Business English Seminar
Categories: IT, Foundational, Language Fluency, Amplify English Fluency
Take a listen to what international professionals from India had to say
Course Summary
The purpose of this course is to build English language comfort and fluency in casual and business conversations for those using English as a second or non-native language in global business environments.
Participants will fine tune both spoken and written language.
As Authentic Journeys focuses on cross-cultural training, tips on working with Americans and how to use English effectively with Americans is pointed out at any possibly opportunity. This will build not only the language, but the cultural fluency of you or your team.
Participants will be expected to attend 12 hours of live sessions and up to 8 hours of prework with their colleagues. This course is only delivered live in person or live online in a Zoom classroom.
Audience: Anyone needing to improve their spoken and written English regardless of role (Can be at A2, B1, B2 CEFR level. Learn more about the Central European Framework of Langaguge assessment below.)
For those who tend to speak in their native language in the office, this session will provide a safe place for participants to learn, practice, and build overall confidence in various aspects of Spoken English including:
small talk
email writing basics
self-introductions
how to take notes
tips in speaking clearly across cultures
talk about professional life
understanding different accents
tips to improve vocabulary
talk about personal life
cultural differences in English
how to tell stories
conversational skills
Topic
Group work between sessions
In-session time
Elapsed Time (in hours)
Participants will be introduced to the course, expectations, and delivery method
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1
1
Preassessments
30 minutes
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1.5
Show and Tell, Vocabulary Building Ideas
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1
2.5
Vocabulary building video/partner activity/presentation prep
1
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3.5
Vocabulary Tips Group Presentation
Debrief on Vocabulary building and presentation skills
n/a
1
4.5
Partners create mock meeting using group discussion phrases
Individuals set up calendar invites for remainder of training program
1
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5.5
Group discussion debrief
Presentation skills fine tuning
Introduction to Email Writing if time permits
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1
6.5
Create Email Skeleton
10 minutes
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6.5
Common written English errors, Tips on self-editing. Why we write emails, relationship building in email, outcomes of email writing
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1
7.5
Email rewriting activity
30 minutes
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8
Session on popular demand (This session is tailored to the group's specific need as per the preassessment.)
Half program goal reassessment
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1.5
9.5
Clear speaking, accent reduction, punctuation in written and spokent language, pacing and speed activities. Indian vs. American English.
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1.5
11
Optional Prework (1 hour may be required)
1
n/a
12
Review of Prework
Email Writing Group Activity
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1
13
Presentation Skills Workshop - Dissect presentation video, note taking, outlining, phrases to connect conversations in a presentation.
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1
14
Groups to prepare for final presentation for last session
1
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15
Email Writing Group Activity
Discussion on Final Presentation with peer and facilitator feedback rubrics
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1
16
Groups to prepare for final presentation
1
n/a
17
Final Presentations
Course Feedback
Final session
n/a
1
18
Get to know a little about your facilitator
Jennifer Kumar
Hello everyone, I am Jennifer Kumar. I have over a decade of experience coaching US client-facing professionals in India who manage teams and projects in virtual environments. I understand some of the cultural missteps that professionals like you may encounter, as I have also lived and worked in India for over 10 years (I was born and raised in the USA). In addition to having on-the-ground experience working between cultures, I have a PCC - Professional Certified Coaching- Certificate from the International Coaching Federation. Take a look at my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/je...
