English for professionals

  Professionals       Advanced
 

€    Discount rate € 670  |  Full rate € 740

Optional Rosetta Stone independent study package: € 120
 

English for professionals

   Professionals

   Advanced

    Discount rate € 670  | Full rate € 740

Optional Rosetta Stone independent study package: € 120

 

 

 

 

 

Are you interested in participating in meetings more effectively? Have you ever struggled presenting your work in public? Or do you want to know which writing style applies best to your official letters, policy briefs or business reports? Register for this English for professionals course of the University of Groningen Language Centre and learn how to communicate more confidently and spontaneously!

The specially designed sessions provide dynamic, practical and skills-based training for your career. Working in small groups and using a hands-on approach, you will improve your speaking and writing skills and strengthen your confidence to use English in various situations.

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for staff of the University of Groningen, the University Medical Center Groningen and the universities of applied sciences in the three northern provinces as well as business professionals who would like to improve their English speaking and writing skills. You can participate with an advanced level of English at CEFR level B2 or C1. 

If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, you can test yourself online using the placement test! Alternatively, make an appointment for the online consultation to get personal advice from our teacher.

What will you learn in this course?

The course consists of 12 two-hour lessons. You should expect to spend a total of 20 hours on independent study in order to stay on track with the course. Depending on the needs and wishes of the group, we may work on skills in the following areas:

  • discussion and debate
  • preparing and delivering short talks and presentations
  • effectively participating in meetings
  • developing writing skills for different audiences and in different contexts
  • increasing clarity, accuracy and coherence in written texts
  • improving overall writing skills based on your needs
Course material

There is no book requested for this course. 

Rosetta Stone

A Rosetta Stone independent study account is a great tool to use alongside the course. You can also use it to keep working on your language skills even after the course has finished. Please note that a Rosetta Stone account is not compulsory for the course and will not be used by the teacher, but it can give your language learning an extra boost!

Practical information

Have a look at all our English course options.

English for professionals

  • Communicate more confidently and spontaneously
  • Small groups and hands-on approach
  • Lots of individual feedback
  • Engaged and experienced teachers
Rates

Students and employees of the UG, UMCG, Hanze and Windesheim pay the student rate (students) or discount rate (employees). Log in via the red button to activate the discount!

Discount rate € 670  |  Full rate € 740
 

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Course participant says

 
The atmosphere during the lessons was very fun and pleasant, making mistakes did not feel uncomfortable at all. Also, the teacher made the topics we covered very interesting!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course participant says

The atmosphere during the lessons was very fun and pleasant, making mistakes did not feel uncomfortable at all. Also, the teacher made the topics we covered very interesting!