We are delighted to announce the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China's upcoming full-day training in Suzhou (苏州） on "Effective Communication in English." In today's global business environment, strong English communication skills are a prerequisite for professional success.

This training is not your typical language course. It's a dynamic, hands-on experience tailored for professionals who use English frequently at work or aspire to enhance their business English proficiency. Our focus goes beyond language alone – we dive into practical workplace scenarios, interpreting essential business English skills and engaging participants in real-world exercises.

Introduction/课程介绍

Possessing good business English communication skills not only enhances employees' professional qualities but also helps companies reduce communication costs and facilitate more collaboration opportunities. Distinguished from traditional business English courses that solely focus on the language itself, this course begins with the practical application scenarios of workplace English communication. Through interpreting practical business English skills and engaging in real-world workplace exercises, it helps learners communicate more confidently, clearly, and efficiently in various business English work situations.

拥有良好的商务英语沟通能力不仅可以提升员工的职业素养，而且可以帮助企业降低沟通成本，促成更多合作机会。区别于传统商务英语课程仅关注语言本身，本课程从职场英文沟通的实际应用场景出发，通过实用的商务英语技巧解读与实际工作场景演练，帮助学员在不同的商务英语工作场景中更加自信、清楚、高效地沟通和表达。

Target Audience/目标学员

Professionals who need to use English frequently at work, or have a desire to improve their business English.

需要在工作中经常使用英语，或者有提升商务英语能力需求的职场人士。

Teaching Method/授课形式

Lectures, case studies, group discussions, student exercises

课堂讲授、案例分析、分组讨论、学员练习

Objective/课程目标

Through this course, participants will be able to:

· Master the key points of cross-cultural communication

· Master communication skills for oral business English

· Master communication skills for written business English emails

· Master common techniques for dealing with business English scenarios

· Achieve visible on-the-spot improvement

通过本课程，学员将能够：

· 掌握跨文化沟通要领

· 掌握商务英语口语沟通技巧

· 掌握商务英文邮件沟通技巧

· 掌握常见的商务英语场景应对技巧

· 实现肉眼可见的现场提升

Outline/课程大纲

· Master Cross-Cultural Communication

• 5 major aspects of cross-cultural differences
• Typical characteristics of business communication in different countries
• 4 breakthrough points in cross-cultural business communication

· Principles of Business English Expression

• Use simple and precise words
• Be concise and to the point
• Be tactful and polite

· Business Oral Expression Techniques

• Boost self-confidence
• Convey clear information
• Avoid translation thinking
• Make full use of non-verbal communication techniques

Exercise: oral practice based on a specific topic

· Business Email Writing Techniques

• Common frameworks of English email
• 6C principles of English email
• Tips for English email writing

Homework: compose a business email on a given topic

· English Communication Skills in Workplace Scenarios

• Formal scenario: work reporting
• Informal scenario: small talk

Exercise: practice for each of the above workplace scenarios

· 掌握跨文化沟通

• 跨文化差异的5个主要方面
• 不同国家商务交流的典型特征
• 跨文化商务沟通的4个突破点

· 商务英语表达原则

• 用词简单且恰到其意
• 句子简洁不啰嗦
• 表达方式委婉礼貌

· 商务口语表达技巧

• 提升自信
• 传递清晰的信息
• 避免翻译思维
• 充分利用非语言沟通技巧

互动练习：根据某个主题进行口语练习

· 商务邮件写作技巧

• 常用写作框架
• 6C原则
• 注意事项

作业：根据某个主题完成一封商务英文邮件

· 英文工作场景沟通技巧

• 正式场景：工作汇报
• 非正式场景：茶水间聊天

实操练习：针对以上每个工作场景的模拟练习

Trainer 讲师

Frayda Fang

Linke Consulting

Read more about Linke Consulting here​​

Date 日期

28 March, 2024 (Thursday)

Time 时间

9:30 - 17:30, Beijing Time

Price 价格

Member (1 person, standard price): RMB 2150

Non-Member (1 person, standard price): RMB 2600

Small (3 people) & large group (10 people) tickets are also available, please contact jonatan@swedcham.cn for more info about group ticket.

Language 培训语言

The workshop will be held in Chinese.

本次培训以中文进行

Venue 地点

ITAB Shop Concept (China) Co., Ltd.

No.288 Liangang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province.

易泰博商业设备（中国）有限公司, 江苏省苏州高新区联港路288号

Kindly notice 温馨提示

This course will only be held if we have more than 12 guests joining in.

本次课程仅在有12位以上学员报名的情况下才会开班

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a training for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than seven business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the training costs.

Fapiao (VAT Invoice)

Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). Make sure your IT has whitelisted the domain "XX@hlzrkj.xyz​. E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder). If the fapiao can not be received, please provide an alternative email or contact finance@swedcham.cn.

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