City & Guilds Exams
What is City & Guilds ?
City & Guilds English for Business Communications is a realistic and innovative exam based on a simulation approach. The candidate is placed in the role of a business person who finds a set of authentic-looking communications – letters, faxes, emails – in their in-tray when they come into the office in the morning. They have to write suitable replies, and other documents such as brief reports, following instructions from their boss.
City & Guilds English for Business Communications is a realistic and innovative exam based on a simulation approach. The candidate is placed in the role of a business person who finds a set of authentic-looking communications – letters, faxes, emails – in their in-tray when they come into the office in the morning. They have to write suitable replies, and other documents such as brief reports, following instructions from their boss.
Level 1 - equivalent to City & Guilds ESOL Access: for candidates who can read communications conveying straightforward information and draft simple replies.
Level 2 – equivalent to City & Guilds ESOL Communicator: for those who can handle correspondence concerning problems and sensitive business relations.
Level 3 – equivalent to City & Guilds ESOL Mastery: tests the ability to process all kinds of business communications, including sophisticated reports and advertising material.
