Business English Numeracy

Welcome to 'Numeracy in Business,' a comprehensive course designed to empower B1+ English learners with the essential skills to confidently navigate and communicate numerical information in the global business environment. This course goes beyond basic number recognition, providing practical tools and real-world scenarios to enhance your fluency and accuracy in business English.

Part 1: Foundations of Business Numeracy

We begin by establishing a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts of numbers. You'll learn to distinguish and apply cardinal and ordinal numbers in diverse contexts, including dates, addresses, and phone numbers. We'll demystify fractions, decimals, and percentages, equipping you with the ability to read, write, and convert these numerical forms. You'll also explore their practical application in business scenarios, such as calculating discounts and analyzing market share.

Furthermore, we'll introduce you to essential business terminology related to numbers, including revenue, profit, budget, and ROI. You'll gain a clear understanding of these terms and learn how to use them effectively in professional conversations. Finally, we'll delve into the nuances of quantifiers, ensuring you can accurately express quantities and differentiate between countable and uncountable nouns.

Part 2: Advanced Numerical Communication

Building on the foundational concepts, we'll progress to mastering the communication of large and small numbers, including millions, billions, and decimals. You'll learn to use appropriate units and prefixes to express numerical data with precision. We'll then focus on describing changes in numerical data, using verbs and adverbs to express increases and decreases, and accurately communicating percentage changes.

You'll also develop your ability to compare numbers using comparative and superlative adjectives, and express comparisons using phrases like "more than" and "less than." Finally, we'll emphasize the practical application of these skills in business communication, demonstrating how to use numbers effectively in emails, reports, and presentations.

Real-World Application:

Throughout the course, you'll benefit from engaging audio content, featuring diverse British and American English accents, to enhance your listening comprehension. You'll also participate in interactive exercises and a short case study, applying the learned concepts to real-world business situations. This practical approach ensures you not only understand the theory but also gain the confidence to use numbers effectively in professional settings.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the numeracy skills and English fluency needed to excel in the global business arena."