As technology and information-access continue to expand, workplaces have become more culturally diverse than ever before, and collaborating across global business environments is vital to organizational competitiveness and success. In response, English is transitioning from a culture-specific language into a crucial intercultural communication conduit that involves communicating with multiple cultures at the same time (both in and out of the workplace). We call this Intercultural English—a communication tool rather than a national version of any language, and this tool is used much in the same way as mathematics or computer literacy in facilitating normal business processes.
The GSL® AccentClarity™ in English course provides a deeper level of skill development: helping participants build speech clarity when using Intercultural English to enable collaboration among native and non-native speakers in today’s multicultural workplace.
AccentClarity™ in English — Introductory Module
Business professionals need excellent communication skills to thrive in today’s global economy. With non-native English speakers outnumbering native English speakers by 3 to 1, speech clarity is an essential element of effective workplace communication and collaboration. Unfortunately, some non-native speakers acquired English proficiency in an environment in which oral skills were not taught effectively. Consequently, their ability to transmit their ideas and expertise is impeded by the comprehensibility of their speech.
In this highly-interactive course, you will learn to:
- Use thought grouping and appropriate pausing to convey confidence and deliver information in a measured and comprehensible manner
- Emphasize important information by stressing key words
- Apply intonation to clarification questions to accurately communicate your level of certainty
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AccentClarity™ in English — Core Course
In less than a decade, over three billion people will speak English as a non-native language. Today’s global workplace demands increased collaboration among native and non-native English speakers, both in direct and virtual interaction. Unclear speech can result in miscommunication and inhibit the development of strong business relationships. In contrast, accent clarity improves communication among colleagues with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, providing opportunities for enhancing productivity and accelerating professional growth.
In this highly-interactive course, you will learn to:
- Convey your thoughts in meaningful units that listeners will be able to process and understand
- Use stress to emphasize important information
- Use intonation to communicate confidence and competence
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AccentClarity™ in English — Advanced Module
Did you know that foreign-born professionals now make up 30-40% of the workforce of major U.S. business centers? Interpersonal workplace communication is dramatically impacted by the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of modern professionals, and the most successful individuals are those who have developed consummate intercultural communication skills. Effective collaboration requires professionals to develop a global mindset and to employ clear speech in everyday business interactions.
In this highly-interactive course, you will learn to:
- Identify cultural shortcuts that impede business communication and collaboration
- Apply active listening strategies to verify your understanding
- Use effective strategies for interacting with people from multiple cultures. Convey your thoughts in meaningful units that listeners will be able to process and understand
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