WelcomeWelcome to the course. This programme helps learners take sizeable strides into the realm of speaking polished english. This has been designed for learners who already have an intermediate competency level in the language to achieve an advanced proficiency level.

Empower yourself

Learning a language might be a simple process,but definitely isn’t easy. There is challenge in all learning,particularly one that is as meaningful as the one you are about to venture into.This course gives you a chance to better your lives considerably through English language enhancement.This in today’s context, is perhaps the single largest factor for all kinds of work success.Do keep in mind the benefits that await as your master the English language.

Why we Mis-communicate

Lack of clarity in the message. Translation from one language to another. Lack of adequate vocabulary to express thoughts. Uncertainity and hesitation while speaking to non-

indians. Cultural factors,Mental blocks. Lack of confidence,lack of fluency.

Effective Communication

Clarity of thought: expressed through clear speech.

Voice clarity: volume and speed. Listening ablity: listen to understand. Tone: what it represents , its appropriateness. Body Language: intended to reinforce speech.

Communication Tree

Effective communication

Effective sentences

Effective words

Effective sounds

Vowels Consonants

Regional Effect On Language

Indianism

Indianism are speech errors caused when we translate directly from the mother tongue into English . Direct translation often leads to mis-communication. When translating from the primary language to English , the context could be lost and the consequences could be disastrous!

Common Errors In Speech

Indian speakers are comfortable responding to questions such as “What is your good name?” ( as a literal translation from Hindi “ Aap ka shubh naam kya hai?”) However native speakers would be confused with such colliqual speech,and wonder whether they have a bad name as well?

Common Grammatical Errors

Other errors occur because of the difference in grammar and sentence construction between English and native Indian Languages.Incorrect: Where you are going today?Correct: Where are you going today?Incorrect: Are you liking Indian food?Correct: Do you like Indian food?

Summary of Region-based Errors

V’ – bite your lower lip ‘w’ - round your lips ‘Th’ should be soft ‘Sh’ and ‘s’ – don’t interchange Adding isss- before ‘s’ sound is incorrect. ‘J’ sound is different from z, zh. ‘J’ and ‘g’ sound are different. Words that end with –ed have a soft ‘t’ or ‘id’ ending

sound. Ending consonant sounds should not be harsh. Long ‘ee’ and short ‘i’ vowel sounds- don’t interchange

• Sound Correction Techniques

• Phonetic Symbols

• Syllable Break-up and Syllable

Stress

• Rules for Syllable Stress

• Noun/Verb Pronunciation

Difference

Phonetics

• Phonetics is the science of language.

• Phonetic analysis is break-up of words into

syllables

Importance of Correct Syllable Stress

• Communication problems caused by incorrect

pronunciation. Practice stress:

• de/vel/op/ment

• E/con/omy

Role of Body Language

Gestures Eye contact Facial expressions Posture Clothing Personal space

How to give effective Presentation

Outline main points on index cards.  Ask yourself:

What is the purpose of the presentation? Who will be attending? What does the audience already know? What is the audience's attitude towards me?

Effective Group Discussions

Importance of a GD

• Allows participants to exchange information and ideas.

• Tests their attitude and aptitude for working in a team.

• It is an important part of selection processes, such as jobs or competitive exams.  • It allows the management to draw on the ideas and expertise of staff, and to acknowledge the staff as valued members of a team.

Advantages of a GD

• Ideas can be generated.

• Ideas can be shared.

• Ideas can be 'tried out'.

• Ideas can be responded to by others.

• GD is a novel way to ensure maximum participation as it allows flexibility.

• However, GD is not a fight or a debate. Reasoning is the parasol of a

Group Discussion.

Interview Skills

Here we shall discuss :

• Interview handling skills

• Frequently asked questions

Stress management

•Stress may be defined as a demand on Physical or mental energy.

•It can have positive or negative effect depending upon how it is managed.

•Teacher student relationship is a delicate one

•It can lead to resounding success.

•It may lead to miserable failure.

Personality traits

Gifted child Problematic child Hesitant child Over confident child Special child

Program

• 24-48 hours

• Customizable

• Hybrid learning

• On-line assessments

• User tracking for future training sessions

About Edaxis

• Education Services and products

• eLearning, Activity Based learning, Teacher

experience enhancement, Hybrid learning

• Partners: BBC, PCS Edventures, Netsupport

• Create custom applications and content

• Flexible client based approach