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Business English Communication Training Overview

Workplace Skills Training

One of the focus topics of the Business English course is workplace skills. This includes training in giving presentations, negotiating agreements and meeting participation, as well as email writing and networking.

These different workplace functions are common across almost every industry and represent common workplace interactions. Each also requires a specific set of communication skills. In this section of the business communication training, you will learn how to navigate these individual aspects of daily professional life. For example, you will learn the differences between answering an email from a work colleague and answering an email from a friend. While the differences are slight and may seem insignificant, they can play a big role in professional advancement and success.

Situational Training

There are many similarities between the situations in your daily life and at work; however, there are also many situations that are specific to the workplace.

The business communication training in this section focuses on management styles, team building and job satisfaction, as well as covering topics such as mergers, crisis management, finance and much more. Understanding these principles and situations can provide confidence and comfort. While you may not be directly involved in each of these business situations, having knowledge about them can increase job success and career advancement.

Intercultural Communication Skills Training

Successful business communication is about more than just writing and speaking. The intercultural communication skills training is focused on these skills, which include distance, nonverbal communication, directness and views of time.

These non-traditional communication techniques are important in business situations. The cultural implications of these techniques will allow you to easily transition in your professional life, while also ensuring you are able to clearly convey ideas and thoughts in business situations.

Business communication training can be just as important as the actual professional skills you possess. The Business English Communication program from ELS provides the necessary communication training to prepare you for the workplace. To learn more or to sign up, contact your local ELS center or use the form below.