1) Why Don’t they Understand Me? Pronunciation in a U.S. Business Setting
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM,Taper Hall (THH) 101
While English is the lingua-franca in U.S. business settings, the variety of English accents can cause communication breakdowns. In this workshop lead by American Language Institute master lecturer Barry Griner, you will learn areas of pronunciation that you can adjust so that your accent is more easily understood by future colleagues and employers.
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2) Telling Your Professional Story: Crafting a Short Biographical Statement for Social Media and Business Audiences
Wednesday, October 4 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Taper Hall (THH) 101
Writing a strong, clear professional/personal profile is more difficult than it appears, and there are many ways you can do it. These short narratives appear at the end of articles, on university department webpages, in commercial proposals, social media, and on personal websites. In this workshop with American Language Institute lecturers Eric Roth and Richard Jones, you will learn how to anchor information about yourself with a few facts in three different verb tenses. Participants will leave with a short, functional biographical statement to add to their professional portfolio and social media profiles.
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3) Crafting an Elevator Pitch that will Leave a Lasting Impression
Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Taper Hall (THH) 101
It can be tough to feel comfortable promoting yourself to others, but in the U.S. job market, it is a necessity. In this workshop with American Language Institute Senior Lecturer Kimberley Briesch Sumner, you will learn how to craft your own pitch, practice it with others, and prepare yourself to tell potential employers what makes YOU the right candidate for the job.
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Published on September 22nd, 2017
Last updated on September 22nd, 2017