English for the Telephone (A2 - B1)
Inhalte (General)
- Telephoning language, standard phrases
- Opening a call
- Receiving and taking messages
- Structuring a call
- Transferring information
- Communication difficulties
- Calling back
- Making appointments
- Closing a call
- Company language
- Cross-cultural tips
Zielgruppe (Target Group)
People who have to communicate with international colleagues/customers by telephone
Ziele (Objectives)
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Start calls powerfully
- Communicate self-confidently on the telephone
- Structure a call, make appointments / complain / clarify misunderstandings
- Receive and take messages; handle answering machines
- Use the golden rules of telephoning
- Close a call
Methodik (Course Instruction Methods)
- Role play
- Communication games
- Grammar games
- Listening exercises
Vorbereitung (Soft Prework)
If possible, revision of presvious English course.
Required Level
Pre-intermediate and above (A2 and above)