English Training & International Communication Skills

This programme has been designed to support the skills development of senior government officials, independent professionals, and global entrepreneurs who face the future of an integrated world. In an internationally competitive environment, English language skills have become essential for increased engagement between individuals of different nationalities and for global access.

Global connections will shape your future and English language skills are vital tools to help you take advantage of the opportunities your role brings.

The course modules include the effective and accurate use of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, plus the development of peaking, listening, reading and writing skills when appropriate.

Pronunciation as appropriate to the subject or workplace setting.

All modules will promote the learning of English and have an immersive approach. There will be a focus on all four skill areas including listening, speaking, reading, writing and a focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation as appropriate to the subject or workplace setting.

Socializing

British Social Customs and Behaviour
Small Talk
Things to do or not to do (what to avoid saying or doing and what you should always do and say)
Meeting, Greeting and Introducing
Forms of address
Learning to Read Non-Verbal Communication
Subjects to be avoided
How to Improve Social Skills in Public including how to move into a group politely
Business Etiquette

Cultural Awareness & Intercultural Communication:

Doing business between East and West
Working as an international team
Possible misunderstandings
The importance of hedging (using modal verbs)

Functions

Expressing opinions
Agreeing/disagreeing
Interrupting
Expressing possibility & options (speculating)
Suggesting, recommending & advising
Inviting
Emphasizing a point

Situations

Explaining/Giving reasons
Correcting yourself
Taking things into consideration
Giving & accepting a compliment
Asking politely
Checking understanding

Presentation preparation
Importance of preparation
Objective of the presentation
Analyzing & understanding the audience
Time constraints & scheduling the presentation
Presentation design
Effective titles
Determine the message
Crafting a storyline

Building a presentation storyboard
Introductions
Planning & ending
Use of visuals, pictures, graphs
Presentation Delivery
Organization material for delivery
Professional image when making a presentation
Using different presentation styles
Appropriate body language & voice modulation
Handling questions during presentations

What is negotiation?
Types of negotiation
Skills of negotiation
Assertiveness
Persuasiveness
Conflict resolution
Stages of negotiation
Win-win negotiation
Seeing other points of view

Reading other people
Defining your negotiation style
Working with your own negotiation rules and beliefs
Playing the ‘game’ of negotiation
Knowing your bottom line
Knowing what to give away
Dealing with hidden agendas
Making decisions
Closing the deal

E.g.

Business English
Legal English
Technical English

Class sessions: In groups of 4-5 / hourly rate to be confirmed

One to one sessions: hourly rate to be confirmed

Field visit & excursions: an additional fees for entry and travel costs apply

All programmes have been designed as continuous enrolment, so participants can join throughout the academic year. Registrations will take place every Monday during term time.

Application forms are available on www.bcol.co.uk. Please state the modules you wish to take in the 'Personal Statement' section of the application. Alternatively please contact the College directly via telephone: + 44 (0) 121 212 0888 or email: info@birmingham-college.com

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