Improve your English language skills in business and tourism with this free online course

This free online English for Business and Tourism diploma course will enable you to learn the English language skills necessary to succeed in the international workplace. You will explore business English through authentic readings and video lectures, while learning about business vocabulary and concepts. The course begins by providing an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and examining business ideas, products, and opportunities. You will also learn about the basics of market research, including how to identify an opportunity as an entrepreneur.

Next, you will focus on business plans, why they are important, and you will practise creating your own business plan. In the final part of the course, you will be presented with the basics for funding a business, the various means of sourcing funds as an entrepreneur such as debt-financing, equity-financing, and crowdfunding. You will learn how to create a persuasive presentation, or pitch, based on your business plan and the art of creating an effective hook to be used in making a great pitch.

Finally, you will learn some basic English for working in restaurants, hotels and tourist information centres. You will learn how to take orders, describe dishes, check in guests and book tours among many other things. This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about the global business and tourism economy. So why wait? Start this course and improve your English language skills today!