Englisch B2/C1, Intercultural Communication

Success in a globalised world goes beyond simple English proficiency. Understanding the nuances of the language and how to use it appropriately is essential for negotiating across cultures and building international trust and rapport.

This course uses established cultural theories as a framework to guide participants in adapting the English language to bridge cultural gaps using diplomacy and tact.

These are the topics:

Language for nuance & vocabulary for objectivity: Introduction to the "Cultural Lens" (Iceberg of Culture, Hofstede/Hall).

Language for disagreement & formality vs. authority: Power, Hierarchy and Disagreement (Power Distance).

Directness vs. tact  & diplomacy: Reading the Context & decoding hidden meanings (Hall’s Context Theory).

Navigating silence, turn-taking & small talk: The Art of the Meeting (Monochronic/Polychronic).

Framing feedback & vocabulary for success or failure: Risk and Motivation (Uncertainty Avoidance).

CSI of a failed negotiation - a group presentation: Putting it together (Applying all learned language strategies to a case study).

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