B2-C1 English for Economics & Business is a course for students who would like to improve their understanding of the typical language structures and high frequency vocabulary used in economics and business. It is a highly interactive and communicative programme that leverages the knowledge and experience of all the participants.  

Course contents and teaching method
This is a blended course that combines face-to-face classroom teaching with online materials. Participants are only required to attend in-person classes every other week. The final timetable is confirmed in week 3 of the course depending on the make up of the group. 

The in-person classes are highly interactive and focus on productive skills (speaking and writing), while the online materials are more focussed on receptive skills (critical reading and listening). Subject specific language structures and vocabulary are integrated throughout the course. 

Workload and evaluation
Regular attendance and active participation is required to pass this course, as is the successful completion of all 4 formal assignments (there is no final exam).

• Speaking 1: Individual presentation on a mutually agreed topic (10mins)
• Speaking 2: Group presentation on a mutually agreed topic (15mins) 
• Writing 1: presenting and/or decribing results (approx. 250 words)
• Writing 2: a business report (approx. 250 words)

Materials

Handouts are provided and all materials the materials are available on Moodle.

Objectives

By the end of the course, you will have an improved understanding of the language used for:

• Basic economic concepts
• Finance and investment
• Management
• Marketing 
• Human resources

…and job applications in English!

Target audience

This course is for participants whose level corresponds to level B2 or C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please only register if your level corresponds to the course. Participants of our partner institutions and Unifr employees can contact us to take a placement test if they are unsure of their level. Unifr students are automatically guided to the placement test when registering for a course on MyUnifr.

Prerequisites

The General Conditions for Participation in Language Courses apply. 

Responsibles and speakers

Responsibles

• Hart Andrew

Dates and locations

Period	Location
17.02.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
24.02.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
03.03.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
10.03.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
17.03.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
24.03.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
31.03.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
14.04.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
21.04.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
28.04.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
05.05.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
12.05.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
19.05.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207
26.05.2026 from 08:15 to 10:00	PER 21 B207