English communication skills

Designed especially for professionals whose first language is not English, this fast-paced and dynamic course empowers you to improve your conversational skills for today's business environment. Develop the confidence to feel successful in one-on-one discussions, workplace meetings, interviews and business negotiations.

Other start dates: Sep 17, 2026; Oct 29, 2026; Jan 11, 2027; Mar 15, 2027

Learn to communicate with clarity and confidence in a variety of workplace, professional and personal settings. Understand how native English speakers handle conversations at work fluently and effectively by using appropriate words and vocabulary, implied meanings and non-verbal communication.

Other start dates: Sep 15, 2026; Sep 17, 2026; Oct 24, 2026; Jan 11, 2027; Jan 12, 2027; Feb 21, 2027

Sound more natural and confident when you speak English by learning about rhythm, stress patterns, linking sounds and intonation. Understand your pronunciation as it relates to sounds that may not exist in your first language to improve the clarity of your English and increase others' understanding of your speech.

Other start dates: Sep 15, 2026; Oct 29, 2026; Jan 26, 2027; Feb 24, 2027

This course is designed especially for professionals who speak English as an additional language. Improve your pronunciation, fluency and presence in speaking English publicly. Build your confidence in different speaking situations, such as talking to one person, or presenting in a team meeting or in front of a large audience.

Other start dates: Sep 15, 2026; Nov 05, 2026; Jan 11, 2027; Jan 26, 2027; Feb 24, 2027

Designed specifically for students learning English as an additional language, this course introduces effective communication strategies used in the North American business environment. Create clear, convincing and memorable business communications targeted at diverse audiences.

Other start dates: Jan 26, 2027

This practical and intensive course helps you develop strategies to improve how you communicate in real time at work, especially when you need to think on your feet. Learn strategies for recalling vocabulary quickly, expressing ideas flexibly, paraphrasing when words don’t come easily, and maintaining clear communication under pressure.

Other start dates: Mar 17, 2027

Designed especially for international professionals, this practical and intensive course helps you understand and use common English idioms in workplace and everyday contexts. Learn how idiomatic language shapes conversations, meetings, workplace relationships and informal interactions, and develop strategies for interpreting meanings quickly and confidently, and for applying your own idiomatic expressions at work and beyond.

Other start dates: Mar 17, 2027

Dig deeper into how English sounds are structured to understand your own speech rhythm and patterns and how your first language influences your spoken English. Receive continual and immediate feedback in class to help correct common mispronunciations.

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Designed specifically for multi-language learners, this course focuses on advanced areas of professional communication including tone, context, and relationship-building strategies.

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Address more complex workplace communication scenarios. Gain more advanced skills and fluency for negotiating, interviewing and leading meetings and teams. Practise your presentation and public speaking skills, and acquire the language and business vocabulary you need for leading others, teambuilding and training or teaching.

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