Corporate English Training
When it comes to training in corporate English there are two important aspects:
Written
English Skills
Spoken English Skills
Here, we will look at written corporate training. This mainly includes writing emails, business proposals and presentations, as well as varied other written communications required to develop business.
Given here is a list of rules to help one improve their corporate writing skills:
One should not write using gender specific language, unless one is sure about the gender of the recipient.
One should always finish what they start.
One should avoid the overuse symbols and abbreviations.
Using analogies in business communications is like using feathers on a snake.
Avoid annoying alliterations
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Making an appropriate selection when it comes to idioms.
Do not shift the point of view in the written correspondence - be focused.
Avoid clichés
Do not use commas unnecessarily
Avoid using foreign words - stick to basic English words
Do not overuse exclamation marks
Avoid using quotes that are not attributed to the personality concerned.
Avoid ending sentences with prepositions.
Avoid being repetitiveBe as specific and to the point as possible.
Avoid misspelling words - ideally refer to a dictionary or thesaurus
Where spoken English is concerned, the trainer has to cover modules that include
every aspect of spoken communication skills such as:
Listening skills
Speaking skills, which include:
Voice - tone, volume, accent, diction, etc.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Sentence construction
Pauses and flow
Non-verbal skills, which include:
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Posture
Gestures
Body movement
Overall Presentation, which includes
Grooming
Etiquette
Personal hygiene
