Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Courses in Malaysia

Azmi Shahrin - Public Speaking Coach & Trainer

The English Express II™ Intermediate English Programme

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

Course Objective

In The English Express I™, the participants learned to overcome the fear of the English language and the negative reinforcing cycle (fear > do not use English > lack of confidence/experience > fear) by making a commitment to use English boldly. In the current programme, they will take another step in this direction. They will learn more advanced grammar and practise speaking in various situations. At the end of the programme, the participants will be able to communicate confidently in English with an improved grasp on the grammar.

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 Nouns & Pronouns - singular & plural nouns, personal & possessive pronouns	Module 2 Over the Telephone - common words and phrases to use in telephone conversations
Module 3 Simple Future & Future Continuous - the third most important tense after the present and past tenses	Module 4 Pronunciation - plosive sounds, the schwa, correcting common errors
Module 5 Prepositions & Conjunctions - the little words with huge meanings	Module 6 In a Meeting - common words and phrases to use during business meetings
Module 7 Simple Perfect & Past Perfect - tenses unique to English	Module 8 Delivering a Briefing - common words and phrases to use in giving instructions

Course Timetable

Time	1st Day	2nd Day
9.00-10.45 a.m.	Pre-test Nouns & Pronouns (M1) Exercises	Prepositions & Conjunctions (M5) Exercises
10.45-11.00 a.m.	Tea Break
11.00 a.m.-12.45 p.m.	Over the Telephone (M2) Group Activity	In a Meeting (M6) Group Activity
12.45-1.45 p.m.	Lunch
1.45-3.15 p.m.	Simple Future & Future Continuous (M3) Exercises	Simple Perfect & Past Perfect (M7) Exercises
3.15-3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
3.30-5.00 p.m.	Pronunciation (M4) Individual Practice	Delivering a Briefing (M8) Group Activity Post-test

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