English for Professionals

English for Professionals is a part time intensive course run over 15 weeks. Classes are held on two evenings each week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm. It is expected that you spend an equal amount of time on out of classroom projects and personal study.

As part of the program, you will also attend two one-day courses from PCE's Personal and Professional Development program. They provide you with the opportunity to join other professionals, from a variety of backgrounds and industries, to advance your knowledge and skills in a range of critical business communication topics. Courses are conducted by skilled, professional consultants who have hands-on experience and our courses emphasise practical, relevant and effective skills and knowledge advancement.

English for Professionals course content includes:

• macro skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• Australian business culture/cultural differences
• Critical business communication skills
• globalisation
• business ethics
• meeting rituals and routines
• employment - recruitment, job applications, interviews and advancement
• computer research skills
• presentation skills
• negotiation skills
• business correspondence conventions - emails, memos, formal letters, reports, agendas and minutes
• company documentation.

At the completion of the course, you will have:

• Developed improved reading, writing, listening and speaking skills within an Australian business context
• A greater understanding of Australian workplace culture and the confidence to communicate effectively in this context
• Developed communication skills that will enable you to advance in your professional career
• Gained language learning strategies for your future.

The teaching methodology is based on a communicative and interactive approach, with participants doing pair work, group tasks and oral presentations. A wide range of readings are used and participants are encouraged to ask and respond to questions, participate in discussions and relate their own real life experiences. Materials are drawn from a range of sources including websites, textbooks, journals and newspapers, television and radio. Most materials used are Australian and reflect the communication skills needed by professionals in a multicultural society.

Participants for this program need to be able to demonstrate that their level of English language proficiency enables them to manage without difficulty in all aspects of daily life ie; social, recreational, community and commerce. At this level, the range of vocabulary available is sufficient to broadly convey meaning.

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A minimum IELTS score of 6 or equivalent.

If you are still unsure please contact us for an assessment of your language.

If a group of staff in your organisation could benefit from this course, PCE can develop and deliver a customised English for Professionals training program. Please contact the Program Manager Professional Education to discuss your organisation's specific needs via pce@adelaide.edu.au or 8313 4777.