Effective communication must bear in mind the many aspects of the communicative act: social, cultural, behavioural, empathetic. There is never a moment when we are not communicating something.
Our exclusive workshops in English as an International Language are hands-on and practical. They are held by highly qualified tutors with considerable experience in the field and can be customised to the needs of your company or of a single individual.

• PUBLIC SPEAKING AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION SKILLS

  For most people speaking in public, whether in the professional or personal field, is difficult and stressful. But what is the problem? Why should any intelligent individual who has been able to speak since early childhood feel ill at ease standing in front of more than one person and expressing his or her thoughts to them?

  This workshop provides essential guidelines for giving an interesting and engaging presentation in a natural and effective manner. Participants learn to plan and give presentations, to handle difficult situations and to effectively manage the Q&A session.

  Approach

  The teaching programme includes an introduction to presentation techniques, communication theory, self-development exercises, interactive discussions and practice.
  
  All participants are filmed and each one of them will prepare two micro presentations and two longer ones during the two days of the workshop. The presentations will be analysed and commented on immediately.
  
  Duration: 2 days for 8 hours a day or 4 days for 4 hours a day.

  Recommended number of participants: between 4 and 8

• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  This is a 360° workshop for those who want to learn to communicate effectively.

  The aim of the workshop is to give participants the necessary tools for managing conferences, e-mail communication, phone calls, social media and meetings. All the main areas of communication are covered with the possibility of a more in-depth focus on aspects which cause particular difficulties.
  
  Approach

  Participants will acquire new tools for effective communication and will take part in practical interactive sessions tailored on their own business sector. Their communication skills will be assessed during practical case-study activities and role-plays.

  Duration: 2 days for 8 hours a day

  Number of participants: between 10 and 12

• EFFECTIVE WRITING SKILLS

  This is a practical workshop which aims at improving written communication skills. The way we write is often more severely judged, and says more about us, than the content of our writing.

  Through presentations and writing exercises, this workshop teaches and analyses the fundamental elements of business writing. It covers the planning, formatting and writing of effective letters, emails and memos. It offers suggestions on how to avoid the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes as well as time-saving strategies to write impactful emails . Form and style are also covered.

  The workshop focuses on providing participants with the tools to improve and refine their skills for writing memos, e-mails or commercial letters in English.

  Approach

  Learners will acquire essential knowledge of the fundamental aspects of effective and impactful communication. Participants will take part in writing activities and quick and effective document production activities. They will also acquire key knowledge for handling difficult situations. As well as taking part in the group workshop, participants will receive individual feedback on their writing assignments.

  Duration: 1 day for 8 hours

  Number of participants: between 10 and 12

• SOCIAL BUSINESS SKILLS

  Emotional intelligence and sensitivity are at the basis of good communication skills. Practicing refining our social skills and raising our awareness of their importance can be very useful activities in the world of business. People judge our potential on the basis of our ability to convince, amuse, empathise and socialise with others. In fact, nobody is keen to do business with someone they do not trust or who does not appear to be on the same wavelength. We all want to be in contact with people who give us positive feedback and who show an interest in communicating.

  The seminar focuses on developing these abilities, on encouraging participants to socialise and to familiarise themselves with available technologies in order to develop their awareness of their own social skills.

  Approach

  Participants acquire an effective set of communication skills, and take part in practical interactive sessions tailored on their specific area of business. Their social skills will be assessed during practical case-study activities and role-plays.

  Duration: 1 day for 8 hours

  Number of participants: between 8 and 10

• Team Building and Negotiatin skills residential course (3 days)

  This 3-day residential course covers all aspects of communication and focuses on negotiation to improve language skills, relational skills in commercial agreements and to provide fundamental knowledge for the positive outcome of negotiating. Since it is a residential course, the Team Building aspect is constantly present and, for this reason, the seminar is particularly suited for corporate organizations who wish to develop the relationships with and among their team members.

  This is a highly effective, impactful and entirely customizable project.

  The course normally takes place in an agritourism structure but it's also possibile to suggest a location of your own choice.

  Approach

  Participants will be constantly involved in classroom-based activities, role-play activities, net working and social moments.

  Duration: 3 days - residential

  Number of participants: between 6 and 12