UNIcert II, AfK-Nr. 775
OPEN TO LEVELS B2.4 and C1.1!
"English B2.4: Career English - Writing Skills" is part of the "UNIcert® II - English for Career Purposes" module. It is intended for students who are planning to do an internship or pursue a career in an international environment where English is used for professional communication. The focus is primarily on writing, but there is a reading component, too. The course is suitable for levels B2/C1.
Intended learning outcomes
Using English at B2 level, by the end of the course you will be able to:
General writing skills:
- organise and structure your ideas clearly, using effective paragraphs and linking ideas effectively
- use appropriate language and register for different purposes and audiences
- review and apply key language and punctuation points relevant to effective writing (e.g. tense use, word choice and comma use)
- use AI tools critically to support and refine your writing while maintaining your own voice
Career-related writing and communication: - present your educational background, work experience, skills and other relevant qualifications in writing (e.g. in a CV/resume, online application or professional profile)
- communicate your motivation and qualifications for a specific position in a convincing and authentic way (e.g. in a cover letter or online application)
- write work-related emails in your own voice, using an appropriate register for different recipients and standard professional conventions
- present information, arguments and recommendations clearly and persuasively in a workplace memo
- understand articles on current workplace and careers-related issues and write well-structured comments on the issues they raise
Admission requirement: successful completion of a B2.3-level English course at the ZfbK or a score of 68-85 in our online placement test
Credit points: 3
Credit requirements: active participation and end-of-term exam (reading and writing)
Students who in addition to this course also pass "English B2.4: Career English - Speaking Skills" are eligible to take the UNIcert® II English for Career Purposes exam (a separate, additional exam in February/July every year).
