ES-E 501

Legally Speaking Special: English for the EU-Context – Advanced Communication

Zielgruppe

People with a working knowledge of English (CEFR levels B1/B2 and higher) who want to improve their ability to communicate within the EU environment.

Inhalt und Ziele

This seminar is designed for participants who would like to further develop their English communication skills for professional interactions in the European and international administrative environment.

Through realistic scenarios and interactive exercises, participants will strengthen their ability to communicate confidently in meetings, negotiations and informal exchanges, while expanding their command of diplomatic and professional English commonly used in the EU context.

So let's talk about …

• leading and contributing effectively to meetings and working groups
• expressing opinions diplomatically and responding to different viewpoints
• negotiating and building consensus in multicultural settings
• delivering short presentations and responding to questions
• networking and relationship-building beyond formal meetings

Further develop your communication skills for …

• handling complex discussions with confidence
• using diplomatic language to agree, disagree and propose alternatives
• summarising discussions and formulating clear conclusions
• communicating persuasively while maintaining a constructive tone
• adapting your language to different audiences and intercultural settings

Essential phrases, e.g.:

• If I may add another perspective …
• From our point of view …
• Would it be possible to consider an alternative solution?
• May I briefly clarify our position?
• Could we summarise the key takeaways before moving on?

Language focus, e.g.:

• diplomatic and persuasive language
• managing discussions and negotiations
• presentation and facilitation techniques
• intercultural communication strategies
• advanced meeting vocabulary and natural expressions

… and gain greater confidence in communicating professionally in an international and multilingual environment.

Working method:

• Interactive seminar with practical exercises, role plays and simulations of authentic EU communication scenarios
• Individual speaking practice and constructive feedback
• Practical vocabulary and expressions that can be applied immediately in everyday professional situations

Trainer

Mag.Dr. Petra Unterweger

Zeit und Ort

Seminarnummer:

ES-E 501

Trainingsform:

Präsenz

Dauer:

1 Tag(e) (8 Stunden)

Termin:

11.10.2027

Stundenplan:

09:00 - 17:00

Ort:

Verwaltungsakademie des Bundes

Anmerkungen

This seminar is designed as a stand-alone course. Previous participation in English for the EU Context is welcome but not required.

Organisation

Seminarleitung:

Hütterer Katrine, Mag.

Sekretariat:

Fröhlich Elisabeth