Written English for English as a second language

 

Date/s and Location : London 13 November 2008

Duration : 1 Day
9.30 am - 5 pm Registration at 9 am

Introduction

The importance of good writing skills in English cannot be underestimated in the global business environment of today. Demands on competence in English are continually rising and working practices dictate that a wide variety of language styles are mastered. Are you an effective communicator in written English? Are you confident that the fundamentals of written English – grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and paragraphing are correctly used by you? Do you use appropriate vocabulary and gauge the correct level of formality required? Is your standard of written English an accurate reflection of your professionalism?

For any document to achieve its purpose it is essential that it be constructed accurately and clearly. This course aims to improve your overall writing skills and to ensure that you gain in confidence and accuracy.

Course Content

• Identifying common errors for the non-native speaker
• Spelling rules for errors which defeat the spell check
• Essential grammar: sentence construction, paragraphing and linking
• Tone, style and register
• Telephoning
• Conventions of business correspondence, editing skills

Speaker/s

• Dinah Heybourn is a language trainer who specialises in writing skills. She has worked extensively with professionals in many industries, including the financial services, pharmaceutical and engineering industries.

Dinah has devised and delivered integrated communication skills training programmes for clients in the public and private sectors.

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