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3A06-3A07, Block A,
Phileo Damansara II,
No. 15 Jalan 16/11, Seksyen 16,
46350 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
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Tel: 603-7498 7200
 
 
Human Resource Management & Development
Mind Your Business English
 
Objectives

​The course aims to extend the participants’ vocabulary into areas relating to their jobs and develop fluency and spontaneity so that they are able to establish and sustain business relationships with confidence. The objectives of this course are to enable participants to:

  • use basic grammar correctly (Simple Tenses, Continuous Tenses and Perfect Tenses)
  • speak and respond appropriately in given work-related situations
  • use appropriate language structures and expressions in internal and external written communication (memoranda, minutes, faxes, notices)
  • understand and acquire the 4 basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
 
Topics Covered

   

Module​ ​Course Content
Introduction
  • ​Why language is important for your job
Revision of Grammar​
  • ​Important grammar rules and usage including
    • Subject verb agreement
    • Using articles and adjectives correctly
    • Using the different tenses correctly
    • Punctuation
  • Common mistakes

The objective of this module is to provide a quick recap of grammar usage and not a comprehensive study of the language.

​Improve Your Speaking:
Situational
  • ​Essential conversational language
    • Introductions and greetings
    • Making small talk
    • Questioning
    • Ending with ease
  • How to describe your job and responsibilities
  • Pronunciation: Stress and intonation
  • Speaking on the telephone
​Improve Your Writing
  • ​Understanding the basics of writing
  • Using “Plain Language
  • Sentence structure and tenses
  • Transitional words and phrases
  • The writing methodology
  • Guidelines and format for writing formal & informal emails/ letters/ memos
  • Guidelines and format for writing meeting agendas
  • Guidelines and format for writing meeting minutes
 

 

 
Target Audience

This course is designed for executives & non-executives who want to improve their English language communication skills to help them perform better at work.

 
Methodology
  • ​Brief lectures
  • Individual exercises
  • Role play
  • Case studies
  • Individual and group discussion
  • A pre-test and post-test on content of course
 
Scheme SBL Fee
Duration 14 hours (2 days) Members Less