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Communication in English

Programme Overview

This programme integrates two critical communication modules: Assertive Communications in English, and Storytelling for Enhanced Public Speaking in English. It is designed to equip professionals with the skills to communicate with clarity and confidence, and to use the power of narrative to influence and inspire their audience.

Key Takeaways

  • A two-module English programme: assertive communication and storytelling for public speaking.
  • Helps professionals speak with clarity, confidence and influence.
  • Uses a flipped-learning model with real business scenarios and practice.
  • HRD Corp claimable (Programme No. 10001598317) with a Certificate of Completion.
  • Delivered in-person, in English, for business professionals.

Training Objective

To empower professionals with an integrated skillset in both assertive communication and strategic storytelling, enabling them to articulate ideas with clarity, influence key stakeholders and deliver memorable presentations that inspire action and drive results.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define and apply the principles of assertive communication to express ideas and needs clearly and respectfully.
  • Construct grammatically precise sentences using correct nouns, pronouns and simple verb tenses for clarity and professionalism.
  • Explain the strategic importance of narrative in business, and how stories foster connection and increase message retention.
  • Deconstruct and structure compelling narratives using frameworks such as the Story Spine and the Business Hero's Journey.
  • Apply advanced grammatical structures, including Perfect Continuous tenses and mixed conditionals, to add depth and reflection.
  • Integrate rhetorical devices such as metaphor, anaphora and sensory language to increase impact and persuasiveness.
  • Apply the psychological principles of effective delivery, including non-verbal cues and cognitive ease, to build trust.
  • Deliver a polished, compelling narrative that combines strong structure, persuasive language and confident delivery.

Programme Content

Module 1: Assertive Communications in English

  • The goal of assertiveness
  • Key aspects and golden rules of assertiveness
  • Nouns and pronouns
  • Simple Past tense
  • Simple Present and Simple Future tense
  • Simple tense conjugation
  • Grammar for assertiveness

Module 2: Storytelling for Enhanced Public Speaking in English

  • The 3Cs of storytelling for public speaking
  • The neuroscience of connection
  • Coherence and connectors
  • Mixed conditionals
  • Present Perfect: the bridge to now
  • Past Perfect: the flashback tense
  • Advanced predictions using the Future Continuous

Key Features

  • Technical English in Business Contexts: The programme prioritises technical English within core business scenarios, integrating with existing soft-skills initiatives. This targeted approach closes critical language gaps in areas such as professional report writing, formal email communication and presentation frameworks.
  • Flipped Learning Methodology: Participants complete self-paced preparatory work (pre-readings, videos and quizzes) ahead of each session, so live sessions focus fully on practical application through role-plays, structured peer feedback and real-world business simulations.
  • Flexible Training Delivery: Sessions are designed to work equally well online and in person, keeping the programme accessible to all teams without compromising engagement.

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