Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Courses in Malaysia

Azmi Shahrin - Public Speaking Coach & Trainer

The English Express™ Basic English Programme

This is a 2-day intensive programme for support staff and lower management employees who require basic oral and written English language skills.

Course Objective

Many people have a poor command of the English language because they are trapped in a negative reinforcing cycle caused by the fear of the language. This programme aims to break this cycle by encouraging participants to use English. At the end of the programme, participants will be able to communicate confidently in English despite making some mistakes.

Course Methodology

This programme employs adult learning techniques which include active learning strategies to facilitate understanding and retention. Participants will spend 80% of the time in individual or group activities which allow them to learn, develop and practise English language skills. Basic grammar is covered. A pre-test and a post-test (on grammar) are administered to gauge the participants' retention. A simple workbook is used to facilitate the programme. The number of participants is limited to 15 to ensure personal attention for each participant.

Course Syllabus

Module 1 Overcoming the Fear of the English Language - commitment & promise	Module 2 Stand Up and Speak - taking the first step
Module 3 Subject-Verb Agreement - the most basic element of English grammar	Module 4 Selling a Product / Proposal - group presentation
Module 5 Dealing with Customer (Writing or Conversation) - another important aspect of work	Module 6A Tenses – Simple Present & Present Continuous Module 6B More Tenses – Simple Past & Past Continuous
Module 7 Pronunciation - correcting the most obvious errors	Module 8 Drama / Debate - ending the programme with fun

Course Timetable

Time	1st Day	2nd Day
9.00-10.30 a.m.	Pre-test Overcoming the Fear of the English Language (M1)	Dealing with Customer (Writing or Conversation) (M5) Group Activity
10.30-10.45 a.m.	Tea Break
10.45 a.m.-12.30 p.m.	Stand Up and Speak (M2) Individual Practice	Tenses & More Tenses (M6) Exercises
12.30-1.30 p.m.	Lunch
1.30-3.30 p.m.	Subject-Verb Agreement (M3) Exercises	Pronunciation (M7) Individual Practice
3.30-3.45 p.m.	Tea Break
3.45-5.00 p.m.	Selling a Product / Proposal (M4) Group Activity	Drama / Debate (M8) Group Activity Post-test

We are also able to tailor The English Express™ programme to the specific needs of your organization. Please contact our training consultant for an appointment.