Professional English — DCL English B1 Preparation
60-hour in-person course to reach independence in professional English and pass the DCL English B1 · Qualiopi certified
What you will achieve
Enable A2-level learners to reach the B1 CEFR level in professional English, in preparation for the DCL English diploma — a single 2h30 exam. The B1 level marks the transition to linguistic independence in professional English.
- Understand the key points of a clear oral message in standard English
- Read professional texts and understand the description of events and processes
- Handle most professional situations in an English-speaking environment
- Produce simple and coherent speech on familiar professional topics
- Pass the DCL English B1 examination in 2h30
Who is this course for?
Target audience
- Learners with validated A2 level in English wishing to reach B1
- Employees needing a good level of professional English to advance in their career
- Professionals with regular contact with English-speaking clients or partners
- Managers and executives working in international environments
- People transitioning to positions requiring good English proficiency
Prerequisites
- Validated A2 level in English (mandatory placement test)
- Ability to communicate in common and routine professional situations
- Command of basic tenses (simple present, continuous present, simple past, future)
Curriculum — 12 modules · 60 hours
Past simple, past continuous, present perfect vs past simple, advanced modals (might, would, ought to), conditionals, passive voice, comparatives and superlatives, cause and effect
Expressing opinions and preferences, suggesting and recommending, giving advice, negotiating and finding compromises, professional idiomatic expressions
Facilitating a meeting, presenting a project or strategy, commenting on figures, politely interrupting, managing questions and objections, note-taking
Negotiation vocabulary, expressing conditions, making concessions, diplomatically refusing, managing disagreements, confirming an agreement
Complex emails (proposals, negotiations, follow-ups), simple professional reports, meeting minutes, commercial proposals, formal letters
Participating in video conferences, handling technical issues, sharing documents remotely, digital tool vocabulary, cultural differences in virtual meetings
Project vocabulary (timeline, milestone, deliverable, stakeholder), presenting a schedule, managing risks, progress report, giving and receiving feedback
Conducting job interviews, discussing performance and objectives (KPIs, targets), constructive feedback, motivating your team, management vocabulary (leadership, delegation)
Finance and accounting, marketing and sales, IT and digital, human resources, logistics and supply chain
Cultural differences in business (UK, USA, India, Australia), communication styles, etiquette protocols, cultural taboos, multicultural teams
Networking at professional events, advanced small talk, presenting your business, business meals and etiquette, handling unexpected situations
DCL English B1 format and criteria, complex professional scenario, strategic time management over 2h30, in-depth practice of 5 skills, 2 complete simulations, individual debriefing, personalised progression plan
How is the course delivered?
Pedagogy
In-person courses. Communicative and action-oriented approach. Realistic professional case studies. Mid-course simulation (after 35h). 2 complete DCL English B1 simulations with debriefing and personalised progression plan.
Resources
B1 professional English manuals with authentic materials. Complex professional documents (reports, case studies, contracts). Authentic audio and video materials (presentations, interviews, negotiations). DCL B1 practice papers. English-language business press (Financial Times, The Economist). Interactive whiteboard.
Trainers
Qualified professional English trainers (Master's in Applied Languages or equivalent), experience teaching B1 professional English, knowledge of the CEFR and DCL English, solid experience in the business world and international professional sectors.
How are learners assessed?
- Attendance sheets signed by half-day
- Mid-course simulation with individual debriefing (after 35h)
- Full final simulation under exam conditions
- Individualised skills assessment
- Certificate of completion
- Satisfaction survey immediately after and 3 months later
- Support for registration for the DCL English exam
Practical information
Pricing
Group · 3 to 12 learners
Individual · personalised coaching
Exam fees (not included): Diploma 140 € · Test 180 €
Our premises comply with ERP accessibility standards. Disability contact: Mr. Jawhar MOKNI — contact@institutevolution.com — Access delay: 1 day.
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