Manchester Taster

Manchester is often best known around the world for its rather famous football team(s)! Manchester is home to Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium – Manchester United and Manchester City respectively. Manchester is now a vibrant city, with the BBC Studios, an exciting food scene, music, museums and galleries making it a cultural hotspot. Let us introduce you to the city.

Register for Summer 2025 or Summer 2026 - Explore the UK

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Register for Summer 2025 or Summer 2026 - Explore the UK -

Course Details

  • This course is over a weekend (Saturday-Sunday) with the option to add on an additional day to explore the city.

  • This allows the classes to be interactive, whilst ensuring the teacher is able to support each individual.

  • Manchester is now a vibrant city, with the BBC Studios, an exciting food scene, music, museums and galleries making it a cultural hotspot. Let us introduce you to the city.

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Specialised English Training By Industry Professionals

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Course Schedule

Day 1 - Business English

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  • ✔ Applied business skills, including meetings and accounting/finance.

    ✔ Meetings - interactive sessions where you will work in groups on a meeting, follow a case study, develop skills and learn key language to be used in business meetings.

  • ✔ Work in small groups on a task - develop speaking/listening skills and learn key language to be used during professional calls.

Day 2 - Business English

  • ✔ Enjoy a delicious breakfast before a day of presentations and feedback.

  • ✔ Applied Business Skills - problem solving, giving recommendations, language for presenting, business correspondence and finance.

    ✔ Your task for the assessment will be set.

  • ✔ You will be given time to prepare, followed by an assessed meeting and the opportunity to present your case study to a panel.

    ✔ You will be given feedback on your presentation and speaking skills, along with feedback on your use of grammar and language.

    ✔ You will then be guided through developing your individual development plan, for your future learning.

Our process

  1. Before the course starts

  • Choose your workshops.

    • We understand that every learner is unique. That's why we take a personalised approach to help you achieve your business English goals.

    • Choose from a range of industry-specific Business English workshops.

    • Flexible - choose the workshops which best support your learning goals.

    • Are you happy to go ahead and book?

    1-to-1 Call. Need help choosing?

    • We offer an optional 15-30 minute call to understand your specific learning needs and goals… and to help identify suitable workshops.

    • Do you have questions? Would you like to speak with us before booking?

      Email us, or book a call.

      info@connectedbusinessenglish.com

  • Welcome email.

    • You will receive a welcome email with further details about the workshops.

    Initial Assessment.

    • Our initial assessment will include a level test, a detailed registration form and an optional call.

    Learning Needs Analysis.

    • You will have a pre-course form to complete - with details of your learning history and future goals.

    • We use this information to tailor our workshops and ensure they are relevant to your professional development.

2. Course workshops

  • ✔ We offer a range of interactive workshops to help you improve your Business English skills… ready to equip you with the essential communication skills needed to excel in today's global marketplace.

    Personalised course - Whether you're looking to improve your presentation skills, preparing for a meeting, or enhance your industry-specific vocabulary, you can choose the workshops that best support your individual needs.

  • Network - Our workshops also provide a valuable opportunity to connect with other professionals, expand your network, and build lasting business relationships.

3. After the course - ongoing support

  • ✔ We follow up with a 1-to-1 call to discuss your progress and next steps.

  • ✔ The teacher will be available before or after class for questions.

    ✔ We will host regular networking events - an opportunity to seek further support.

Optional extra day - Tour of the City

We will explore as much as we can of the city. Bring some comfortable walking shoes and be ready for a packed day of taking in Manchester’s history, culture, sports and music scene. Visit our blog to find out more about Manchester’s food scene, Lowry, canal system, music, football and industrial history.

  • A tour of Old Trafford and lunch in their 'Red Café'.

  • Engage with Manchester's history— visit the Science & Industry Museum, the Manchester Museum and the Cathedral.

  • Enjoy a VIP experience at the famous Lowry, with food and drink included.

  • An evening of discussions.

FAQs

  • Yes, we take corporate and individual bookings.

  • Our courses are suitable for B2 level onwards. Our pre-course test and conversations will help to determine your level.

  • Our courses are suitable for adults, looking to improve their English for use in a business setting.

  • This will be a busy programme of immersive activities, with some light walking. No strenuous physical activity is planned.