This is a proposed outline for our Corporate Training Programme on English for the Workplace.
2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME OUTLINE
ENGLISH AT WORK
Programme Objective
The objective of this training programme is to help participants build confidence to converse in English on a daily basis especially at the workplace.
Training Outcomes
After attending this programme, participants will be able to do the following:
- Overcome the fear of the English language and speak English regularly
- Use correct English grammar where it counts
- Pronounce important words correctly
- Utilize a more expansive vocabulary
- Use English in various settings such as social interactions, office scenarios and office meetings
Methodology
Participants will learn through a variety of activities:
- Interactive lectures with simple exercises
- Individual presentations with active coaching
- Paired and group activities (role-plays)
Value Added
Besides the 2-day programme (with course materials), participants will receive:
- Simple assignments to work on after the programme
- A free 3-hour follow-up session (online) on a date to be specified later
Who Should Attend
All staff members especially those at the non-executive and executive levels who may lack confidence to speak English at work
Programme Schedule
DAY 1
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 1: Overcoming the Fear of the English Language Confidence building and affirmations Subject-verb agreement Social interactions (role-plays) |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 2: Refresh Your Grammar – 7 Key Tenses Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Future Simple and Future Continuous (when to use which tense) |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 3: Tell It Like It Is Storytelling (individual presentations) |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 4: Refresh Your Grammar – Articles, Adjectives & Adverbs What are the 3A’s Common errors to avoid |
DAY 2
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 5: Improve Your Pronunciation What is the Standard International English Pronunciation How to sound more like a native speaker Commonly mispronounced words which are often used in the office and business environment |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 6: Act It Out Role-play various office scenarios |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 7: Enhance Your Vocabulary Short cuts to quickly enlarge your vocabulary |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 8: The Office Meeting Role-play a formal office meeting Frequently used words and phrases |
Interested in our English for the Workplace training? Please contact Ms. Sandy at 012-2764668 / epicspeakersacademy@gmail.com for a proposal.