In the final part of his report on broadband in Oxfordshire, Business Editor Andrew Smith finds out how the latest Internet technology is being exploited in the office and classroom, while a home user celebrates new possibilities Business Language teaching, one of Oxford's expanding sectors, is moving with the times.

Not only do more people want to speak English, but they have less time to learn.

Paul Dummett, a founder of English@Oxford, was keen to embrace new technology when the college was set up four years ago, and e-learning is an important part of its work.

The college, based in Walton Crescent, has pioneered online English courses for managers and secretaries. At any one time, about 200 managers are taking part in its courses.

It has a permenant staff of four, supported by a number of freelance teachers, and its brochure and newsletter are sent out electronically.

To speed up internal and external communications, English@Oxford installed a broadband connection, the BT Openworld Business 500 service.

Giving all staff access to e-mail has improved internal and external communication.

Staff can be kept up-to-date with changes in course material and appointments with clients and there is no longer a need to rely on sending out information by post or fax.

All its marketing material is digitally-produced, allowing it to be easily updated and reducing reprint and postage costs -- as well as saving paper.

For example, the college has recently updated its brochure which is now e-mailed to prospective clients, and a newsletter is sent electronically to more than 200 customers.

There is better access to the latest industry news and online learning can be integrated with face-to-face tuition.

As a result, the college recently won a contract with the French firm, Electricit de France.

"Broadband has improved our communications no end," said Mr Dummett.

"Almost instant access to e-mail means we can keep in contact with colleagues and freelance teaching staff -- even if we're not in the office at the same time."

Prior to installing the broadband connection, the college used traditional dial-up connection for e-mail and Internet access, but this proved slow and was sometimes unreliable.

Mr Dummett added: "Now we can quickly access articles, reports and key industry information relevant to our clients' needs. This has boosted our credibility with them."