Speaking: Fluency training, presenting (business plans), sales talks, telephoning, meeting and facilitation skills, expressing agreement/neutrality/disagreement, using politeness and diplomacy Listening: Understanding business news and (stock exchange) reports, understanding regional differences Writing: Writing professional business letters, faxes and e-mails (applications, CVs, complaint, reminder, invoice), preparing project reports and simple business plans • Reading: Processing more complex information (authentic business texts) Mock Exams zur neuen Reife- und Diplomprüfung Study skills: Preparation for international certificates (e. g. BEC), revision of language learning skills, independent research skills, fostering English across the curriculum, preparation for internships abroad, intercultural competence. These skills will be trained in the following contexts: Basics and terminology of business and economics, job market, the European Union and other Economic Unions, trade fairs and exhibitions.