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How to demonstrate your level of business English

As an intermediate level of English is becoming the norm in companies, it’s important to demonstrate more specialized skills in order to stand out from the crowd. It is one thing to be able to answer a phone, or hold a simple conversation, but quite another to deliver a sales pitch, or chair a meeting with colleagues overseas. 

Being able to demonstrate your level of business English is essential to staying relevant in the current jobs market. So why not consider preparing for a business English exam to give you that extra edge? 

Cambridge currently offer two types of business exams: BEC and Linguaskill (formerly BULATS).

I) BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE (BEC)

Ideal for: individuals looking to develop their business English knowledge.

The Business English Certificate (BEC) exams, accepted globally by household names such as Procter & Gamble, are aimed at success driven individuals who are looking to certify their skills in an international business work environment

See more on these here: https://www.cambridgeschool.com/es/cambridge-business-exams.html.

II) LINGUASKILL

Ideal for: companies looking for a quick and reliable assessment plan.

Linguaskill, the new star of the show having replaced BULATS from 2019, offers a reliable, faster, and more flexible means of gauging your level of Business English. Candidates sit one multilevel exam which adapts itself in real-time to the level of the candidate. With results given within 48 hours, it’s highly practical for companies looking to get efficient reports. So whether you’re an individual looking to get ahead of your peers, or a company looking to assess a training programme, Linguaskill is worth learning about!

See more on these here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/.

HOW WE CAN HELP

We provide tailor-made courses to help candidates succeed in passing the exam. These classes are ideal for employees with a solid foundation in English, and are looking to fine-tune their skills to be able to manage more demanding business situations, such as negotiations or staff appraisals.

We can also advise companies on how best to carry out a wide-scale audit of their current formation plan, and how Linguaskill could be incorporated as part of the recruitment process.

If you are looking for more information on how to access or prepare for these exams, feel free to contact our in-company department.