Courses

English for Business and Leadership

Section 1: Overview

Is this course for me?

This course is perfect for students who want to combine English lessons with an introduction to US entrepreneurial culture and develop the skills needed to become a future leader in business.
It includes classroom-based instruction as well as a visit to a local small business, start-up or business organization

Key Facts

Available in

Boston

Start dates:

7 October and 4 November 2024
6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 31 March, 6 May, 2 June, 30 June, 28 July, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November 2025

Entry level:

Lower Intermediate (Kings Level 4)

Age:

Duration:

2-4 weeks

Class size:

Maximum 15

Lessons per week:

28 lessons per week total (21 hours). 20 lessons (15 hours) General English + 8 lessons (6 hours) Business and Leadership

Included in the price:

28 lessons per week (21 hours)
Welcome Information Pack
Access to multi-format course materials
Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
Use of college library computers
Free Wi-fi at school
An accompanied visits to a small business or business organization
Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week
Full access to join Kings' school clubs and societies
Optional weekly lecture programme
End-of-course certificate (90% or higher attendance required)

"At Kings Boston you can participate in entrepreneurship class, which includes specialized vocabulary in relation to the start-up world, case studies and knowing some local business in relation with this topic. "

Section 2: Course structure and content

20 lessons (15 hours) per week of General English
8 lessons (6 hours) per week Business and Leadership

General English lessons

Your general English lessons will be designed to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic.

Key areas covered include:

Communication skills

Conversational language skills
Listening and accents
Reading and interpretation
Writing and presenting

Linguistic resources

Building your vocabulary bank
Fine tuning your pronunciation
Interpretation of texts
Grammar and syntax

Study skills

Note taking and revision
Research skills
Time management and planning
Dictionary work
Learner autonomy

Cultural and personal development

Understanding cultural difference and similarity
Team work and leadership
Presenting an argument
Discussion skills

You will be assigned to your general English class based on your current Kings Level. We have classes right through to Level 8 (Advanced), and you will progress up through the levels as your skills improve and your confidence grows.

Specialized Business and Leadership lessons

These lessons will introduce you to essential business terminology relating to the development of small business and start-up culture. You will work on essential communication skills such as giving presentations, formal business writing, and pronunciation.

Sample topics include:

Real-world case studies
Characteristics of entrepreneurs and leaders in business
Small-business environment in the US
How to turn an idea into a business
Elements of a business plan
The role of social media

Educational visits

This course includes a trip to a local small business or start-up, college business program, or a talk by a local business person.

Examples may include:

Babson College
Buzz Lab at BU
Taza Chocolates, Johnny Cupcakes or other local start-ups
Martin Trust Center at MIT
Innovation and Design Building
Entrepreneur clubs at other local colleges

Sample timetable

Please note:

Sample timetable is subject to change
Placement test, induction, locality walk and ice breaker activities, which take place on the students' first day at Kings, are an essential part of the teaching programme, included in the weekly hours of lessons.

	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri
09:00 – 10:30 (Lessons 1 & 2) General English	Progress test including listening and writing Individual and group feedback on test	Grammar Using 'will' and 'shall' in polite requests Pronunciation Open and closed questions (intonation) Professional skills Interviews.	Vocabulary Common idioms and phrasal verbs used to describe behaviour Reading, listening and writing Giving tips on how to behave in different situations	Listening Understanding how technology works Functional language Giving instructions Task-based learning (leadership and team work) Building a bridge	Grammar review 'Will', 'shall' and relative clauses Video Ted Talk: How to lead a conversation between people who disagree Discussion Beyond right and wrong?
10:30 – 11:00	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
11:00 – 12:30 (Lessons 3 & 4) General English	Vocabulary Social behavior: Talking about norms and customs Discussion Understanding cultural differences	Video Phone addiction. Role-play Asking for and offering help Study skills Making effective notes	Real English People in the newspapers today Grammar Defining relative clauses Vocabulary Adjectives of character	Writing An email describing a new invention. Presentations A future without cars.	Vocabulary Diplomatic language Professional skills Giving and receiving feedback Discussion — Beyond right and wrong?
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
13:30 – 16:30 (Lessons 3 & 4) Week 1	Free time	Discussion Identifying problems and brainstorming solutions Reading Case studies: Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, Tom's Shoes	Free time	Listening and Speaking Video: How to stimulate creativity Activity Mind-mapping	Free time
13:30 – 16:30 (Lessons 3 & 4) Week 2	Free time	Discussion and writing Develop and write a mini market research study	Free time	Educational visit Trip to the Innovation and Design Building (idbldg.com) and Masschallenge (masschallenge.org)	Free time