How to learn Business English according to the CDIO standard?

On October 14th, Viet My College held an event. Introductory Business English Translation Class Firstly.

This is considered an introductory course in Business English, aiming to provide students with a general overview of their chosen field. The course helps students identify career paths related to English interpreting and translation in the future, as well as understand the opportunities and challenges in the English interpreting profession.

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• Comparing Business English and Translation/Interpretation English
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To improve the quality of teaching at the school, the Faculty of Foreign Languages is organizing an introductory lesson. Business English according to the CDIO international standard. (Read this article if you don't already know) What is CDIO?This is also the general training standard of Viet My College, applied to all majors. At the end of the class, the school also collected feedback and evaluations from students and instructors about this first class. 

The class was held on the morning of October 14th with the participation of the CDIO program development team, the school's administration, lecturers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and the Faculty of Management, and over 60 students from the Business English Translation class (5173VLB1 and 5173VLB2). The main instructor for the class was Ms. Phan Thi Mai Trang, Head of the Foreign Languages Department at Viet My College.

The job market for Business English

Before delving into the field, the school provides students with an overview of the job market for their chosen field of Business English Translation. This helps students understand their chosen profession, identify their needs and desires, and plan their specific tasks accordingly. 

Professional interpreters must master both the source and target languages in written and spoken form, as well as understand non-verbal language. This also requires quick and timely reflexes. Furthermore, to develop a long-term career in translation and interpretation, students need to understand the culture of the target country. These are some of the essential qualities for English interpreting.

Students also learn about some post-graduation job opportunities such as: What are the differences between interpreting and translation? What is the process for an interpreter/translator? Methods for organizing translation teams, What types of translation exist, etc.

In addition, students also learn about the trends and career opportunities in the field of Translation and Interpretation, such as: working as an interpreter, translator, senior secretary, tour guide, teaching assistant, or English center teacher, etc. Along with detailed guidance on income levels and job descriptions, this helps students clearly define their future career paths.

Teaching methods for the Business English Translation major.

At Viet My College, students are trained according to the needs of businesses and society. This means that a graduate from Viet My must be able to serve the labor market. The training method is "Learning by Doing" through early internships. This is followed by practical application in each subject and internships at businesses.

In addition, students are introduced to and guided in several basic skills from a professional standpoint, such as:

– Learn new vocabulary effectively

– Think in English while speaking and writing.

– Develop reading skills

– Developing Listening Skills

Furthermore, the training program at Viet My integrates knowledge, skills, and attitudes, aiming to help students develop lifelong learning skills, not just learning at school.

So what makes this training program different?

1. Training Orientation: Meeting the recruitment needs of employers and society.
2. Practical learning and hands-on experience are achieved through internships in each subject and professional training.
3. Developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a balanced way.
4. Diverse career opportunities
5. Cultivating and developing lifelong learning and work skills.

A student's testimonial from the introductory class.

“"I hope to participate in classes like this to better understand and learn more about the profession I have chosen. This class was very interesting and helpful."”

Through the introductory course, most students grasped the content related to the field of business English translation. They understood the nature of the English language training methods at Viet My. Simultaneously, they also gained insight into their future careers and corresponding income levels, enabling them to create their own personal development plans.

Here are some photos from the class:

 

Author: Viet My College - Date written: October 20, 2017

Category: Business English interpreting

Tags: Business English interpreter