This 16-hour online Talking Business course will help you further practice your business speaking skills in English, feel confident participating in business discussions, and stay up-to-date with current and emerging business issues.
Based on news stories from the international business media, such as Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, Youtube and TED talks, each session will examine the relevant vocabulary, discuss the meaning, and unpack the implications of the story under discussion. Different activities, like discussions, role-plays, case studies, or short presentations will also be used in class. The program is taught in small groups of up to 12 people. There is no homework.
What’s so BIG about small talk?
Discussing the importance of small talk in business. Forbes
Take long lunches and other great tips for the modern manager
Exchanging opinions on the daily habits of managers. NPR
Better reasons needed to support the 4-day working week
Exchanging opinions about changes to the working week. Forbes
How AI can (and cant) lighten your workload
Looking at the AI revolution. The BBC
EQ versus IQ – what’s the perfect management mix?
Talking about the role of emotional intelligence in the workplace. The Conversation
Connecting abroad
Discussing how we can navigate the multicultural landscape. CBS
The Black Friday backlash
Talking about the movement against Black Friday. The Conversation
The economics of Christmas
Exploring economic theory and how it relates to the spirit of Christmas. NPR
It was a fruitful experience. The subject of each lesson was interesting and our teacher just perfect! Dimitrios Papachristou, Insurance Manager, NBG Insurance
Pleasant inspirational learning Michael Klados, Regional Sales Manager · Bayer
It was my second time taking Mr. Robbs' course. I knew from the beginning that the quality of the course would be the best possible and I was not disappointed. He and Mrs. Dede are a dynamic duo that leaves the best impressions. I look forward to the next tutorial Christina Polychronopoulou, Owner, Chromochartiki
You can register, or have your employer register you up to three days before the start date of the program if there are still available places. Add the program to the shopping basket. The first time you place an order you need to register. For company registrations please check the box “I am booking on behalf of my company”. Then, you fill out your personal details and you select an invoice or receipt to be issued. Then you must pay the tuition fee. Payment is available by: a) debit, prepaid, or credit card (interest-free installments will be visible if available), b) Bank payment ID, that you can use to pay at the bank or via ebanking, or c) IRIS and direct debiting your bank account.
Please note that once you successfully place your order you will receive an automated confirmation message. This does not mean that your registration is complete. Your place is reserved once you pay the relevant tuition fee. When payment is visible, we will contact you to confirm your registration. Employers who enroll 3 or more employees in the program receive a 10% discount on the total amount of fees. This discount is visible in the shopping cart.
Michael Robbs holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Human Studies from University of Bradford, UK, and an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from St. Michael's College, USA. He is an award-win ...
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