English that Works: Services / Programs: Coaching

Individualized coaching is often the best option for company representatives who want to invest in professional development but whose schedule does not permit attendance at group training, whose language needs warrant special attention, or whose communication skills play a major role in their job performance.

One-on-one coaching supports participants in their efforts to improve their intelligibility, confidence, and cultural appropriateness. Through assessments and oral interviews, sessions are customized to the needs of each client and can include any of the following skills critical for job success:

Speaking and Listening Skills

Pronunciation/accent improvement

Conversations

Active listening techniques

Group discussions/informal talks

Meeting participation and leadership

Oral presentations/reports

Questioning/interviewing

Assertive communication

Writing Skills

Business writing

Grammar/punctuation/word choice/tone

Cultural Awareness Skills

Interpersonal relations on the job

Work practices and expectations

Non-verbal communication

American idioms/essential business phrases

Cross-cultural communication styles

Private coaching offers the following benefits:

Custom-designed language training
Language sessions are not pre-packaged. We design each session to meet your unique needs and work situation

Exclusive time with an experienced language trainer
You get all the attention and feedback focused on the skills needed for your performance

Low risk atmosphere
As the only participant, you can try out new skills in a relaxed, comfortable environment

Flexibility
Appointment times fit your schedule

Time spent wisely in language training
You proceed at your own pace and do not spend time reviewing or re-learning things you already know well. You can address workplace communication issues as they arise