Category: Professional Competencies

Business competencies are one of the core competencies in Rubeana’s Competency-Oriented Business English Teaching Approach. They takes into account the professional needs of learners. These include generic and technical competencies.

occupational health and safety

Occupational Health and Safety

Effective corporate governance prioritizes employee well-being by addressing health and safety in the workplace. Regardless of the risks inherent to specific occupations and environments, comprehensive safety guidelines can mitigate hazards and ensure workplace security across all settings—from classrooms...

Business English: cultural differences and business etiquette 2

Cultural Differences: Business Etiquette Part 2

Flexibility and adaptation is key to successfully managing relationships in an international environment. Although domestic cultures may dominate certain aspects of business communication, organizations also develop a collective culture – planned or otherwise.

Accounting and Finance Verbs: Part 1

Accounting and finance have their specific set of terminology. In this post, you will find ten verbs used to talk about accounting and finance in Business English. The verbs are used to talk about financial actions and processes.

Business English: sources and uses of funds

Sources and uses of funds

Sources and uses of funds refer to the process of providing and spending of funds. Businesses rely on different sources…

Business English: business performance

Business Performance

One method of evaluation and comparison of business performance is based on the amount of profit made in relation to the amount of sales. The gross profit – profit without administrative cost deduction – obtained through business activities...

How to appeal to your audience

How to Appeal to Your Audience?

To improve your social competency and enhance your communication skills, keep in mind Aristotle’s elements of discourse or the rhetoric triangle. Keep in mind that you can rely on only one element, or make use of all three...

Business English: international trade

International Trade

Economic growth depends on a nation’s capability to offer products and services internationally. According to the comparative cost principle, a country’s production should be based on its ability to offer products at the lowest price. It is also...

accounting and finance verbs 2

Accounting and Finance Verbs: Part 2

The main function accounting is recording and keeping track of business transactions. On the other hand, Finance makes sure than company resources are well spent and expenses are under control.