Professional writing skills for non-native English speakers
“I can speak English fluently, but writing letters and emails at work is very different.”
“I studied English to a high level, but I never learned any business writing.”
“My line manager often changes what I have written without explanation.”
Does this sound like you? If English isn’t your first language, business writing can be a big challenge. You may be extremely good at grammar and spelling, but not quite so sure how to word an email or construct an effective letter. This customised course will help you to express yourself clearly and appropriately in written English, including tips on building your skills and confidence.
Course Dates and Location
Our next available course dates for individuals are:
- 30 January 2025- Online & 10% discount
- 5 March 2025 – Face to Face in Central London
If you have four or more people who would like to attend this course, then In Company Training could be the most cost-effective option. We can deliver this course virtually or face to face for your organisation, on a date and time that suits you.
Contact one of our Training Coordinators on 020 7490 3030, e-mail training@itecskills.ac.uk or through the contact us form for more information and a quote.
Course Details
Course Outline
- good practice in business writing in English
- planning your documents—a reader-friendly approach
- finding the right structure
- guidelines on letters and emails, and some useful phrases
- using plain English – fewer words, shorter words and sentences
- keeping it active, avoiding jargon and abstracts
- getting the tone right
- good sentence construction in English
- some common grammar mistakes
- punctuation and style guidelines
- tips on presentation and layout
- checking your documents
- a year of free support
This course can be run as a group session or as an individual, half-day coaching session.
Who Is This Course For?
The Centre works with people from all sectors including the public sector, voluntary sector, corporate sector and private sector.
What Will This Course Help Me Do : Learning Outcomes?
The course will boost your confidence and your skills. It will give you the tools for writing clear, concise English at work, whatever the task. You will leave with a useful handbook and an action plan for developing your skills.
Course Fee
- £469 plus VAT not-for-profit price (applies to charities and all other not-for-profit organisations, including public sector and housing)
- £522 plus VAT standard price (applies to all other organisations)
