Business English for New Employees at a Foreign Corporation in Korea

Abstract

Introduction • Purpose: To create a business English textbook for an in-house English program at companies in Korea • Rationale: Business English is different from general English; specific terms and expressions, accuracy, business manners or etiquette, and business skills will be the focus of this book • Target learners: New employees aged 25-31 at a foreign corporation in Korea • Proficiency: Intermediate-high according to ACTFL • Learning context: In-house English program for new employees Method • CLT • Theme-based • EBP Expected Outcomes • Expand their knowledge of essential business communication skills • Develop cross-cultural understanding related to business situations such as business trips • Improve communicative competence specifically for the business setting