Non-native Speakers of English

NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

  • Professional English for Non-Native Speakers

  • Leadership Communication for Non-Native Speakers

  • Professionals who are non-native speakers of English have unique talents, skills, and challenges communicating in a global world. Some professionals may have excellent command of business writing, but struggle to keep up in fast-paced conversation. A leader may be confident speaking in the formality of the boardroom, but have difficulty communicating comfortably in the more casual setting of the staff lounge.

  • Our customized one-on-one and group training and coaching programs offer comprehensive communication and leadership toolkits designed and customized to help professionals and leaders of diverse language backgrounds build outstanding business relationships and results.

POPULAR TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Understanding similarities and differences between American and non-native English
  • “Code-switching”: how speakers vary use of accent, vocabulary, and other cultural cues
  • Enhancing speech clarity, including accent reduction/modification and voice work
  • Keys to speaking rate, rhythm, inflection, and other nonverbal communication
  • Developing comfort with use of American English expressions and idioms
  • Presenting with impact
  • Organizing thoughts and “thinking on your feet”
  • Adjusting communication to professional situations
  • Elevating professional presence
  • Networking and social skills for business
  • Navigating the corporate landscape

ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE

  • Detailed initial communication assessment
  • 360° Feedback
  • Comprehensive plan/”road map” for success
  • Custom materials such as worksheets/workbooks, audio, and video recordings
  • Question-and-answer sessions
  • Opportunity to arrange further individual and/or group coaching

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