English in the International Workplace is a new short course created by UM Language Centre aimed at professionals who would like to become more confident in communicating in English in an international workplace.
Fast facts
- This course will help you become more fluent and confident in English
- 7, 1,5 hour sessions
- Course starts several times per year
- 2 hours of independent study preparation per lesson
- Number of participants maximum 14 per course
- Min. level B2
- In person
- Participants will receive a certificate of attendance on completing the course
Course content
The course consists of seven 1,5 hour sessions, which target essential language functions at work including the following:
- Social English: How to make small talk, start and finish conversations and show interest in others’ contributions
- Constructive discussions: How to give your opinions, agree and disagree with teammates respectfully
- Emailing: How to write effective emails in formal and informal situations. Intercultural differences in written communication styles will be discussed. Personalized feedback on participants’ writing will be provided.
- Dealing with sensitive situations: How to manage complaints using diplomatic language. Intercultural differences in such situations will be reflected on.
- Managing people: How to request action, take action and communicate deadlines
- Presenting: How to deliver a work-related presentation more confidently using the most effective presentation structure, language, body language, visuals and slides. Participants will prepare and deliver their own presentation and receive personalized feedback from the tutor.
Each session is delivered in workshop-style ensuring plenty of opportunities to work in groups under the guidance of the highly experienced Business English tutor.
Costs per course:
- UM participants: € 395
- All other participants: € 510
Registration and intake
Admissions requirements: English language B2 minimum. This course is designed for participants with a B2 level or above in order to fully benefit from the course. We will organise intakes and with prospective participants where this is needed. If you are not sure of your current level, please contact us for an intake.
We recommend participants attend all 7 sessions in order to get the full benefit of the activities. If you cannot attend more than one of the sessions, please let us know at registration.