Introduction English is best learned where it is spoken
Welcome to beautiful Eastbourne and 3 days of unique learning opportunities and experiences.
This course is designed for all those who wish to improve their written and spoken English.
It is aimed at giving attendees a greater understanding of English for their professional development.
The venue for the seminar is The Hydro Hotel boasting panorama views of the English Channel and a short walk from the town centre.
Day One
09.00 – 10.45 Course Introduction
10.45 – 11.00 Morning coffee
11.00 – 12.30 How to avoid common mistakes experienced by Norwegians
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.45 Speaking practice: Error Correction and Feedback
14.30 – 15.00 Afternoon tea
15.00 – 17.00 Correcting common pronunciation mistakes made by Norwegians
Day Two
09.00 – 10.30 Vocabulary extension: Learn to use advanced level English vocabulary
10.45 – 11.00 Morning coffee
11:00 – 12:30 Speaking practice: Error Correction and Feedback
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.45 Speaking practice: Using new vocabulary
14.45 – 15.00 Afternoon tea
15.00 - 17.00 Pronunciation – stress and intonation
Day Three
09.00 – 10.45 Speaking practice: Using new grammatical structures
10.45 – 11:00 Morning coffee
11.00 – 12.30 Speaking practice: Using new vocabulary
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.30 Useful reference materials and eLearning to take home
14,30 – 15.00 Pronunciation – continuing your improvement at home
Objectives
Improving your ability to speak correct English
Extending your vocabulary
Writing techniques
How to read and understand English nuances
Grammatical accuracy
Formal writing and communication
Training Methodology
This course will be trainer led and will use examples from authentic material.
The course will follow an interactive approach including reading and discussions.
What to Gain by attending this Seminar
Greater confidence in written English. The ability to express yourself more clearly. Accuracy and fluency.
Creating a professional impression.
Who Should Attend?
-This seminar is intended for anyone who wishes to improve their written and spoken English.
Seminar lecturer and Guest Speaker
Marilyn Benzing
Marilyn Benzing is currently working at NTNU as Course Coordinator of Business and Management English and has over 25 years of experience in Business and Legal English.
Marilyn was the Principal of a language school in Cambridge for more than ten years and then a Director and Senior Tutor for a Professional Training Company based in Cambridge.
Her clients have included PWC, KPMG, Shell, British Gas, Aramaco and RasGas.
In Norway and the UK she has provided courses for Sintef, Helsebygg Midt-Norge and staff courses for NTNU, HiST and Harstad Universities.
Mark HIll
Mark Hill, working as an English language teacher at Eastbourne School of English, has over 25 years of experience working at all levels on General English, Cambridge Exam Courses, Business English, Training Courses and Academic English. Mark has worked in the UK and Spain as a teacher and trainer on a wide range of courses and his clients include HiST, NTNU and Sintef.
T Robert Johanssen
Your host, born and bred in England is bilingual due to having a Norwegian father and English mother. T.Robert has more than 30 years of experience from international finance, working for Forretningsbanken/Fokus/Danskebank and Sparebank 1 SMN. In addition he has an active football career behind him with approximately 150 first team appearances for RBK. He was fortunate enough to represent the club for many years at Board level during the heydays of the Champions League campaign.
Travel arrangements & pricing
Travel
Departure: Trondheim/Værnes, Monday August 21st at 22:15 or via Oslo 16:20.
Departure: London/Gatwick Thursday August 24th at 18:05.
Price: NOK 14.500,- per person, exclusive airfare, including transportation to and from Eastbourne – Gatwick, 3 nights at Hydro Hotel and all meals.
Evenings & activities:
Monday night we meet in the bar at the Hydro Hotel.
Tuesday dinner and ”pub quiz” at The Pilot, (voted Eastbourne’s best pub)
Thursday dinner at ”The Harvester”, Sovereign Harbour.
It is also possible to prolong your stay in Eastbourne or travel on to London. We can assist in making alternative arrangements as far as possible.
Questions & registration
T Robert Johanssen • 917 47 231 • trobertjohanssen@msn.com