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Onsite Programs - For Foreign Born Professionals
Say What You Mean
Participants learn to express themselves more clearly and more dynamically when giving opinions, expressing ideas and conveying information.
Workshop Objectives:
- Express thoughts clearly and concisely using flexible yet structured format
- Distinguish different levels of communication, ranging from colloquial to formal
- Learn effective ways to respond to other people's speech
- State ideas more clearly and persuasively
- Use a broader vocabulary to capture subtle nuances of meaning
- Respond to others, demonstrating respect and openness
- Speak your mind with greater confidence
Methodology:
Brainstorming, discussions, readings, role plays and impromptu speaking exercises. Enrollment is limited to 6 - 12 people per class.
Our experienced ESL facilitators have
degrees and certificates in English, Linguistics, Speech Pathology,
Education, Business and Foreign Languages. They draw from an
extensive pool of resources to design effective training that meets
your employees' needs.
Scheduling:
This program is offered in one of two formats:
- 20-hour course
- 2-day workshop
What You Learn:
Presenting Information
- Learn how to organize your thoughts to maximize effectiveness when giving opinions, expressing original ideas, and conveying information
- Practice speaking on different topics using American-style organization
- Identify the appropriate amount of detail and background information to support main ideas
Vocabulary and Idioms:
- Learn new vocabulary to express ideas more precisely
- Use appropriate phrases to convey your intent and connect with your listeners
- Analyze word choice to understand the underlying meaning of statements
- Explore strategies for on-going vocabulary enrichment
Relating to Others:
- Respond appropriately to others to facilitate productive discussions
- Learn to speak tactfully about sensitive issues
- Analyze how ideas are presented by speakers in a variety of workplace situations
- Receive feedback regarding the effectiveness of statements and how they are perceived by others
Non-native speakers of English.
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