Objetive:
This is one of three tutor-lead skills courses
aimed at managers, executives and professionals working in any sector who need to improve
their communication skills in English for presentations, negotiations or meetings. Each
course is for closed groups and lasts 16 hours. Because of the emphasis on the structure
of meetings and the need for clarity of expression in British and American business
cultures, language has an important role as a control tool. The main objective of this
course is therefore to provide the participants with the phrases that can help them to
feel in control, while creating extra thinking time when under pressure.
Course
Design:
The subjects
discussed at meetings may be different, just as the level of formality and control can
vary, but whatever the subject, the meeting usually follows an accepted structure. This
course has been designed within this structure and identifies all the key language that
you will need to participate successfully in meetings in English.
Method:
This skills course focuses on improving the
ability to communicate in English in the specific area of meetings. A wide range of
teaching materials and methods is used to ensure that the course is both relevant and
enjoyable. Essential language for both participants and for the chairperson is presented
and practised in context in a variety of exercise types. Important areas of vocabulary and
grammar with specific relevance to the language of meetings are also covered. Time is also
allocated for participation in a full meeting which is recorded and analysed with feedback
for each course member.
The following are a few of the specific issues covered:
- Planning the meeting
- Keeping the meeting on course
- Vocabulary – Customer care
- International Meetings – The culture factor
- Agreeing and disagreeing
- What to say when you need time to think
- Tenses for background information
- Asking questions
- Ending the meeting
- Preparation and Planning.
Level:
Taking into account the characteristics of the course participants should
have an intermediate or upper-intermediate level of English.
Course Length:
16 hours.
Date:
By agreement.
Place: At
the company premises or at King's Training (Madrid/Barcelona).
Timetable:
By agreement, with a minumum of 4 hours per day.
Group: Between 4 and 8 participants.
Price:
1.800 €. The price includes all the materials and the final assessment, which will
be given to the participants at the end of the course.
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