Business English - Speaking with Confidence

This training will be delivered as a group coaching where we would focus on coaching techniques encouraging more confidence, flow and spontaneity when speaking

Participants will improve their comfort and flow when speaking at work. They will develop a wide range of strategies supporting them when communicating in contexts such as meetings, presenting information, giving updates, responding to questions and in making social conversation at work. 

In the framework of the English language development and upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to: 

• better overcome blocks in developing strategies to manage anxiety when speaking

• communicate their message with more concision (less is more)

• communicate with a greater awareness of audience, formality and cultural context

• make small talk at work with more spontaneity and ease

• provide updates on progress with greater nuance and precision

• contribute to both virtual and face to face meetings with more comfort and fluency

• present with more confidence and professionalism

• communicate difficult messages with greater tact and sensitivity

Approach

The course will use a variety of case studies – designed around realistic work scenarios, and coaching techniques to encourage participants to practice speaking with more flow and ease.

Part 1: Exploring best practice 

• Sharing challenges and defining objectives

• Exploring best practice - language, tips and techniques 

Part 2: Learning through doing 

• An interactive case study that gets you practising your communication skills with a series of realistic role plays - including a practice team meeting, 1 to 1 progress update, small talk at the coffee point and difficult message  

This is an inclusive course designed for professionals across both the private and government sectors looking to improve their performance when speaking in English.

A good foundation of English B1+ or above. The course is designed for professionals who are looking to improve their spoken fluency, comfort and professionalism in English at work.

At the end of the training, the participants will receive a certificate of attendance delivered by the House of Training.