Course Summary
Communicating in an English speaking workplace when English is not your native language can be difficult.
This business english speaking course will help you gain confidence when speaking in a professional environment, providing a comfortable setting and opportunity to practice under the guidance of a teacher.
This course will show you how to refine and polish your pronunciation and give you confidence speaking and communicating in large groups, one on one and on the phone.
This course also covers:
- Business idioms
- Pronunciation
- Phrasal Verbs
- Diplomatic speaking strategies
- Small talk
Students will gain valuable skills and practice in presenting and discussing ideas as well as revising grammar and perfecting their pronunciation.
You will also cover all aspects of professional speaking such as voice projection, pronunciation (stress and emphasis), diplomatic and persuasive speaking, asking questions starting and ending conversations and using speech to influence and build relationships with others.
Who is this course best suited to?
This course is designed for people who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) and are looking to improve their speaking ability. It is perfect for existing workers as a form of professional development or those wishing to enter the workforce but feel their English needs improving.
What level does my English need to be?
You must be able to speak English at a reasonably fluent level to be able to take this course. If you are unsure whether your English level is suitable for the course, please contact our customer service team on 9652 0611 and we will be more than happy to assess this!
What should I bring on the day?
Please bring along a pen and paper to each session.
Next Steps
Also see our Business English – Writing for Work course which has everything you need to improve your writing skills in the workplace
Course Sessions
Thursday, 8th October - 8 classes
$695 / $660 (conc)
Jacquie WISE
About Your Business English Trainer:
Keat Chiew
With over 20 years of international corporate experience across Asia Pacific, Keat Chiew is a seasoned communicator.
He has a nuanced understanding on enabling non-native English business speakers to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Keat's sessions are practical, engaging, and culturally aware.
Jacquie Wise
Award-winning trainer Jacquie Wise has been in private practice since 1979, as a management consultant and trainer, psychotherapist and coach. Jacquie’s work across a wide range of industries has given her a keen understanding of key issues in both public and private sectors. As a consultant, she has written many problem-solving reports to her clients, and has been engaged to edit major government tenders. She is also the author of a number of personal development books, two of them best-sellers. Jacquie is a Fellow of the Institute of Linguists and a Diplomate of the London Chamber of Commerce in Business Communications.