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Business English For Office (Online Training)

Course Objectives

The English language has been the subject of controversy in Malaysia for some time now. We cannot avoid English especially in today’s cyber world. The advancement of knowledge is in English.

The only language in aviation and nautical services since time immemorial has been English; these two services transverse the world. With the world getting smaller, there is a need to have some form and level of the English language. The CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference has six levels. We do not need to reach the highest level – C2, needless to say, it would be great if we are there. For office staff, we aim for B2. The current crop of office staff barely make it to A2, which is sad, since the public which they serve needs more invigorating interactions.

Participants will learn how to:

To apply the fundamentals of the language
To acquire techniques in better pronunciation
To prepare memos, e-mails, letters
To manage telephone calls
To structurally prepare for presentations, reports and proposals

Target Audience

All staff

Methodology

This Live Online / Virtual Training session will be conducted via a Live Streaming Platform in which the trainer will use interactive lecture and slide presentation to cover the modules stated below.

Course Modules

Module 1: Overview of the Language
– Fundamentals of English
– Application of Parts of Speech
– Basic comparison with local languages
Module 2: Skills for Improvement
– Method in Reading
– Writing Skills
– Speaking Mode
– Listening for Understanding
Module 3: Correct Pronunciation
– Introduction to Pronunciation
– Pronunciation of common words
– Pronunciation of “imported words”
Module 4: Different Levels of English
– Spoken: colloquial, informal
– Written: cellphone, formal
– Frozen
Module 5: Genre of Writing
– Different Forms of Writing
– Business Writing
– Elements of Factual Writing
Module 6: Preparation of E-mail, Memos and Notices
– Understanding Intent
– Delivering the Message
– Expectation of Outcome
Module 7: Managing Telephone Calls
– Formula to Use
– Three Ps
– Template in Making/ Answering Calls
Module 8: Congruency of Words and Actions
– Mehrabian Principle
– Choice of Words
– Power of Body Language

Get To Know The Trainer

Trainer Fakitah

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Kit is a speaker for the local and international audiences. She has served organisations varying from the SMEs to the multinationals with clients from the tea lady right up to the CEO. Her background ranges from corporate, industrial, academic to research. She has done a stint as the Administrator of United Nations Global Compact Local Network, Malaysia.

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