Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Courses in Malaysia

Azmi Shahrin - Public Speaking Coach & Trainer

The English Express I™ Basic English Programme

This is a 2-day intensive programme for support staff and lower management employees who require basic English language skills. It is the first part of the 3-part The English Express™ English Programmes.

Course Objective

Many people have a poor command of the English language because they are trapped in a negative reinforcing cycle caused by the fear of the language (fear > do not use English > lack of confidence/experience > fear). This programme aims to break this cycle by encouraging participants to use English. The participants will learn (or refresh their memory on) some basic grammar and have a lot of practise speaking English. At the end of the programme, they will be able to communicate confidently in English despite making some mistakes.

Course Methodology

This programme employs adult learning techniques which include active learning strategies to facilitate understanding and retention. Participants will spend 80% of the time in individual or group activities which allow them to learn, develop and practise English language skills. A pre-test and a post-test (on grammar) are administered to gauge the participants' retention. A simple workbook is used to facilitate the programme. The number of participants is limited to 15 to ensure personal attention for each participant.

Course Syllabus

Module 1 Overcoming the Fear of the English Language - commitment & promise	Module 2 Stand Up and Speak - taking the first step
Module 3 Subject-Verb Agreement - the fundamental rule of English grammar	Module 4 In the Office - common words and phrases to use in office conversations
Module 5 Simple Present & Present Continuous, Simple Past & Past Continuous - the most basic English tenses	Module 6 At the Service Counter - common words and phrases to use in conversation with customers
Module 7 Adjectives - descriptive vocabulary & comparisons	Module 8 Drama / Debate / Group Presentation - ending the programme with fun

Course Timetable

Time	1st Day	2nd Day
9.00-10.45 a.m.	Pre-test Overcoming the Fear of the English Language (M1)	Simple Present & Present Continuous, Simple Past & Past Continuous (M5) Exercises
10.45-11.00 a.m.	Tea Break
11.00 a.m.-12.45 p.m.	Stand Up and Speak (M2) Individual Practice	At the Service Counter (M6) Group Activity
12.45-1.45 p.m.	Lunch
1.45-3.15 p.m.	Subject-Verb Agreement (M3) Exercises	Adjectives (M7) Exercises
3.15-3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
3.30-5.00 p.m.	In the Office (M4) Group Activity	Drama / Debate / Group Presentation (M8) Group Activity Post-test

We are also able to tailor The English Express I™ programme to the specific needs of your organization. Please contact our training consultant for an appointment.