Business English Threshold B1 @HOME part 1

Official name: Engels professioneel bedrijfsgericht richtgraad 2 - Engels Threshold PB 2 ODB-Y00428-003

You already have an average knowledge of English and mostly want to improve your communication at work.

Course content

What will you learn? 

In the Business English Threshold (ERK B1) course, you will practise on topics such as 

  • communicating in the workplace (telephone calls, e-mails, reports, evaluations, etc.)
  • meetings 
  • presentations  
  • sales discussions and negotiating. 

More precisely,

  • you explore these topics through listening exercises, articles and texts, role plays and writing assignments
  • you enrich your vocabulary in relation to your business sector 
  • you learn to discuss and argue about topical issues 
  • you learn to give presentations 

Entry requirements

You have obtained at least the certificate of English 4 (= English Threshold 2), or you have achieved this level in this short level test.  At the start of the module, the teacher checks whether you are in the correct level.   

If you have a certificate of English 6 (= English Threshold 4) or higher, we recommend you take Business English Vantage (ERK B2). 

Specific professional prior knowledge is not required. 

(For semester 2 : you can start in ‘part 2’ without prior knowledge of ‘part 1’) 

For this online course via Microsoft Teams, you must have a PC or laptop with a fast and stable internet connection, a sound card and webcam. You must also have basic computer skills.

Price

€ 139

The price is composed of:

  • The legal enrolment fee: € 135
    (Subject to a decree amendment. Decree amendments take precedence over the centre regulations.)
  • Course supplies: € 4 (including course material and/or digital material, ...)

Number of class hours: 60 (including evaluation and deliberation)

Am I entitled to a discount or a premium?

Coursebook

Make sure you purchase this handbook in advance:

Business Result Second Edition - Intermediate Student's Book + online practice

You can order the handbook from the link above or buy it from the bookstore or online shop of your choice.

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Lessons & locations

Business English Threshold B1 @HOME part 1

14 September 2026 - 18 January 2027

  • Monday evening
100% online
€ 139
incl. costs
You have fixed lessons at home.
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