English Communication Skills
Do you struggle to speak English correctly? This training is for all people in business who don’t speak English as a first language. This training focuses on communication skills, pronunciation, accent and voice. Faulty speech results in misunderstandings among customers and co-workers, time-consuming repetitions and mistaken messages.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Times: 08:30 - 16:30 daily
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For all people in business who don’t speak English as a first language and who wish to improve their communication skills in the workplace.
At the training you will learn
- Correct pronunciation and techniques to neutralise your accent
- About common errors that 2nd language speakers make and how to correct them
- Which vowels and consonants 2nd language speakers have a problem with
- Ways in which body language can improve your communication
- How to modulate your voice, and articulate clearly for maximum impact
Voice
- Identifying elements of voice
- Articulation: clarity
- Modulation: linking words for smoother speech flow / intonation patterns, pitch and rhythm
Pronunciation
- Identifying why we ‘struggle’ to pronounce each other’s languages
- Common errors that 2nd language speakers make and how to avoid them
- Stress and rhythm – the ‘neutral’ vowel
- Accent neutralisation: problem vowels and consonants
Common grammar errors in spoken English
- Use of tense and the rule of Concord
Ways to improve your comprehension skills and vocabulary
Building your confidence
- Speaking in front of small and large groups
- Confidence and its effect on your audience
- Controlling your nerves and relaxing to ease anxiety
- Positive language and appropriate gestures/body language to use while speaking in front of others
Communicating and presenting a positive image
- Clarifying how you wish to portray yourself
Watching yourself in action
- Short presentation filmed
- Receive individual feedback
Tips and techniques for continued self-correction
What is included?
- Highly skilled presenter
- Comprehensive course pack
- Certificate of attendance
- 5 star training venue
- Lunch, tea and refreshments
- Parking
Take home tools
- A comprehensive learner guide packed with practical tips
- CD of resource material
- Post-course e-mail and telephonic support
