SOME ASPECTS OF TEACHING GRAMMAR IN BUSINESS ENGLISH TO MASTER’S DEGREE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

Business English is designed to help prepare students to function adequately in specific professional situations. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to understand how to balance the needs of society to train qualified professionals with a high level of foreign language proficiency, the requirements of university curricula, and the limited number of academic hours available for language instruction. In the field of public administration, effective communication is crucial, as managers are responsible for leading and influencing large teams and communities. Proficiency in business English grammar is essential for these professionals because leaders are expected to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally. The ability of managers and administrators to express themselves accurately and persuasively in English can have a significant impact on their credibility and the effectiveness of their leadership. The article presents grammatical topics from the Business Foreign Language program for students of the second (master's) degree of higher education and the types of exercises used to consolidate students' knowledge of grammar. Only authentic materials are used in the classroom, not fictionalized abstract speech situations. The vocabulary on which grammar teaching is based should be familiar to students and should encourage them to communicate effectively on professional issues. The English grammar studied at university is not too different from what they learned at school, but students should focus on automating the skills of using grammatical structures in a new professional context. Emphasis on understanding and extracting information from authentic professional texts is a key factor in the selection of grammar material for study.