The English for Diplomats course is specifically designed to develop the English language skills required by diplomats and ambassadors in the everyday operation of their office. The course focuses in particular on improving participants’ oral communication skills, in both formal presentation, meeting and negotiation scenarios and more informal social situations.

The English for Diplomats course will assist participants to develop the English language skills for:

• Communicating effectively and confidently in English
• Preparing and delivering speeches and presentations on a wide range of topics
• Conducting negotiations
• Chairing and participating in meetings and conferences
• Discussing current and foreign affairs
• Speed-reading for specific information and absorbing high volumes of information in short periods of time
• Writing clear and concise E-Mails and letters
• Making and receiving telephone calls
• Entertaining diplomatic guests
• Training Focus

The English for Diplomats course is structured to cater for the needs of the individual participants; however the course training will generally include the following elements:

• Development of participants’ vocabulary, in particular focusing on persuasive and diplomatic language to enhance participants’ understanding of the subtleties of the English language
• Individual fluency training designed to improve accent and pronunciation
• Practice presentations and speeches prepared and delivered under simulated time/pressure constraints
• Simulated negotiation exercises focusing on interaction with other participants, thought framing, processing arguments and responding appropriately
• Plenary discussion sessions on the news of the day based on, for example, articles from the Financial Times, the Economist and Foreign Affairs
• As required by individual participants, remedial language training focusing on, for example, grammar, comprehension, oral and written expression

Tailor Made Programme

The English for Diplomats course is tailored to our clients individual needs, which is why we closely monitor progress throughout the course to make sure that the client is learning effectively and within the pre-set objectives.

Every participant is an individual and everyone learns at a different speed. Our teachers are in constant communication with each other and with our Director of Studies to make sure that your course is at exactly the right level at every stage.

Course Prices (per week)

One-to-One Lessons

• pre-arrival communication with the Director of Studies
• spoken and written English assessment on day of arrival
• loan of all course materials
• full day programme of study and access to multimedia/internet Wi-Fi access
• support of the Academic Counsellor
• five cultural events
• a complimentary selection of tea and coffee
• common European Framework assessment
• course certificate