Course Description:
This course will provide participants with an understanding of advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) for professional contexts. Topics covered include refining pronunciation, discerning various regional dialects, crafting complex emails and reports, constructing polished presentations, participating in conversations with fluency and accuracy, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the highest-level aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in professional settings.
Course Objectives:
- Identify elements of pronunciation in spoken English from a variety of regional dialects
- Utilize accurate language rules from multiple sources when speaking
- Develop strategies for writing emails and reports that demonstrate advanced proficiency
- Implement tactics for creating detailed and sophisticated presentations in English for professional contexts
- Understand approaches for effectively participating in conversations using appropriate vocabulary
- Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas using precise words and phrases
- Leverage specialized terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
- Identify best practices for monitoring one’s own fluency and level of accuracy
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to ESL through written assignments and class discussions
- Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
