Business English with Conversational Focus Overcomes Challenges in Communication

Ideas N Conversations (http://www.ideasnconversations.com) helps you achieve your language competency goals. Experienced in coaching individuals who came from English speaking and non-english speaking countries like Japan, India, Singapore, S. Korea, China, Malaysia, France, Germany, the Philippines, South American countries, etc . 

Work with any individuals of any profession, expat spouses who need to learn English for their day-to-day communication and those who are studying in College or Graduate school. 

The Benefit from Learning:

1. We customize your lessons with significant improved learning compared to traditional tutoring class types or centers 
2. The lessons are important to you as they will remove your difficulties or deficiencies 
3. Your weaknesses will become strengths because you will gain high level of proficiency
4. Lessons are progressively increasing to higher level from where you started
5. Learn how to use the English language correctly in order to get better opportunities and communicate better with anyone

Please call +1 (650) 241-3207 to discuss your learning difficulties. Your proficiency will be assessed immediately. Customized lessons will facilitate maximum learning efficiency.

We like to hear from you so we can help you in achieving your success.

The evolving forms of the English language in the 21st Century

In today's generation, it is quite interesting to note how the evolution of the English language and transformed a newer version of lingua-franca. The following was observed when we were in New South Wales, Australia recently. 

For those who may be familiar with these terms or words, one can't help but smile. However, for one who hasn't heard about them - quite an interesting learning experience. The parts of the article is being shared here for purposes of learning the differences of semantics and their meanings, linguistically. The Author and publisher are being acknowledged as the main source of the article.

theTelegraph (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au) published an article with a title "Death of ye olde English is totes tradge" written by 

Melissa Matheson,

 September 28, 2012.

The article illustrated some trending genres of the English language forms that are spoken by Australian English speakers. The author observed many instances where speakers do not use the normal forms or traditional word form of the English language. Oftentimes the usual terminology has been shortened. And if you are not familiar of the lingua-franca, you will get confused.

The following are some of the noted words or terminology with their new meanings that are commonly used among Aussies.

Brilliant has been abbreviated to "brill".

"Totes" no longer refers to a bag but rather half of the word totally.

And amazing has copped it on two counts with both "amaze" (a word in itself but no longer used in context) and the ridiculous "amazeballs".

In the past few weeks I've heard fully-grown adults say things like "tradge" instead of tragic, "hilare", as in a not-so-funny take on hilarious, and "dilem" when referring to a dilemma. 

The shortcuts to language have even made it into print.

A recent photo caption in a magazine with a target market well above the 18 to 24-year-old category began with "adorbs". Is that supposed to be adorable? Because it so isn't. It's just dumb.

Two women, clearly miles beyond their teenage years, were searching for make up brushes. "Oh look, they have a foundo brush for $8." I kid you not. A foundation brush is now a foundo brush.

Perspectives:

It is not unusual for younger generations to play and re-create other versions of the  language they speak. In the modern times, it is adapted as lingua-franca. It is created with a purpose and they provide new meanings as well as coded form of communication among people who like to belong in a specific genre or group. 

What is lingua franca? A lingua franca (or working language, bridge language, vehicular language) is a language systematically used to make communication possible between people. 

For English language learners, this may become very confusing when they are listening with a group that speak such form of a language. Language Coaches and Teachers must play as the resource to language learners and explain the relevance of these types of language to them. It is essential to identify the psycho-socio-linguistic relevance of this language forms in order to use them coherently, as needed. 

As always, we like to hear of your experiences that relate to this article. Please share them at the comments section provided below or email your comments to: info@jntconsulting.com 

To read the complete article, please click on the provided link: "Death of ye olde English is totes tradge" written by 

Melissa Matheson, 

September 28th 2012

You Become the Best of You when you Learn from the Best Coach / Tutor

Ideas N Conversations (http://www.ideasnconversations.com) can help you achieve your goals. Experienced in tutoring or coaching individuals who came from non-english speaking countries like Japan, India, Singapore, S. Korea, China, Malaysia, France, Germany, the Philippines, South American countries, USA, Canada, Columbia, Vietnam etc .

Work with any individuals in any profession, expat spouses who need to learn English for their day-to-day communication and those who are studying in College or Graduate school.

What do you get from learning with us?
1. We coach you customized lessons with significant improved learning compared to traditional tutoring class types or centers 
2. The lessons are important to you as they will remove your difficulties or deficiencies 
3. Your weaknesses will become strength because you will gain high level of proficiency
4. Lessons are time-bound and progressively changing to higher level from where you started
5. Learn how to use the English language correctly in order for you get better opportunities and communicate better with anyone

Please call +1 (650) 241-3207 to discuss your learning needs. Your proficiency will be assessed immediately, and then plan to begin your lessons. Customized lessons will facilitate maximum learning efficiency. You don't need to drive far to attend our classes. 

We like to hear from you and let us know how we can be of help to you. 

Business and Conversational English - the Emerging Global Necessity

Globally, English is the understood preferred language of major business enterprises. It is the emerging conversational language required among professionals who are deployed to work internationally or has responsibilities that will interface with multi-country based business operations. Internationally inclined business men or women and their families demonstrate proficiency in the English language. 

Most recently, experienced professionals in Linguistics, Global Business and Cross-Culture arena are finding that there is growing gap regarding English proficiency particularly with limited Conversational Business English competency.

Researches show that there is a growing gap of this deficiency, particularly among Expat workforce demonstrating weaknesses in the language with approximate range of 58% to 71%.  Internationally based workforce in the field acknowledged that their handicap is on Business English Skills to support the demand and communication requirements of their jobs. 

Regardless of the profession, white collar or blue collar job, temporary or permanent status - English has become a burden among workers and employers. This is brought along by globalization of organizations and workforce migration across cultures. In addition, a misconception prevails that when you speak English you already very competent in working and become a part of the driving force of a business enterprise. Unless you understood its  intra-cultural implications or the called Socio-linguistics of the English language then you are capable.

Business and Conversational English language competencies and proficiencies are required to those who like to work in English speaking countries, they will learn to speak English within the business premise.

Among the workforce of multi-national organizations from other countries, who migrated to the United States, they face many challenges when articulating their ideas with their co-workers. They will need to increase proficiency level in their Conversational Business English.

For the employees who are English speakers, they also face many challenges when it comes to writing and articulating their ideas. They get confused on many grammatical features of the English language. This is because they did not learn the correct usage of linguistic features when growing up. Today, when engaged in speaking and or writing reports for management consumption they often commit mistakes like the non-native English speakers.

Do I like to acquire or increase my Conversational Business English Proficiency?

It is a matter of personal decision making. Prioritizing your business preferences for advancement or selecting to  become a misfit at workplace and feel inadequate professionally. 

There are many choices available when it comes to learning environments and comes along with those choices are the costs associated to poor versus quality results. When it comes to acquiring the necessary skills in Conversational  Business English Proficiency, there are limited options with quality and results. 

Ideas N Conversations is one that is unique and is based in the Silicon Valley (San Jose, California). Their techniques and professional approaches in coaching and training are customized by their experienced Coach / Trainer. Lessons are matched with the assessed learning deficiency of the individual, personalized that will provide significant improved learning adaptable for immediate use at the workplace. Their learning philosophy and business practices are far and beyond compared to the usual practices of the traditional adults language learning centers.  Results and Return On Investments are their priority for their clients. Take advantage of their Summer Promotions!

In the global internet, English is also becoming the global language that is dominating the internet webpages, and social media.  In 2011, a study shows that more than 56 percent of all website use English as their content language. 

This means that English is being adopted to become a Universal Language.  If you have a dificiency or weakness in English, you better start learning so by the time this has become almost everyone speaks it, you are in the advanced level to talk and share your ideas with anyone.

IdeasNConversations Facebook Group for Global Exchange

Do you have a Facebook personal page? You can meet other friends who has similar interests to you by joining us at our IdeasNConversations Group Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/IdeasNConversations/ 

This is an open group for anyone who like to participate in discussion, share insights, experiences, favorite stories, photos and exchange ideas among friends.

We look forward to seeing and interacting with you there. 

ESL Adult Learners Gain Proficiency with Experienced Coach / Tutor

We Speak Virtually to gain Conversational English Proficiency Via Skype or Yahoo

The Program: Interactive Conversations Through Practice with Multi-media Technologies (via either Skype or Yahoo Messenger) is a modern results and media-driven program that creates the experience, global interaction among individuals who like to develop the essential skills and competency in conversations; discuss topical issues while learning many linguistic features that make your ideas become relevant to your audience. When you live in an English speaking country, use the language like the way native English speakers do. The program simulates a virtual interaction and learning among remotely based individuals through Skype.

The Goals: Its purpose is to achieve a certain level of proficiency that articulates ideas, concerns, descriptions, perspectives, opinions, comprehension and emotions without fear and hesitation.

Topic Scope: Each scheduled session will have a conversational linguistic theme and topic focus. 

All topics include the development and practical use of concepts in speaking. When talking or conversing with another individual, it is essential to understand the correct usage of terms, words, sounds, phrases, language forms, idiomatic expressions, quotations, lingua franca, technical terminologies and articulation surrounding day-to-day living. The proficiency in English Conversations creates meaningful and engaging interactions in a formal or informal setting whether socially, personally  or in a business setting.

Overview of Scope:
Item	Description
1	Learning to use mechanisms for effective conversations
2	English conversational structures that demonstrate results
3	Techniques in articulating your ideas with results
4	Topical meaningful conversations with friends and colleagues
5	Utterance modification to influence listeners and specific audience
6	Sensible conversations that are meaningful

(Note: Specific sessions are customized to the identified level of difficulties)

After participating in a conducted Assessment of Difficulties, the Registration and sessions will follow. The Coach will host and moderate all activities. Attendees will be provided with the session content ahead of the scheduled session in order to encourage readiness and active participation. Attendees will bring their ideas, thoughts, insights, experiences and concerns to the session.

Requirements:

1. Must have a Skype or Yahoo Account
2. Pre-Registration required 

3. One on one tutorial is available for independent learning
4. Or In-cluster of 4 individuals per scheduled session is available
5. Others will be given a separate schedule when specific schedule is full

Who can Attend: Any individual who would like to increase their proficiency in speaking English and gain conversational skills without boundary.

Curriculum Terms and Fee Schedule:

1. Tuition Fees are pre-paid 

2. 2:12  Intensive and interactive Sessions

3. Customized class topics based on learner's assessed difficulties

4. Class type: 1/1 tutorial, dyad, or in-cluster of 4 individuals

5. Learner's Centered: Whole Language Approach and Results-oriented Methodologies

6. Venue: Virtual via Skype or Yahoo Messenger

7. Cancellation: 48 hours' Notice

For more details and inquiries:

Please call +1 650 241 3207  or send an email to: info@ideasnconversations.com

Website: http://www.ideasnconversations.com

Trainers Professional Competencies:

Over 18 years of experience in teaching English Language Courses (basic to advanced curricula) among college students, adults and young adults, ESL/ESOL students from many countries like Vietnam, Japan, S. Korea, the Philippines, China, Mexico, France and other non-English speaking countries. Career professional in both private and public environments. Have worked with clients in over 40 countries. Students acquired better opportunities in career and living after speaking English fluently.

Trained, coached and tutored business professionals whose mother tongue is not English. These include multinational executives, employees and their family members. Demonstrated English proficiency was helpful in the performance of their duties and responsibilities within an English speaking country.

Interactive English Conversations through Practice with Multi-media Technologies

Interactive English Conversations through Practice with Multi-media Technologies^SM 

English is a language that is globally spoken by individuals; who work in multinational organizations, who travels internationally, who likes to pursue international career, who likes to add a second language to speak, and those who like to interact with other English speakers for either business or personal use.

credits: IdeasN, Skype, Yahoo

Through the use of modern multi-media technologies and with universal English language, global conversations are possible.

The Program: Interactive Conversations Through Practice with Multi-media Technologies is a modern results and media-driven program that creates the experience, global interaction among individuals who like to develop the essential skills and competency in speaking; discuss issues, when you live in an English speaking country, use the language like the way native English speakers do. The program simulates a virtual interaction among globally based individuals by learning together through Skype or Yahoo Messenger. 

The Goals: Its purpose is to achieve a certain level of proficiency that articulates ideas, concerns, descriptions, perspectives, opinions, comprehension and emotions without fear and hesitation.

Topic Scope: Each scheduled session will have a conversational linguistic theme and topic focus. This will be provided by the Coach who will host and moderate the activity. Attendees will be provided with the topic scope so they will be ready and can participate actively. 

Requirements:
1. Must have an Account of either Skype or Yahoo Messenger
2. Pre-Registration required
3. Attendance is limited to 4 individuals per scheduled session
4. Others will be given a separate schedule when specific schedule is full

Who can Attend: Any individual who would like to increase their proficiency in speaking English and gain conversational skills without boundary.

Must have an account in either Yahoo Messenger or Skype.
Note: Sessions on either account are independent with each other, we do not mix them together for ease of technology and participant's location.

A.1 Via Yahoo Messenger:

A.2 Via Skype:

For inquiries: please call +1 650 241-3207 and to register please email to: Registration for Learning

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Relative Reference Links:
1. Program - Conversational English
2. Workshop - Conversational English
3. Business English in Conversations
4. Fluency in Speaking
5. Do I Need to speak English Well?

We Tutor / Coach Adults to speak English with a high level of Proficiency

Results-Oriented Goals:

• Creates meaningful English conversations with clarity and relevance
• Provokes critical thinking, self-directed performance with engaging activities
• Learners become interactive, expressive with their ideas, discuss topics, overcome fears
• Proficiency Levels are the absolute achievement 

Non-verbal versus Verbal Language

Quiz 1:

• How significant is Non-verbal body language compared to verbal language forms? 

You are welcome to share us your insights at the space provided below ...

Perspectives:
Generally speaking, "Communication is the use of messages to produce meaning within and across a variety of contexts, cultures, methods and media" - this description was provided by Association for Communication Administration. 

That description was providing us a knowledge that communication is a method or a tool that will transfer ideas and meanings through different media with another individual or groups. 

People with different backgrounds in terms of culture, linguistic competencies, or perhaps natural differences demonstrate different ways in communicating their ideas and will also understand these ideas differently with meanings. Whether or not such communication was illustrated in either verbal or non-verbal. 

Verbal communication requires sound forms of the language to communicate specific information. In today's technological age, there are many different forms to utilize in order to transfer those ideas verbally through various media. 

On the other hand, Non-verbal communication provides a different angle of meaning when communicating an idea. Depending on the setting of the communication process, specifically country, cultural, physio-linguistics and other factors. There are ambiguities of non-verbal communication, particularly focused on who is communicating ideas and who are receiving the information that is being communicated. Body language play an important role when it comes of non-verbal communication. Are there tools of today that illustrate non-verbal communication?  Yes, there are ... it is a matter of identifying these around you. They speak louder than words and the meanings they provide are strong and equally vital.

As always, we like to hear from you.