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SPEECH ELOQUENCE AND APPLICATION
FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT

In this course on smart eloquence (forceful and persuasive speech), we help you acquire poise and confidence. You will learn to plan, write, rehearse and deliver varied types of presentation. Speaking in public has always been bothersome if not nerve-wrecking. We can show you how to take control with surefire, winning performance.
  • How to captivate the audience
  • How to adlib, prepare an outline, follow a script
  • How to overcome stage fright and heebie-jeebies
  • How to project voice and body language
  • How to design and effectively use visual aids
  • How to handle panel discussion / question and answer
  • How to emcee a program
With the concepts, styles and techniques you will learn in this course, you can give the most impact and credibility to any presentation.
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CONVERSATION EXPERTISE AND APPLICATION
FOR MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITIES

This course aims to equip you with the skills necessary to breeze through any given situation with effective and intelligent communication. A good conversation is a lively exchange of ideas. With all the language related skills, exercises and applied rules given in this course, you will develop intelligent listening, critical thinking skills and constructive evaluation/response.
  • Know the secret of engaging in intelligent conversations without thinking twice before you speak.
  • Learn the art of charmed listening and creative expression.
  • Acquire the gift of dab-learn to put English to better use and yourself to the best advantage in any communication situation.
There are hundreds and thousands of rules to make a good impression, but the one that excites the most awe and admiration, boils down to-and is in fact highlighted by a good conversation.
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GRAMMAR MASTERY AND APPLICATION
FOR COMPETITIVE EDGE

Learning the rules has never been this easy and entertaining. Using clear explanation, you will understand the structures of the language thereby making you more proficient and confident in using written and spoken English. This course provides you with abundant practice materials, explanation and personal analyses to help you express yourself more clearly and accurately.
  • Learn the basic parts of speech – nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
  • Understand grammatical patterns
  • Pronoun-verb agreement and parallel construction
  • Deal with areas of possible error and confusion
There is no need to memorize confusing grammatical terms. With the interactive question and answer review (Communicative Language Approach), you will be shown the logic and the best approach in constructing correct sentences and impressive compositions.

VERBAL YOGA

An intensive work-out for the lips and the tongue using a system of expressions and vocal strategies in order to cultivate the power of one’s voice.

PRONUNCIATION DRILL (tongue twisters, minimal pairs)
JAW, TONGUE AND LIPS EXERCISES
PITCH AND INFLECTION
PACE AND TONAL VARIETY
PRACTICE MATERIALS
POWER RESONANCE
APPEAL AND CREDIBILITY
COLORS AND CONNECTION
ADVANCED VOCABULARY
DICTION AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
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ARTISTIC WRITING WORKSHOP
CREATIVE WRITING

This is a brief and intensive program that focuses on the techniques and elements of style in creative writing.

This course teaches aspiring writers the elements of correct and effective writing and the styles of sincere and impressive self-expression.

Aspects:
  • Rules of grammar
    (parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, pronouns, phrases, symbols)
  • Principles of composition
    (diction, words to ideas, transitions, sentences, paragraphs)
  • About writing form
    (business styles, language format, voice, color, specifics)
  • Common errors – words and expressions
    (word relations, idioms, dialects, figures of speech, jardons)
  • Other styles and exceptions
    (dual meanings, foreign languages, standards)
  • Other simple strategies
    (do’s, don’t’s)
ADVANCED WRITING WORKSHOP
  • Imaginative Writing
    Using the imagination in writing a story
  • Narrative Writing
    Narrating a story or incident as it happened
  • Descriptive Writing
    Making liberal use of adjectives, adverbs and colorful descriptions
  • Variety in Writing
    Developing a topic without repeating words
  • Content in Writing
    Making sense with clear sentences
  • Language Enrichment
    All lesson areas will have writing exercises to immerse the participants in the different styles of creative writing.
CORPORATE WRITING WORKSHOP
BUSINESS WRITING

This is a brief yet comprehensive writing program that focuses on the techniques and mechanics of modern corporate writing. This course teaches students and professionals the styles of writing effectiveness and accuracy.

Activities:
FORMAL AND INFORMAL LETTERS
REPORTS
ARTICLES
INSTRUCTIONS
BUSINESS LETTERS AND MEMOS
ORGANIZING IDEAS * LINKING WORDS AND PHRASES * SENTENCE CONNECTIONS* SHOWING ATTITUDE* WRITING FIRST AND LAST SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS * PUNCTUATION MARKS * USING VISUALS IN WRITING * PRACTICING WRITING * COMPARING TEXTS

News Writing
  • News Story
  • Feature Article
  • Steps in Writing News
  • The 5 W's & H
  • Inverted Pyramid
  • Writing Headlines
  • Checking your Article
TECHNICAL WRITING WORKSHOP
WITH GRAMMAR MASTERY

This is an 18-24-hour comprehensive workshop that starts with an introduction to the structures of the English language and then focuses on the techniques and elements of style in technical writing.

This course teaches managers and personnel the elements of correct and effective on-the-job writing.
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    • HOW TO’S
    • TIPS AND GUIDELINES
  • CASE / PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
    • AREA ANALYSIS
    • EVENT ASSESSMENT
  • RESEARCH MATERIALS
    • FEASIBILITY STUDY
    • CASE STUDY
  • PERSONNEL CONCERNS
    • POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
    • PERFORMANCE REVIEW
    • RECOMMENDATION
    • MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE
  • MANUALS for specific purposes and areas
  • REPORT WRITING
    • ANNUAL
    • ENVIRONMENTAL
    • CORPORATE
  • TIPS ON WRITING MEMOS AND BUSINESS LETTERS
SPEED READING & COMPREHENSION

In taking this course you will be taking a very important step improving your reading strategies. You will learn something new about how to read more proficiently and effectively. You may be looking to get through your reading workload or may simply like to know the magic involved in faster reading. Whatever the reason this course will help improve your comprehension and maximize your speed reading potential.
  • Read more in less time. You will double or even triple the amount you read in the same amount of time.
  • Improve your concentration. The faster you read, the more you pay attention and focus on what you are doing.
  • Understand material with greater depth and accuracy. As your concentration improves, you will better understand what you read.
  • Retain information better. You can remember information better because you are paying attention, concentrating, and understanding more.
  • Enjoy reading more. The faster reading strategies in this course will help you build confidence and competence in your reading abilities, so you enjoy reading more.
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