Introduction

In the world of business, all employees, no matter how high or low their positions are, will need to start participating in meetings as it is mandatory. This is because having meetings is an integral part of the business world, especially if the company you are working for is active internationally.

Therefore, it is quite important to have a good command and understanding of the English language to be able to hold your own and have a presence in any type of meeting and be able to confidently present all your thoughts and ideas.

About The English Language Course Required for Meetings

It is required for all students to have the “English for Meetings” book, which is part of the Oxford book collection, for this course as this book will provide the necessary skills and confidence to students to participate in meetings with the help of key phrases and expressions with ease.

Each lesson of this book includes a new and different scenario that an employee may find him- or herself in. Therefore, with proper training and adequate practice, the learners can apply all the skills and knowledge they have gained into their meetings without much difficulty.

Prerequisites

For applicants to be able to participate in these courses, they will need to have met a few requirements.
The minimum language level required to participate in this course is pre-intermediate and it should be noted that a short test will be held to determine the learner’s English level and see if he or she is qualified to take the course.

Explaining The Goals And Objectives Of Taking This Course:

This course for meetings can be effective and helpful for those who are actively participating in meetings and are constantly establishing communication between colleagues and international clients.

Part of the training in this course includes the following:

  • Teaching how to start a meeting effectively.
  • Providing useful and relevant phrases and lexical resources.
  • Being able to provide solutions and ideas in meetings.
  • Dealing with other related issues such as conferences, administrative phone letters, etc.
  • Knowing how to properly manage both positive and negative comments.

How Are These Lessons Being Held?

The course is held in different ways, such as a private and semi-private class and the number of sessions per term can also be changed according to the learners’ requests. However, the most popular method is 8 sessions (intensive) and 16 sessions (regular) per term. The duration of each session is typically 90 minutes, but this may vary depending on the number of sessions per term.

The book being used for this course, English for Meetings, has 6 chapters that describe all the steps of holding meetings and related materials to provide the learners all the required materials with exercises, questions, and tests. The topics being taught in the course are listed below:

  • Introduction and greetings at the start of meetings.
  • Being able to explain the reasons and effects of given information, presenting progress reports, preventing interference and dealing with interruptions at meetings.
  • Asking for opinions and participation in meetings, being able to express personal opinions and thoughts, teaching how to have polite and proper agree- and disagreements.
  • Responding to survey suggestions, comments, and being able to summarize meetings.
  • Ending the meetings in an appropriate way, commending the participants, giving final approvals and discussing the arrangement of future meetings.

Who is/is not suitable for this course?

Who is suitable for this course?

There are many people who need to establish international connections in their field of work or perhaps have a need to enter the international field to add onto their resumes. Overall, for those who are actively working in the world of business and work or want to work on an international scale, need to learn English. This especially applies to those who actively must participate in meetings and wish to improve their status in their field of work. All the aforementioned points highlight the wishes and demands of those wishing to learn business English for career advancement. Nevertheless, this course specifically targets those with higher positions such as administrative positions, heads of departments, employees who are involved in the international scene, those in the marketing and sales field, etc.

What will you gain after completing this training course?

Completing this course will give you the necessary and desired results for not just your current position at your job, but will also increase your familiarity with the international field. Some of the results that you can expect to attain with the completion of this course are listed below:

  • Leading meetings with confidence and a mastery of the English language.
  • Defending your suggestions and ideas and being able to respond to objections without confrontation.
  • Being able to state and explain tasks and plans.
  • Presenting and summarizing operational plans and highlighting key points.
  • Providing invitations and delay letters for meetings.
  • Official language training required in the field of trade and business.

In addition, the required English course will prepare you for meetings in the following areas:

  • How to start meetings.
  • Introducing participants of the meeting.
  • Presenting your plans, thoughts, suggestions, and opinions.
  • Discussion of management.
  • Answering questions and responding to feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course suitable for?

Those who are active in the field of business, especially in the international field, need to learn the fundamentals of the English language that is appropriate and relevant to their field.

Which field are the learners who take this course active in?

Learners of specialized English courses are on completely different paths to the learners of GE courses, who are mostly looking for immigration. Learners who take special business and management courses are often employees or managers of well-known companies with international connections.

How is the course held?

The most popular method is 8 sessions (intensive) and 16 sessions (regular) per term. The duration of each session is typically 90 minutes, but this may vary depending on the number of sessions per term.

How long does the course last?

The duration of this course is 90 minutes, which varies according to the number of sessions

I did not find the course I was looking for. Are there other options for me?

If you wish, you can use the free advice of our experts to make the best choice.

Are there more training courses offered at the academy?

Yes. You can see the other training course titles of Vaajeh Language Academy from the other training courses section, and if needed, use the free advice of our experts.

How much does the course cost?

The cost of courses varies depending on the duration and training level of the courses. To know the total cost of the courses, please contact support.

Why should I trust Vaajeh Language Academy?

Vaajeh Language Academy ​​holds online classes all over the country with the most updated, trusted, and well-equipped platforms and we work with only the best teachers, who all have many years of experience and hold a multitude of certificates. Moreover, we are well-known in the community as we have signed contracts with public and private companies and organizations: therefore, we have built a formidable reputation. In addition, we hold regular mid-term and end-of-semester exams, which can help employers observe and monitor the progress of their employees and be able to properly profile their company’s staff.

Why should I choose Vaajeh Language Academy over other language institutions?

Vaajeh Language Academy was established in 1993 and has been under the management of Mr. Dr. Hamed Gholamalian ever since. The Academy ​​has been operating with the official License of Education as one of the most specialized centers for holding business language classes with expert teachers, who hold higher university education and international degrees.  Furthermore, we also hold classes in English, Turkish, French, and German and we hold super-specialized IELTS test preparation classes with the options of regular and intensive classes.

Moreover, Vaajeh Language Academy serves a number of the largest companies in the fields of oil, petrochemical, telecommunications and companies such as Issaco and Henkel. We have more than proven the academic and professional level of our teachers and the successes of our teaching methods to you, the respected audience.

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