Course detail

English for Business Communication 1

FP-AOP1Acad. year: 2025/2026

This course builds on the compulsory Business English module taken in the first year of study. It develops both general English skills and the specific features of business communication at the B2 level. The course equips students with the specialist vocabulary and professional communication skills required for success in the workplace.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. et Mgr. Andrea Kratochvílová

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

Entry knowledge

The course is designed for students at the B1 (intermediate) level who have completed the first-year Business English course. As the focus is primarily on vocabulary and communication skills, a solid foundation in general English is expected.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Assessment

  • Class attendance (minimum 75% attendance required): 35 points
  • Homework assignments: 20 points
  • Final test: 45 points

A minimum of 70 points is required to successfully complete the course.

Exam (final test)

  • Students prepare a short presentation (3–4 minutes) on one of the course topics (e.g., “Our company’s international marketing strategy” or “Management styles and motivation”).
  • Followed by a short Q&A with the teacher (simulating a meeting).

Attendance is systematically monitored by the instructor. In justified cases, absences may be compensated for in agreement with the instructor.

Note on Plagiarism: All submitted work must be the result of the student’s own independent effort. AI-generated texts (e.g., produced by tools such as ChatGPT or similar systems) are not considered original student work and will not be accepted.

Aims

The aim of the course is to further develop students’ competence in professional communication by focusing on the four key language skills and by introducing selected structures of business English.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MacKenzie, Ian. English for Business Studies: A Course for Business Studies and Economics Students. 3rd ed., Cambridge University Press, 2010. (EN)

Recommended reading

Moore, Julie. Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate B2–C1. Oxford University Press, 2013. (EN)
Strutt, Peter. Market Leader: Business Grammar and Usage. Pearson Education, 2010. (EN)
Tomalin, Barry. Key Business Skills. Collins, 2013. (EN)

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-EP Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BAK-PM Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BAK-UAD Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Ianina Volkova

Syllabus

The course is delivered through interactive language lessons aimed at practising all core skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) and developing professional vocabulary. Independent student work is also required.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course