English is undoubtedly the language of business and commerce in today’s global economy, and SHELBY Academy students understand the importance of implementing their English skills in the work environment. For motivated, professional students, SHELBY Academy offers the English for Leaders course.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
learn how to lead and participate in meetings, build relationships, communicate clearly and concisely, report and analyze information, deliver news, make presentations, and more.
TOPICS IN BUSINESS
comprehend and discuss topics related to leadership/management, ethics, international business, employees/labor, clients, and more; use appropriate business vocabulary.
CULTURAL NORMS AND ETIQUETTE
learn how to communicate with business people from other cultures with tact.
SHELBY Academy's English for Leaders Program is designed for business executives, professionals, and highly motivated learners (with an intermediate level of English or higher) who would like to use their English in a work environment. Learn how to negotiate in English, deal with employees and employers, create and present effective presentations, and do business with other cultures in this highly effective course.
The English for Leaders program is based on a balanced practice of various language skills in groups of up to 4 participants: building vocabulary and spoken language skills, improving analysis of written texts, coaching in writing letters, emails, and reports, and giving presentations.
- Daily mini presentations
- Group projects for real-life practice in presentations
- Group lessons to increase command of grammar structures, idioms, vocabulary, and spoken and written expression
- Group performance activities to help develop confidence in group communication
Key Features
Practical Activities and Assignments
class activities and assignments mimic tasks that students will encounter in real‐life situations so that students can confidently use English to communicate in business after leaving SHELBY Academy
Teacher Feedback
students receive frequent feedback from their instructors on their progress.
Small Classes
the maximum class size in the English for Leaders Course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.