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Courses of Advanced & Business English |
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English is a key skill for a successful career. If you are applying for a job or hoping to get a promotion, most employers, especially international employers, will ask you to demonstrate your English language skills. You can do this by taking the prestigious Cambridge ESOL Business English Certificates (BEC).
BEC is an internationally recognised qualification in English for work. It is trusted by employers and universities in more than 60 countries. It is taken by students and young professionals around the world who want to improve their job prospects or study business courses overseas. |
Cambridge ESOL is a department of the University of Cambridge and is the world's leading provider of international English language qualifications for all learners of English. |
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Leading Indian employers endorse BEC |
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''BEC examinations have become an intrinsic part of assessing the language training that is given to all frontline employees who have to deal directly with customers and clients. This external certification helps in an objective evaluation of the language skills of the employees thus adding value to the company's reputation." |
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"We believe it is challenging as well as extremely motivating for our employees to receive BEC certifications which are internationally benchmarked as well as aligned to our business communication requirements. We have hence chosen to work with the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations." |
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"We find BEC as a retention tool which shows our staff that we invest in them through our BEC programmes. All of our participants feet BEC has practical applicability in day-to-day work and has given them the confidence in speaking English to their counterparts overseas, as well as their clients." |
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Companies whose employees have taken BEC |
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Aptech Ltd
Bank of America
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Deutsche Bank
DHL Express (India) Pvt Ltd
Eicher Motors Ltd
Expertus Infotech Ltd
- Fujitsu Prime Software
- GlaxoSmithKline
Heidelberg India Pvt Ltd
Hewlett-Packard |
Hindustan Lever Ltd
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
HSBC
Indian Oil Corporation
Infosys Technologies Ltd
Johnson & Johnson
Kasturi and Sons Ltd
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Maruti Udyog Ltd
MindTree Consulting Pvt Ltd
Nestle India Ltd |
Oberoi Hotels
Procter & Gamble
Ramco Systems
Rane Group
Siemens
Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Infotech Ltd
TVS
Wipro Technologies
World Bank
...and many more |
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Opportunities for everyone |
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BEC is available at three levels: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher. The levels range from lower intermediate to advanced, so you can choose a BEC test that matches your level of English language skills and your professional needs. |
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Why BEC ? |
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* BEC is a globally recognised qualification
* A BEC certificate will improve your job prospects and add value to your CV
* BEC gives you the opportunity to learn practical workplace English skills
* Preparing for BEC improves your confidence in using business English, particularly in speaking
* The different levels of BEC give achievable goals and structure to your language learning
*Gain a bursary from Tata Consultancy Services with a BEC Vantage certificate *
* Many universities recognise BEC for business courses
* BEC is available on computer or as a paper and pen test
* Conditions apply |
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Three Levels of BEC |
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BEC Preliminary is at lower intermediate level and for candidates who have limited confidence in their English. It includes tests of reading and writing, listening and speaking |
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Candidates have to read reports, charts and advertisements, as well as write a short
email or memo. They also have to understand short conversations and discussions and give a short presentation in the speaking test. |
BEC Vantage is at intermediate level and is suitable for candidates who have good confidence and fluency. It includes tests of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The tasks are more complex than Preliminary level and include reading longer business reports and company documents, writing letters or proposals, listening to short discussions, and contributing to a discussion about a business topic in the speaking part.
BEC Higher is an advanced level certificate and is for candidates who can use English very confidently in all professional and social situations. There are separate assessments in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Candidates have to understand authentic business articles, write reports and summarise graphs, as well as listen to extended discussions and presentations. For speaking they have to give a presentation and express opinions in a business discussion |
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Computer based BEC |
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BEC is now available on computer. You can take the reading, writing and listening parts of the test on a computer using an attractive and easy to understand interface, while the speaking test is conducted face to face. With Computer Based BEC you also have the flexibility of more test dates and registration much nearer to the exam date. Of course, the pen and paper version will continue to be available. |
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