BULATS Blended Learning Course

BULATS Blended Learning Course

What is it?

The BULATS Blended Learning Course has been designed to combine both online self-study with face-to-face teaching and support from a tutor.  It consists of 50 hours of study, 60% online and 40% in the classroom. The course is aimed at developing Business English ability across the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. On completion of the course, students will take the BULATS test (see below). 

Tuition will focus on consolidating the online learning and providing further practice across the four skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Vocabulary, language and skills-focused activities feature throughout the course, with prominence given to test preparation and practice.

The online element of the course is organised into three modules:

•    Reading and Listening module 
•    Speaking module 
•    Writing module 

The modules are split into 50 lessons with hundreds of interactive practice exercises based on input from written and spoken sources (audio and video) which are commonly used in a work or business situation. Topics covered include Careers and Recruitment, Service Industry, Wholesale and Retail, Company Performance, Communications.

What is BULATS?
BULATS stands for Business Language Testing Service and has achieved worldwide recognition as the global benchmark for workplace language skills. Many training providers and leading businesses around the world have already discovered that using BULATS is the most effective way to assess and improve language skills in the workplace. 

The BULATS tests assess communication skills that are needed in real business situations, using materials based on real business texts, tasks and topics. They test all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

BULATS measures candidates results on a scale of 1-100, which equates to the CEFR from Levels A1 to C2.

Why choose the BULATS Blended Learning Course?

•    to develop your business English skills
•    to enhance your employability 
•    to build your confidence in interviews
•    to improve your ability to do business with international clients and colleagues
•    to increase your chances of career progression.

Who is the BULATS Blended Learning Course suitable for?

BULATS Online Courses are targeted at students who have an English level of B1 and above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).  It is particularly suitable for:

•    Business professionals
•    Those studying for a business degree, professional qualification or a Masters in Business 
•    Candidates preparing for the Business Language Testing Service (BULATS)

Why take the BULATS Test?

•    One level of test suitable for elementary to advanced language users
•    Flexibility of delivery
•    Computer-based versions use adaptive testing technology
•    Online testing of reading, writing, listening and speaking
•    Available on demand, on site
•    Rapid turnaround of results
•    Clear and concise results information
•    BULATS is accredited by Ofqual and is also recognised by the UK Border Agency for immigration purposes.