(Business English & Management)
DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING CONTENT
This course is ideal for all those educators (primary & secondary teachers, university staff (academic & admin), adult educators, trainers & coaches) who want to improve their level of spoken and written English and they are at managerial positions at their schools and/or institutions. The course aims to give participants an intermediate knowledge of reading, listening, spoken and written skills in a dynamic and communicative way, through individual, pair and group work with emphasis on the skills necessary for anyone at managerial position. Course participants are expected to use a combination of resources including On-line resources, a variety of media and pre-recorded and authentic texts. It is focused on writing, grammar and pronunciation of the English language.
This course is designed to prepare advanced-level non-native speakers of English for academic and professional speaking and listening activities. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing strategies of effective oral expression and comprehension of spoken English in informal and formal settings. The course will place emphasis on strategies for effective reading and the utilisation of these strategies to improve comprehension, analytical skills, recall, and overall reading speed. Participants will gain a knowledge of grammatical structures that improves academic communication.
Moreover, the course is designed to include a series of discussions on specific skills needed by anyone at a managerial role, as follows:
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Business ethics and managerial duties
- Delegation of tasks
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thining
Upon completion, participants should be able to demonstrate improved proficiency, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy and should be able to effectively participate in activities appropriate to academic and professional settings, including the self-confidence to participate and hold business meetings. Participants will also be able to demonstrate in depth understanding of the most important skills needed by managers and team leaders at any working environment. Therefore, this course aims at those individuals who wish to improve their level of spoken and written English and they are at managerial positions at their schools and/or institutions
This course although structured, is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the participants.
Important note: ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level III)’ course is for teachers/educators who have an Intermediate (B2) level of English, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Participants may opt to attend first the ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level II)’ course followed by ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level III)’ course, as back to back courses (two weeks in a row at the same location) or at different dates & locations.
Main Aims
- Improve communication skills in English
- Understand the English language and develop vocabulary and pronunciation skills
- Enhance self-confidence in spoken English at an educational as well as business setting
- Seize opportunities for cooperation with peers at international level
- In depth understanding of the most important managerial skills
Why ENG3?
English is an International language used in all the aspects of communication whether spoken or written. In this era of computer science, English is the only language that is used by many universities and colleges all over the world. Moreover, English can be the basic requirement for all kind of jobs whether government or private and it is the knowledge hub for education; it is widely accepted that English language is very important when it comes to career and education.
Nowadays, there are only few universities and colleges in the world where English is not the only mean for scientific research. In universities and colleges, English is the only language used for scientific research and study. Another reason that emphasizes the importance of English language is the fact that it is very difficult for someone to go for further study outside his/her country without the knowledge of English. Furthermore, one cannot imagine global education without English; economy, politics and geography of other countries require the use and knowledge of English. Needless to mention also that the vast majority of research papers and scientific research are made in English language and that learning computer science can be possible only with the help of English language. Equally important is the use of internet in Education. Good command of English language provides a big advantage when it comes to use Google, Facebook and twitter. The same goes for search engines and social media sites, which can prove to be the best place to gain knowledge and updates about career and education; to use them someone must have some basic knowledge of English language since 50 % of internet content is written in English language. Therefore, good command of English language is very important for career and education as well as for communication in today’s globalized social and working environment.
This course is ideal to all those who wish to improve their Business English while being at managerial positions in their institutions. It can be combined with the General Business English course, titled, ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level II)’ course, as back-to-back courses at the same location or even at different dates and locations.
Who to attend ENG3?
The ENG3 course is ideal for:
- Teachers (primary & secondary)
- Academic staff (tertiary)
- Directors working in a multi national environment
- Managers
- Team leaders and team members
- School principals & directors (primary & secondary)
- Professionals interested in improving their English
- Trainers delivering courses/workshops in English
- Any educator or employee with Intermediate (B2) level of English
PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY)
Monday
– Introduction and course overview
– Individual expectations – setting up the course goals
– Growing business vocabulary: discuss each participant’s choice of the profession. Discover specialties and professions, activities at work, description of a workday and presentation of their work tasks.
– Presentation of CVs: past work experiences and future career goals. Emphasis on the correct and fluid use of past and future verbal structures.
– Setting up the task for individual or group presentations for the final day: Build your dream business
Tuesday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 1
– Learning techniques and methods: tactics and key structures in negotiating to make proposals, bargain and reach a deal
– Discuss conflicting interests in the workplace using previously learnt vocabulary and comparison structures
– Role play exercises to work on negotiation skills to reach a decision or compromise
– Expanding professional vocabulary; organising and running a meeting or conference call
Wednesday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 2
– Topic: Communication in the workplace: vocabulary on emotions and feelings
– Reading exercise: what makes a good manager. Focus on words and phrases related to management at workplace.
– Discussion on business ethics and managerial duties: effects of corruption and discrimination in the workplace
– Listening session (exercise)
– Expanding professional vocabulary; building sentences around self-expression and core values.
Thursday
– Question and Answer session for clarification of methods and language structures discussed on day 3
– Learning techniques and methods: phrasal verbs in business
– Reading session (exercise)
– Practicing business vocabulary (exercise)
– Discussion on task Delegation, Teamwork and Problem Solving at workplace
– Expanding professional vocabulary; competition in business and idioms for the workplace
– Carrying out the week’s task: “build your dream business”.
Friday
– Building self-confidence; using English in formal settings – i.e. business meetings, business correspondence, lectures, conferences, debates, being a key speaker
– Discussion on Decision Making and Strategic Thinking at workplace
– Body language (exercise)
– Delivery and Feedback
– Summary – goals review
– Reflections – Evaluation
METHODOLOGY OF THE COURSE – ADDED VALUE
The course methodology will ensure the active involvement of the participants in all phases, that is, prior, during and after the delivery of the course. More specifically, upon confirmation that the course will take place, the participants will receive preparatory material (if needed), which will cover all important concepts to be presented during the delivery of the course. The participants will have the opportunity to exchange feedback with the organiser of the course, ShipCon, and the trainer as well as to request any clarification related to the content of the course.
The methodology of the training is based on a combination of three important elements:
- Provision of knowledge required (theory)
- Use of training tools, such as case studies, videos, games, animations & exercises (practice – hands on experience)
- Feedback/reflection (review)
During the delivery of the course, the participants will receive hard copy material, which will cover the content to be presented in all five (5) days of the seminar. The material will be presented in a form of Power Point (PPT) presentations, videos & animations. Moreover, the active involvement and hands on experience of the participants will be secured through various training tools, such as case studies, worksheets, scenarios & exercises. These training tools are necessary to ensure that the theoretical knowledge gained by the participants can be used in real life scenarios; an important aspect & added value for any training course.
At the final day of the course, the participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the information received and the experience gained in the specific field of study. Moreover, the participants and their institutions will be encouraged to be members of ShipCon ‘Network of Excellence’, an international hub and forum for entrepreneurs & innovators to exchange ideas, novel concepts/approaches & best practices in the area of environment and education.
BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS – SKILLS & COMPETENCES
The course is ideal for a wide range of educators/teachers and professionals who wish to improve their English language skills while being at managerial positions within their schools/institutions. ‘English for Educators: advance your career (Level III)’ course is for teachers/educators with an Intermediate (B2) level of English.
Upon completion, participants in this course will be able to:
- Improve their oral fluency in English including phrasing, intonation and rhythm
- Speak English more articulately
- Be capable to participate in business meetings where English is the official language
- Gain self-confidence in speaking in formal settings where English is the working language.
- Lead/manage effectiveyly multi national working environments
- Present working papers & presentations in seminars, conferences & symposia
CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED
- Certificate of attendance & certificate of competence (skills & competences required – Europass CV)
- Europass mobility certificates – to be issued by the applicant’s National Authority (NA)
| LOCATION | DATES | STATUS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 04.11.2024 - 08.11.2024 | CONFIRMED |  |
| LIMASSOL - CYPRUS | 21.07.2025 - 25.07.2025 | CONFIRMED | |
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 03.11.2025 - 07.11.2025 | CONFIRMED | |
| LIMASSOL - CYPRUS | 20.07.2026 - 24.07.2026 | CONFIRMED | |
| BARCELONA - SPAIN | 02.11.2026 - 06.11.2026 | CONFIRMED | |