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Intercultural & Interdepartmental Communication
Do you work in an international environment in which English is used on a regular basis? Our Business English modules are just the thing for you if you want to improve your English for professional purposes. We will teach you how to express yourself more fluently, correctly and confidently, both orally and in writing. This will do wonders for your functioning in an international context. These are practical modules, which aim to improve your English skills and focuses on using English in your work situation.
Target group
This course is designed for people whose jobs entail frequent oral and/or written communication in English.
Programme
We offer 4 modules- Telephoning in English & Front Desk Interaction
- Emailing in English
- Intercultural & Interdepartmental Communication
- Speaking Skills
Content
Telephoning in English & Front Desk Interaction
This module focuses on front desk employees wanting to improve their English. This module is suitable for the professional who would like to practise i.e. answering questions (on the telephone) and improve their overall fluency in English.
Emailing in English
This module focuses on improving your writing skills. During this module you will learn to write formal letters and emails in English, such as letters of confirmation, invitations or answering questions in a structured and professional way.
Intercultural & Interdepartmental Communication
This module aims to improve your intercultural competences, focusing on day-to-day applicability. During this module you will learn more about communicating effectively in an international business environment and leading culturally diverse teams.
Speaking Skills
Optimizing your fluency. A native speaker will guide you to better speaking skills.
Planning
All modules consist of 4 sessions of 2 hours each, once a week. In addition to the classes, you will be spending 2 to 3 hours on homework each week.
Please ask us for the schedule of each module for more information.
Days and times
These modules start twice a year, in October and May. The schedule for May:
| Module | Tijd | Sessie 1 | Sessie 2 | Sessie 3 | Sessie 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telephoning in English & Front desk interaction | 10.30-12.30 | 27-mei | 3-juni | 10-juni | 17-juni |
| Emailing in English | 10.30-12.30 | 5-juni | 12-juni | 19-juni | 26-juni |
| Intercultural & Interdepartmental Communication | 10.30-12.30 | 26-mei | 2-jun | 16-juni | 30-juni |
| Speaking Skills | 16.00-18.00 | 5-jun | 12-jun | 19-jun | 26-jun |
Classes take place on the Wageningen UR Campus, in the Forum building.
Course material
- Telephoning in English & Front Desk Interaction
Collins for Business English. Speaking ISBN: 9780007423231 - Emailing in English
Email English. ISBN: 9780230448551 - Intercultural & Interdepartmental Communication
Collins for Business English. Listening ISBN: 9780007423217 - Speaking Skills
Collins for Business English. Speaking ISBN: 9780007423231
Certification
You will receive a Wageningen in’to Languages certificate upon completion of each module.
Admission requirements
| Module | Required OOPT score |
| Telephoning | 40-70 |
| Emailing in English | 50-80 |
| Interc. Communication | > 60 |
| Speaking Skills | > 70 |
To make sure everyone is placed in the right course, new course participants are obliged to come to our office and take a free placement test (Oxford Online Placement Test). Please call 0317-482552 to schedule an appointment to take the placement test.
Fees 2014
€ 240,- per module
Course registration
You can register at the desk of Wageningen in’to Languages, Forum building room 118.
More information
E: into@wur.nl
T: +31 317 48 2552