Professional English Program (PE)
The purpose of the Professional English Program is to develop students’ advanced, practical English skills across all four areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The program also includes focused instruction in grammar and vocabulary.
The curriculum is designed to reflect the needs and practices of real-world professional situations. Each course is carefully structured to support non-native adult speakers and to help students:
- Gain confidence in speaking English
- Learn and apply a range of practical vocabulary and expressions
- Improve fluency to express, discuss, and analyze concepts in professional contexts
- Strengthen reading comprehension of authentic texts
- Recognize and use a wide variety of factual text types
DLC offers multiple courses within the Professional English Program. Each course consists of 180 clock hours over 10 weeks.
Course Descriptions
PE800A (Professional English I)
In this course, learners develop fundamental written and spoken communication skills, with a focus on formal English suitable for professional environments. The course introduces foundational vocabulary and grammar, using current articles to analyze contemporary issues. It aims to build essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, incorporating practical communicative activities that are relevant to real-world professional situations, thus laying a solid foundation for future language development.
PE800B (Professional English II)
This high-intermediate to advanced-level course enhances the ability to communicate effectively in professional settings, deepening the understanding of formal English. It offers functional language skills for practical situations, covering all four language areas. The course ensures linguistic competence in international and professional contexts and includes specialized activities aimed at refining specific language skills, thus providing a bridge between basic proficiency and advanced communication.
PE800C (Professional English III)
Focusing on critical language skills, this course deals with advanced communication such as negotiation and understanding cultural issues. Utilizing authentic materials, it enriches comprehension of global issues while advancing English proficiency. Emphasis is placed on formal and informal presentations, including prepared and extemporaneous materials, catering to students’ individual interests and areas of specialization, thus enhancing both spoken and analytical skills.
PE800D (Professional English IV)
This course is designed for those seeking high-level professional communication skills. It emphasizes various forms of written and verbal communication and explores rhetorical principles essential for effective formal documents. Assignments and instructions are targeted towards impactful document production and presentations in professional contexts, culminating the program with a strong focus on advanced speaking and writing skills, critical for success in professional and academic settings.
