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Specialist Group ProgrammesIn onze Specialist Group Programmes kunnen de deelnemers werken aan huntaalvaardigheid op een specifiek gebied, of aan een specifiek aspect van hetcommuniceren in het Engels. De onderwerpen worden bepaald in overleg met dedeelnemers. Daarnaast worden in alle programma’s de nodige algemeen-zakelijkethema’s opgenomen.Programma’sHieronder vindt u een viertal voorbeeldprogramma’s.Writing Skills in EnglishPresentations in English■■■■■■Analysis and discussion of writing skills and the writing processAppropriate grammatical pointsA model for writing: the 6 C’s – clarity, conciseness, correctness,courtesy, consistency and completenessSpoken language vs. written languageStyle and toneDeveloping writing skills for different types of document (eg. emails,letters, reports)■ Language of presentations (eg. introducing yourself and the presentation,linking the presentation, dealing with questions, summarising)■ Language for making an impact when presenting■ Analysis and discussion of both presentation skills andpresentation language■ Preparing and presenting visuals■ Practice presentations using participants’ own authentic materials –with video analysis and feedbackMeetings and Negotiations in EnglishEnglish for Human Resources■■■■■Analysis and discussion of the process of meetings and negotiationsRaising awareness of behavioural and cross cultural factors whichaffect meetingsLanguage for participating in a meeting (eg. giving opinions, clarifyingideas, agreeing and disagreeing)Language for participating in a negotiation (eg. proposing, bargaining,compromising, negotiation tactics)Diplomatic language■■■■Human Resources-specific topics: eg. interviewing, conductingappraisals, training and development, recruitment policy, legal issuesfor contracts, compensation and benefits, strategic planningLanguage for Human Resources-related meetingsPresenting Human Resources information clearly, both verbally andin written formExtension of Human Resources vocabularyEnglish for MarketingEngels voor Corporate Communications■■■■Marketing-specific topics, eg. marketing strategy, the marketing mix,the marketing plan, understanding the customer, market research,direct marketing, current trendsLanguage for marketing-related meetings (eg. measuring effectivenessof marketing strategies and evaluation of them)Presenting marketing information, both verbally and in written formExtension of marketing vocabulary■■■■■■■Organising and clarifying your message in EnglishIdentifying your key audiences and understanding their needsDiscussing the elements of a Corporate Communications strategyAnticipating and handling crisis issues and situations in EnglishWriting Press releasesRecorded press interviews and feedbackInternal / external communicationsEnglish for LawyersEnglish for Assistants/Secretaries■■■■■■An overview of the English legal systemExtension of legal vocabularyWriting skills for letters of adviceDrafting skills for contractsFunctional language for legal meetings and negotiationsVisit to the criminal or civil law courts■■■■■Effective telephoning in EnglishEmail and other office correspondence (eg. memos, formal andinformal letters)Dealing with visitorsMaking arrangements (eg. for meetings, conferences)Writing and checking presentationsEnglish for Project ManagementEnglish for Finance■■■■■■Establishing Project Scope and ObjectivesCritical Path AnalysisParticipating effectively in Project meetingsControlling project meetingsAssessing Projects – Why projects failReporting on project status■■■■■The vocabulary of International Finance – planning, strategy and policyReporting successfully – financial statements and reportsEvaluating case studiesDescribing company performanceContributing to financial meetings clearly and persuasivelypagina 06www.linguarama.com/sgp