Freie Plätze:
Beyond WU – Contacting and Conversing Internationally
Target Group
WU staff wishing to refresh and regain confidence in using English to build or maintain international contacts and professional relationships.
Workshop goals
This two-part workshop is intended to work through as many practical situations which people might find themselves in when dealing with contacts from abroad, be it by email, on the phone, or face-to-face. In particular, the aims are to:
- Improve knowledge of formal rules and practices in writing and speaking
- Enhance awareness of social conventions
- Reinforce confidence in dealing with guests and visitors and associates in English
Workshop content
Amongst others, the workshop will deal with
- First impressions: greetings and introductions
- Small-talk
- Tips and tricks for writing emails and telephoning
- Cultural conventions
- Awkward situations
- Rules of politeness
Methods
- Lively, interactive approach enhances motivation and participation
- Opportunity to focus on participants’ individual needs
- Variety of media and exercise types provide stimulating learning environment
Location, date and time
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
All registered participants will be informed of the location by email one week before the event.
Fees and Registration
This workshop is open to a limited number of participants. The registration deadline is 25 March 2015.
Please note that you should notify us before the registration deadline if you are unable to attend the workshop. Otherwise the full fee will be charged.
Please let the Personnel Development and Planning Office know if you will not be attending. There are often waiting lists for the workshops, and this will give one of your colleagues the chance to attend. In addition, if we can fill the vacancy with someone from the waiting list, no cancellation charges will apply for you.
To sign up for this workshop, please click "Register" at the bottom of this page. For any further information please contact Elke Rittersbacher (elke.rittersbacher@wu.ac.at, DW 4448).
The course fee is €20.
Trainer
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Anthony Copnall, MA, PGCE
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