Speak First: Everyday English Communication
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INTRODUCTION
In Malaysia, we are currently faced with a decline in English proficiency despite undergoing between 6-15 years of formal English education due to:
• Little to no exposure to the English language from a young age; and
• Being mocked and heckled for speaking English
When there is little to no exposure to English before the age of 7 years, the language becomes foreign to them when they enter Year 1. The introduction of rules and expectations to excel in examinations creates fear toward the language. Year after year, rules and expectations pile on and so does the fear. A discouraging environment filled with mocking and heckling further affirms their belief that English is just too difficult.
Upon graduating, the job market tells them that they have to speak confidently to be employed and advance in their career. Upon failing to deliver, they go for English courses and programs which remind them of the rules; rules that evoke fear.
After all those years, English isn't the problem. Fear of English is.
LEARNING OUTCOMES / BENEFITS
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Speak English with confidence
2. Become self-reliant English language learner
3. Have a casual conversation with people around them
4. Present in front of a crowd
KEY CONTENTS
MODULE 1: SETTING THE MIND TO SPEAK ENGLISH
• Mindset shift
• Neutralising the fear of English
• Understanding the natural learning process
MODULE 2: LIFETIME TOOL FOR PERFECT PRONUNCIATION
• Enunciating and pronouncing English words with clarity
• Speaking in complete sentences
• Elaborating and explaining the meaning of words in English
MODULE 3: STORYTELLING
• The art of writing and telling a story
• Strengthening the use of nouns and verbs in telling a story
• Using the correct preposition and tense in a story
MODULE 4: BEING S.M.A.R.T
• Ways to give and receive constructive feedback
• Managing conflicts and disagreements
MODULE 5: COMMUNICATING AS A TEAM
• The importance of communicating and discussing as a team
• Initiating and ending a discussion
• Voicing out and asking for opinions
• Agreeing and disagreeing with thoughts and suggestions
MODULE 6: PUBLIC SPEAKING
• Give a presentation
• Perform public speaking
• Be the representative of the organization
TARGET AUDIENCE
Working adults seeking to enhance their command of the English language across various roles and departments such as:
METHODOLOGY
This program combines Face-to-Face (virtual lessons are available too) lessons and practices as you go. Participants will learn how to apply lifetime tools and methods in their daily lives until speaking English becomes a new norm.
In Malaysia, we are currently faced with a decline in English proficiency despite undergoing between 6-15 years of formal English education due to:
• Little to no exposure to the English language from a young age; and
• Being mocked and heckled for speaking English
When there is little to no exposure to English before the age of 7 years, the language becomes foreign to them when they enter Year 1. The introduction of rules and expectations to excel in examinations creates fear toward the language. Year after year, rules and expectations pile on and so does the fear. A discouraging environment filled with mocking and heckling further affirms their belief that English is just too difficult.
Upon graduating, the job market tells them that they have to speak confidently to be employed and advance in their career. Upon failing to deliver, they go for English courses and programs which remind them of the rules; rules that evoke fear.
After all those years, English isn't the problem. Fear of English is.
LEARNING OUTCOMES / BENEFITS
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Speak English with confidence
2. Become self-reliant English language learner
3. Have a casual conversation with people around them
4. Present in front of a crowd
KEY CONTENTS
MODULE 1: SETTING THE MIND TO SPEAK ENGLISH
• Mindset shift
• Neutralising the fear of English
• Understanding the natural learning process
MODULE 2: LIFETIME TOOL FOR PERFECT PRONUNCIATION
• Enunciating and pronouncing English words with clarity
• Speaking in complete sentences
• Elaborating and explaining the meaning of words in English
MODULE 3: STORYTELLING
• The art of writing and telling a story
• Strengthening the use of nouns and verbs in telling a story
• Using the correct preposition and tense in a story
MODULE 4: BEING S.M.A.R.T
• Ways to give and receive constructive feedback
• Managing conflicts and disagreements
MODULE 5: COMMUNICATING AS A TEAM
• The importance of communicating and discussing as a team
• Initiating and ending a discussion
• Voicing out and asking for opinions
• Agreeing and disagreeing with thoughts and suggestions
MODULE 6: PUBLIC SPEAKING
• Give a presentation
• Perform public speaking
• Be the representative of the organization
TARGET AUDIENCE
Working adults seeking to enhance their command of the English language across various roles and departments such as:
- Administrative and Operation
- Customer Service and Support
- Sales and Business Development
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources (HR)
- Management and Leadership
- Technology and IT
METHODOLOGY
This program combines Face-to-Face (virtual lessons are available too) lessons and practices as you go. Participants will learn how to apply lifetime tools and methods in their daily lives until speaking English becomes a new norm.
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