The PBEP is designed for learners who wish to study and/or work in business. These courses provide leraners with the English language skills they need for communication in a variety of business situations. English is the language for international communication and the PBEP courses have been designed to build skills, confidence and fluency.

As skills are developed throughout the course, students are able to:

•	integrate confidently into an English speaking environment
•	discuss events from newspapers, radio or TV with friends and work colleagues
•	talk confidently about work, travel and study plans
•	argue a case in both written and spoken English
•	talk and write about business matters
•	arrange and take part in interviews
•	communicate accurately in formal and informal writing
•	give presentations on a range of topics