresarial - Especialidad Laboral - Especialidad en Derecho Internacional de los Negocios Quiero formarme con los mejores profesionales Másteres Executive Dirigidos a profesionales con experiencia Asesoría Fiscal Fiscalidad Internacional Recursos Humanos Práctica Jurídica Empresarial Relaciones Laborales Programa de Especialización en Compensación y Beneficios Programa de Inmersión en la Gestión Deportiva Paseo de Recoletos, Madrid, España T (+34) F (+34) informacion.centro@garrigues.com