# Business English Communication - Institution: IIT Madras - Department: Humanities and Social Sciences - Teacher: Prof. Aysha Viswamohan - Level: Undergraduate - Language: English - Subjects: Society and politics - Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106129) - Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.) - Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106129) - Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words) Business English Communication is a unique course that seeks to empower learners to express themselves clearly, confidently, and professionally in workplace settings. The course, in addition to bolstering basic English comprehension in business contexts, provides essential skills that will ensure persuasive writing, impactful presentations, and well-rounded interpersonal communication with both customers and co-workers. Weeks 1 through 4 cover the fundamentals of Business Communication, focusing on the basics of Reading Comprehension, Business Vocabulary, Grammar, and Workplace Writing. Weeks 5 through 12 have been updated for global business discourse. The lectures address the communication needs in digital contexts in a rapidly changing world, with students learning new workplace vocabularies, writing skills and professional etiquette relevant to the post-COVID, post-AI Global Business Economy. Case studies and examples ensure that every skill gained is provided with an immediate practical context. The course material will be significantly relevant to CAT, MAT, GMAT and CMAT aspirants, as well as career professionals aiming to update their communication skillsets. By the end of the course, learners will acquire the language skills crucial to cultivating modern career growth and professional relationships, alongside the ability to communicate with precision, credibility, and confidence. Intended audience: 1. Students pursuing Management Studies.2. People who wish to improve their communication skills in a global workplace. ## Lectures 1. [Reading Comprehension - 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/0bc1658a1a12) (YouTube) 2. [Reading Comprehension - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/23e91523ec44) (YouTube) 3. [Reading Comprehension - 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/f0bc833b1edb) (YouTube) 4. [Reading Comprehension - 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/f60a57597da7) (YouTube) 5. [Reading Comprehension - 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/e87689dc6917) (YouTube) 6. [Vocabulary - 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/0b2dbf06ea77) (YouTube) 7. [Vocabulary - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/dad0439c8848) (YouTube) 8. [Vocabulary - 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/6f2229ed0465) (YouTube) 9. [Vocabulary - 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/d54a43dbfd85) (YouTube) 10. [Vocabulary - 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/49245a01dd15) (YouTube) 11. [Grammar (subject verb agreement)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/a1fc0756f64e) (YouTube) 12. [Grammar (Tenses)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/d15eaa3124d4) (YouTube) 13. [Grammar (Clauses, Gerund and Infinitives, Coordinating conjunctions)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/12efe50e55f7) (YouTube) 14. [Grammar (Prepositions , Reported Speech, Active Voice and Passive Voice)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/e8fc48c972f7) (YouTube) 15. [Grammar (Punctuations & Types of sentences: simple, compound and complex)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/f1ebcf08d34a) (YouTube) 16. [Writing (Emails and Memos)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/c875998a93ca) (YouTube) 17. [Writing (Official letters & Presentation scripts)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/884034c1c63b) (YouTube) 18. [Writing (Different business writing genres)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/66084a8c7111) (YouTube) 19. [Writing (Business writing and vocabulary for specific situations)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/935273a432a3) (YouTube) 20. [GRAMMAR 1 ( COMMON ERRORS )](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/6dde39b58090) (YouTube) 21. [GRAMMAR 2 ( COMMON ERRORS )](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/17a6a256f929) (YouTube) 22. [GRAMMAR 3 ( COMMON ERRORS )](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/4ce19e887d8c) (YouTube) 23. [GRAMMAR 4 ( COMMON ERRORS )](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/a81e6ee4e85e) (YouTube) 24. [GRAMMAR 5 ( COMMON ERRORS )](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/8675025b6c37) (YouTube) 25. [VOCABULARY 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/4c167f2ae72b) (YouTube) 26. [VOCABULARY 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/8e0ea9d3501f) (YouTube) 27. [VOCABULARY 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/905091031ab1) (YouTube) 28. [VOCABULARY 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/7d98a983dbde) (YouTube) 29. [VOCABULARY 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/c812c462e389) (YouTube) 30. [READING COMPREHENSION 1 (TONE)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/e2e74c4bc0da) (YouTube) 31. [READING COMPREHENSION 2 (Purpose and Audience)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/7e5a35b55bc8) (YouTube) 32. [READING COMPREHENSION 3 (Inference Skills)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/b1b0a70360f7) (YouTube) 33. [READING COMPREHENSION 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/a3bc4d7a0caa) (YouTube) 34. [READING COMPREHENSION 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/72eb1d35ed92) (YouTube) 35. [WRITING 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/319c56f90d3b) (YouTube) 36. [WRITING 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/1ffb8f95c491) (YouTube) 37. [WRITING 3 Writing Persuasively in Times of the Internet](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/f2d748edc12d) (YouTube) 38. [WRITING 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/1dffd1df336a) (YouTube) 39. [Effective Business Presentations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/ed4881ce85b8) (YouTube) 40. [Active listening](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/a13a26ecc572) (YouTube) 41. [Public speaking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109106129/fbe1cc2308eb) (YouTube)