Business Speaking Course
Овладеете 15 современными бизнес-темами для обсуждения на английском языке. Рассмотрите вопросы трендов, конкуренции, мотивации и изменений в деловой среде
График занятий: пн/ср в 19:00, сб/вс в 10:00
Что будет на курсе?
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Мы сосредоточимся на трендах, конкуренции, мотивации и изменениях в деловой среде. Рассмотрим эти темы с разных позиций, обменяемся мнениями и проанализируем их в контексте современных бизнес-реалий
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90% занятия посвящаем общению в парах или группах. Это поможет вам стать более уверенными и эффективными коммуникаторами: вы усовершенствуете навыки выражения своего мнения, попрактикуетесь в ведении дебатов и обсуждении рабочих ситуаций
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Программа разработана таким образом, чтобы ускорить расширение вашего словарного запаса за короткое время. Вы ознакомитесь с широким спектром новых терминов, выражений и слов, используемых в бизнес-среде
21st-century skills
You will:
- discuss modern skills for business;
- talk about hard and soft skills;
- find out which skills you have;
- learn to express your opinion.
Networking
You will:;
- find out how to avoid awkward small talk;
- talk about proper questions to ask while talking;
- learn phrases to have successful small talk (e.g. Hi, I don't think we’ve met., How’s it coming along?);
- make small talk in pairs.
Work Talk: companies, structure and responsibilities
You will:
- learn the words related to the topic (e.g., perks, a job for life, blue-collar worker);
- discuss the pros and cons of different types of team organisation;
- learn the phrases to talk about a job position and responsibilities and use them in the conversation;
- find out about five solutions to embrace change.
Employee development: your hard and soft skills
You will:
- explore the difference between soft and hard skills;
- brainstorm different skills necessary for specific jobs;
- work in groups to decide what type of training session to conduct;
- learn the adjectives related to personal qualities (e.g. adaptable, ingenious, observant).
Resistance to change
You will:
- talk about major life changes;
- find out how to embrace changes;
- learn about Lewins change model;
- speculate on alternative histories of some companies.
M- Motivation at work
You will:
- discover the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation;
- find out if it is possible to motivate the unmotivated person;
- brainstorm demotivators at work;
- learn more about Stoicism.
Indicators of a successful business. Corporate image
You will:
- discuss the factors behind startup success;
- talk about the corporate image;
- find out about successful Ukrainian companies;
- have a debate on small business success.
Indicators of a successful person. Leadership and success
You will:
- talk about indicators of successful people;
- learn the words connected to the topic (e.g. enthusiastic, inquisitive, game changer etc.);
- speculate on solving issues as a leader;
- engage in role-playing of choosing an appropriate course for employees.
Role of a manager and their qualities
You will:
- discuss a manager s responsibilities;
- define the difference between management and leadership;
- talk about management styles;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. to encourage, to have one to ones, to run a team etc.).
How to prioritize, manage and delegate your tasks?
You will:
- find out the difference between an early bird and a night owl;
- learn planning methods (e.g. priority colours, priority system etc.);
- take a quiz to find out how to handle tasks;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. to check things off, to complete at the last minute, to delegate etc.).
Competition in life and business
You will:
- brainstorm the pros and cons of competition;
- engage in the conversation about competition in life;
- learn the idioms connected to the topic (e.g. cutthroat competition, to be in the same boat, to raise the bar etc.);
- talk about collaboration between rival companies.
Customer care in a company's success
You will:
- talk about good and bad customer care service;
- learn the phrases to complain, apologise etc. (e.g. I have a complaint to make. We’re terribly sorry about that. etc.);
- discuss how to improve customer care service;
- find out how banks can use jokes to get more profit.
What quality means in business. Outsourcing
You will:
- discuss the main factors of quality in business;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. cost effectiveness, core competencies, customer satisfaction etc.);
- talk about a quality management system;
- work in pairs and have a debate about outsourcing.
Telecommuting: working from home
You will:
- discuss the pros and cons of working not from the office;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. flexible schedule, to be tied to a desk, to clock in etc.);
- come up with tips to stay productive when telecommuting;
- talk about how remote work will change in future.
Risk-taking in life and business
You will:
- talk about common risks;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. compliance risk, operational risk, reputational risk etc.);
- find out about PEST analysis;
- work in groups and analyse the possible risks in a study case.
Using viral ads, flashmobs and Internet challenges in marketing. Final speaking test. Mistakes analysis
You will:
- engage in the conversation about viral marketing;
- brainstorm ideas on how to make a video ad go viral;
- find out about an uncanny valley;
- learn the expressions connected to the topic (e.g. backlash, brand awareness, emotional manipulation etc.).
Детализированная программа курса Business Speaking / Intermediate (В1)
Здесь ты найдешь первый урок курса. Он в открытом доступе и ты можешь самостоятельно пройти его, чтобы ознакомиться со структурой уроков, типами заданий и наполнением учебника.
Happiness at work
You will:
- discuss elements of positive work environment;
- learn new phrases to describe work environment;
- debate on the topic of work-life balance;
- learn about Hygge and how to apply its principles at work.
Business lifecycle
You will:
- compare different classifications of business lifecycle stages;
- analyse one of the classification;
- discuss the questions a business owner should always ask;
- talk about businesses that will be profitable in the nearest future.
Sponsorship and charity
You will:
- compare different classifications of business lifecycle stages;
- analyse one of the classification;
- discuss the questions a business owner should always ask;
- talk about businesses that will be profitable in the nearest future.
Productivity at work
You will:
- discuss the perks that might influence employees' productivity;
- discuss what is good and bad for productivity;
- talk about SMART goals and stretch goals;
- learn some tips on how to be more productive.
Career breaks and taking a vacation
You will:
- brainstorm the reasons why people take a career break / vacation;
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a career break;
- learn about how some famous people spend their career breaks;
- discuss the importance of taking a vacation.
Famous millionaires / billionaires
You will:
- learn about and discuss billionaires' morning routines;
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic;
- discuss DO's and DON'Ts of becoming a billionaire;
- discuss some facts about millionaires.
University education: is it hindrance or benefit
You will:
- brainstorm the pluses of university education;
- share your personal experience related to the topic;
- discuss the purpose of universities;
- learn about and discuss the pros and cons about Yale university.
Worcation: new reality
You will:
- discuss what the workation is, reasons why people go and results,
- debate whether it's more difficult or easier to do work during workation,
- practice 12 idioms to talk about easy-mode and hard-mode work,
- use different phrases to ask for opinions and give advice.
Building relationships in business
You will:
- talk about trust and how we can build it;
- learn and discuss some tips for building relationships in business;
- read about the experience of well-known companies;
- discuss bad business decisions.
Business coaching
You will:
- talk about coaching and its benefits;
- discuss some cases for coaching;
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic;
- role-play the situations related to coaching.
Health at work (digital health, burnout, stress, wellbeing)
You will:
- take the test and discuss the results of your level of well-being;
- talk about the tips for healthier worklife;
- learn 8 idioms to talk about burnout and stress at work (e.g., a lot on my plate, up to my neck, at breaking point etc);
- discuss the most common reasons for work-related stress and possible solutions.
Perfect vacations
You will:
- discuss the process of choosing the destination for vacation;
- share your vacation experience;
- discuss how to plan your vacation if you're on a budget;
- talk about your dream vacation.
Communication style at work
You will:
- discuss the tips on how to communicate at work;
- learn 10 idioms about communication and practice using them in your own answers;
- brainstorm the ways how you can deal with 4 different styles of communication;
- role-play the situations in which you will have to avoid the conflict and have a productive meeting.
How to become an expert
You will:
- discuss the main qualities of a reliable expert;
- learn 10 idioms to talk about expertise (e.g., be a whiz, be in the dark);
- brainstorm the steps on how to become an expert in your field;
- role-play situations giving feedback with constructive criticism and compliments.
On the run / Multitasking
You will:
- talk about activities you can do simultaneously;
- discuss whether multitasking has a negative impact;
- look at the tips on how to stay focused on important tasks;
- learn 10 idioms connected to performing (e.g., blue-sky thinking).
Monopolies and сartels. Final speaking test
You will:
- discuss the difference between a monopoly and a cartel;
- learn about monopolies and Anti-trust Laws;
- talk about some famous cartel leaders and monopolists;
- learn new vocabulary and use it during the debates.
Детализированная программа курса Business Speaking / Upper-Intermediate (В2)
Здесь ты найдешь первый урок курса. Он в открытом доступе и ты можешь самостоятельно пройти его, чтобы ознакомиться со структурой уроков, типами заданий и наполнением учебника.
INTRO. Growth mindset
You will:
- talk about worldview and why it is hard to change it
- find out the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
- come up with tips on how to develop a growth mindset
- create a workshop based on developing employees' mindset in groups
The paper ceiling
You will:
- learn more about "the paper ceiling
- find out who STARs are
- discuss the ways to deal with the paper ceiling
- brainstorm in groups the ideas to support "Tearing the Paper Ceiling"
Food supply
You will:
- brainstorm the benefits and drawbacks of importing goods
- learn how the food supply chain works
- find out how blockchain is used for food transportation
- discuss the farm-to-table concept
Cheap and profitable
You will:
- discuss the essential items in daily lives
- analyse the cases of the most popular items
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic (e.g. money talks, stockpile)
- create a marketing campaign in groups
Charity makers
You will:
- find out the difference between patrons, philanthropists and fundraisers
- talk about famous representatives in the sphere of charity
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic (e.g. allocate funds, be held in a pledge)
- role-play situations to support different causes
Young and audacious
You will:
- learn more about young entrepreneurs
- find out the challenges young entrepreneurs encounter
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic (e.g. achieve career aspirations, feel valued)
- create a plan to support young entrepreneurs in groups
Is the game worth the candle?
You will:
- analyse different job
- find out what sacrifices actors and actresses make for the film parts
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic (e.g. go above and beyond, think on one's feet)
- talk about the unseen perspectives of your job
Working alone
You will:
- discuss the pros and cons of working solo and in teamÄ
- brainstorm the activities to boost productivity for people working alone
- find out the difference between a coworking space, a flexispace, hot-desking and hoteling
- learn more about coffee-badging
Staff retention
You will:
- learn the difference between employee turnover and employee retention
- brainstorm the ways companies can retain employees
- find out what two-factor theory is and how it is connected to employees' motivation
- discuss a case study of how to retain employees in groups
Diversification
You will:
- find out how some famous companies have diversified (e.g. Nike, Nokia, etc.)
- talk about related and unrelated diversification)
- brainstorm the pros and cons of diversification)
- come up with ideas on how to diversify business using study cases
Family business
You will:
- find out how family firms survive in the competitive business setting
- learn new vocabulary related to the topic (e.g. leverage, pass the baton)
- role-play the situations connected to family businesses
- debate about working for a corporation or a family business
Future workplace
You will:
- speculate on how the workplace will look like in the future
- learn the vocabulary connected to the topic (e.g. fatigue, time-bending)
- find out how holograms can be used in communication
- discuss how to improve the office environment
Competition and partnership
You will:
- discuss the importance of competition and collaboration
- brainstorm the pros and cons of collaborating with a rival company
- find out about different famous collaborations
- discuss a study case of how companies can collaborate
Delegation
You will:
- brainstorm the pros and cons of delegation
- learn how Bill Gates approaches delegation
- find out what the 70% rule is about
- discuss key principles and mistakes of delegating tasks
Five stars
You will:
- discuss VIP services
- explore the significance of a customer service team
- speculate on potential pros and cons of working in VIP sectors
- create a VIP service concept in groups
Reverse mentoring. Final speaking test
You will:
- discuss the concept of mentoring
- learn about different types of mentoring (e.g. one-on-one mentoring, situational mentoring, etc.)
- find out what reverse mentorship is about
- create a reverse mentorship programme in groups
Детализированная программа курса Business Speaking / Advanced (C1)
Здесь ты найдешь первый урок курса. Он в открытом доступе и ты можешь самостоятельно пройти его, чтобы ознакомиться со структурой уроков, типами заданий и наполнением учебника.
Ваш преподаватель
Nadiia
Master: English Language and Literature, Translation Studies
Certified by Yappi Teacher Training Centre
Projects with Yappi Corporate: Stepico Games, Tabletochki, Royal Canin, AgroProSperis, Room 8 Studio, Henkel, Jabil Ukraine, Novapay, Caritas, etc.
Как проходит обучение?
Вы будете учиться онлайн в группах от 4 до 8 человек
Более 90% занятия – это разговорная практика с отработкой изученного материала
Обсуждаем актуальные темы в сфере бизнеса (тренды, конкуренция, мотивация, изменения в деловой среде), разбираем ошибки, отрабатываем новый материал
Используем современные tech tools на уроках
Уделяем внимание каждому студенту и регулярно проверяем усвоение материала с помощью progress tests
Обязательно анализируем ошибки: грамматические, при произношении; работаем над корректным построением предложений
Что я получу?
— Вы усовершенствуете свои навыки устного высказывания
— Значительно расширите словарный запас бизнес-лексики
и преодолеете языковой барьер
— Освоите small talk и подниметесь на новый уровень владения языком
— А также получите сертификат, который сможете добавить
в ваш CV и профиль LinkedIn
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До 30 минут. Домашние задания позволяют больше закрепить материал. Также студент самостоятельно проходит «перевернутые классы», то есть знакомится с материалом, который будет на занятии, чтобы максимально уделить время на отработку на уроке.
Да, мы записываем занятия в случае отсутствия хотя бы одного студента. Видео сохраняется в течение 14 дней.
Студент получает фидбек на каждом уроке. Преподаватель уделяет отдельно время на разбор ошибок. Если у преподавателя есть отдельные пожелания, то он их может оставить лично в вашем профиле в yCloud. Также каждая группа имеет свой telegram-канал, в котором студенты могут задавать вопросы и обмениваться информацией.
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