Program Overview

English for Business & Entrepreneurship

Course Description

Classes will be built around American Business & Entrepreneurship. Each class will focus on developing participants' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary skills with a focus on business vocabulary and how to communicate in a business setting, while also increasing their understanding of American culture. Classes are communicative in approach and student-centered in its delivery. Visits to local non-profit and start-up companies will give students an opportunity to explore different business types. Discussions with local entrepreneurs and touring local businesses will further provide insight into how businesses are structured. In addition, participants will have ample opportunity to explore cultural topics and expand their English language skills through small group activities, projects, and interaction outside the classroom in the Portland State and greater Portland communities.

Class Activities and Class Excursions (Field Trips)

Classes give participants the opportunity to use and practice their English in real-life situations. Participants can visit and write about places in Portland; attend cultural events; talk with PSU students; listen to guest speakers; discuss topics related to American Business, Entrepreneurship and American culture; and experience volunteering in the community. Activities and field trips may include: Attend weekly international coffee hour to chat with other PSU students. Entrepreneurship excursions include learning about entrepreneurship from immigrants who own their own business in the U.S., visiting start-up companies, and touring local businesses. Other excursions include visiting scenic places, enjoying tax-free shopping, experiencing Portland Food Culture, and visiting popular Portland places.

Business Visits

Students visit local businesses where they will get to talk to business owners and/or management staff about what it is like to run a business in the U.S.

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• Students visit local non-profit art studio, ADX (Arts Design Exchange), to learn about local Portland culture and a unique model.
• The final project for this class will be a group assignment to work with a team to create a potential business