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Course Title:   Professional English Skills

Introduction

Sharpening your command of English will contribute exponentially to your professional (and personal) development. The MDL short course on essential English skills is designed to enable the busy professional not to lose sight of the essentials of accurate and correct English. This course aims to equip people with essential knowledge and skills in formal English, and to cultivate an orientation of developing these in everyday practice.

The benefits of English skills in the professional context are numerous and significant:

1) Effective and efficient communication (most importantly).
2) Preventing negative perceptions due to grammatical errors and/or inappropriate tone or usage.
3) Enhancing the overall quality of oral presentations and written reports/documents.
4) Depending on your professional context, professional credibility can be promoted through your command of language in your oral and written communications.
5) Finally, in the academic context, language and writing skills are also indispensable in producing quality assignments, dissertations and theses.

Study Materials and Support

Study materials include a two-disc DVD set and a detailed step-by-step study guide, guiding the student through syllabus and the practical exercises. Aspects covered in the course syllabus (in relation to the benefits enumerated under 3.3.2.1 above) include:

1) Understanding basic parts of speech and constructions to improve overall command of the language.
2) Avoiding mistakes that are commonly made in real-world contexts.
3) Refining vocabulary (selected misused/misunderstood words).
4) Practical writing and editing skills.
5) Advice on writing assignments and dissertations/theses.

The DVD set for this course provides perspective on the most essential knowledge and skills quickly and conveniently. The student has the opportunity to complete three practical exercises (following the step-by-step study guide) before undertaking the examination assignment. The lecturer is available online to evaluate the practical exercises and to provide feedback. The course is designed to consolidate knowledge and skills without demanding more time than is necessary.

Timing, Duration and Fees

The course is available to any person in any country (provided that he or she is already basically proficient in English). As is the case with all MDL courses, anyone may register online at any time, and materials will be dispatched on the next available dispatch date after receipt of the full tuition fee.

The general international fee is £265.00 (this includes all materials, online support, assessments and examination, and courier to the student’s door). In line with the vision and mission of Cranefield College, in order to support the development of Africa, persons based in Africa may pay the lower fee of R2250.00. This amount excludes the cost of courier in the case of countries other than South Africa.  The course should take around two to three months to complete.

Assessment and Awarding of Certificates

Assessment takes the form of a practical examination assignment, which can be undertaken on the last Friday of every month (except December). The student then has one week within which to complete the assignment. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course. The certificate states that the student has successfully completed the MDL short course in "Professional English Skills", and, where he or she achieves a distinction, this is clearly so indicated.

Course Title 2 Professional English Skills Classification Language -> English Course Requirements Price Notes

Course Information Location Gauteng - Midrand Course Type DVD / Video Start Dates Length of Course 3 months Final Registration Date

Contact Details Name Cranefield College Phone Email admincranefield.ac.za