Dunedin, New Zealand Language Schools New Zealand (LSNZ) has partnered with Scriptus Publications to promote its online Business English course
10 February, 2025
Dunedin, New Zealand Language Schools New Zealand (LSNZ) has partnered with Scriptus Publications to promote its online Business English course, (www.LearnBusinessEnglish.net) and to diversify the range of courses it offers. It is the first in the world to offer this leading-edge course.
LSNZ has two campuses – one in Queenstown and, more recently, one in Christchurch.
The curriculum that it follows at its schools is Oxford English File for their Use of English classes, and broadly follow the Cambridge EVOLVE for conversational classes, designed to specifically improve confidence in communication. The school also runs a highly successful IELTS: an academic programme with many recent graduates achieving their desired band scores. Now it is adding the online course Learn Business English to its curriculum.
LSNZ also holds a Category 1 status with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) granting its students work rights, and is a proud member of English New Zealand. The Category 1 status also confers that LSNZ is a signed dignitary of the Education (Pastoral Care for Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice, 2021. This ensures that all students are well looked after during their time in New Zealand. LBE has also teamed up with immigration lawyers to help facilitate access to a suitable visa.
Of the partnership, co-founder of the Learn Business English online course, Lucia Dore said: “This partnership is a great opportunity to ensure that our course reaches a wider audience. It also fulfils our aim of being in every corner of the globe. The course is unique in that it is written by people who are both teachers and businesspeople. Therefore, it mixes best business practice with language skills. Students learn about business, especially by doing the assignments, and develop their business English at the same time. People can also pick
and choose their modules, which includes communicating well in business, both in person and virtually; how to communicate by email and telephone; marketing tips; interview techniques; business etiquette in the Western world; and how to give a presentation. It will take between three months and six months to complete the course.”
Head director of studies at LSNZ, Ryan Pretorius-Hale said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with LBE, whose expertise in Business English education is second to none. This collaboration allows our learners to access cutting-edge online resources and proven methodologies designed specifically for success in the global workplace. Together, we aim to equip professionals with the language skills they need to thrive in international business environments
Partnering with LBE allows us to bring an exceptional level of expertise to our learners. The developers’ rich professional and academic backgrounds ensure that their courses deliver immediate, tangible benefits for individuals seeking success in global business environments. By combining our institutional excellence with LBE’s innovative approach, we aim to set a new benchmark for Business English education.”
Contact:
Lucia Dore [email protected]
+64 (0) 27 755 1170
About LBE:
Learn Business English was established in 2020 and its goal is to give people access to a course that specialises in Business English skills all over the world. Other points about the course are as follows:
- The course is online and focuses on practical business skills.
- It combines up-to-date business developments and Business English.
- This course is written by very experienced business people who have also taught English.
- This course is a world-first.
- India and China – are predicted to surpass the US in educated populations within the next decade or so.
- Researchers believe that traditional campus teaching has probably “reached its peak”.
- An online course has higher levels of engagement by students than “in classroom teaching”.
- An online course allows increased flexibility. It is possible for someone to learn anything from anywhere.
