Perfect in your own way!

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1 Perfect in your own way! OUR Business English course designed for YOUR success

2 The British Council is the UK s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. Using the UK s cultural resources we make a positive contribution to the countries we work with changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. British Council Thailand was founded in 1952 and has expanded to 6 centres across the country. Each year we reach more than ten thousand students and learners from education institutes, academicians, policy planners, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face We reach more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications

3 Why study English at We are a world leader in English language teaching and reach more than 500,000 students each year. We employ teachers who hold an internationally recognised qualification. We provide face-to-face, classroom-based lessons with teachers who understand your individual needs. We pay attention to all aspects of pronunciation. We use fun, friendly and effective approaches with a focus on how to use the English that you learn for real life purposes. We provide lots of opportunities to improve speaking and communication with other students in class. We help to build your confidence in all language skills. We award you with an internationally recognised certificate of completion.

4 Why Because doing business in English requires different types of language and skills, we designed myclass PLUS with a specific focus on the needs of career-minded learners. myclass PLUS is designed to help you reach your full potential. The challenge for you is to find a course that provides the language, skills and experience to feel confident that you can thrive in an Englishspeaking working environment. The answer is myclass PLUS. Personalised Learning A course designed for career-minded leaners We understand how important English is to achieving your career goals, and that expert guidance is needed to make sure every lesson counts. As a myclass PLUS learner, you will have the continuous support of your own Personal Learning Advisor who will take the time to give you a personal learning plan and follow up your progress. In this way, we guide you towards the lessons and give you the tools to achieve your goals.

5 Bringing the workplace to life in the classroom Practical simulation of the business world Every myclass PLUS lesson is chosen to make sure it fits the kind of situations a person needs in the modern workplace environment. In each lesson, our specialist teachers will help you learn new language and develop skills to communicate more effectively in English. This approach will make you more confident when you step into the real world. The PLUS Lounge and Club PLUS are privileges available only to myclass PLUS learners. These privileges the opportunity to practise more English by networking with others and joining our exclusive events Guaranteed Learning Success Our commitment to your progress Learning English is a personal journey that students experience in unique ways. With myclass PLUS, you will appreciate the support of our team of experts from the moment you walk in to the day you graduate, knowing that you are guided every step of the way. We have created a better way of learning English, and we guarantee you will feel the benefits as you take the next step in your professional life. After you graduate, British Council will give you a certificate to certify your English skills

6 Course Structure Many of us can say a few words in a foreign language, but the goal is to be able to express ourselves clearly using the most appropriate words and structures and feel confident in a wide variety of situations. We have structured myclass PLUS to help you achieve this success. To ensure myclass PLUS is a more enjoyable and motivating experience for you, it is important that you learn language and skills that are appropriate for your level. myclass PLUS is structured around 4 levels, from Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate* to make sure what you learn helps you to make progress. The British Council has a network of language schools all over the world. When working with such a large group of people from different backgrounds, it is important to have a level system that everyone can be a part of. For this reason, we have aligned our levels to the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the global standard. This means you can take what you learn with us, and know what that means all over the world.

7 Level Progression and Equivalents Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Basic Level Independent Level B2 B1 A2 A1 IELTS UPPER-INTERMEDIATE* INTERMEDIATE PRE-INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY myclass PLUS levels and Global equivalents. Diagram Source: ELEMENTARY (90 hours) PRE-INTERMEDIATE (90 hours) INTERMEDIATE (90 hours) UPPER-INTERMEDIATE* Elementary learners can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases common in routine office tasks. They can interact confidently in a simple way. Pre-Intermediate learners can communicate more effectively in familiar contexts. They can express their opinion about information on familiar topics in a meeting, understand articles and newspapers, and write a letter or a short business report. Intermediate learners can communicate in English more fluently in most situations. They understand the main idea of more complex texts and deal with a range of topics and non-routine information. They can produce, describe, and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Upper-Intermediate learners can communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. They can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue in various options. They can deliver presentations, take part in technical discussions in their field of specialisation and negotiate agreement. *Upper-Intermediate coming soon

8 The best lessons to achieve your goals myclass PLUS is a Business English course that integrates specific topics, areas of language and skills that are needed in the modern business world. You will learn and develop your own English skills so that you can deliver in real-life situations and be ready for the challenges you will face in your career. Every myclass PLUS lesson is chosen to make sure it fits the kind of situations a person needs in the modern workplace environment. In each lesson, you will learn new language and develop skills to help you communicate more effectively in English. This approach will make you more confident when you step into the real world. myclass PLUS features bespoke content reflecting our belief that practice, feedback and reflection are vital parts of the learning process. Each lesson features a task similar to the type of tasks you are expected to do when using English at work so that when you step from the classroom to the workplace, you will communicate with confidence and achieve the desired results. Exclusive! In addition to the core workplace lessons, myclass PLUS learners receive unlimited access to our wide range of everyday English, writing, culture and academic lessons. Sample of interesting lessons of myclass PLUS Presentations In this lesson, you will learn how to give an effective presentation to sell a product by learning appropriate language for making a sales pitch using persuasive language to achieve the right result Meeting Participation In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively chair a meeting by Welcoming participants Inviting participation and dealing with interruptions Preventing digression and reminding participants of time constraints Managing and Motivation In this lesson, you will learn how to discuss the factors that motivate people at work by Using comparative language to share ideas Discuss the most effective ways to motivate your staff

9 Our Specialist Teachers Learning from the best A big part of the learning experience is the guidance and support you receive from your teachers and you can be sure you will get the best with myclass PLUS. Our teachers are dedicated professionals with many years experience and a commitment to providing the best environment to learn in. They are supported by a team of academic managers in order to deliver a high quality learning experience to each of our learners. Teacher Qualification We recruit teachers with internationally recognised teaching qualifications certified by Cambridge or equivalents (Cambridge CELTA or Trinity College London CertTESOL) and more than 2,000 hours teaching experience. Not only are our teachers qualified, but they are also dedicated to the profession, and continue developing as teachers in order to serve you more effectively. Attentiveness Our teachers care about your progress, and spend a great deal of time planning classes to suit your needs. In class, our teachers will observe and guide you, giving you constructive feedback on how you can improve. You will get their support and attention, making sure you feel engaged and supported all the way. Certified by Cambridge or equivalents (Cambridge CELTA or Trinity College London CertTESOL) More than 2,000 hours teaching experience

10 Personalised Guidance and Support Personal Learning Advisor myclass PLUS learners benefit from the individual attention of their Personal Learning Advisor for guidance and support throughout the course. This starts with guiding you towards a schedule that meets your needs, keeping you on track and making any changes as your needs evolve. The Personal Learning Advisor works closely with the Academic team to support your learning, provide feedback and help you reach your goals. Online Support We know that your needs continue outside our teaching centres, which is why myclass PLUS learners receive online support. Our team is with you, giving you the chance to ask questions, request feedback and get the answers you need, no matter where you are or what you are doing, by being part of our exclusive online community.

11 Steps to Success In order to guarantee your learning success, we have created a way of your supporting your progress throughout your course. Personal Learning Plan As myclass PLUS helps you improve your professional communication in English for successful business interactions, you will start with a Personal Learning Plan that matches your goals to the course to ensure what you learn in the classroom is relevant to your needs. Making progress In class, our teachers pay attention and give you feedback on the language you are using in every myclass PLUS lesson because getting feedback is a very important aspect of improving your knowledge, skills and fluency. Meaningful Feedback To reflect your progress, we have created an Integrated Test to make sure you get feedback on the kind of tasks that are going to help you get ahead in your career. The integrated Test takes place after 20, 40 and 60 lessons, and features all four skills based around a variety of professional tasks such as giving presentations, job interviews, and negotiating. In each test, you will get feedback on the tasks that you can apply in your real lives. Road to Achievement Face-to-face teaching Face-to-face lessons with specialist teachers Input and feedback from attentive teachers Start Integrated test #1 + feedback Personal Learning Plan Integrated test #2 + feedback 20 lessons Unlimited Access More than 100 general English lessons PLUS Lounge and Club PLUS events Integrated test #3 + report 40 lessons Online Support Exclusive online learning community Online language practice 60 lessons Finish Personal Learning Advisors Personalised learning plan Guidance throughout the course Academic support

12 PLUS Lounge PLUS Lounge is a dedicated space for myclass PLUS learners to use. The PLUS Lounge is where you can go before or after class when you want to relax, chat to your friends, immerse yourself in English, or review what you learned in class. Relax: find time for a moment of calm between your lessons and socialise other commitments without being disturbed: expand your network with a like-minded crowd on a daily basis, or at one of our special Club PLUS events Learn : read a newspaper, review your notes from class or go online - all in English. PLUS Lounge is available at the following centres Centre Siam Square G Floor, Wittayakit Building, Siam Square Tel Centre Ladprao 2nd Floor, Rasa Tower Building, Paholyothin Road Tel

13 Club PLUS Club PLUS is an exclusive programme that gives you an extra opportunity to practice your English outside of the classroom environment. Club PLUS includes Business Networking Events and a wide range of Business Workshops. Under our native English speaking teachers care in a friendly, inclusive, and stimulating environment, we guarantee you will speak like a professional in no time! Sample of interesting activities of Club PLUS Effective Public Speaking This insightful workshop will help you develop your confidence and skills in giving speeches. You will explore techniques for preparing and delivering talks, as well as exploring ways to engage your audience in a range of public speaking situations. Effective Negotiation Skills This engaging workshop introduces the skills required to take part in successful negotiations. It introduces a systematic approach to preparing and conducting negotiations at all levels. Success with Presentations This highly practical workshop provides you with a full understanding of how to prepare, organise and deliver presentations. It demonstrates techniques for creating interest and impact that reflect the positive style and personality of the speaker. Delivering Service Excellence Are you new to a customer service role? Would you like to develop your customer handling skills so that you are able to exceed your customers expectations? If so, this thought-provoking and interactive workshop will give you the skills that you need.

14 Message from Director English Language Services These days, we cannot deny that English has become essential, not only for individual use, but also for professional advancement. British Council realises that English is crucial for individual career progress. Thus, we have successfully developed, myclass PLUS, the dynamic professional-focused English course that will help you moving forward in your career path. myclass PLUS emphasises on English that learners can apply to the real-life professional world. The course includes important topics like CV writing, job interviews, presentations in various meetings, business negotiation, professional s and even socialising. We simulate different situations in our classroom to create the best learning environment. Our learners will be encouraged to use English with confidence, while our teachers will help build a strong fundamental English knowledge and cultural comprehension. We also combine other English learning activities and useful events as parts of our lessons to bring out the learners full potentials. Guaranteed by more than 80 years of English teaching experience, we can ensure you that myclass PLUS can help our learners succeed in English communication and progressing in their careers.

15 Message from our myclass PLUS teacher team myclass PLUS is different from other English Courses because myclass PLUS is designed to guarantee the learners success in using Business English. You receive our full attention and support throughout the course to ensure that you can use English fluently and naturally. We, the teachers, will deliver classes, with essential topics and skills that best suit you. Our lessons are focused on the kind of language you use at work, with practical tasks designed to give you the confidence to step from the classroom to your workplace and be successful. With the right English foundation, continuing development and direct advice, we hope to be part of the success that you aim for. Message from our myclass PLUS Customer Services team We, myclass PLUS Customer Services Team, are committed to ensuring that you are on the right track from your first step in. We analyse your needs and arrange your personal learning plan to suit your English level! We manage your time schedule and follow teachers advice to help you succeed in your field and earn your certificate at completion. We are more than happy to consult you on how to make the most of your studies and answer any questions you may have throughout your course until you are confident enough to use English skills for your business purposes.

16 Apply today and get ready to learn at Bangkok Siam Square: G Floor Wittayakit Building Ladprao: 2nd Floor Rasa Tower Building, Paholyothin Road More information info@britishcouncil.or.th