Course overview 

Have you ever thought to yourself during a meeting, call or seminar, how could I say that in English? What would be appropriate to say in this situation? Will my peers understand me when I say that?

As we all know, many companies have made the transition in recent years to using English as their official language. Many people know how to conduct business activities but are lacking the appropriate language skills in the workplace.

This course has been designed to help participants get their ideas across in a professional setup confidently in English. Throughout the duration of the course, participants will be able to recognize language patterns, be acquainted with soft skills needed in the workplace and use key phrases. All participants will be urged to use these ideas and phrases through a variety of structured exercises both independently and within a team.

Available courses
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SPLIT
27 Jun - 2 Jul 2022
25-30 Jul 2022
22-27 Aug 2022
26 Sep - 1 Oct 2022
24-29 Oct 2022

Tentative schedule 

Day 1 – Initial English Language Business Skills
- Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Presentations of the participants’ schools;
- General course overview for the week;
- Making introductions – personal, company, project, country;
- Small talk – guided tips and tricks to boost your confidence;
- Brainstorming sessions – learn how to voice your opinion.

Day 2 – Communication Skills in the English Language
- Correspondence skills – focus on writing emails, memos and letters;
- Communication savvy – English Language communication at meetings and calls;
- Troubleshooting – what to do when things do not go according to plan.

Day 3 – Negotiation and Debating in the English Language
- Negotiations – understand and apply tactics to get optimal results;
- Debating – develop your structured argumentation style.

Day 4 – Effective conflux resolution
- Conflict resolution – learn how to deal with tough situations;
- Jargon and idiomatic expressions – understanding how and when to use them in everyday communication.

Day 5 – Getting your ideas across
- Dissecting social media terms and popular slang;
- Presentations – learn how to confidently express your ideas;
- General wrap-up discussion.

Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.

* Notes:
The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the trainer delivering the specific session and the requests of the participants.
If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance. Course modifications are subject to the trainer’s discretion.
The trainer will send you the definitive course schedule approximately two weeks before the course.
The number and schedule of the cultural activities depend on the location, not the course; further information is available on each location’s webpage.
At the request of the participants, course closure awarding of certificates can be completed on Friday afternoon to leave more time for the Saturday cultural activities.

Who is it for?
This Erasmus Plus training course is designed for any individual whose working language is English, be it trainers, school management, administration management staff, marketing advisors, etc.

Language proficiency
This Erasmus Plus training course is best suited for those with at least a B1 certificate. All of the materials will be presented in English.

Methodology
With the aim to involve active participation and achieve the best learning experience, the course methodology is based on dynamic, innovative and creative methods of experiential learning.
It consists of:
Theoretical work - If you do not know what you are talking about, you will not be able to apply it. Nowadays, more and more emphasis is put on practical learning, yet theory is a necessity. You have to know the background of a subject to be able to pinpoint its challenges.
Practical work - Through practical workshops and interactive tasks you will gain personal experience that will help you understand and implement ideas in your own work.
Coaching - Each participant in the course will get the opportunity to receive direct feedback from our coaches. These individual consultations will result in being able to better position your skills in your respected organisation.

The course includes a structured 5-day program with an optional day 0 on Sunday, when participants are encouraged to arrive. Each program starts on Monday morning and finishes on Friday evening. Throughout the course, besides training, we will promote professional networking through a variety of social and cultural activities.

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