English for international employees

Are you an international employee at AU and do you want to improve your English for the AU workplace? Then this course is for you. 


Course aim

This course aims to improve your ability to function as a member of AU staff. The course will focus primarily on administrative and practical topics with a particular emphasis on AU-relevant vocabulary. These topics may include:

  • Introducing and talking about oneself
  • Arranging practical issues with other members of AU staff (ordering access cards, booking meeting rooms, discussing teaching timetables, reporting problems, etc.)
  • Collaborating with VIP team members (allocating tasks, agreeing timescales, etc.)
  • Contributing to an English meeting
  • Making small talk
  • Talking on the telephone 
  • Writing emails

Course topics

Depending on the participants’ needs, the course may include the following academic-related topics:

  • Introducing research topics
  • Networking at a conference 
  • Giving a presentation / lecture

Preparation and practical information

Needs analysis form 

Before the course, you will be asked to complete a needs analysis form, where you can describe your English challenges and your wishes for the course. This will enable the course instructor to tailor-make the course to the participants’ requirements. You may also be asked to complete an English multiple-choice test, which will help to ensure a homogeneous English level in the group.

Group Size

4–8 participants per group.

Duration

4 sessions of 3 hours.