Course Title: Business Writing in Plain English

¥28,600

Course Code: BWP101-SA

Course Period: 2025/9/27-10/25

Day: Sat

Time: 13:30-15:20

Hours: 10

Sessions: 5

Instructional Language: English

English Proficiency Level: Intermediate,Lower Intermediate

Location: In-Person (Tokyo)

Course Description: This practical, intensive module is designed for professionals who want to improve the clarity and impact of their business writing. Weekly topics cover essential workplace skills, including email communication, short business messages, memos, summaries, and simple reports. Through guided practice and real-world examples, participants will gain the confidence and techniques needed to write with clarity, precision, and purpose. Special Note: To ensure personalized support and effective learning, enrollment is limited to 12 participants.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to: • Identify and apply the key features of Plain English • Write clear and professional emails with appropriate tone • Improve sentence structure for clarity and readability • Draft short business messages and memos • Summarize information and write simple reports

Who should take this course: Professionals who are already writing in English and want to streamline their style and gain confidence in drafting more strategic and reader-friendly business documents. This course is also recommended for those who are ready to move beyond basic email formats.

Textbook: No required textbook

Instructor: Betty Kates

Instructor Biography: Betty is an experienced and passionate English language educator originally from Brisbane, Australia. After completing her Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, she moved to Tokyo, where she has since spent several years teaching English across various international settings. With over 25 years of experience, Betty has taught in Brisbane, Taipei, London, and Tokyo, specializing in classes related to travel, hospitality, and cross-cultural communication. As a supportive and dedicated teacher, Betty creates a comfortable and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. Her wealth of experience, combined with her enthusiasm, makes her classroom an ideal place for students to thrive. In addition to her teaching expertise, Betty brings practical knowledge from her extensive background in the hospitality industry. She has hands-on experience in managing day-to-day operations, promotions, and customer service at a café, fine dining restaurant, and the banquet department of a five-star hotel in Brisbane. While working as a Front of House Supervisor at a catering service in London, she was also a key member of the management team. Betty’s diverse professional experience enriches her teaching, allowing her to offer students valuable insights into the practical aspects of customer service, communication, and business within the hospitality industry.